Pentax 67 Gas!

[CLAdictic]

When I was still shooting for clients, money and photo credits I had in my arsenal of cameras a Pentax 6X7 with TTL pentaprism. Along with the body I had a nice selection of lenses. Did I haul it around for every location shoot, no. I did enjoy looking at those big, luscious transparencies, as did clients. I would get the films processed commercially, the cut each frame, then mount them for easy handling and protection. Did I ever walk around with the camera and lens, yes, but then my neck would tell me when to stop. You can hand hold it provided you have fast film and decent lighting, and you subject is stationary. Most of my shooting with the Pentax 6x7 was done on a Gitzo 3 series tripod, with a Gitzo pan and tilt head, cable release preferred. Shooting 6x7 format is very satisfying.

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 55mm f/3.5, Panoramic Adapter, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2021.08.28 Roll #289-06455-Pano-2-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[OlivierAOP]

Just a sample pic. I'm having a good hit rate focusing the P67, showing how sharp the 90mm 2.8 (non LS) can be.

SIM02354-3 by Olivier, on Flickr

SIM02354-3crop by Olivier, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Just a sample pic. I'm having a good hit rate focusing the P67, showing how sharp the 90mm 2.8 (non LS) can be.

Very nice, OlivierAOP! I had the older S-M-C 90/2.8 LS and it's no slouch either. Got it for a bargain, but sold it after I got the 105/2.4.

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.11.25 Roll #295-06850-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[f.hayek]

A Pentax? When it becomes inoperable, use it as a boat anchor.

Plaubel is the way to go for street shooting and 6x7. Or even a Fujifilm GW 670.

 

[Uncle Fester]

A Pentax? When it becomes inoperable, use it as a boat anchor.

Plaubel is the way to go for street shooting and 6x7. Or even a Fujifilm GW 670.

What a ridiculous statement!!! When it becomes inoperable, repair it and use it as it was intended to be used.

 

[f.hayek]

What a ridiculous statement!!! When it becomes inoperable, repair it and use it as it was intended to be used.

...it was joke.

 

[dourbalistar]

I don't own a boat, so if my Pentax 6x7 becomes inoperable, I could use it as a kettlebell instead. 😉

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.08.07 Roll #284-06823-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 55mm f/3.5, Panoramic Adapter, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2021.08.28 Roll #289-06457-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.11.25 Roll #295-06853-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.08.07 Roll #284-06826-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 55mm f/3.5, Panoramic Adapter, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2021.08.28 Roll #289-06459-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[Rob-F]

I took some of my best black and white photos with a Pentax 67. I traded it for a Hasselblad, and with a few exceptions, I don't think my work was ever the same again. I dumped the Pentax because it had a habit of draining the battery in mid-exposure, losing the shot. So I traded that problem for film-back problems of overlapping shots, light leaks, and trouble focusing.

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.11.25 Roll #295-06856-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.08.07 Roll #284-06829-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.11.25 Roll #295-06862-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.08.07 Roll #284-06832-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 55mm f/3.5, Panoramic Adapter, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2021.08.28 Roll #289-06463-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Kodak 400TX (expired 2018), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2021.11.25 Roll #295-06865-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[OlivierAOP]

Long exposures with the 55mm f/4. Milky way shot was tracked for 30m.

20m exposure by Olivier, on Flickr

30m exposure tracked by Olivier, on Flickr