Streets Pentax 6x7 as a street camera - some first results

Pentax 6x7 as a street camera - some first results · 12:20 PM

A half year ago, I got me a 6x7 camera with 4 lenses, among which a 67 55mm F4. From the beginning, I wanted to use this behemoth as street camera, but I couldn't realise that until some weeks ago. I visited the boulevard of Scheveningen, with Iris, because we had to stay some nights in the vicinity of The Hague. Totally unexpected, people didn't even react on the camera!!!! I think this has to do with the waist level finder, giving me the appearance of looking to the camera, instead of through it! Well, to cut things short, here are the first results, shot with Ilfort FP4+ 125. I think I will do this kind of work more often.....

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**Tamia** · 06-04-2010, 01:06 PM

VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good.

I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder.

arbib · 06-04-2010, 01:20 PM

Great images...
You were quite close with that wide angle.. and nobody knew the what was happening, until the mirror slap

Seriously, was the mirror slap a concern at 1st?

**Iris** · 06-04-2010, 01:28 PM

Great, great Job Rense!
The results turned out very nice

.
It was very funny to see people didn't even react on the camera, until you actually took a picture (the mirror is loud

)...

**Rense** · 06-04-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Tamia

VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good.

I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder.

Thanks Tamia! I love working with this giant, and I think it's easier than with my SP or K20. Due to the waist level finder....

Originally posted by arbib

Great images...
You were quite close with that wide angle.. and nobody knew the what was happening, until the mirror slap

Seriously, was the mirror slap a concern at 1st?

Thank you!! No, after the slap people looked for a moment, but just walked. And I love to hear the mirror of the 6x7, also on the street....

**Sailor** · 06-04-2010, 02:35 PM

I really like these, Rense - when I was young (and that was a LONG time ago), I wanted a Pentax 6x7 - but I couldn't make myself part with the cash. I'm glad one ended up with a great photographer like you.

Jer

Jimbo · 06-04-2010, 02:38 PM

Really enjoyed this series Rense. God it would be fun using the big guy! Love the DOF. JIM

wshi · 06-04-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Tamia

VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good.

I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder.

Something that may help...

Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store

Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look.

**dcmsox2004** · 06-04-2010, 05:45 PM

superlative series rense.... it's nice to see such wonderful film work.... looking forward to seeing more of your 6X7 work.... dave m....

**Rense** · 06-04-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by Iris

Great, great Job Rense!
The results turned out very nice

.
It was very funny to see people didn't even react on the camera, until you actually took a picture (the mirror is loud

)...

Thank you Iris! It was fun, wasn't it?

Originally posted by Sailor

I really like these, Rense - when I was young (and that was a LONG time ago), I wanted a Pentax 6x7 - but I couldn't make myself part with the cash. I'm glad one ended up with a great photographer like you.

Jer

Hi Jer, thanks for the compliment...!

Originally posted by Jimbo

Really enjoyed this series Rense. God it would be fun using the big guy! Love the DOF. JIM

Thanks Jim!

**Rense** · 06-05-2010, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by wshi

Something that may help...

Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store

Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look.

Thank you!

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

superlative series rense.... it's nice to see such wonderful film work.... looking forward to seeing more of your 6X7 work.... dave m....

Thanks Dave! I will take the camera out more often, I promise.....

**Tamia** · 06-05-2010, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by wshi

Something that may help...

Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store

Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look.

Ooo, now that's interesting. Reminds me of those spy periscopes I yearned for when I was a kid.

**Rense** · 06-05-2010, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by Tamia

Ooo, now that's interesting. Reminds me of those spy periscopes I yearned for when I was a kid.

I prefer people understanding what I am doing, but probably this thing can help indeed....

goddo31 · 06-10-2010, 01:19 AM

I really like the idea of using such a camera for street photos Rense, very cool.
And your results are very nice too, well done. Please do show us more...

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06-04-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good. I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder.

06-04-2010, 01:20 PM	#3
arbib Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camby, Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Great images... You were quite close with that wide angle.. and nobody knew the what was happening, until the mirror slap Seriously, was the mirror slap a concern at 1st?

06-04-2010, 01:28 PM	#4
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Great, great Job Rense! The results turned out very nice . It was very funny to see people didn't even react on the camera, until you actually took a picture (the mirror is loud )...

06-04-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tamia VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good. I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder. Thanks Tamia! I love working with this giant, and I think it's easier than with my SP or K20. Due to the waist level finder.... Originally posted by arbib Great images... You were quite close with that wide angle.. and nobody knew the what was happening, until the mirror slap Seriously, was the mirror slap a concern at 1st? Thank you!! No, after the slap people looked for a moment, but just walked. And I love to hear the mirror of the 6x7, also on the street....

06-04-2010, 02:35 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I really like these, Rense - when I was young (and that was a LONG time ago), I wanted a Pentax 6x7 - but I couldn't make myself part with the cash. I'm glad one ended up with a great photographer like you. Jer

06-04-2010, 02:38 PM	#7
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Really enjoyed this series Rense. God it would be fun using the big guy! Love the DOF. JIM

06-04-2010, 05:37 PM	#8
wshi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 455	Originally posted by Tamia VERY nice, Rense. People look natural and not posed. Composition and tonal range are very good. I don't have much courage to engage in street photography by holding my camera to my eye, but looking down into a viewfinder does seem to keep people behaving naturally. I have wondered if there was a device to attach to DSLRs that would allow viewing from above, like a prism viewfinder. Something that may help... Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look.

06-04-2010, 05:45 PM	#9
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	superlative series rense.... it's nice to see such wonderful film work.... looking forward to seeing more of your 6X7 work.... dave m....

06-04-2010, 11:16 PM	#10
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Iris Great, great Job Rense! The results turned out very nice . It was very funny to see people didn't even react on the camera, until you actually took a picture (the mirror is loud )... Thank you Iris! It was fun, wasn't it? Originally posted by Sailor I really like these, Rense - when I was young (and that was a LONG time ago), I wanted a Pentax 6x7 - but I couldn't make myself part with the cash. I'm glad one ended up with a great photographer like you. Jer Hi Jer, thanks for the compliment...! Originally posted by Jimbo Really enjoyed this series Rense. God it would be fun using the big guy! Love the DOF. JIM Thanks Jim!

06-05-2010, 02:04 AM	#11
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by wshi Something that may help... Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look. Thank you! Originally posted by dcmsox2004 superlative series rense.... it's nice to see such wonderful film work.... looking forward to seeing more of your 6X7 work.... dave m.... Thanks Dave! I will take the camera out more often, I promise.....

06-05-2010, 05:23 AM	#12
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by wshi Something that may help... Spy Lens at The Photojojo Store Great shots, I also like how natural the scenes look. Ooo, now that's interesting. Reminds me of those spy periscopes I yearned for when I was a kid.

06-05-2010, 10:45 PM	#13
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tamia Ooo, now that's interesting. Reminds me of those spy periscopes I yearned for when I was a kid. I prefer people understanding what I am doing, but probably this thing can help indeed....

06-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#14
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	I really like the idea of using such a camera for street photos Rense, very cool. And your results are very nice too, well done. Please do show us more...