Asahi Pentax 6x7 and K-1

**Mikesul** · 12-27-2017, 06:09 AM

This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that

btnapa · 12-27-2017, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that

Yes... and I don't think the resemblance is by accident either. It is so fitting that both of the cameras are best of category and legends in their own rights.

**Mikesul** · 12-27-2017, 11:16 AM

Yes, and every time I look at the 6x7 or 67 I want one even though I no longer shoot film. I knew there was some deep psychological reason beyond the tech specs and great performance that I love the K-1.

**TwoUptons** · 12-27-2017, 01:18 PM

Though the K1 is happily a ton quieter than the 67 😃

When you take a picture with a 67, you are announcing it to the world.

I would still love to have one... with the wooden grip in case I need to explain to the Hasselblad folks that it’s not a rebadged Sony 🙂

-Eric

**monochrome** · 12-27-2017, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that

It’s the prism hump. And isn’t it also neat the way KP draws visual and naming cues from AP?

They’re intentionally drawing the Pentax faithful back to the fold.

**Mikesul** · 12-27-2017, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

It’s the prism hump. And isn’t it also neat the way KP draws visual and naming cues from AP?

They’re intentionally drawing the Pentax faithful back to the fold.

It really is neat the way the seem to be consciously reasserting the Pentax classic looks. Even the little MX-1, although it didn't really look like the old MX despite the name. I play with other brands and see their merits but it is just fun to be a Pentaxian.

**K-Three** · 12-27-2017, 04:30 PM

AldaCZ's photo in the Gear P0rn thread (pg 344) had me fooled on first glance,
Until I looked at it a second time, thought it was a weird looking P67
GAS.. pedal to metal | Pentax KP | Ale?87 | Flickr

**Mikesul** · 12-27-2017, 04:58 PM

Yes! That is the look.

splash_fr · 01-24-2018, 05:55 AM

Definitely! It's a pity that the K1 battery grip is not made of wood :-)

12-27-2017, 06:09 AM	#1
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Asahi Pentax 6x7 and K-1 This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that

12-27-2017, 11:16 AM	#3
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Yes, and every time I look at the 6x7 or 67 I want one even though I no longer shoot film. I knew there was some deep psychological reason beyond the tech specs and great performance that I love the K-1. Last edited by Mikesul; 12-27-2017 at 11:33 AM.

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12-27-2017, 08:52 AM	#2
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,616	Originally posted by Mikesul This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that Yes... and I don't think the resemblance is by accident either. It is so fitting that both of the cameras are best of category and legends in their own rights.

12-27-2017, 01:18 PM	#4
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,215	Though the K1 is happily a ton quieter than the 67 😃 When you take a picture with a 67, you are announcing it to the world. I would still love to have one... with the wooden grip in case I need to explain to the Hasselblad folks that it’s not a rebadged Sony 🙂 -Eric

12-27-2017, 01:24 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Mikesul This was probably pointed out long ago and I forgot or didn't see it but isn't it neat how much the K-1 body resembles the wonderful old Asahi Pentax 6x7. In some ways the 67 and 67II are even more similar but I miss the Asahi Pentax name so I pointed to that It’s the prism hump. And isn’t it also neat the way KP draws visual and naming cues from AP? They’re intentionally drawing the Pentax faithful back to the fold.

12-27-2017, 01:32 PM	#6
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome It’s the prism hump. And isn’t it also neat the way KP draws visual and naming cues from AP? They’re intentionally drawing the Pentax faithful back to the fold. It really is neat the way the seem to be consciously reasserting the Pentax classic looks. Even the little MX-1, although it didn't really look like the old MX despite the name. I play with other brands and see their merits but it is just fun to be a Pentaxian.

12-27-2017, 04:30 PM	#7
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	AldaCZ's photo in the Gear P0rn thread (pg 344) had me fooled on first glance, Until I looked at it a second time, thought it was a weird looking P67 GAS.. pedal to metal \| Pentax KP \| Ale?87 \| Flickr

12-27-2017, 04:58 PM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Yes! That is the look.

01-24-2018, 05:55 AM	#9
splash_fr Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 178	Definitely! It's a pity that the K1 battery grip is not made of wood :-)