6x7 removing strap

**Mikesul** · 01-23-2018, 02:13 PM

This is a little embarrassing. I purchased a used 6x7 for less than the cost of the attached lens. I haven't gotten my first roll back but everything seems to work fine. However, it came with a strap attached to the top studs intended for attaching the hand grip. I found an old hand grip and want to attach it to the camera but I cannot figure out how to remove the strap. There does not seem to be any catch or lever to do that. I have attached a photo of the strap attachment in case anyone recognized it and has a solution. I could cut it off but I would rather not do that. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

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**blumoon722** · 01-23-2018, 02:56 PM

I think if you push the button down and push the metal piece sandwiched in the middle with a coin or screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow, it should come off.

**pentageek** · 01-23-2018, 02:59 PM

There is small lock tab between two large tabs - its edge is visible right under the arrow in your picture. Press it with a coin or a screwdriver, and it will come off.

**Mikesul** · 01-23-2018, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by blumoon722

I think if you push the button down and push the metal piece sandwiched in the middle with a coin or screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow, it should come off.

Originally posted by pentageek

There is small lock tab between two large tabs - its edge is visible right under the arrow in your picture. Press it with a coin or a screwdriver, and it will come off.

Thanks, guys! That was it. It had seen the arrow and the metal tabs but I was hesitant to push too hard. Your advice made it possible. PF members have a solution for pretty much any problem. Thanks again.

**gofour3** · 01-24-2018, 09:36 AM

Removing/installing the strap is also covered in some Pentax 6x7 manuals.

Here is a link to the 67, which does have the instructions:

http://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_67.pdf

Phil.

**pentageek** · 01-24-2018, 10:49 AM

Teamwork -> problem solved

Have a good time with your new 67.

desertscape · 01-24-2018, 12:18 PM

There is also a part of Pentax Forums for the 6x7 exclusively. It is called Heavy Pentax-- Heavy Pentax - for 6X7 format users - PentaxForums.com
Just in case you hadn't heard of it.

**Mikesul** · 01-24-2018, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by desertscape

There is also a part of Pentax Forums for the 6x7 exclusively. It is called Heavy Pentax-- Heavy Pentax - for 6X7 format users - PentaxForums.com
Just in case you hadn't heard of it.

Oh, wonderful! I have been around since near the beginning, only joined in 2009, but I had not noticed that section. Thanks for pointing it out!

---------- Post added 01-24-18 at 12:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by gofour3

Removing/installing the strap is also covered in some Pentax 6x7 manuals.

Here is a link to the 67, which does have the instructions:

http://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_67.pdf

Phil.

Thanks, Phil. I had looked in the 6x7 manual but had not thought to check the newer model. In any case I have removed the strap and attached the wooden handle so I am happy.

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01-23-2018, 02:56 PM	#2
blumoon722 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 424	I think if you push the button down and push the metal piece sandwiched in the middle with a coin or screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow, it should come off.

01-23-2018, 02:59 PM	#3
pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	There is small lock tab between two large tabs - its edge is visible right under the arrow in your picture. Press it with a coin or a screwdriver, and it will come off.

01-23-2018, 04:21 PM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by blumoon722 I think if you push the button down and push the metal piece sandwiched in the middle with a coin or screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow, it should come off. Originally posted by pentageek There is small lock tab between two large tabs - its edge is visible right under the arrow in your picture. Press it with a coin or a screwdriver, and it will come off. Thanks, guys! That was it. It had seen the arrow and the metal tabs but I was hesitant to push too hard. Your advice made it possible. PF members have a solution for pretty much any problem. Thanks again.

01-24-2018, 09:36 AM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Removing/installing the strap is also covered in some Pentax 6x7 manuals. Here is a link to the 67, which does have the instructions: http://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_67.pdf Phil.

01-24-2018, 10:49 AM	#6
pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	Teamwork -> problem solved Have a good time with your new 67.

01-24-2018, 12:18 PM	#7
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	There is also a part of Pentax Forums for the 6x7 exclusively. It is called Heavy Pentax-- Heavy Pentax - for 6X7 format users - PentaxForums.com Just in case you hadn't heard of it.

01-24-2018, 12:49 PM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by desertscape There is also a part of Pentax Forums for the 6x7 exclusively. It is called Heavy Pentax-- Heavy Pentax - for 6X7 format users - PentaxForums.com Just in case you hadn't heard of it. Oh, wonderful! I have been around since near the beginning, only joined in 2009, but I had not noticed that section. Thanks for pointing it out! ---------- Post added 01-24-18 at 12:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by gofour3 Removing/installing the strap is also covered in some Pentax 6x7 manuals. Here is a link to the 67, which does have the instructions: http://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_67.pdf Phil. Thanks, Phil. I had looked in the 6x7 manual but had not thought to check the newer model. In any case I have removed the strap and attached the wooden handle so I am happy.