Lost in Translation?

abruzzi · 08-01-2018, 11:27 AM

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I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval:

Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 | eBay

I wonder what they were trying to say?

LensBeginner · 08-01-2018, 11:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abruzzi

I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval:

Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 | eBay

I wonder what they were trying to say?

Medi...um format?

**kaseki** · 08-01-2018, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abruzzi

I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval:

Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 | eBay

I wonder what they were trying to say?

Perhaps that it was used in documenting the Battle of Sekigahara.

-- kaseki; older than the lens, but not as old as Asahi.

P.S. LensBeginner is likely correct, the kanji "chu" is used both as part of "medium" and of "middle ages."

steve_k · 08-01-2018, 12:00 PM

Optics designed by Galileo :-)

Johndav · 08-01-2018, 12:01 PM - **3 Likes**

Suitable for Knight Time photography

rubenr · 08-01-2018, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

It reminds me a bit of an ad that I saw some time ago: "We make genuine antiques..."

desertscape · 08-01-2018, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by steve_k

Optics designed by Galileo :-)

Just a bit more recent! The 45mm looks very close in cross section to the 21mm Super Angulon-R designed for the Leicaflex cameras by Schneider.

victormeldrew · 08-01-2018, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

Predictive text.

**david94903** · 08-01-2018, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by Johndav

Suitable for Knight Time photography

LOL!!! Best pun yet. Well played

Wasp · 08-02-2018, 02:22 AM

As a Renaissance man, this technology is of no interest to me.

texandrews · 08-02-2018, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Johndav

Suitable for Knight Time photography

oh. my. god...

---------- Post added 08-02-18 at 10:28 AM ----------

Originally posted by Wasp

As a Renaissance man, this technology is of no interest to me.

Also well played.

Wasp · 08-02-2018, 12:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Another take on a medieval medium format camera:

"Really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras and 80mm lenses listed on eBay: Digital Photography Review

Edit: these monstrosities sold for $466!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/232855932578?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137

abruzzi · 08-02-2018, 03:16 PM

Hasselblad people...if it were Leicas, they would have sold for twice that.

Geof

Originally posted by Wasp

Another take on a medieval medium format camera:

"Really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras and 80mm lenses listed on eBay: Digital Photography Review

Edit: these monstrosities sold for $466!

TWO REALLY MOLDY hasselblad 500 c cameras with 80mm lens and back | eBay

itshimitis · 08-03-2018, 11:18 AM

Long Exposure for those in the Dark Ages...

Silent Street · 08-05-2018, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by abruzzi

I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval:

Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 | eBay

I wonder what they were trying to say?

Medium format. Mangled English /Chinglish is abundant on eBay.

The listing appears to be highly suspect, starting with the image of the lens and followed by the incorrect designation of its type in the description. "Description"!? What description??

08-01-2018, 11:27 AM	#1
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Lost in Translation? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval: Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 \| eBay I wonder what they were trying to say?

08-02-2018, 12:02 PM - 2 Likes	#12
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,659	Another take on a medieval medium format camera: "Really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras and 80mm lenses listed on eBay: Digital Photography Review Edit: these monstrosities sold for $466! https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/232855932578?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137 Last edited by Wasp; 08-02-2018 at 12:12 PM.

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LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by abruzzi I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval: Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 \| eBay I wonder what they were trying to say? Medi...um format?

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kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by abruzzi I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval: Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 \| eBay I wonder what they were trying to say? Perhaps that it was used in documenting the Battle of Sekigahara. -- kaseki; older than the lens, but not as old as Asahi. P.S. LensBeginner is likely correct, the kanji "chu" is used both as part of "medium" and of "middle ages."

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desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by steve_k Optics designed by Galileo :-) Just a bit more recent! The 45mm looks very close in cross section to the 21mm Super Angulon-R designed for the Leicaflex cameras by Schneider.

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victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Predictive text.

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Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,659	As a Renaissance man, this technology is of no interest to me.

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texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by Johndav Suitable for Knight Time photography oh. my. god... ---------- Post added 08-02-18 at 10:28 AM ---------- Originally posted by Wasp As a Renaissance man, this technology is of no interest to me. Also well played.

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abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788 Original Poster	Hasselblad people...if it were Leicas, they would have sold for twice that. Geof Originally posted by Wasp Another take on a medieval medium format camera: "Really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras and 80mm lenses listed on eBay: Digital Photography Review Edit: these monstrosities sold for $466! TWO REALLY MOLDY hasselblad 500 c cameras with 80mm lens and back \| eBay

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itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Long Exposure for those in the Dark Ages...

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Silent Street Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Castlemaine, Victoria, AUS Photos: Albums Posts: 1,151	Originally posted by abruzzi I know the Pentax 67 is an old system by modern standards, but I don’t really think of it as Medieval: Medieval Pentax 67 SMC 45mm f 4 \| eBay I wonder what they were trying to say? Medium format. Mangled English /Chinglish is abundant on eBay. The listing appears to be highly suspect, starting with the image of the lens and followed by the incorrect designation of its type in the description. "Description"!? What description??