what to do with my dead 67ii

destroya · 11-04-2021, 10:39 AM

I used for many years my 67ii for tripod work. loved the results and was very sad when it developed an un-fixable (according to the 5 service centers I have sent the camera to for evaluation) electric issue which now resulted in a dead unusable camera. I found a older 6x7 MU body to replace the 67ii. I do miss the better metering in the 67ii (i got the 6x7 body cheap as it had/has a broken metering chain which I have yet to fix). the results are just as good, so I have bene happy the last few years.

but I still get sad seeing the dead body sitting in the closet. not sure why I have not tossed it out. but I have the nice wooden left had hot shoe grip and the highly sought after split prism focus screen for the 67ii. i have had many offers for both items but cant seem to sell them. maybe Im hoping that I can find a 67ii body to replace the dead one. but prices over the last few years have really, for lack of a better description, gotten out of control. 2,000+ for a body only. makes me sad I didnt buy a back up body back in 2014 when my used camera store had one for $600. anyway...

should I still hold on to the accessories and hope that prices normalize or should I pass them along to someone who can use and appreciate them? life is full of pointless choices isn't it?

john

**sergysergy** · 11-04-2021, 11:09 AM

It is a beautiful camera. I would display it

**Alex645** · 11-04-2021, 11:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by destroya

I do miss the better metering in the 67ii (i got the 6x7 body cheap as it had/has a broken metering chain which I have yet to fix).

should I still hold on to the accessories and hope that prices normalize or should I pass them along to someone who can use and appreciate them? life is full of pointless choices isn't it?

Originally posted by sergysergy

It is a beautiful camera. I would display it

Better to have pointless choices than no choice at all.

If there is any sentimental value, I agree just keeping it on display is worth it. If there is any possibility that you will eventually replace the 6x7 with another 67ii, definitely keep those accessories.

If 'no' to all of the above, then I'd either sell it or donate it (tax write-off) to someplace like KEH.com where they can use it for parts to revive other 67ii's in the universe.

**jumbleview** · 11-04-2021, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Alex645

Better to have pointless choices than no choice at all.

Well said. Sounds like personal life motto. Would you mind if I borrow this one?

**luftfluss** · 11-04-2021, 02:07 PM

As others have said, either keep it as a shelf queen/objet d'art, or send it to someone like longtime forum fave repairman Eric Henderson as a donation to help repair other 67's.

**UncleVanya** · 11-04-2021, 04:00 PM

Keep looking for a donor 67ii that has good potential for parts and hold out hope you can repair it one day. In the meantime display it with photos you made with it.

**Alex645** · 11-04-2021, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by jumbleview

Well said. Sounds like personal life motto. Would you mind if I borrow this one?

Wait, is this a pointless choice or do I really have no choice at all????

**hjoseph7** · 11-04-2021, 08:51 PM

There are plenty of replacements on eBay.

**Eric Auer** · 11-05-2021, 04:51 AM

Sell it for parts.

It still could be of use for someone else.

11-04-2021, 10:39 AM	#1
destroya Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Altos CA Posts: 44	what to do with my dead 67ii I used for many years my 67ii for tripod work. loved the results and was very sad when it developed an un-fixable (according to the 5 service centers I have sent the camera to for evaluation) electric issue which now resulted in a dead unusable camera. I found a older 6x7 MU body to replace the 67ii. I do miss the better metering in the 67ii (i got the 6x7 body cheap as it had/has a broken metering chain which I have yet to fix). the results are just as good, so I have bene happy the last few years. but I still get sad seeing the dead body sitting in the closet. not sure why I have not tossed it out. but I have the nice wooden left had hot shoe grip and the highly sought after split prism focus screen for the 67ii. i have had many offers for both items but cant seem to sell them. maybe Im hoping that I can find a 67ii body to replace the dead one. but prices over the last few years have really, for lack of a better description, gotten out of control. 2,000+ for a body only. makes me sad I didnt buy a back up body back in 2014 when my used camera store had one for $600. anyway... should I still hold on to the accessories and hope that prices normalize or should I pass them along to someone who can use and appreciate them? life is full of pointless choices isn't it? john

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11-04-2021, 11:09 AM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,172	It is a beautiful camera. I would display it

11-04-2021, 11:47 AM - 2 Likes	#3
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by destroya I do miss the better metering in the 67ii (i got the 6x7 body cheap as it had/has a broken metering chain which I have yet to fix). should I still hold on to the accessories and hope that prices normalize or should I pass them along to someone who can use and appreciate them? life is full of pointless choices isn't it? Originally posted by sergysergy It is a beautiful camera. I would display it Better to have pointless choices than no choice at all. If there is any sentimental value, I agree just keeping it on display is worth it. If there is any possibility that you will eventually replace the 6x7 with another 67ii, definitely keep those accessories. If 'no' to all of the above, then I'd either sell it or donate it (tax write-off) to someplace like KEH.com where they can use it for parts to revive other 67ii's in the universe.

11-04-2021, 12:13 PM	#4
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069	Originally posted by Alex645 Better to have pointless choices than no choice at all. Well said. Sounds like personal life motto. Would you mind if I borrow this one?

11-04-2021, 02:07 PM	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,621	As others have said, either keep it as a shelf queen/objet d'art, or send it to someone like longtime forum fave repairman Eric Henderson as a donation to help repair other 67's.

11-04-2021, 04:00 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,412	Keep looking for a donor 67ii that has good potential for parts and hold out hope you can repair it one day. In the meantime display it with photos you made with it.

11-04-2021, 06:31 PM	#7
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by jumbleview Well said. Sounds like personal life motto. Would you mind if I borrow this one? Wait, is this a pointless choice or do I really have no choice at all????

11-04-2021, 08:51 PM	#8
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,047	There are plenty of replacements on eBay.

11-05-2021, 04:51 AM	#9
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Sell it for parts. It still could be of use for someone else.