Pentax 67ii compatible with old 67MLU wood hand grip

Blstefancic · 05-13-2022, 09:58 PM

Ok, I feel a little crazy asking this but I recently bought a 67ii off of ebay after my older MLU67 died and is beyond economical repair. When I got the 67ii I shot a roll of film through it, put the old handgrip on it and the film counter and ability to release the shutter stopped working (it took me a very long time to connect that the handgrip was the problem). I even rerolled a roll of exposed film, put it in the 67ii, shot 3 photos on it, connected the old hand grip and watched the shutter count disappear as I turned the locking screw on the handgrip down. Of course, this really makes no sense to me since I can’t think of any reason this would happen? Has anyone run into this before? I still have the ability to return the 67ii, which seems to be in great shape without using the handgrip - I’m worried it may be a sign of a random problem? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

**RICHARD L.** · 05-14-2022, 03:39 AM

The 67 II has its own custom wooden handgrip, different from the one on the older 67 model. I would never have suspected such a trivial accessory could have such influence. Try the camera on a tripod without the handle to check if the camera is operating correctly before sending it back.

Regards

garywakeling · 05-14-2022, 05:14 AM

I have both the new and old grips, I will try them tomorrow and let you know if I can duplicate that behaviour

**gofour3** · 05-14-2022, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

The older wooden hand-grip will mount on any Pentax 6x7 model. (6x7/67/67ii) The 67ii TTL wooden hand-grip will attach to any 6x7 body as well, but the TTL flash function, will only work on the 67ii.

A wooden had-grip should not impact any camera function if mounted correctly and the camera does not have other existing issues.

Phil.

garywakeling · 05-15-2022, 02:44 PM

I tried both grips on the 67II and can confirm that your behaviour is unusual, looking at the connection castings, there is no difference in the actual attachments with either grip. Perhaps there is something happening under the skin near the tightening part of your body, if you want a left hand grip on your camera then best to send it back to the seller.

05-13-2022, 09:58 PM	#1
Blstefancic New Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 1	Pentax 67ii compatible with old 67MLU wood hand grip Ok, I feel a little crazy asking this but I recently bought a 67ii off of ebay after my older MLU67 died and is beyond economical repair. When I got the 67ii I shot a roll of film through it, put the old handgrip on it and the film counter and ability to release the shutter stopped working (it took me a very long time to connect that the handgrip was the problem). I even rerolled a roll of exposed film, put it in the 67ii, shot 3 photos on it, connected the old hand grip and watched the shutter count disappear as I turned the locking screw on the handgrip down. Of course, this really makes no sense to me since I can’t think of any reason this would happen? Has anyone run into this before? I still have the ability to return the 67ii, which seems to be in great shape without using the handgrip - I’m worried it may be a sign of a random problem? Any thoughts? Thanks!

05-14-2022, 03:39 AM	#2
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	The 67 II has its own custom wooden handgrip, different from the one on the older 67 model. I would never have suspected such a trivial accessory could have such influence. Try the camera on a tripod without the handle to check if the camera is operating correctly before sending it back. Regards Last edited by RICHARD L.; 05-14-2022 at 07:25 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nature What would a wood rat do if a wood rat would rat on you?	sealonsf	Post Your Photos!	6	08-28-2018 01:40 PM
wooden hand grip for 67, 6x7, 67ii	LisaXDavidson	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	2	12-14-2014 10:12 AM
For Sale - Sold: Come STEAL my hand-made Cherry-wood 4x5 view camera!	unixrevolution	Sold Items	7	12-24-2012 02:52 AM
For Sale - Sold: Pentax 67II body, body cap,strap, Wood handle	amusingmia	Sold Items	3	03-25-2012 03:15 PM
Nature Hand in hand	Boris	Post Your Photos!	2	09-10-2010 10:30 AM

05-14-2022, 05:14 AM	#3
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I have both the new and old grips, I will try them tomorrow and let you know if I can duplicate that behaviour

05-14-2022, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#4
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	The older wooden hand-grip will mount on any Pentax 6x7 model. (6x7/67/67ii) The 67ii TTL wooden hand-grip will attach to any 6x7 body as well, but the TTL flash function, will only work on the 67ii. A wooden had-grip should not impact any camera function if mounted correctly and the camera does not have other existing issues. Phil.

05-15-2022, 02:44 PM	#5
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I tried both grips on the 67II and can confirm that your behaviour is unusual, looking at the connection castings, there is no difference in the actual attachments with either grip. Perhaps there is something happening under the skin near the tightening part of your body, if you want a left hand grip on your camera then best to send it back to the seller.