Pentax 67 problems (please help)

Img23 · 09-20-2017, 07:32 PM

Hi I just got a used 67 body today for $120. I purchased everything else separately.

The left bottom lever doesn't go in all the way. It's stuck down. Won't turn like the other side turns.

Is this a deal breaker? Is something like this fixable? Looks like it was dropped but idk. I'm pretty lost. Never owned one of these before.

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Img23 · 09-20-2017, 08:19 PM

Thanks! How would I get in contact with them? I tried a pm but it says the user doesn't exist. 😔

Adam · 09-20-2017, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Img23

Thanks! How would I get in contact with them? I tried a pm but it says the user doesn't exist. 😔

Home-Pentaxs

Img23 · 09-21-2017, 07:30 AM

Thanks!

Swift1 · 09-21-2017, 10:07 AM

I'm guessing that there is an empty film spool inside? If the spool isn't in correctly, it won't allow the pin to lock.
Also, I could be wrong but I think it is not uncommon for the plastic trim on the bottom/back to crack.

Img23 · 09-22-2017, 07:20 AM

Awesome! That's exactly what it was. The spool was in there crooked so it wouldn't close. Damn and to think that's why I got the body so cheap! 😊

I've loaded film now and gone through a roll. Everything seems in good order but I guess I'll know more when I develop the film.

Now I just need to find a metered prism. I used an iPhone app as a meter 🙁

Swift1 · 09-22-2017, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Img23

Now I just need to find a metered prism. I used an iPhone app as a meter 🙁

I'd save your money and just stick with the phone app.

Img23 · 09-22-2017, 11:13 AM

Do you mean because it's ineffective or inaccurate, or because of the cost?

Swift1 · 09-22-2017, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Img23

Do you mean because it's ineffective or inaccurate, or because of the cost?

Because the cost and it's not necessary. You can get by with the phone app and in the long run you will learn more about reading light.
My 67 came with an unmetered prism, so I bought an external meter. That was 8 years ago. Now I have (and shoot) nearly 20 cameras without meters and I haven't used the external meter in years.

Img23 · 09-22-2017, 06:01 PM

That would be nice to not rely on a meter at all. lm pretty good at changing settings first try but that's AFTER an initial reading from the camera.

Street photography is pretty hard for me without the meter so far. Guessing makes me nervous I'll miss those cool shots you only get one chance at. But that's what makes it so fun to do with this camera, and so rewarding if I get it right.

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09-20-2017, 08:19 PM	#2
Img23 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Thanks! How would I get in contact with them? I tried a pm but it says the user doesn't exist. 😔

09-21-2017, 07:30 AM	#4
Img23 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Thanks!

09-21-2017, 10:07 AM	#5
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I'm guessing that there is an empty film spool inside? If the spool isn't in correctly, it won't allow the pin to lock. Also, I could be wrong but I think it is not uncommon for the plastic trim on the bottom/back to crack.

09-22-2017, 07:20 AM	#6
Img23 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Awesome! That's exactly what it was. The spool was in there crooked so it wouldn't close. Damn and to think that's why I got the body so cheap! 😊 I've loaded film now and gone through a roll. Everything seems in good order but I guess I'll know more when I develop the film. Now I just need to find a metered prism. I used an iPhone app as a meter 🙁

09-22-2017, 08:52 AM	#7
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Img23 Now I just need to find a metered prism. I used an iPhone app as a meter 🙁 I'd save your money and just stick with the phone app.

09-22-2017, 11:13 AM	#8
Img23 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Do you mean because it's ineffective or inaccurate, or because of the cost?

09-22-2017, 12:01 PM	#9
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Img23 Do you mean because it's ineffective or inaccurate, or because of the cost? Because the cost and it's not necessary. You can get by with the phone app and in the long run you will learn more about reading light. My 67 came with an unmetered prism, so I bought an external meter. That was 8 years ago. Now I have (and shoot) nearly 20 cameras without meters and I haven't used the external meter in years.

09-22-2017, 06:01 PM	#10
Img23 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	That would be nice to not rely on a meter at all. lm pretty good at changing settings first try but that's AFTER an initial reading from the camera. Street photography is pretty hard for me without the meter so far. Guessing makes me nervous I'll miss those cool shots you only get one chance at. But that's what makes it so fun to do with this camera, and so rewarding if I get it right.