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**arnold** · 02-09-2017, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Another 4x5 camera seems to have found its way into my house...

Beautiful.

Swift1 · 02-09-2017, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by dcshooter

Interesting. Looks like a Sears-rebadged Busch. Also appears to be the same 127mm Ektar often seen on Graflexes but in a Kodak rather than Graphic shutter.

Yes, I now both the Busch and Tower versions. The Ektar 127 was put both Graphic and Kodak shutters, and IIRC some Graphic branded Kodak shutters.

Jonathan Mac · 02-10-2017, 03:22 AM

Cosina 19-35mm zoom on my "new" K2 DMD

DSCF2144a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**Baard-Einar** · 02-10-2017, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Cosina 19-35mm zoom on my "new" K2 DMD

DSCF2144a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Nice combo.

Swift1 · 02-13-2017, 04:11 PM - **5 Likes**

From humble beginnings...

This is most of my current Pentax 67 kit. I started building this kit in 2009, after purchasing a kit on Craigslist that included a 67II, 3 lenses, and a few accessories. After selling the 67II (with unmetered prism), a 165/4 LS, and a helicoid tube, I was left with a broken 67 body with dented unmetered prism (camera was seized and pressure plate was broken off), a 90/2.8 LS with a loose front element, a 45/4 with loose and dented filter ring, a 67mm reverse adapter, and a set of 3 extension tubes. I then sent the body and 2 lenses to Eric, where he was able to get all back to operational condition. While the camera was still with Eric, I found the waist level finder on ebay for a surprisingly decent price, and I bought a Optech Pro strap.
The kit remained that way until 2011 when I added the 200/4. Then in 2012 I found the Pentax strap, bought the SMC 67 90/2.8, then sold the 90/2.8 LS. I also bought a M* 300/4 EDIF in 2012, which I ended up selling in early 2014 IIRC. After selling the 300/4, I bought the Takumar 105/2.4 and its hood, and finally just a few weeks ago I added the Takumar 75/4.5.
Not in this photo are the extension tubes, 67mm reverse adapter, and a Komura 2X TC that I've never actually used.

nickthetasmaniac · 02-13-2017, 06:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Swift1

From humble beginnings...

And some fantastic work you've shared from this kit!

RHN12 · 02-14-2017, 02:06 PM - **1 Like**

Green with envy, Colton and, I have to agree with Nick. The combination of the kit and the person driving it has produced some great work!

Peter.
(RHN12)
Phillip Island, Australia

Swift1 · 02-14-2017, 09:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Double Trouble

**BigMackCam** · 02-15-2017, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Double Trouble

Oh my... Those are *beautiful*...

unixrevolution · 02-15-2017, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

From humble beginnings...

This is most of my current Pentax 67 kit. I started building this kit in 2009, after purchasing a kit on Craigslist that included a 67II, 3 lenses, and a few accessories. After selling the 67II (with unmetered prism), a 165/4 LS, and a helicoid tube, I was left with a broken 67 body with dented unmetered prism (camera was seized and pressure plate was broken off), a 90/2.8 LS with a loose front element, a 45/4 with loose and dented filter ring, a 67mm reverse adapter, and a set of 3 extension tubes. I then sent the body and 2 lenses to Eric, where he was able to get all back to operational condition. While the camera was still with Eric, I found the waist level finder on ebay for a surprisingly decent price, and I bought a Optech Pro strap.
The kit remained that way until 2011 when I added the 200/4. Then in 2012 I found the Pentax strap, bought the SMC 67 90/2.8, then sold the 90/2.8 LS. I also bought a M* 300/4 EDIF in 2012, which I ended up selling in early 2014 IIRC. After selling the 300/4, I bought the Takumar 105/2.4 and its hood, and finally just a few weeks ago I added the Takumar 75/4.5.
Not in this photo are the extension tubes, 67mm reverse adapter, and a Komura 2X TC that I've never actually used.

Beautiful kit, and I admire the dedication to bringing it back. Can I ask, why did you let loose the LS lenses? Are you simply not interested in strobe work? Were the LS versions compromised?

I got a 75mm f/2.8 LS for the 645 when I owned that kit, and I have to admit the 645 LS lens was much less capable as far as close focus and ease of use than the standard A lens.

Swift1 · 02-15-2017, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Beautiful kit, and I admire the dedication to bringing it back. Can I ask, why did you let loose the LS lenses? Are you simply not interested in strobe work? Were the LS versions compromised?

I got a 75mm f/2.8 LS for the 645 when I owned that kit, and I have to admit the 645 LS lens was much less capable as far as close focus and ease of use than the standard A lens.

I sold the 165/4 LS right away because it didn't have any problems and was the most valuable, and because I would rather have the 45 and the 90mm. I was actually into doing strobe photography back then, and did play with the 90/2.8 LS and flash a bit, but it wasn't something I was really interested in. I eventually decided to sell the 90/2.8 LS and get the SMC 90/2.8 because it was lighter, focused closer, and had better optics.

fearview · 02-16-2017, 06:35 AM

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kendall jenner love analog photography?

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Swift1 · 02-17-2017, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by dcshooter

Nice. What's the lens on the Busch?

It's a Caltar II-N 150/5.6, made by Rodenstock.

stevebrot · 02-17-2017, 10:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Swift1

It's a Caltar II-N 150/5.6, made by Rodenstock.

Sweet little lens. I really like mine.

Steve

**bobbotron** · 02-25-2017, 09:50 AM - **2 Likes**

My 3 silver pentax bodies. All going off to Eric for servicing.

02-14-2017, 02:06 PM - 1 Like	#4747
RHN12 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56	Humble Beginnings Green with envy, Colton and, I have to agree with Nick. The combination of the kit and the person driving it has produced some great work! Peter. (RHN12) Phillip Island, Australia

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02-09-2017, 05:56 AM	#4741
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by Swift1 Another 4x5 camera seems to have found its way into my house... Beautiful.

02-09-2017, 10:04 AM	#4742
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by dcshooter Interesting. Looks like a Sears-rebadged Busch. Also appears to be the same 127mm Ektar often seen on Graflexes but in a Kodak rather than Graphic shutter. Yes, I now both the Busch and Tower versions. The Ektar 127 was put both Graphic and Kodak shutters, and IIRC some Graphic branded Kodak shutters.

02-10-2017, 03:22 AM	#4743
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Cosina 19-35mm zoom on my "new" K2 DMD DSCF2144a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

02-10-2017, 12:10 PM	#4744
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Cosina 19-35mm zoom on my "new" K2 DMD DSCF2144a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Nice combo.

02-13-2017, 04:11 PM - 5 Likes	#4745
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	From humble beginnings... This is most of my current Pentax 67 kit. I started building this kit in 2009, after purchasing a kit on Craigslist that included a 67II, 3 lenses, and a few accessories. After selling the 67II (with unmetered prism), a 165/4 LS, and a helicoid tube, I was left with a broken 67 body with dented unmetered prism (camera was seized and pressure plate was broken off), a 90/2.8 LS with a loose front element, a 45/4 with loose and dented filter ring, a 67mm reverse adapter, and a set of 3 extension tubes. I then sent the body and 2 lenses to Eric, where he was able to get all back to operational condition. While the camera was still with Eric, I found the waist level finder on ebay for a surprisingly decent price, and I bought a Optech Pro strap. The kit remained that way until 2011 when I added the 200/4. Then in 2012 I found the Pentax strap, bought the SMC 67 90/2.8, then sold the 90/2.8 LS. I also bought a M* 300/4 EDIF in 2012, which I ended up selling in early 2014 IIRC. After selling the 300/4, I bought the Takumar 105/2.4 and its hood, and finally just a few weeks ago I added the Takumar 75/4.5. Not in this photo are the extension tubes, 67mm reverse adapter, and a Komura 2X TC that I've never actually used.

02-13-2017, 06:46 PM - 1 Like	#4746
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Swift1 From humble beginnings... And some fantastic work you've shared from this kit!

02-14-2017, 09:03 PM - 5 Likes	#4748
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Double Trouble

02-15-2017, 12:56 AM	#4749
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	Originally posted by Swift1 Double Trouble Oh my... Those are beautiful...

02-15-2017, 07:50 AM	#4750
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Swift1 From humble beginnings... This is most of my current Pentax 67 kit. I started building this kit in 2009, after purchasing a kit on Craigslist that included a 67II, 3 lenses, and a few accessories. After selling the 67II (with unmetered prism), a 165/4 LS, and a helicoid tube, I was left with a broken 67 body with dented unmetered prism (camera was seized and pressure plate was broken off), a 90/2.8 LS with a loose front element, a 45/4 with loose and dented filter ring, a 67mm reverse adapter, and a set of 3 extension tubes. I then sent the body and 2 lenses to Eric, where he was able to get all back to operational condition. While the camera was still with Eric, I found the waist level finder on ebay for a surprisingly decent price, and I bought a Optech Pro strap. The kit remained that way until 2011 when I added the 200/4. Then in 2012 I found the Pentax strap, bought the SMC 67 90/2.8, then sold the 90/2.8 LS. I also bought a M* 300/4 EDIF in 2012, which I ended up selling in early 2014 IIRC. After selling the 300/4, I bought the Takumar 105/2.4 and its hood, and finally just a few weeks ago I added the Takumar 75/4.5. Not in this photo are the extension tubes, 67mm reverse adapter, and a Komura 2X TC that I've never actually used. Beautiful kit, and I admire the dedication to bringing it back. Can I ask, why did you let loose the LS lenses? Are you simply not interested in strobe work? Were the LS versions compromised? I got a 75mm f/2.8 LS for the 645 when I owned that kit, and I have to admit the 645 LS lens was much less capable as far as close focus and ease of use than the standard A lens.

02-15-2017, 12:48 PM	#4751
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by unixrevolution Beautiful kit, and I admire the dedication to bringing it back. Can I ask, why did you let loose the LS lenses? Are you simply not interested in strobe work? Were the LS versions compromised? I got a 75mm f/2.8 LS for the 645 when I owned that kit, and I have to admit the 645 LS lens was much less capable as far as close focus and ease of use than the standard A lens. I sold the 165/4 LS right away because it didn't have any problems and was the most valuable, and because I would rather have the 45 and the 90mm. I was actually into doing strobe photography back then, and did play with the 90/2.8 LS and flash a bit, but it wasn't something I was really interested in. I eventually decided to sell the 90/2.8 LS and get the SMC 90/2.8 because it was lighter, focused closer, and had better optics.

02-16-2017, 06:35 AM	#4752
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	. kendall jenner love analog photography? .

02-17-2017, 09:50 AM	#4753
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by dcshooter Nice. What's the lens on the Busch? It's a Caltar II-N 150/5.6, made by Rodenstock.

02-17-2017, 10:27 PM - 1 Like	#4754
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 It's a Caltar II-N 150/5.6, made by Rodenstock. Sweet little lens. I really like mine. Steve

02-25-2017, 09:50 AM - 2 Likes	#4755
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	My 3 silver pentax bodies. All going off to Eric for servicing.