Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

g026r · 10-30-2016, 01:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by From1980

You hardly ever hear of a Pentax 6X7 hobbyist bringing along a second body do you?

"One to shoot with, and a spare for in case the boat needs an anchor."

unixrevolution · 10-30-2016, 06:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by g026r

"One to shoot with, and a spare for in case the boat needs an anchor."

One for shooting, and one for defending yourself if anyone tries to take the first one

I love my 6x7, and this video makes me love it even more. This is a gear porn thread, and I think this definitely qualifies.

Stunning Video of Paris Captured Through the Viewfinder of an Old Pentax 67

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 11-07-2016, 03:03 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

How to get started on a Pentax 6x7 set up:

1) Buy a pair of dumbbells. Say 5kg each at least.
2) Alterate training arm strength with looking for a Pentax 67 with random lens (or body only). Have patience and you will be able to get a working copy for <150 Euro. Your arms not strong enough anyway.
3) Meanwhile also buy any 120mm film you get hold of...especially all the expired inexpensive film sold by people that appears to be wise enough to have kept it cold and dark. Fill your own freezer.
4) Now you got that Pentax 6x7 you dreamt about.
5) If it didn't come with a lens you need to complement it with one of course. If you have no specific preferences, the 55mm, 105mm and 200mm is a good start, and among the least expensive.
6) As soon you get the first lens, get started shooting! Now you realise you need to use the dumbbells more...
7) If it didn't come with a meetering prism, its time to get one now. Patience again. Can go cheaply.
8) The wood grip! You must get one. It looks cool, and maybe you can cut down on the dumbbells...?
9) And the waist level finder. And more lenses.
10) Now you discovered how expensive it is to develop 120mm in a lab. You better buy your own development tank etc.
11) Saving on development you can now buy more film....but it becomes a feed back circle. Soon you shoot film all days, and develope it all night. It's now you realise how hard it is for your arms to agitate the development tank... Back to the dumbbells!
12) And then more lenses, macro tubes, a sturdier tripod... By the way...a dedicated film freezer maybe. The familly complains the one in the kitchen have no room for food...
13) By the time you get hold of the 500mm and the gigantic 6x7 auto bellows you realise you need another room for your gear...
14) ...and a big fight with your wife ends with a peace settlement. It includes building a new house with a photo studio/darkroom for you and a room for the wifes 2m wide loom and massive amounts of textile material (or I'm sure she has some other hobby...if not, offer a spa room with bubble pool etc.).
15) Building a new house you realise how great it now is that you have such strong arms. Everyone is happy!

**gofour3** · 11-07-2016, 04:29 PM

Wow a 6x7 slide copier, don't see them very often. Is it new or a part of your existing collection?

Phil.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 11-07-2016, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Wow a 6x7 slide copier, don't see them very often. Is it new or a part of your existing collection?

Phil.

The bellows and slide copier is new. The rest I've had a couple of years. Plan is to mount the K-1 on the bellows and use pixel-shift to scan my 6x7, 6x6 and 4.5x6 slides and negatives to digital.

**monochrome** · 11-07-2016, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by womble

My latest acquisition which is currently being serviced by Eric.

Pentax K (1) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Pentax K (2) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

K.

That is one gorgeous camera

**WPRESTO** · 11-07-2016, 06:21 PM

FYI, V-A-V the 67. At a conference decades back I spoke with someone who took & sold aerial photos for use in geology classes. He used a Pentax 67 to take the photos, then copied them onto 35mm film (how many schools have a projector that takes 6X7 slides?). I asked him if it wouldn't be better to take his images directly with 35mm. He said no, that experiments indicated substantially more detail in a 35mm copy from a 6X7 original than in a direct, original 35mm chrome.

unixrevolution · 11-09-2016, 01:34 PM - **3 Likes**

My Bronica and its three lenses, two backs, and my Minolta incident meter.

Boris_Akunin · 11-15-2016, 09:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Treason update:

(Canon nFD 300/5.6, 100/2, 50/1.4, 35/2, 28/2 & 24/2.8)

unixrevolution · 11-15-2016, 04:34 PM

Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that?

LesDMess · 11-15-2016, 07:39 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that?

They're way too big . . . really . . . ;-)

Giant Canon F-1 Camera

Boris_Akunin · 11-15-2016, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that?

If I pick up a film body for these lenses (I've got an AE-1 Program but I'm not impressed...),it'll be a T90, mostly because of the Multi-spot metering.

Ehpem · 11-15-2016, 11:21 PM

Not sure this counts as gear p0rn; to me it is of historical interest.This is a serious amateur photographer's kit that I bought intact, with film, and accessories. It had been abandoned at someone's house for a decade or more and they were finally clearing it out (for $50). I find it interesting to see what someone had in their camera bag 20+ years ago.
There is a full list of items in a blog post I did about it at this link.

Well, the image is not displaying for me, and if that is true for you too, this link takes you to it (I hope).

**felixkh** · 11-17-2016, 05:15 AM

Looking at all the nice classics, I don't think , mine can be compared to them. I got my hands on a Z-1P for cheap and took over a friend's SMC A 50mm F1.2. I have paired them together.

**bobbotron** · 11-17-2016, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

They're way too big . . . really . . . ;-)

Giant Canon F-1 Camera

Ha, this is great!

11-15-2016, 09:29 AM - 2 Likes	#4614
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Treason update: (Canon nFD 300/5.6, 100/2, 50/1.4, 35/2, 28/2 & 24/2.8) Last edited by Boris_Akunin; 11-15-2016 at 09:32 PM.

11-15-2016, 11:21 PM	#4618
Ehpem Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 49	Not sure this counts as gear p0rn; to me it is of historical interest.This is a serious amateur photographer's kit that I bought intact, with film, and accessories. It had been abandoned at someone's house for a decade or more and they were finally clearing it out (for $50). I find it interesting to see what someone had in their camera bag 20+ years ago. There is a full list of items in a blog post I did about it at this link. Well, the image is not displaying for me, and if that is true for you too, this link takes you to it (I hope). Last edited by Ehpem; 11-15-2016 at 11:28 PM. Reason: Trying to fix embedded image

11-17-2016, 05:15 AM	#4619
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Looking at all the nice classics, I don't think , mine can be compared to them. I got my hands on a Z-1P for cheap and took over a friend's SMC A 50mm F1.2. I have paired them together. Last edited by felixkh; 11-18-2016 at 11:19 PM.

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10-30-2016, 01:06 PM - 1 Like	#4606
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by From1980 You hardly ever hear of a Pentax 6X7 hobbyist bringing along a second body do you? "One to shoot with, and a spare for in case the boat needs an anchor."

10-30-2016, 06:47 PM - 1 Like	#4607
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by g026r "One to shoot with, and a spare for in case the boat needs an anchor." One for shooting, and one for defending yourself if anyone tries to take the first one I love my 6x7, and this video makes me love it even more. This is a gear porn thread, and I think this definitely qualifies. Stunning Video of Paris Captured Through the Viewfinder of an Old Pentax 67

11-07-2016, 03:03 PM - 3 Likes	#4608
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden How to get started on a Pentax 6x7 set up: 1) Buy a pair of dumbbells. Say 5kg each at least. 2) Alterate training arm strength with looking for a Pentax 67 with random lens (or body only). Have patience and you will be able to get a working copy for <150 Euro. Your arms not strong enough anyway. 3) Meanwhile also buy any 120mm film you get hold of...especially all the expired inexpensive film sold by people that appears to be wise enough to have kept it cold and dark. Fill your own freezer. 4) Now you got that Pentax 6x7 you dreamt about. 5) If it didn't come with a lens you need to complement it with one of course. If you have no specific preferences, the 55mm, 105mm and 200mm is a good start, and among the least expensive. 6) As soon you get the first lens, get started shooting! Now you realise you need to use the dumbbells more... 7) If it didn't come with a meetering prism, its time to get one now. Patience again. Can go cheaply. 8) The wood grip! You must get one. It looks cool, and maybe you can cut down on the dumbbells...? 9) And the waist level finder. And more lenses. 10) Now you discovered how expensive it is to develop 120mm in a lab. You better buy your own development tank etc. 11) Saving on development you can now buy more film....but it becomes a feed back circle. Soon you shoot film all days, and develope it all night. It's now you realise how hard it is for your arms to agitate the development tank... Back to the dumbbells! 12) And then more lenses, macro tubes, a sturdier tripod... By the way...a dedicated film freezer maybe. The familly complains the one in the kitchen have no room for food... 13) By the time you get hold of the 500mm and the gigantic 6x7 auto bellows you realise you need another room for your gear... 14) ...and a big fight with your wife ends with a peace settlement. It includes building a new house with a photo studio/darkroom for you and a room for the wifes 2m wide loom and massive amounts of textile material (or I'm sure she has some other hobby...if not, offer a spa room with bubble pool etc.). 15) Building a new house you realise how great it now is that you have such strong arms. Everyone is happy!

11-07-2016, 04:29 PM	#4609
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Wow a 6x7 slide copier, don't see them very often. Is it new or a part of your existing collection? Phil.

11-07-2016, 04:57 PM	#4610
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by gofour3 Wow a 6x7 slide copier, don't see them very often. Is it new or a part of your existing collection? Phil. The bellows and slide copier is new. The rest I've had a couple of years. Plan is to mount the K-1 on the bellows and use pixel-shift to scan my 6x7, 6x6 and 4.5x6 slides and negatives to digital.

11-07-2016, 05:12 PM	#4611
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by womble My latest acquisition which is currently being serviced by Eric. Pentax K (1) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Pentax K (2) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity K. That is one gorgeous camera

11-07-2016, 06:21 PM	#4612
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	FYI, V-A-V the 67. At a conference decades back I spoke with someone who took & sold aerial photos for use in geology classes. He used a Pentax 67 to take the photos, then copied them onto 35mm film (how many schools have a projector that takes 6X7 slides?). I asked him if it wouldn't be better to take his images directly with 35mm. He said no, that experiments indicated substantially more detail in a 35mm copy from a 6X7 original than in a direct, original 35mm chrome.

11-09-2016, 01:34 PM - 3 Likes	#4613
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	My Bronica and its three lenses, two backs, and my Minolta incident meter.

11-15-2016, 04:34 PM	#4615
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that?

11-15-2016, 07:39 PM - 6 Likes	#4616
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by unixrevolution Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that? They're way too big . . . really . . . ;-) Giant Canon F-1 Camera

11-15-2016, 10:07 PM	#4617
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by unixrevolution Thats some very tasty treason. Need an F1 to go with that? If I pick up a film body for these lenses (I've got an AE-1 Program but I'm not impressed...),it'll be a T90, mostly because of the Multi-spot metering.

11-17-2016, 06:33 AM	#4620
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by LesDMess They're way too big . . . really . . . ;-) Giant Canon F-1 Camera Ha, this is great!