Introduce your... film Pentax!

wbsmith200 · 06-26-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by gofour3

wbsmith200
phat_bog
Mark Freburg

Welcome to the PF!

Phil.

Thanks Phil!

Mark Freburg · 06-26-2016, 11:15 AM

Thanks Phil!

LesDMess · 06-26-2016, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

wbsmith200
phat_bog
Mark Freburg

Welcome to the PF!

Phil.

My LX welcomes them too . . .

cooltouch · 06-26-2016, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

mornings with Six & Seven (and Ishmael, Director of Photography, featured in the background)

About the grip on your 67, is that something that you cobbled together, or did you buy it somewhere? I like the looks of it, and it seems to me that it might be a bit more practical to use than the outrigger that is the stock Pentax version.

Eyewanders · 06-26-2016, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by cooltouch

About the grip on your 67, is that something that you cobbled together, or did you buy it somewhere? I like the looks of it, and it seems to me that it might be a bit more practical to use than the outrigger that is the stock Pentax version.

I actually don't care for the pentax handle-grip.... this is far better to me personally. It genuinely does make a huge difference as well. I now find hand-holding it to be genuinely pleasurable!

It's made by Mark Kasper in the Twin Cities area and he sells them on Ebay for around 40-60 USD depending on the wood/finish. There are two styles as well - this one I have, and another that is slimmer and is just straight from top to bottom (e.g. it doesn't have the added carve at the top).

I'll try and locate a listing of his and post here.

---------- Post added 06-26-16 at 11:14 PM ----------

Here go... these are both his auctions.

Pentax 67 6x7 Padauk Wood Right Hand Grip | eBay

Pentax 67 6x7 Unfinished Oak DIW Right Hand Grip | eBay

cooltouch · 06-27-2016, 12:08 PM

Thanks, Kevin. You know, I'm pretty handy at carving wood. And I have a pretty good stash of hardwoods also. Padauk, Indian Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, and more. I could probably make my own if I could figure out a good way of attaching it. Does Mark design his so that it mounts to a strap lug?

Cuthbert · 06-27-2016, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by cooltouch

Thanks, Kevin. You know, I'm pretty handy at carving wood. And I have a pretty good stash of hardwoods also. Padauk, Indian Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, and more. I could probably make my own if I could figure out a good way of attaching it. Does Mark design his so that it mounts to a strap lug?

You should make a wooden grip for my LX.

womble · 06-28-2016, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

You should make a wooden grip for my LX.

My thoughts exactly...

K.

Cuthbert · 06-29-2016, 04:17 PM

Film Ricohs are also valid?

I finally find one of these:

pathdoc · 06-29-2016, 05:27 PM

Ricoh: Honorary Pentax SLR since 2011.

Actually, the announcement of Ricoh's purchase was reported at dpreview on July 1 of that year... we're coming up on the 5th Ricohversary this year! Ricoh buys Pentax to build interchangeable lens camera business: Digital Photography Review

Mark Freburg · 06-30-2016, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Film Ricohs are also valid?

I used to have a Ricoh XR-P. I now have a Ricoh KR-5. Since they have had Pentax K-mounts forever, I think they have been legit even before 2011....

aaacb · 06-30-2016, 09:06 AM

The first and last film camera I used was a manual slr in my late teens. So it's pretty cool to load some film first time in 10 years! Just got this body-only, need to see how photos will turn out and if anything needs to be fixed / calibrated, but it seems to work fine.

Anyone knows when was the super program discontinued? I only know it was launched in 83. Or how to establish the date of manufacture using the serial number?

pathdoc · 06-30-2016, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Mark Freburg

Since they have had Pentax K-mounts forever

They had the M42 mount before that!

Originally posted by aaacb

Just got this body-only,

Got any film-era lenses for it? If not, you can try any of the DA lenses that cover the full frame and use the shutter speed controls to manipulate the aperture. I've used the DA40 (Limited) and DA50 without problems, and if there was any vignetting from the DA70 in the pics I took, I had a hard time finding it.

aaacb · 06-30-2016, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Got any film-era lenses for it?

I have manual lenses, that's my standard 50 in the photo and I have two other M tele lenses.

But you are right, it works with DA lenses in P or Tv, that's one thing I really liked about this model vs older ones.

When I got the k3ii, I used to think it was pretty cool (but not that useful, since I had no old glass) that 40 years old lenses work right away with no adapter. But being able to use lenses 30 years newer than the camera seems even more impressive to me, especially given the many tech advances that happened in this time!

cooltouch · 06-30-2016, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

You should make a wooden grip for my LX.

Hrm . . . well, since I own an LX now, I guess this is something I should check into. I wouldn't mind owning a wooden grip for my LX, also.

06-30-2016, 10:03 AM	#3194
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,725	Originally posted by pathdoc Got any film-era lenses for it? I have manual lenses, that's my standard 50 in the photo and I have two other M tele lenses. But you are right, it works with DA lenses in P or Tv, that's one thing I really liked about this model vs older ones. When I got the k3ii, I used to think it was pretty cool (but not that useful, since I had no old glass) that 40 years old lenses work right away with no adapter. But being able to use lenses 30 years newer than the camera seems even more impressive to me, especially given the many tech advances that happened in this time! Last edited by aaacb; 06-30-2016 at 10:16 AM. Reason: added

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06-26-2016, 11:10 AM	#3181
wbsmith200 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 56	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by gofour3 wbsmith200 phat_bog Mark Freburg Welcome to the PF! Phil. Thanks Phil!

06-26-2016, 11:15 AM	#3182
Mark Freburg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Thanks Phil!

06-26-2016, 03:25 PM	#3183
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by gofour3 wbsmith200 phat_bog Mark Freburg Welcome to the PF! Phil. My LX welcomes them too . . .

06-26-2016, 10:44 PM	#3184
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Originally posted by chickentender mornings with Six & Seven (and Ishmael, Director of Photography, featured in the background) About the grip on your 67, is that something that you cobbled together, or did you buy it somewhere? I like the looks of it, and it seems to me that it might be a bit more practical to use than the outrigger that is the stock Pentax version.

06-26-2016, 11:10 PM	#3185
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by cooltouch About the grip on your 67, is that something that you cobbled together, or did you buy it somewhere? I like the looks of it, and it seems to me that it might be a bit more practical to use than the outrigger that is the stock Pentax version. I actually don't care for the pentax handle-grip.... this is far better to me personally. It genuinely does make a huge difference as well. I now find hand-holding it to be genuinely pleasurable! It's made by Mark Kasper in the Twin Cities area and he sells them on Ebay for around 40-60 USD depending on the wood/finish. There are two styles as well - this one I have, and another that is slimmer and is just straight from top to bottom (e.g. it doesn't have the added carve at the top). I'll try and locate a listing of his and post here. ---------- Post added 06-26-16 at 11:14 PM ---------- Here go... these are both his auctions. Pentax 67 6x7 Padauk Wood Right Hand Grip \| eBay Pentax 67 6x7 Unfinished Oak DIW Right Hand Grip \| eBay

06-27-2016, 12:08 PM	#3186
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Thanks, Kevin. You know, I'm pretty handy at carving wood. And I have a pretty good stash of hardwoods also. Padauk, Indian Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, and more. I could probably make my own if I could figure out a good way of attaching it. Does Mark design his so that it mounts to a strap lug?

06-27-2016, 04:40 PM	#3187
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by cooltouch Thanks, Kevin. You know, I'm pretty handy at carving wood. And I have a pretty good stash of hardwoods also. Padauk, Indian Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, and more. I could probably make my own if I could figure out a good way of attaching it. Does Mark design his so that it mounts to a strap lug? You should make a wooden grip for my LX.

06-28-2016, 02:01 AM	#3188
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Cuthbert You should make a wooden grip for my LX. My thoughts exactly... K.

06-29-2016, 05:27 PM	#3190
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Ricoh: Honorary Pentax SLR since 2011. Actually, the announcement of Ricoh's purchase was reported at dpreview on July 1 of that year... we're coming up on the 5th Ricohversary this year! Ricoh buys Pentax to build interchangeable lens camera business: Digital Photography Review

06-30-2016, 08:59 AM	#3191
Mark Freburg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Originally posted by Cuthbert Film Ricohs are also valid? I used to have a Ricoh XR-P. I now have a Ricoh KR-5. Since they have had Pentax K-mounts forever, I think they have been legit even before 2011....

06-30-2016, 09:23 AM	#3193
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Mark Freburg Since they have had Pentax K-mounts forever They had the M42 mount before that! Originally posted by aaacb Just got this body-only, Got any film-era lenses for it? If not, you can try any of the DA lenses that cover the full frame and use the shutter speed controls to manipulate the aperture. I've used the DA40 (Limited) and DA50 without problems, and if there was any vignetting from the DA70 in the pics I took, I had a hard time finding it.

06-30-2016, 10:47 AM	#3195
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Originally posted by Cuthbert You should make a wooden grip for my LX. Hrm . . . well, since I own an LX now, I guess this is something I should check into. I wouldn't mind owning a wooden grip for my LX, also.