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Forum: Sold Items 08-19-2018, 10:44 AM  
For Sale - Sold: K-5+18-55
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 8
Views: 1,645
Would you be willing to part out any of the Q lenses?
Forum: Pentax Medium Format 08-02-2017, 01:48 PM  
Bag recommendation for medium format cameras
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 17
Views: 7,464
I know you mentioned a shoulder bag, but have you looked at any of Peak Design's stuff? They *do* have a shoulder bag but I went with their 20L Everyday Backpack. While nice, it was a bit small for what I wanted to carry in addition to my camera gear at the time. I imagine the 30L may work out well if you set things up right. Or, their shoulder bags could be a good choice for the 67.

The Everyday Messenger Bag | Peak Design

I had a two week vacation that I took the backpack on and it fared extremely well. Had my digital camera, laptop, etc in the bag and while I liked it, it was a bit small. I'd go for the 30L but the backpack wasn't designed nearly as well as my research led me to believe. This is just my experience with the backpack. The shoulder bag/messenger bag would obviously be different but overall, the construction fit and finish of their bags are great. They have a lot of neat little features integrated into the bag that make them pleasant to use. Just didn't work out too well for me.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 07-21-2017, 07:36 AM  
Inexpensive light meter?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 13
Views: 3,577
Hey Quartermaster James, thanks for the recommendation. Actually, I have tried maybe two of the apps on iOS but felt they weren't giving me accurate readings or felt as though I couldn't truly rely on them. I'll have to try the one mentioned below (myLightMeter).



I think I tried Lux and one other. They didn't give me much confidence but I will try this one.



Seems a popular choice going by the replies here. Thanks!



I did like the Sekonic L308 but couldn't find it at a price I wanted to pay, haha. I'll keep an eye on this, I've got a number of eBay alerts going. Good to know about the calibration issues. Thanks!



Hey Steve, thanks so much for that detailed reply. I had the same experience with a couple of apps on my phone and felt like I couldn't really trust it. Thanks for the link to that site! I'll do some reading today.

BTW, is this the Vivitar model 24? Vivitar 24 Light Meter Looks neat, shoe mounted too.. neat!



I went to a camera show last weekend and actually bought one for $10 thinking I might be OK with it for the time being but this has me worried.



Thanks for the incredibly detailed response. For the longest time I had only seen Sekonic being mentioned. Even back when I worked at a camera store that was all we sold so it's nice to see there's actually competition in the space. I may end up going with one of the Gossens you mentioned. I've tried the apps on the iPhone and they just don't feel reliable. Or, it's entirely possible that I don't know what I'm doing with it.

I'm close enough to LA :) (Anaheim, work in Redondo but spend enough time in Long Beach as well hah). I went to a camera show out in Pasadena and last weekend it was in Anaheim, much closer for me. As I mentioned I did end up buying a $10 GE meter, I can't remember the model but it is exactly as you described where it has a baffle or you could even remove the entire hood if lighting was dark enough. It seemed to work fine when I would test exposures with my digital camera (set everything manually and took a few photos). The gentleman mentioned it could be calibrated from time to time but the thing is extremely old, I believe he said from the late 40s or so.

Shame you haven't been shooting with the MF cameras! I get it though, buying film gets expensive, getting it developed (like I will have to, I don't have the space to develop my own) and finally getting prints can be very expensive. Digital is extremely convenient in that regard. I feel like I just made things a whole lot more expensive for myself, haha! What MF cameras do you own? I found an RZ67 for a steal and then picked up my 6x7 and I've been dying to get out to shoot with either of them. I'll be going out to Laguna Beach this weekend to take the 6x7 out so that will be fun.

As far as the 7.5* and 15* metering, what is the importance of that? Is that just how narrow/wide the field of view would be for capturing readings?

Thanks again for all that helpful info!




Indispensable. Totally agree. I'm not a pro by any means and this is a hobby for me so I would prefer to be as accurate in my photos as possible especially given the cost to come to a final print. I want to develop my own negatives but I just don't have the space or equipment. Thanks for your reply!
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service 07-21-2017, 07:08 AM  
Rikenon P 50mm 1:1.7 disasembly gone wrong
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 4
Views: 2,475
You are brave. I have a Pentax 165mm for my 6x7 that I want to take apart to clean some fungus out of but I'm afraid I won't be able to get it back together. I've already tried setting it out in direct sunlight but I don't think that has helped at all.
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service 07-21-2017, 07:03 AM  
Pentax 6x7 Chimney Finder - Rubber Eyecup?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Yeah, I've tried and no one selling just the eye cup. I'll have to do some deeper digging.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 07-19-2017, 07:54 PM  
Inexpensive light meter?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 13
Views: 3,577
Hi all,

I've got my first ever medium format camera, a Pentax 6x7 and am so eager to shoot it but need to find a good light meter to take along with me where I go. Can anyone recommend a good light meter? I have a camera show near me every week and they've got some older stuff but last week I saw a Pentax Spot Meter (II maybe?). At the time I had no idea how to use it but it seemed to be working. Would this be a good choice for general photography? Scenic stuff, some portrait work, nothing serious.

What would you recommend for a beginner? I looked at Sekonic but they can cost a pretty penny and I spent my money on the 6x7 and a couple of lenses!

Thanks in advance! You've all been so helpful!
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service 07-19-2017, 07:37 PM  
Pentax 6x7 Chimney Finder - Rubber Eyecup?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Does anyone know if there's a place I can somehow manage to snag one of these? I just bought a chimney finder but it doesn't have the rubber eyecup. Or, if there's a universal one I can modify to fit the thing?

Thanks!
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-30-2017, 07:28 AM  
K1000 SE hand grip?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 8
Views: 2,184
I may consider this. Though, given that the K1000 body is textured I wonder how well it would work even with the gorilla glue. It's a cheap enough solution, though! Thanks for this!



Thanks!



CarlH, this looks promising. Checked on eBay and found they're super cheap and someone nearby had one for a great BIN price. I'm going to give this a shot and I'll take some photos along the way in case this works out and anyone else can benefit.
Forum: Sold Items 06-29-2017, 05:47 PM  
For Sale - Sold: K1000 w 50 f/2, bag, flash
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 12
Views: 1,741
Its really a shame that I just bought one online. Where are you in SoCal? I'm in OC.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-29-2017, 11:25 AM  
K1000 SE hand grip?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 8
Views: 2,184
I figured that. Was a little bummed to see there wasn't a motor drive to help with the grip but also didn't want to take away from the manual feature so its no big deal :)



I'll have to do some more Googling. I've seen a really nice wooden grip for the Pentax 6x7 by someone named Snapu(?).



This looks nice. I might have to give it a try.

Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-29-2017, 08:41 AM  
K1000 SE hand grip?
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 8
Views: 2,184
Hi all,

I tried doing some searching but wasn't able to find anything. Does a hand grip exist for the K1000/K1000SE? I know they don't support a winder but was wondering, given the popularity of the camera, if there were any options for a way to add a bulkier grip.

Thanks!
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 06-27-2017, 09:52 AM  
Another user from California
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 5
Views: 674
I'm itching to get my hands on the 6x7 for sure! The K1000 would be a fun camera to shoot with as well. I really miss the analog qualities of film and the shooting experience just as well.



Thank you! Now to just find a good deal on one :)
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 06-27-2017, 07:55 AM  
Another user from California
Posted By YamanoteE235
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Hi all,

Just wanted to drop a quick greeting to everyone! I'm looking to get back into film cameras here and am seriously eyeing two very different cameras but both Pentax after some significant reading. I'd like to get a K1000 SE for the girlfriend so she can learn how to shoot and I'm looking for a Pentax 6x7 (non-MLU, mainly from a price perspective) MF camera. I've done some tossing back and forth between the Pentax 6x7 and even the Mamiya RZ67. I know the two are vastly different in size and in the end, I'm thinking the Pentax will be far more portable than the RZ. I've read so many good things about Pentax glass and so I'm hoping to either find a good deal on one or both of the cameras here, or if not, be pointed to some potential hiding places for these cameras that aren't commanding too high a premium!

Anyhow, I look forward to learning from everyone here!
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