Forum: Pentax Medium Format
10-15-2008, 06:38 AM
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The difference between the two models is pretty much cosmetic, IIRC. It isn't until you get to the 67II that you get auto exposure.
There are two versions of 6x7 though. The first couple of years that the camera was made they didn't have mirror lock on it. I believe that (the late) Fred Picker of Zone VI studios worked with Pentax and asked them to put mirror lock on the camera, and so they did.
Don't buy a non MLU 6x7 if you can get one of the newer ones.
Mirror slap isn't much of a problem with the camera, but it's still best to have it and use it, especially with a light tripod.
If I use my 6x7 on my Manfrotto 055, mirror slap is a problem sometimes, if I use it on my Manfrotto 028 mirror slap is a problem rarely, and if I use the camera on my Zone VI Standard tripod, mirror slap is never a problem.
All 6x7 shutters are electronically timed and actuated. For cold weather, you might want to consider getting the extension cable for the battery box (It allows you to carry the battery inside your clothing where it is warmer), or carry a few spare batteries close to your body and rotate through them as they get cold and die.
They will respond to being warmed up.
The 35mm lens is an actuial fisheye, the 45mm is rectilinear.
KEH is quite conservative in their listings. I have always had very good success with them. Their bargain grade tends to be everyone elses some marks from gentle use grade.
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