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Revision as of 20:36, 31 August 2008
The Pentax 6x7 was a family of medium format SLR film cameras manufactured by Asahi Pentax in Japan starting in 1969. It shot 6x7cm negatives on 120 and 220 roll film. The photographer selected between 120 and 220 film lengths using a dial on the side of the camera, and by sliding a pressure plate in the film area of the camera.
Its body style was modeled after the popular 35mm SLR bodies in Pentax's catalog, albeit made larger to accommodate the larger roll film size. As such, it is sometimes referred to as a "Super SLR."
The Pentax 6x7/67 line is a streamlined medium format camera system, consisting of a main camera body integrating the SLR mechanism and film holder with its 120/220 selector, and interchangeable viewfinders/prisms and lenses. A standard Pentax 6x7 outfit typically included a non-metered pentaprism and a Super Takumar 105mm f/2.4 lens. A wide range of fixed focal length and zoom lenses, along with TTL-metered and other prisms, were available as additional options.
The Pentax 6x7 family of cameras included 3 major generations and trimlines:
- Pentax 6x7, introduced in 1969. Initially it did not include mirror lockup (MLU), but subsequent production incorporated this feature.
- Pentax 67, introduced in 1989.
- Pentax 67 II, introduced in 1998.
It is sometimes referred to as the P67 in online discussions and forums.
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Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). Pp.122, 133, 176 and 182.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.84.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Items 3062–3.
Links
In English:
- Pentax 6x7/67/67ii information at Photoethnography.com
- Pentax 6x7 and TTL Prism manuals at Mike Butkus' library of camera manuals
- Pentax 67 Manual and Pentax 67 II Manual from Pentax Imaging US
- The Pentax 6x7/67 forum on Photo.net
In Japanese:
