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| − | The Pentax 6x7 | + | The Pentax 6x7 series of cameras consists of the following models: |
| + | * '''Pentax 6x7''', introduced in 1969 | ||
| + | * '''Pentax 6x7 (MU)''', 1976 improved model with Mirror-Lock-Up | ||
| + | * '''Pentax 67''', introduced in 1989 | ||
| + | * '''Pentax 67 II''', introduced in 1998 | ||
| − | + | The '''Pentax 6x7''' is a Japanese [[medium format]] [[SLR]] roll film camera launched by [[Asahi Pentax]] in 1969. It produces 6x7 images on [[120 film|120 or 220 roll film]], selected by a small knob on the right hand side of the camera and by sliding the film pressure plate inside, giving either 10 or 20 pictures. The body is in the style of an oversized regular 35mm SLR camera, by some referred to as a "Super SLR". The camera has a dual Pentax bayonet mount. The basic equipment would include the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 1:2.4 f=105mm lens and the removable true coverage pentaprism finder, and possibly the very useful separately available left-hand grip with accessory shoe. The camera is completely battery dependent and has no exposure meter, and it does not work without film (or rotate film counter dial away from the reset position while the back is open and close while still holding the dial. The camera locks again when the counter dial reaches the last frame). | |
| − | + | Some most impressive optics makes up the lenses available for this camera including, a range of leaf shuttered ones, satisfying flash sync requirements and solving mirror and shutter vibration problems. Half way through its production life the vibration problem was lessened by introducing a mirror lock up feature in 1976. Sliding a switch on the right hand side of the mirror housing upwards releases the mirror. While a small flush button located under the numeral 7 in the model name on the right hand front helps completing the mirror/shutter cycle if released without battery power; after depressing it with a ballpoint, press the shutter once more. | |
| − | The Pentax 6x7 | + | The '''Pentax 6x7/67''' line is a streamlined medium format camera system, consisting of the camera body, an 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. |
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It is sometimes referred to as the P67 in online discussions and forums. | It is sometimes referred to as the P67 in online discussions and forums. | ||
Revision as of 19:45, 18 May 2009
The Pentax 6x7 series of cameras consists of the following models:
- Pentax 6x7, introduced in 1969
- Pentax 6x7 (MU), 1976 improved model with Mirror-Lock-Up
- Pentax 67, introduced in 1989
- Pentax 67 II, introduced in 1998
The Pentax 6x7 is a Japanese medium format SLR roll film camera launched by Asahi Pentax in 1969. It produces 6x7 images on 120 or 220 roll film, selected by a small knob on the right hand side of the camera and by sliding the film pressure plate inside, giving either 10 or 20 pictures. The body is in the style of an oversized regular 35mm SLR camera, by some referred to as a "Super SLR". The camera has a dual Pentax bayonet mount. The basic equipment would include the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 1:2.4 f=105mm lens and the removable true coverage pentaprism finder, and possibly the very useful separately available left-hand grip with accessory shoe. The camera is completely battery dependent and has no exposure meter, and it does not work without film (or rotate film counter dial away from the reset position while the back is open and close while still holding the dial. The camera locks again when the counter dial reaches the last frame).
Some most impressive optics makes up the lenses available for this camera including, a range of leaf shuttered ones, satisfying flash sync requirements and solving mirror and shutter vibration problems. Half way through its production life the vibration problem was lessened by introducing a mirror lock up feature in 1976. Sliding a switch on the right hand side of the mirror housing upwards releases the mirror. While a small flush button located under the numeral 7 in the model name on the right hand front helps completing the mirror/shutter cycle if released without battery power; after depressing it with a ballpoint, press the shutter once more.
The Pentax 6x7/67 line is a streamlined medium format camera system, consisting of the camera body, an 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.
It is sometimes referred to as the P67 in online discussions and forums.
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Bibliography
- Kamera no ayumi. Zen nihon shashin renmei sōritsu 50-shūnen kinen (カメラのあゆみ・全日本写真連盟創立五〇周年記念, History of cameras, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the All Japan Association of Photographic Societies). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1976. No ISBN number. P.107.
- 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:
