Hi Herbet:
I am using the 6x7, primarily as a portrait tool. Other than
ergonomics, the 67II offers exposure automation (aperture
preferred), multi pattern meter ( the same as the MZ-5, you can
choose centre weighted, spot or matrix metering) and TTL flash
control. It also uses the rather overpriced CR123 lithioid
batteries rather than the PX28 silver oxide battery. The 6x7
(67) are pretty much oversized K1000s. Completely manual
control, though the shutter is battery dependent.
With the exposure automation comes a few other niceties,
such as exposure compensation and memory lock. Pentax can
customize the shutter speeds to give half stop increments
instead of full stop, and they have added a self timer to the
camera.
So, do I think it is worth the extra (a lot extra) coin for
it? Not for portraits for sure. The 6x7 is a pretty heavy
camera. It doesn't lend itself to fast work. No motordrive
option (I gave up on the small block Chevy motordrive I was
developing), and a really long, heavy thumb advance makes this a
camera for the thinking photographer. I don't see the metering
improvements and exposure automation as being much justification
for purchasing it.
The sync speed for flash has not changed, it is still 1/30th
second or slower, making it a pain to use with fill flash (the
sync speed is why I went to the Metz 60).
In the studio, the camera is a gem. It is easily handheld,
the screen is easy to focus with (I don't know if they have
improved the screen in the 67II), and very easy to operate. On a
tripod it is even easier.
The 6x7 negs are a joy to print. There is 4 times more
negative than 35mm, and consequently, 4 times more available
detail (and 4 times more need to use a diffuser!!!<G>). The
larger format seems to handle fine tonal rendering much better
than 35mm, which is another benefit from the larger format, as
compared to 35mm.
William Robb
----- Original Message -----
From: "herbet brasileiro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 1:43 PM
Subject: Pentax 67
> Hey team,
> Is there anybody on the list using Pentax 67 or 67II.
> I'm considering going to medium format for portrait
> photography. Any comments?
> I've been listening that if you don't need TTL a 67
> would be better than a 67II. What basically are the
> differences between them?
> thanks in advance,
> Herbet.
>
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