Hello Mark, Answers inline.
Friday, February 6, 2004, 6:43:29 AM, you wrote: MC> It looks like the *ist-D will replace a lot of my 35mm work, and in the MC> areas where it won't replace 35mm I really should be using a larger format MC> anyhow. So I plan to move up to a 6 x 7 system. Obviously, I'd like to MC> stick with Pentax for this. For your kind of work, the Pentax 67 system is one of the best anyway. MC> A couple of quick questions: MC> I've heard that the Pentax 6 x 7 has a big problem with mirror slap making MC> photos unsharp. Is that true? Do all models have mirror lock up, or do I MC> need to look for one that has that as an added feature? Mirror slap is less of a problem than it is made out to be. Mostly with long lenses 300mm+ and poor technique. That being said, the 67II has less mirror slap than the older bodies. Be sure to get MLU (Mirror Lock Up) and use it when you can. MC> Any recommendations regarding finders? I have a decent light meter MC> (Polaris) and a spot metering attachment for it, so I don't see the need MC> for a TTL meter as a priority. Most people use the TTL metering prism, but if you are going to use the external meter, the Rigid hood (horizontals) and non-metering prism are also good choices. The rigid hood has 100% coverage. Personally, I had 67II's and used the AE prism. This is a beautiful prism and I believe that it is a stop or two brighter than the older models. MC> How about lenses? I plan to use this for landscapes and figure something MC> with the equivalent FOV to a 28mm or 35mm lens on a 35mm camera would be MC> best. What 6 x 7 lenses have that FOV ? I'm guessing 70 - 80 mm? Are MC> there any zooms of acceptable quality that cover that range? What lenses MC> would be recommended - and any dogs to be avoided? 67 lenses are not small. There are almost no dogs in the lineup. There are two zooms I believe, but they are quite big and slow. For the FOV you are talking about, the latest version 55/4 is THE lens to get. Along with that the new 75/2.8 is also great. I could never find a used 75/2.8 so settled for the SMC version of the 75/4.5. This is also a wonderful lens, just a bit slow. MC> Aside from eBay and KEH - any recommendations on where to buy a setup? Follow Ebay. People are dumping systems these days going for digital. MC> TIA - MC> MCC MC> ----- MC> Mark Cassino Photography MC> Kalamazoo, MI MC> http://www.markcassino.com MC> -----
