The problem with the 6x7 is not the camera and a lens, its When you want to carry a kit of lenses, ( I had 8 ) the bulk And weight goes thru the roof. I sold mine and bought a Super Ikona III which is 6x6 folding RF camera that is smaller/lighter Than a 35MM SLR!. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 7:32 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax medium formats I went for the 6x7. I figured if I was going to shoot medium format, I'd want the substantially larger negative. I also like the 6x7 configuration. The camera is the same shape as a giant 35mm SLR. It feels right in my hands. I have no problem with its size and weight, but I'm a fairly big guy who pumps iron several times a week. Paul On Oct 3, 2006, at 6:53 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:14:46 +1000, you wrote: > >> I really want to get a medium format at some point for landscape >> and maybe >> even macro shots. I keep an eye on Pentax 67 and to a lesser >> extent Pentax >> 645 gear on Ebay. 645 appears to be cheaper on average. >> >> Being a complete medium format ignoramus, can someone please >> explain the >> main differences between the two systems and the pros and cons of >> the two? > > Somewhere I have a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each > system. I'll see if I can dig it up. The short version: > 67 - Larger image size, interchangable finders > 645 - More compact, portable system, newer technology (AF, etc.) > > Both are amongst the most durable cameras ever made. > >> I am no professional, just a hobbyist but would love to have a >> medium format >> for large prints, etc. I would probably use a mixture of negative >> and slide >> film and use it fairly sparingly. >> >> What should I go for? What should I look out for? > > Stay away from the pre-MLU (mirror lock-up) 67 cameras. > Not much else to beware of, as far as I know. > >> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Both cameras can be had for very low prices these days. > > BTW: Anyone know where I can get a 67-645 lens adaptor? I'm thinking I > might want to get some 67 lenses to try on my 645. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
