People are seeming to forget that the P67 is not a 35, although it may look like one. A lone photographer can carry an extensive 35 outfit and be ready for anything. With any SLR 6x7, you'd nearly need a cart. With the big camera, you have an idea what you'd like to shoot, and bring only what you need.
With the big neg, telephotos aren't as essential, and you probably won't be bringing as much film, as you don't bang off shots like you do with a 35. At present, I bring just the camera, 105 and 165 lenses, a meter and a polarizer, and a few rolls of film (someday, I'll add a 45/f4). Plus a tripod or monopod, of course. The bag is smaller and weighs less than my 35mm bag. Sometimes I get tired of lugging the extensive 35 outfit and go for the simple back-to-basics style. It's supposed to be fun, isn't it? Also, how often do you see someone walking around with a Mamiya RZ67? Chances are, there are more recreational users of P67s than of any other 6x7 SLRs. I like it in the studio and on the street. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
