There is an argument for the USSR made 6x6 camera Kiev 60 (similar to Pentax 6x7, in fact, both are copies of another 6x6 camera, Pentacon 6, which in fact is influenced by Exakta MF and whatever...):
"it can survive almost any fall, because you will hardly find any impact substance 'tougher' than this camera" (imagine a 67 full of molten lead... the famous Soviet engineering <g>). Like breaking wall with it... ;-) Frantisek Saturday, March 16, 2002, 9:32:16 PM, Collin wrote: CB> Let's just say that I wouldn't want to be there CB> to catch it! >> Collin, do you mean solidly-built as that it will survive a fall from >> average flying height ;-) ? - 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 .
