Dan Scott wrote:
> > Was there a film transport problem with some of the early 6x7s? I've > been considering the Koni and Mamiya press cameras as an alternative to > a 6x7 because I thought I'd read that the older ones were iffy. > The film transport mechanism is the weak spot on the first twenty years or so of 6x7s. That being said, I wouldn't call it iffy. They were used and frequently abused by pros through all those years. I've put close to 1000 rolls of film through my 6x7 without even a hint of a problem. Even the frame spacing is perfect. By the way, any camera with 6x7 graphic on the upper front is the early type. The much more recent version, which purportedly has an improved transport mechanism, is designated 67. And of course the newest version is the 67II. The very early 6x7 lacks mirror lock up, but the 6x7 series camers with mlu are quite nice and frequently affordable. Mine has only some minor cosmetic flaws and came complete with a prism. I paid $202.11 on ebay at about this time last year. Paul
