Hi Robert,
The biggest problem with the older 6x7 bodies is winder failure.
One (or more) of the gears involved isn't up to the task and often
fails. Parts are no longer available from Pentax, so even if you can
find someone who will work on it there is no guarantee that they will be
able to fix it.
The 67 is supposed to be a little better and the 67II is supposed to be
much better in this respect. However, if you find a 6x7 that winds on
smoothly with no obvious problems it is worth considering, especially if
it is cheap. I bought a beaten up body (6x7 MLU) that works perfectly,
while two earlier versions that I bought that look much nicer are
unrepairable. They will be turned into bookends in due course.
The 67II is a great improvement over the 67, but the rest of the 67/6x7
models are basically the same apart from MLU. If you are starting out in
MF get a cheap body, and by the time you have decided whether you need a
67II or not they will probably be that much cheaper second hand that you
won't have lost any money.
Regards,
Paul Ewins
Melbourne, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Gonzalez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 4:06 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: pentax 67 ques.
How much better are the newer 67 bodies (67II) than the old? Is the MLU
and the metering that comes in the newer body worth the $$$? I've been
wanting to get a MF body to do some B&W work, and these older 67 bodies
are frequently offered on auctions for bargain prices. Is this a good
way to get into MF inexpensively.
TIA
rg
