Having had a 6X7, Hasselbald, Horseman 970, plus both field and monorail
4X5s and presently have a Horseman VHR with a 65 f4.5 Grandagon, 10 and 180
Sironar Ns, I would dearly rather have the old 6X7 or a newer 67 back. The
Horseman with 6X7 and 6X9 backs deliver some fantastic images and the view
camera like controls offers extreme controllability. However it is not as
connivent to use as the 6X7.
If Studio work is all you do, the RB is fine. However in the field, you
will find that RB stands for "Real Big / Real Bitch ". Like the 35s, the 6X7
is easy to keep clean and does not require the gentle loving care as those
cameras with leaf shutters.
As soon as I can find a buyer for the Horseman or at least the 65 and
180 lenses, I will get back into the 6X7 Pentax again. I will probably keep
the Horseman with the 100 mm lens as that is my primary lens. The 65 and 180
lenses were bought new had have only been used on 3 or 4 occasions.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David A. Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: Enabled
> Doug Brewer writes:
>
>
> > Man, I'm so envious. I've been trying to figure out how to get into 6X7.
I have
> > to admit to having even looked at other brands, just to get that big
negative.
> > (Note to Dave: Nope, don't want an RB67, thanks) My dream set up is
still the
> > 67II and the old SMC Tak 200/4. Maybe some day...
>
> Damn... why not? :) The RB is built like a tank, much like the old
Pentax 67
> only heavier, I think. And once you've used the rotating back and
all-leaf-
> shutter lens system you'll never go back (until you can afford a 67II).
>
> I'm still having trouble deciding between a 67II and a Mamiya RZ kit once
I've
> sold the RB. Maybe I'll ditch 6x7 entirely and get a 4x5 system with a
6x9
> back. Then I get the option of a huge slide, as well as control over
perspective
> and focal planes.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> - Dave
>
> David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
> http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
>
> "Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up,
> while children are allowed to run free on the streets?" -- Garfield
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