----- Original Message ----- From: "Gasha" Subject: Pentax 6x7 and loooong exposures
> Hi all, > > Last night we finally got snow here in Europe. Not much, but at least > some photo oportunities. > > Used my Pentax 6x7 MLU for one 4 minute long exposure. Battery started > to weak because of cold weather, so i decided to shoot something with > K100D and go sleep :) > > Question: Anyone knows about modification to Pentax 6x7 (i have MLU > version), that astro photographers are using? To be able to shoot > B-exposures without battery usage. > > Can i modify camera without sending to Pentax service? You have to use an external battery. There is no modification that will allow a Pentax 6x7 to work without a battery. Fortunately, it isn't terribly expensive: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/40852-REG/Pentax_37990_Remote_Battery_Cord_for.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
