I was trying to explain to someone on the weekend why I found the Pentax 67 so very comfortable to hand-hold, and I got into talking about balance. If I put my left hand under the mirror box of the 67, in the position it would normally be for shooting, I can extend my left hand's fingers and thumbs away from supporting the lens and also let go of the camera with my right hand altogether, and the camera does not tip or wobble. I find this with both the lenses I own (the 75mm f2.8 and the 105mm f2.4), which isn't surprising considering that they weigh virtually the same and are nearly identical in length.
Anyhow, I find that this makes me feel very comfortable holding the camera, and really helps me relax when using it. When I put my A* 200mm f2.8 on my ME Super, I nearly always put the Winder ME II on as well, because otherwise I find my left hand's fingers bearing the full weight of the camera and lens, and though it isn't very much, it is less comfortable. I was wondering a few things. 1) Have other 67 users noticed this? Have you noticed it with other lenses, or have you noticed the opposite with other lenses? Obviously the 800mm f4 is a little front heavy, but I mean lenses like the 45mm and 55mm and 200mm and the two zooms, lenses that would make sense to hand-hold. 2) Have any 35mm or 645 owners noticed the same with certain body/lens combinations? 3) Am I the only one who is actually excited about this? -Aaron - 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 .
