Non MLU 6x7

2002-06-11 Thread Paul Ewins
these sort of changes were made? Is this a case of a mark 1 and mark 2 version of the non MLU 6x7, or were there a number of variations in its life? Just wondering... Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Non MLU 6x7

2002-06-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Ewins Subject: Non MLU 6x7 A question for the Brotherhood: I received a couple of fixer-upper come parts 6x7's in the mail today, and while they are both definietly non MLU, there are a number of detail differences between them. One is serial

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-02 Thread gfen
On Wed, 1 May 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Not really -- the Honeywell/Pentax/Asahi logo is on the prism, which is removable. You could have a new body with an old prism. Its the little, obvious things, that make me feel the stupidest when I miss them. :) That they're a newer version of a

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-02 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 12:24 PM, gfen wrote: Since I primarily see this with the 105 f2.4, which seems to almost be the default lens with this, which is preferable the newer one or the older? I don't think they changed anything other than cosmetics and maybe coatings. I have a new

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread gfen
On Wed, 1 May 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: The metering prism has a bar out the side, making the camera taller on one side than the other. The non-metering prism lacks this bar. Thanks to the PDML'ers, I've learned this.. but my next questions are: How to tell a MLU from non-MLU unit? Is it

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at 09:52 AM, gfen wrote: How to tell a MLU from non-MLU unit? Is it possible by the name? IE, if it says Honeywell, can I assume its a non-MLU, if it says Asahi Pentax it could go either way, but if it says Pentax its definalty a MLU? Not really -- the

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Paris, Leonard
. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? Aaron wrote: The way to check for MLU is to look for the MLU switch. It is on the same side as the shutter release, on the side of the mirror box

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Paris, Leonard
: Bill D. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 2:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? Len wrote: You must be using a long lens. If not, then unweildy_behemoth = 1 Just judging by the necessity of the seated position, ricebag

good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
I found an ad for a non-MLU 6x7 with TTL prism (new batteries, as well), 90mm 2.8 ls lens, and caps for $650. Is this reasonable? Is this, better yet, a good deal? While its a non MLU, it also gets me started down the path with a leaf shutter lens, as well. He does say there is a ding in the apex

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
gfen wrote: I found an ad for a non-MLU 6x7 with TTL prism (new batteries, as well), 90mm 2.8 ls lens, and caps for $650. Is this reasonable? Is this, better yet, a good deal? Three words: Jump on it! Assuming it's not totally beat to hell, and that it functions properly. From what I've

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Three words: Jump on it! Assuming it's not totally beat to hell, and that Well, I emailed him, we'll just have to see what his (why is it I always assume everyone on the internet is mail? but, anyways..) response is, then. I figured it was a

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, gfen wrote: assume everyone on the internet is mail? but, anyways..) response is, ...is MAIL? I've been at this job too long. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re[2]: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
gfen, Bruce Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 11:54:32 AM, you wrote: snip g I realize now I forgot to ensure something I wanted to check on: the 6x7's g prism is mountable on a newer 67, right? The prisms for the non 67II are all interchangeable. The TTL prism won't work on the 67II and the AE

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Len Paris
- Original Message - From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 1:54 PM Subject: RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Three words: Jump on it! Assuming it's not totally beat to hell, and that Well

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
gfen asked: Why is it I always assume everyone on the internet is mail? and Len replied: Perhaps because you are using e-mail. Then again, you probably meant male. VBG Hi Len, In the event that he has to pay a WHOLE lot of money on postage and handling, would that be fee-mail? VB Groan

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Len Paris
Thanks Bill. I needed that. :) Len --- - Original Message - From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 3:32 PM Subject: RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? gfen asked: Why is it I always assume everyone on the internet is mail