Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-09 Thread Steve Jolly
Extra cookies for that man. S David Mann wrote: On Mar 9, 2004, at 10:01, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? I have an Excel spreadsheet somewhere

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/3/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? Shel, 362 X 184 X 812 feet weight with 65mm : 1250 metric tons weight with 90mm : (scales

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Pentax 67 questions? Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? If all you need is approximate, then the Pentax web

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread David Mann
On Mar 9, 2004, at 10:01, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? I have an Excel spreadsheet somewhere with this kind of info. I was gathering information

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Wow! That's perfect. Just what i was looking for. Thanks so much! shel ;-))) David Mann wrote: On Mar 9, 2004, at 10:01, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar

Re: Pentax 67 Questions

2001-12-24 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, December 23, 2001, at 04:52 PM, David A. Mann wrote: I haven't used the 6x7 with a bag, but when I do I think I'll put it in sideways instead of vertically, provided my bag is deep enough. That way the MLU switch can't be accidentally activated.\ I did that in the bag I had

Re: Pentax 67 Questions

2001-12-23 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, December 23, 2001, at 03:14 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: 1. What battery(s) does it take and how long do they last ( without using metered prism )? I use my 67 heavily and have change my batteries twice since spring 1998 (when I bought the camera). The first time was within the

Re: Pentax 67 Questions

2001-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Well, at least be selective about your next PUG submission. :) Collin On a related note, I sat on my 77mm... snip tv - - * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Pentax 67 Questions

2001-09-16 Thread David A. Mann
Yes, I have questions about my new camera already. When using MLU is there a way to release the mirror back down without actually taking a picture? What is the little inset black button located on the front of the camera below the shutter release (is it the answer to the last question)?

Re: Pentax 67 Questions

2001-09-16 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When using MLU is there a way to release the mirror back down without actually taking a picture? Hi David, I'm pretty sure it is not possible. You have to take the picture. Be careful, the MLU of th 67 is an electrical device, it's not good to leave the

Re: Pentax 67 Questions

2001-09-16 Thread David A. Mann
Aaron Reynolds writes: Does the 45mm not offer half-stop positions? Eek! The 105mm does. Anyone know about the 55mm? The 45mm does. I should have been more clear about my desire for half-stop shutter speeds: they allow you to set the exact aperture you want (for whatever DOF effect

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-09-05 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:43:26 -0400 Read it? y hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? The 6x7 comes with a 105/f2.4 as standard and that seems to be about a 50mm equiv. It's

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-09-05 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:28:10 +1200 Read it? y Not a steal, they know what gear is worth :) If it's still there tomorrow I'll ask them what its worth without the lens. I know its a little pointless having a body with no lenses but at least

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-09-05 Thread Aaron Reynolds
dave o'brien wrote: The 6x7 comes with a 105/f2.4 as standard and that seems to be about a 50mm equiv. It's also just about the fastest MF lens available. The 90mm has a slightly closer minimum focus distance, from what I recall when I was deciding which to buy with my 67. Our Pentax rep

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-31 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
I think it was intended for weddings and things like that. --graywolf David A. Mann wrote: Doug Brewer writes: hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? Yes. It's a focal length I'm really fond of (my RB67 came with

enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread David A. Mann
Well I'm now the proud owner of one second-hand Pentax digital spot meter. Quite a nice little piece of equipment :) The shop I got it from had a very nice Pentax 67 (latest model before the 67II) recently arrive on the shelf. If it were a little (actually a lot) cheaper I would have

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I'm intending to buy a 67 at some stage (I've decided that I don't need the extra features of the 67II): how do you activate the mirror lockup? I don't know how to cock the shutter without film in the camera so I couldn't try the mystery

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread bc
- snip - One thing I found strange: the newer body had a 90mm f/2.8 leaf shutter lens on it. Seems strange to put only 5 aperture blades into what's essentially an outdoor portrait lens. - snip - How much do they want for the lens only? and is it in decent condition? I just picked up

Re: penabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
From: David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] The shop I got it from had a very nice Pentax 67 (latest model before the 67II) recently arrive on the shelf. If it were a little (actually a lot) cheaper I would have bought it as its in really good condition. They had an older, more used body

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread David A. Mann
Doug Brewer writes: hmmm. Isn't 90mm more of a normal lens on a 6x7? It is about equivalent to a 45mm in the 35mm world, innit? Yes. It's a focal length I'm really fond of (my RB67 came with a 90mm f/3.8). I assumed the Pentax to be an outdoors portrait lens because they put a leaf