Top 5 accessories for Pentax 6X7
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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I've been using my Pentax 6X7 for over a year now and have picked up some accessories along the way that I find useful. In today's video I've shared their benefits and drawbacks and why I value them.
Let me know if you recommend any other accessories if you're a Pentax shooter! Thanks for your support.
#wlvf #viewfinder #magnifier #optech #panorama #3dprintedgrip
00:00 Intro
01:17 Waist Level Viewfinder
04:44 Viewfinder Magnifier
06:45 3D Printed Grip
08:05 Optech USA Pro Strap
09:57 Panorama Kit
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Waist Level Viewfinder: ebay.us/XT6Twg
Panoramic Kit: ebay.us/oDTvFN
Optech Pro Strap A: ebay.us/YvQinE
3D grip: ebay.us/1l53QC
Viewfinder Magnifier: ebay.us/hitEYU
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Adapting your Pentax 6X7 to shoot Panoramas: • Shooting panoramas wit...
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Hey Sathya, could you shed some light on ND filters for Pentax 6X7? I recently got the 6X7 and was looking at Cookie P series but before I invest in something i just want to check with someone who has been with the system for some time. It'll babe really helpful if you can spare a moment, Thank you
Hey Kundan, I have not used ND filters with the Pentax yet. Unfortunately I don’t have suggestions on that front, sorry! I think @Braehunziker uses ND with his Pentax, so maybe check with him?
@@SathyaPeacock thank you, I’ll check further and shall impart the knowledge in case I do find it. Thanks again
Thanks man
@@SathyaPeacock 100 MM filters with lens adapters are the way to go, so that it fits all your lenses without breaking the bank. Cokin Z Pro is useful. Useless information, as promised. :)
@@kundansingh9324 thanks for that man :)
Dude the movement with the magnifier handheld is a BIG TIP. I have to consciously think about this if I'm doing that. Great thing to let people know about.
Thanks man! yeah it's tricky isn't it, glad you found it useful
Over time I've bought each of these accessories and each one has been clutch. Thanks for the recs.
Awesome to hear Kevin! Thanks for letting me know 👊🏽
He does a good job of describing the various accessories. Not too keen on his recommendations or assigned virtues. I have all of the accessories he mentions,l so I speak from real experience. The waist level finder is a throw back to TLRs and old Hasselblad finders. They are not convenient, and neither is this one on the 67. If you are really into the idea, instead get a technical or "chimney" finder. It works the same, but is rigid,and has far better optics, which makes focusing easy. The flip up prism finder magnifier is okay if you need it, but the flipping up and down is a pain in the ass, so after a few tries, it will go back in the box. The 3-D after-market hand grip is a God-sent. Can't believe I went 35 years without one. The 35mm "panorama" adapter kit is worthless; you'll use it once for the novelty, then put in the box with the prism magnifier.
Thanks for sharing your opinion Randall
Thank you for the strap recommendation! My neck thanks you as well!
You’re welcome :) glad it helped
Just bought a Pentax 67 a few days ago wich should arrive about somewhere next week. I'm so exicted and a I want to thank you for your really well done and helpful video. :')
You're welcome Saimen and thank you so much for watching! Happy shooting with the Pentax :)
Thank you for your feedback on the magnifier ! Planning on getting one for studio portraits
You’re welcome, glad it was useful 🙂
The wooden grip together with a lens quick focus ring provides for perfect handling. It's just not the traditional way to focus. Without the quick focus ring you are right that it just gets int he way.
To many 67 users have not figured out that the two accessories are designed to work together.
Ah that makes sense, I did not know that. Thanks for the info :)
Who knew 'again' is my new favourite word?
The TOP accessory for a P67 is a mount with a thread and an M65 helicoid for adapting third party lenses :D
Haha I’ve been wanting to try this
@@SathyaPeacock I'll DM you on IG, if you have any questions I'm happy to elaborate as I've had some experience with this :)
What is the name of the mount with a thread?
@@jsteinberg48 Hey Jeffrey, Knur can correct me here - but I believe it's just called an M65 lens adapter thread mount. Essentially you need an M65 to P67 adapter, an M65 helicoid that mounts to the adapter, then a lens adapter thread mount (this depends on the size of the projector lens you want to use), then the projector lens itself.
here's an article that elaborates - jeffandmichelephoto.com/learn/how-to-adapt-projector-lenses-to-pentax-67
When I bought my Pentax 67 it came with this strap. While it is definitely quite comfortable, I did notice it does do damage to the strap lugs on the camera. It slowly shaves away the brass as it moves around. Not huge deal to some people but I found it to be a deal breaker for me personally
Thanks for sharing this, I have not personally experienced this yet but good to know.
Really interesting video!
Thanks bro 👊🏽
Greta video! Thank you
Hi Joseph, thank you for watching!
Hi. The 3d printed handle can be cut down and attached to a piece of wood of your choice to make a wooden handle. Some skill required but looks 10x better than the plastic. It's not as attractive up close as a custom made piece but it is more than passable, requires far less skill and costs way less than a fancy one! And if u have a mate into woodwork then the job is a doddle. Walnut/Huon Pine/ Jarrah/ Mahogany/ etc etc.
Hey Tim, thank you and I agree, a wooden piece would look better than the bare 3D printed one.
great channel.
Thank you so much Marc
I have the waist level viewfinder (which I love using) and I use it more than the eye level. Also have the panoramic kit, and it's great. But I didn't get 18 frames. I got 8 or 10 I think.
That sounds really low, maybe it’s a 24 shot roll? Did you use a leader paper at the start of the roll to save some film from initial winding?
@@SathyaPeacock it was 36 exposure film but I figure I lost quite a few shots when winding it at the beginning and at the end.
Thanks.
Hi thank you for the video. Quick question, does the 3d printed grip take one side of the lugs, where one end of the strap would connect to?
Hi, with this grip and most available in the market yes. So if this grip is attached to one side, the straps would have to be attached in portrait orientation with the other two lugs available on the other side if that makes sense? I did see some grips that connect to the 1/4 thread tripod mount at the bottom of the camera and only use one of the strap lugs but it increases the bulkiness of this already bulky camera quite a bit but that’s another option. Thanks for the question!
@@SathyaPeacock Thank you, makes sense!
Thanks for the informative video. One question: Is there a strap that can be attached to the Pentax 6x7 at the same time as the 3D printed grip? So on the same nub? Thanks.
Hey Jan, thanks for watching. while I don’t have personal experience with these kind of grips, Cameradactyl offers a 3D printed grip that makes use of the quarter inch thread at the bottom of the camera to attach the grip and appears to allow the top lug for straps. This does make the camera bulkier. And this doesn’t seem to fit 67ii - www.cameradactyl.com/buttergrip/pentax67
@@SathyaPeacock thanks for the info, seems to be an interesting alternative!
If you use the 3d printed grip, can you still attach the strap?
Yes but not in landscape orientation. Your camera would be in portrait orientation, utilising two lugs from just one side of the camera if that makes sense
@@SathyaPeacock Yeah - seems less convenient that way, but better than nothing.
@@SathyaPeacock Correct, but who needs a strap for landscape photography, as you are supposed to use a tripod.
its still a bit unclear for me which optech strap you ended up buying, A or B?
Hey! It’s A. Thanks for watching!
@@SathyaPeacock ok thanks for clarifying !
Your flash sectioning is a little in your face, lol, but enjoyed your stream.
Haha, I’m still learning lighting Steve, appreciate the feedback 😊 glad you enjoyed!
So you purchased a" waist level view finder" and sold the hand crafted wooden grip ?? This is where you lost me . I purchased my first 67 in 1993 and I now own 3 . My advice to you is Learn the cameras intricacies , shoot with it more than a hand full of times before you make another Video . #1 the internal light meter works just as well or better than any external meter for normal exposures ,long exposures different story ..#2 Waist level view finder is a waste of money, it's impractical and there's never a good reason to use it with a "6x7", use that money to buy lenses . #3 the 105 f2.4 is an amazing lens but overrated . Get the 150 f2.8 its a much better lens for portraits and easier to focus .#4 Any black rapid strap will solve all of your carrying/budgetary needs. And lastly the only other accessory you need is Film .. HP5 , Tri-x , cinistill 800t and any of the Portras and Lomo's . And to all the shooters .. This world needs you now more than ever Defend the craft.
Thanks for taking the time and sharing your opinion.
Odd lens recommendations here. The 105mm was a $175 lens, now hyped up to $700+. Anyone plunging for one in today's market is just nuts. It has no "secret sauce". On technical points (resolution, contrast, vignetting, etc.), it is poorest normal focal length lens Pentax made for the system, although it is a good average quality lens. The 150mm is another lens which, like the 105mm, dates from the late 1960s. When Pentax went though its lineup of 67 lenses in the 1970s to improve or replace many, the 150mm was replaced by the 165mm 2.8, which is much improved and costs little or no more these days.
I'm a big fan of the waist level chimney with the big magnification factor as I've used a lot of modified/adapted/tilted lenses and critical focus with the TTL prism wasn't as easy. So I'd say there are some legit use cases for ditching the prism finders (I never had any issues with exposure while metering with the prism though). The left-hand wooden grip is the most useless accessory for a camera that I've ever had a chance to work with (unless you need the cold shoe mount for flash). It makes the camera more bulky and awkward and helps with absolutely ZERO ergonomic issues the camera already has. A custom right-hand grip on the other hand helps a lot, especially if you buy a hand crafted wooden one. The 105/2.4 is a nice lens, but almost everyone forgets that it's very easy to adapt lenses to a P67 and expand on availability of portrait lenses. I also disagree about the 150/2.8, although it's a great lens, I dislike the focal length forcing you to move away from the subject. I shoot portraits and I like to be up close and personal with people, so 80-110mm is the range I stick with.
Your experience and recommendations are much appreciated, especially the tip about the 150mm f2.8 lens. Thanks
looking for one fo these cameras
Hope you find one soon :)