The prism meter on the 6x7/67 bodies is often criticized for inaccuracy, but unfairly. Folks are used to modern TTL meters, which take most of their light measurement from the center 30% or so of the image in the viewfinder and the rest measured from the outer areas of the image frame. The Pentax 67 meter reads the entire area of the frame evenly, whether center, edge or corner. Therefore, the user must be more considerate of whether he has large areas of extra bright or dark in the image, which may bias the meter reading away from what he wants. This is an issue for people who shoot landscapes with lots of bright sky. The solution: point the TTL meter at some part of the subject which represents the average or preferred subject density, take that light reading, then recompose the image. Note that the 67II metering prism operates just like most modern TTL systems, offering choice of weighted center reading, spot metering (extremely center weighted), or a matrix meter averaging system, which is why the meter prism costs $450 alone.) If you have that CLA done (and I recommend), leave the metering prism on the camera. The shop will probably check its absolute accuracy and recalibrate if it is off. It's only a 5 - 10 minute job.
Film loading: The film roll retainers in the Pentax are a fairly exacting fit. When you put the empty spool in the takeup chamber, push lightly up on the spool retainer button on the camera bottom and operate the film advance lever to spin the spline until it fits into the top of the spool. On the supply side, it may help to leave the paper tape on the roll to keep it tightly wrapped until you get it locked into the chamber. As with the takeup spool, spin it lightly until it pops into the retainers while pushing up on the bottom button. Then loosen and pull off the roll tape, drawing out the leader. Fitting the leader into the takeup spool slot is like any other roll film camera, but you can use the advance lever to spin the spool to located the best slot into which the leader can fit. As you advance the leader to the "start" arrow before closing the back, keep light pressure on the film roll to that the leader says fairly tight. This will avoid a loose leader, which can bunch up and cause the film to jam in the camera around frame 8 or so.
Oh my god great video !!! Totally, I can relate , especially when you said when you have to point up and down to check light meter and the model is frustrated waiting me haha . For the wood grip you really need Quick Focusing ring type -A so you can hold Pentax 67 by the wood grip and and then at the same time you can focus. It’s a very rare accessory but you can find it. Also the 3d printed right grip will help a lot as well . Another cool accessory is the magnifier. Very good for critical focus. For the loading of film , yeah it’s difficult . I will try to make a video and send you. But you just need to get the hand on it . Great video !
@@EdmundKBoateng I also agree that handle is weird. It’s more for carrying it around rather than shooting. Check out PimpMyPentax on IG for right hand grips. I follow you on IG and love your stuff. Check me out @chasing_grain. Much love bro.
The prism meter on the 6x7/67 bodies is often criticized for inaccuracy, but unfairly. Folks are used to modern TTL meters, which take most of their light measurement from the center 30% or so of the image in the viewfinder and the rest measured from the outer areas of the image frame. The Pentax 67 meter reads the entire area of the frame evenly, whether center, edge or corner. Therefore, the user must be more considerate of whether he has large areas of extra bright or dark in the image, which may bias the meter reading away from what he wants. This is an issue for people who shoot landscapes with lots of bright sky. The solution: point the TTL meter at some part of the subject which represents the average or preferred subject density, take that light reading, then recompose the image. Note that the 67II metering prism operates just like most modern TTL systems, offering choice of weighted center reading, spot metering (extremely center weighted), or a matrix meter averaging system, which is why the meter prism costs $450 alone.)
If you have that CLA done (and I recommend), leave the metering prism on the camera. The shop will probably check its absolute accuracy and recalibrate if it is off. It's only a 5 - 10 minute job.
Very informative, thank you Randall!
Thank you...that's the answer I was looking for
Film loading: The film roll retainers in the Pentax are a fairly exacting fit. When you put the empty spool in the takeup chamber, push lightly up on the spool retainer button on the camera bottom and operate the film advance lever to spin the spline until it fits into the top of the spool. On the supply side, it may help to leave the paper tape on the roll to keep it tightly wrapped until you get it locked into the chamber. As with the takeup spool, spin it lightly until it pops into the retainers while pushing up on the bottom button. Then loosen and pull off the roll tape, drawing out the leader. Fitting the leader into the takeup spool slot is like any other roll film camera, but you can use the advance lever to spin the spool to located the best slot into which the leader can fit. As you advance the leader to the "start" arrow before closing the back, keep light pressure on the film roll to that the leader says fairly tight. This will avoid a loose leader, which can bunch up and cause the film to jam in the camera around frame 8 or so.
Thank you Randall for the tips! Appreciate it! Thanks for watching !
Extremely accurate. But I've only been using it for 30 years, so hardly time enough to warrant sharing my views and experience with anyone.
I was impressed too! Such a great camera, thanks so much for watching Dennis!
Loved the images! That 67 is going to serve you well!
Thank you Mac, going to run more rolls through it. Thanks for watching
Oh my god great video !!! Totally, I can relate , especially when you said when you have to point up and down to check light meter and the model is frustrated waiting me haha . For the wood grip you really need Quick Focusing ring type -A so you can hold Pentax 67 by the wood grip and and then at the same time you can focus. It’s a very rare accessory but you can find it. Also the 3d printed right grip will help a lot as well . Another cool accessory is the magnifier. Very good for critical focus.
For the loading of film , yeah it’s difficult . I will try to make a video and send you. But you just need to get the hand on it .
Great video !
Thank you so much mate! I’m actually looking to buy the 3D printed right grip soon and also the magnifier is so hard to find lol. Thanks for watching
Hey Edmund, thanks for the great video. Loved hearing your thoughts.
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Hey Johnny thanks for watching and letting me know about my website, I will get it fixed asap.
Great video! You have inspired me. My light meter does the same thing on mine and now I know it isn't my camera!
Thank you Terry, appreciate you watching and I’m glad my video inspired you!
Fantastic images! Man that portrait of Ezra is superb!
Thank you Dave, you can make bad photo with Ezra lol. Thanks for watching once again
Love my 67 but I love my hasselblad even more , multiple film backs , A16 back gives me 16 images rather than 10
It’s a good camera!
Love the images. It’s a lovely camera. Just wondering if you’re still wanting to get rid of the left hand grip?
Thank you Adam! Unfortunately the grip is already sold
Awesome portraits! You might want some leaf shutter-lenses for strobes, if you didnt know that already! :)
Thank you! I do know that but that why I have an RB67 for that! Thanks for watching
@@EdmundKBoateng aah, makes sense!
The Pentax 67 is a big boy but definitely worth the work.
Oh yeah I’m loving it so far and also great results! Looking forward to shooting it more. Thanks for watching!
Bro I felt your pain when you were loading it. My least favorite part of this amazing camera. It's like a member of my family lol.
Hahahahaha lol. I’m getting a wimp of it now. Thanks for watching !
@@EdmundKBoateng I also agree that handle is weird. It’s more for carrying it around rather than shooting. Check out PimpMyPentax on IG for right hand grips. I follow you on IG and love your stuff. Check me out @chasing_grain. Much love bro.
Yeah I know about pimpmypentax, thank you!
Good video, changing film on a Pentax 67 with gloves: impossible.
Haha I know right, thanks for watching
Haha nice review mate
Thanks Antoine!
Turn the camera upside down. The spool falls out.
Eventually I figured it out but I do not own it anymore