fantastic video, Thank you for posting and sharing those awesome images, i have recently bought mine but the pentaprism appears a bit rickety as one of the pins that holds it in place is damaged, will have to get that sorted, just a matter of curiosity was the picture of that young man with a cowboy hat and glasses your son? as that was an amazing portrait. please post more.
@@theoldcameraguy Well he certainly looks Handsome, perhaps he could be a 'Model' that's if he isn't one already? 🙂 , much respects from the U.K , hoping to travel to the U.S in the coming year,as my wish was to travel on route 66 all the way from top to bottom and take in the scenery, also have a few friends that live there (Colorado, and Virginia) had to be content with watching old Cowboy movies like (Bonanza) Lol . Take care and please don't stop posting 😎
I may do that in early 2021. My workflow is pretty simple. I’ve got an Epson V550 and I just use the stock film holders, which can really only fit 2 frames of 6x7 format. So I cut the negs into 5 strips of 2. I use a microfiber cloth to clean my scanner glass and a Rocket blower to blow off as much dust as I can off the negs. I use the stock Epson Scan 2 software and typically scan at 2400 dpi. Post is mainly just cleaning up dust and sometimes adjusting contrast and levels with Photoshop Elements. Nothing too crazy, but it works for me.
Congrats on the new camera man!! That's sick. The bokeh on 14:39 is wiiiiild. Very nice. Looking forward to more 120 stuff from you ;) Next stop, Mamiya 645 ;) ;) ;) You can try out mine if you're ever in my neck of the woods haha
That is a sweet ride Daddio! Bit of a beast just hanging around your neck though. I used to have my Yashica MAT LM on a neck strap but I found a shoulder strap to be mech more comfy.👍👍👍🤠
Awesome! I've had a chance to shoot the 67II, would love to add a 6x7 camera into my kit, but I'm more a 6x6 guy and should get my Hasselblad fixed before adding another medium format camera!
Thanks Neal! I’ve been meaning to start some weight training and medium format. This kills two birds with one stone (and weighs about one stone as well).
High 3 figures. Shade under $600 for the body, TTL metered prism, grip and strap. A little under $400 for the lens. Might sell the grip as I don’t find it very useful for right handed people like myself. These kits usually go for more, but I waited it out on eBay to score some pretty good prices.
@@theoldcameraguy that’s soooooo cheap. Even from Japan. Right now in Japan , from Tokyo store you are looking for 1400$ for a 6x7 TTL 105mm 2.4 , and 1800-2500$ for 67 Smc 105 2.4. Although European prices are way higher ! The price is just only growing and growing
Nice! What a beast looking forward to see what you get with it. I'm keeping a low profile when it comes to commenting on vids these days Dave but I'm always watching and liking ATB :-)
Great looking Pentax67 Dave! Now you and like myself will have one arm lager than the other due to it's weight! Hahaha! All you need now is a right handed grip to better control and shoot with for better control and feel like you are shooting with a ’SLR’ style camera! The bokeh out of the 105mm F2.4 will produce some amazing images!
That was pretty daring, opening a 120 film and leaving it on the table. I'm always worried about light leaks so I continually apply finger pressure to the spool until safely inside camera. Also looks like you have a battery check indicator available.
A great entrance into high quality 120! I learned a bit about the Pentax 67, as well. If you want to mix up the lo-fi and the high quality, I recommend Metropolis in medium format.
The Koni Omega Rapid is a little known but excellent alternative to a Mamiya 7. Although implemented somewhat differently between those cameras, they have many of the same features. The Rapid M versions of the Koni add mid-roll interchangeable film magazine capacity in addition. The lens range is similar and optical quality is superb for both, but the Koni lacks an equivalent to the 43mm on the Mamiya. The build quality and durability of the Koni is much superior to the Mamiya, but the Mamiya package is much lighter weight. At going rates, the Mamiya body and lenses cost about ten times as much as a Koni.
wow congrats! I recently bought one of these, its crazy t think that you got that bundle for $600.. I bought the most minty one I could find and its a mlu 6x7 for $600. even that was a steal lol
Bro you're the beast slayer now haha lol. That's exciting. Tell me something, when you were loading the film why did you not have to fire the shutter between advances?
100 videos and over 2k subscribers, 3k soon :D. Excellent video 😎. The strap should be a gang chain :))))). I assume for battery you can use multiple round cells!?!
Great video! I'd lovw to have any good medium format camera, but i could only afford lubitel(blegh). Maybe after christmas I'll buy start or preferably flexaret as starts really got more expensive lately and they are almost the same price.
Brilliant. Looks heavy but I love heavy it makes you more stable. Cant wait to see more of the results. BTW what is the equivalent in 35mm to the lens? Something like 60 or 90? A.,
It is 50 something equivalent. On 67 format, the rough estimation is dividing the focal length by 2 to get 35mm equivalent. Dividing by 2ish also gives a pretty good idea on bokeh/depth of field effects too. The depth of field on this 2.4 lens wide open looks somewhat like an f1.2 lens on a 35mm rig.
@@theoldcameraguy Great, thanks. I have a medium format RB67 with two lenses from my father, but it is in the UK and I need to visit to get it!!! Still freaked by loading film like that though. Probably won't use it in the end. Being out in the sticks and not being the self developer type this is overload for my old brain... :) A.,
@@AlexJacksonSmith RB 67 does look a little trickier to load, but they do look like great cameras. Might be worth the trip once travel becomes safer...
Hi, congratulations for your new "toy" :-) It looks very nice, it's in really good conditions. As a right handed myself, I would get rid of the grip. I think it would disturb me a bit rather than helping.
Personally, I would trade the metered prism in for a non meter or even the waist level. Use a hand held light meter like the wonderful Pentax Spot meter or a pocket size Sekonic L-308. Either way, Enjoy!!!!
I wish that sometime, someone who actually knows something about the 105mm and has had serious experience with it would report in an objective way what they prefer about it. Of the several lenses which might be considered normal for the 67 system, it is the oldest (55 years old) and has never been updated like many others. It's "high speed aperture" is less than a 1/2 stop faster than the optically superior 90mm 2.8. "But it's famous". Before YT made it "famous", you could buy dozens of them for less than $250, often less than $200, so his price of $400 now is hardly a bargain. "But it has magical bokeh!" Blurry is just blurry, sweetheart. "But I like it." I think what that means is, "I like to look like a hipster." So why did Pentax introduce the original Pentax 6x7 with this 105mm 2.4 lens? It was the 1960s. Lens speed sold bodies, and for a long time this was the fastest MF lens on the market. And Pentax never let you forget it. Did anyone need it? No more or less than they needed a 80mm 2.0 lens for the Hasselblad 15 years later. In both cases, the slower lenses were the optically superior.
@@theoldcameraguy The last two versions of the 55mm 4.0 are perhaps on par with the best lenses for the system. Although I have nearly all of the Pentax lenses, I find that I cover 95% of my usage with the 55mm, 75mm, 90mm and 135mm.
fantastic video, Thank you for posting and sharing those awesome images, i have recently bought mine but the pentaprism appears a bit rickety as one of the pins that holds it in place is damaged, will have to get that sorted, just a matter of curiosity was the picture of that young man with a cowboy hat and glasses your son? as that was an amazing portrait. please post more.
Thank you - Yes, that was indeed my son.
@@theoldcameraguy Well he certainly looks Handsome, perhaps he could be a 'Model' that's if he isn't one already? 🙂 , much respects from the U.K , hoping to travel to the U.S in the coming year,as my wish was to travel on route 66 all the way from top to bottom and take in the scenery, also have a few friends that live there (Colorado, and Virginia) had to be content with watching old Cowboy movies like (Bonanza) Lol . Take care and please don't stop posting 😎
Nice video. I am learning to use a Pentax 67 now. Thanks so much for the video.
RS. Canada
Thanks for watching
Can you do a video on scanning for the 67?
I may do that in early 2021. My workflow is pretty simple. I’ve got an Epson V550 and I just use the stock film holders, which can really only fit 2 frames of 6x7 format. So I cut the negs into 5 strips of 2. I use a microfiber cloth to clean my scanner glass and a Rocket blower to blow off as much dust as I can off the negs. I use the stock Epson Scan 2 software and typically scan at 2400 dpi. Post is mainly just cleaning up dust and sometimes adjusting contrast and levels with Photoshop Elements. Nothing too crazy, but it works for me.
Splendid! machine, you'll certainly have fun with that beauty! You are off to a good start with those images too.
Thanks Gavin!
What a beautiful piece of equipment. I wanted that camera for couple decades !
I’ve been planning to get this for about a year now. Prices have been rising - I figured it’s now or never.
That is going to be such a fun camera for you to use. Really looking forward to seeing more from this camera and your adventure with medium format.
I’m getting my reps in - been a blast so far.
Pentax 67...Good choice.
What timing, I’m waiting on one from Japan and can hardly wait
Happy shooting!
Beautiful video my friend.
Thank You
Congrats on the new camera man!! That's sick. The bokeh on 14:39 is wiiiiild. Very nice. Looking forward to more 120 stuff from you ;) Next stop, Mamiya 645 ;) ;) ;) You can try out mine if you're ever in my neck of the woods haha
Thanks man - if we’re ever allowed to travel again, I may swing by
@@theoldcameraguy I gotta come by your neck of the woods too. My buddy Dave lives thataway too!!
@@SweetLouPhotography I’ll start scouting the gas stations with the best t o n e s around here...
Well done my friend. Very nice.
Best wishes to you.
Thank You!
A beast of a camera. I have several medium format cameras but no 6x7. Until now. Just ordered a Koni Omega Rapid
Have fun with that Koni Stephen!
That’s an awesome camera!! I hope you and your family had a good Thanksgiving! Take care Dave.
Thanks JMan!
What a beautiful camera. I’ve never seen one in that good of shape. I hope to have one of these one day but idk if I could lift the thing up LOL
It is a bit hefty, but I’m used to carrying around 3 or 4 cameras at a time. If I just carry this one and leave the others at home it’s not too bad.
Nice camera man! You gonna have some fun with that one. :)
I know you’ve had fun with yours, for sure!
That is a sweet ride Daddio! Bit of a beast just hanging around your neck though. I used to have my Yashica MAT LM on a neck strap but I found a shoulder strap to be mech more comfy.👍👍👍🤠
Yes - when I’m hiking uphill, hanging it around my neck is not a pleasant experience haha
Awesome! I've had a chance to shoot the 67II, would love to add a 6x7 camera into my kit, but I'm more a 6x6 guy and should get my Hasselblad fixed before adding another medium format camera!
I would have loved to get a 67 II, but no way I could cough up that much dough. Hopefully you’ll get that Hassy up and running again.
Man, you're going to get a workout hauling that guy around! 🙂
Truth.
That is a beauty of a camera, looks fun. Remember to eat your spinach before carrying it out and about. Happy Thanksgiving too. 🙂🦃
Thanks Neal! I’ve been meaning to start some weight training and medium format. This kills two birds with one stone (and weighs about one stone as well).
Beautiful camera, I chose the other beast, the Mamiya RB67. It will be intersting to follow your journey with this camera.
RB67 - Another beautiful camera, for sure!
How much did you pay for this beast ?
how much should someone spend on one t?
High 3 figures. Shade under $600 for the body, TTL metered prism, grip and strap. A little under $400 for the lens. Might sell the grip as I don’t find it very useful for right handed people like myself. These kits usually go for more, but I waited it out on eBay to score some pretty good prices.
Dave found a great deal as they now list for about $800 plus if you are looking for a minty body.
@@theoldcameraguy I would be interested in the grip
@@LightenupandshootMikey I’ll DM you on IG - Thanks, Dave
@@theoldcameraguy that’s soooooo cheap. Even from Japan. Right now in Japan , from Tokyo store you are looking for 1400$ for a 6x7 TTL 105mm 2.4 , and 1800-2500$ for 67 Smc 105 2.4. Although European prices are way higher ! The price is just only growing and growing
Nice! What a beast looking forward to see what you get with it. I'm keeping a low profile when it comes to commenting on vids these days Dave but I'm always watching and liking ATB :-)
Thanks Darren!
Great looking Pentax67 Dave! Now you and like myself will have one arm lager than the other due to it's weight! Hahaha!
All you need now is a right handed grip to better control and shoot with for better control and feel like you are shooting with a ’SLR’ style camera!
The bokeh out of the 105mm F2.4 will produce some amazing images!
Thanks Lang - Yeah I’ll probably get a right handed grip at some point...
@@theoldcameraguy if $20 dollars for a 3D printed grip isn't too expensive or not the look you want? The wood grip ones are pretty spendy.
I’m also looking at the grips from Cameradactyl - $45 but you can still attach the strap on the top lug, which I like
That was pretty daring, opening a 120 film and leaving it on the table. I'm always worried about light leaks so I continually apply finger pressure to the spool until safely inside camera. Also looks like you have a battery check indicator available.
It doesn’t appear that my battery check is working, but that old battery seems to be plugging along ok... so far
Nice video! I don’t recommend 4LR44 , they are unreliable and voltage will drop after some time. And always use up to date battery . The best is 4SR44
Picked up some new batteries last week
A great entrance into high quality 120! I learned a bit about the Pentax 67, as well. If you want to mix up the lo-fi and the high quality, I recommend Metropolis in medium format.
Thanks for the tip - I loved Metropolis in 35, I think I’d really dig it in 120.
@@theoldcameraguy You're welcome! It really surprised me, so hopefully you'll get to try soon!
Beautiful camera. I always wanted one but while waiting to find an affordable Pentax, found a Koni Omega Rapid for very little money.
Sounds like you got a nice find with that Koni!
The Koni Omega Rapid is a little known but excellent alternative to a Mamiya 7. Although implemented somewhat differently between those cameras, they have many of the same features. The Rapid M versions of the Koni add mid-roll interchangeable film magazine capacity in addition. The lens range is similar and optical quality is superb for both, but the Koni lacks an equivalent to the 43mm on the Mamiya. The build quality and durability of the Koni is much superior to the Mamiya, but the Mamiya package is much lighter weight. At going rates, the Mamiya body and lenses cost about ten times as much as a Koni.
wow congrats! I recently bought one of these, its crazy t think that you got that bundle for $600.. I bought the most minty one I could find and its a mlu 6x7 for $600. even that was a steal lol
Yeah, I think we lucked out - the prices are only going up on these beauties.
Bro you're the beast slayer now haha lol. That's exciting. Tell me something, when you were loading the film why did you not have to fire the shutter between advances?
Correct - it’s magic, you don’t have to fire the shutter when loading.
100 videos and over 2k subscribers, 3k soon :D. Excellent video 😎. The strap should be a gang chain :))))). I assume for battery you can use multiple round cells!?!
Thanks Andy - You probably could stack the LR44s and make that work.
Great video! I'd lovw to have any good medium format camera, but i could only afford lubitel(blegh). Maybe after christmas I'll buy start or preferably flexaret as starts really got more expensive lately and they are almost the same price.
Thanks - I wish you well in your medium quest!
@@theoldcameraguy thanks to you too.
It is just like vinyl records. No matter how much technology advances, it is hard to find a substitute for the warmth of the older technologies.
Excellent analogy! (Of course I’ve got a turntable and a couple crates of records at home too).
Brilliant. Looks heavy but I love heavy it makes you more stable. Cant wait to see more of the results. BTW what is the equivalent in 35mm to the lens? Something like 60 or 90? A.,
It is 50 something equivalent. On 67 format, the rough estimation is dividing the focal length by 2 to get 35mm equivalent. Dividing by 2ish also gives a pretty good idea on bokeh/depth of field effects too. The depth of field on this 2.4 lens wide open looks somewhat like an f1.2 lens on a 35mm rig.
@@theoldcameraguy Great, thanks. I have a medium format RB67 with two lenses from my father, but it is in the UK and I need to visit to get it!!! Still freaked by loading film like that though. Probably won't use it in the end. Being out in the sticks and not being the self developer type this is overload for my old brain... :)
A.,
@@AlexJacksonSmith RB 67 does look a little trickier to load, but they do look like great cameras. Might be worth the trip once travel becomes safer...
@@theoldcameraguy Yes, if only to visit my parents again.. :) A.,
Hi, congratulations for your new "toy" :-)
It looks very nice, it's in really good conditions. As a right handed myself, I would get rid of the grip. I think it would disturb me a bit rather than helping.
Thanks - I may get a right hand grip eventually.
Personally, I would trade the metered prism in for a non meter or even the waist level. Use a hand held light meter like the wonderful Pentax Spot meter or a pocket size Sekonic L-308. Either way, Enjoy!!!!
I had two of these and sold them.
I now have a Kiev 6c 6x6 slr with a 90mm 2.8 Vega lens. I bought it for £,75 from the Ukraine.
£700 in profit.
Nice chunk of change - glad it worked out for you!
I wish that sometime, someone who actually knows something about the 105mm and has had serious experience with it would report in an objective way what they prefer about it. Of the several lenses which might be considered normal for the 67 system, it is the oldest (55 years old) and has never been updated like many others. It's "high speed aperture" is less than a 1/2 stop faster than the optically superior 90mm 2.8. "But it's famous". Before YT made it "famous", you could buy dozens of them for less than $250, often less than $200, so his price of $400 now is hardly a bargain. "But it has magical bokeh!" Blurry is just blurry, sweetheart. "But I like it." I think what that means is, "I like to look like a hipster." So why did Pentax introduce the original Pentax 6x7 with this 105mm 2.4 lens? It was the 1960s. Lens speed sold bodies, and for a long time this was the fastest MF lens on the market. And Pentax never let you forget it. Did anyone need it? No more or less than they needed a 80mm 2.0 lens for the Hasselblad 15 years later. In both cases, the slower lenses were the optically superior.
Speaking of slower lenses, I just picked up a 55mm f4 lens to add to my kit. The 105 and 55 should cover most of my needs pretty well.
@@theoldcameraguy The last two versions of the 55mm 4.0 are perhaps on par with the best lenses for the system. Although I have nearly all of the Pentax lenses, I find that I cover 95% of my usage with the 55mm, 75mm, 90mm and 135mm.
just sold my mamiya RB67 for this bad bot
Have fun with your Pentax - I’m loving mine so far!
It hilarious how people on RUclips assume an air of authority on things they have no knowledge of.
You need a sharper knife!