No camera shake at 60iso? That is more of a testament to you bro. You're strong and you don't have skinny arms. As for me, well, i must use a tripod. My noodle arms get tired quick with this camera. But man, do i love this camera.
I am glad your camera got fixed. These are beautiful cameras. The fault may have been with the GG being offset, perished foam perhaps.. I doubt if the mirror was at fault. The other reason why these cameras can go out of focus is the result of a repair job to fix the broken chain link that actuates the aperture lever. If the prism is removed before removing the lens the chain can break, ( it is at the top front of the camera) . To fix it, the lens mount has to be removed from the camera. Behind the lens mount there are shims that have been set at the factory to maintain the back focus distance within tolerance ( this tolerance is very very tight ) and maintain the optical axis of the lens perpendicular to the film plane. If these shims have not been reset correctly during the repair, the camera will not be able to focus correctly. Very nice photos BTW. I have the 45, 55, 75, 90, 135 and 160 lenses . They are all decent lenses. In the 70s these cameras were the work horse of fashion and glamour photographers due to their handling qualities
Last year I bought a Pentax 67 and b.s.'ed around and didn't use the camera until the warranty had expired. I've got a sticky mirror and still haven't sent the camera for repair. It's frustrating, however, I have to remember that these Pentaxes are about 50 years old, a lot of them were used as workhorses by professional photographers, and it's safe to say that virtually nothing you buy today new, will last for 20 years, much less 50+.
So happy for you man, glad it was fixed. And yes this is reality of 85-90% of Pentax 67 out there , they are mostly salvaged from another ones. That’s normal I mean they are 30-50yo cameras they lived their time and had to be fixed and repaired at some point to continue to live on. Did I heard right , you said sometimes you have “cropped” images like not full ..? 9,5 out of 10? It’s called frame spacing issues. To fix that you need a CLA , or my free fix. When you install a fresh film inside set your START mark arrow under the screw (located to the right to BATT CHECK) and not under 120 dot. You need 2-3cm BEFORE the 120 dot . This way you will get 10 frames, thank me later 😎. I know these cameras very well
I always find it intresting that so meany photographers send their cameras off the repair. I am defo in a minority when I say I fix mine my self. But then I have always been hands on & love taking things apart to see how they work. I have spent meany sleepless nights tinkering with electronics. Always good when you get the camera you loved working again. Walking along the banks of the river is amazing, will be something I will do once I am able to get back to London again. That is the nice thing with these old mecanical cameras, they are usualy completly repairable, electronic ones, it varys wildly based on whats wrong with them.
I love how you show actual darkroom prints. It's a much more interesting presentation than just cutting to a final edited digital scan. I spent many years avoiding shower shutter speeds on the Pentax 6x7 because I read the mirror slap makes them unusable, even on a tripod. But comparing with and without mirror lock-up on a tripod, I couldn't tell the difference even at 1/10. Now I don't worry about it and mostly use it like a normal camera, though I do still try use the MLU for landscape shots on a tripod, just for insurance.
I can understand your frustration, but it wasn't a huge deal because the focus problem was not effecting the image, just what you were seeing through the prism. You can always manually focus using the distances on the lens focus ring.
the issue was affecting my images because they were all out of focus haha. thats a pretty big deal. i know what you mean, but focusing using the lens markers isn't practical when shooting at f2.4 or even f4. i would never easily get something tac sharp. all good now!
Happy you were able to save the Pentax. Those B&W portraits are beautiful, and love that Tmax. What a treat to go for a walk with the newly fixed 67 and find the beautifully restored Chevelle. Great pics Rib's!
really happy you got it together! im in a weird spot do i want to spend that money on that or a fuji xpro portrait type setup ugh im lost but being in japan right now they are everywhere good thing
Congratulations!!! 🎈🎉 Told you that it could be a minor fault. The give-away for me was that mis focus was with all lenses. So: mis alignment of mirror/groundglass.. I was luckier than you: simply having things screwed in properly. The camera is a gem. Thanks for the pictures.
He’s got some serious skill, I watched him strip Hasselblad back whilst he maintained conversation with me. If that was me there would have been a pile of small cogs on the floor 😂
Glad things are working out for you. There's something just magical about black and white on medium format especially when mixed with that Pentax glass - you can't go wrong. Personally, I just loaded up on some original Fuji Acros that I am saving in my fridge just for this camera. Haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet, but I know nothing is going to do it justice like my trusty 67.
Nice one! I love my Pentax 67 but it has its little quirks (the mirror lock up🙄). Liking that T-Max 👍 and have really been wanting to get into the B&W as well. Good motivation to give it a go! Great work!
Oh My! I fell teenager in love with the Chevelle. I have several vintage 35mm film cameras, my favorite being a Nikon F4. Pretty sure my first MF film camera will be the Pentax 6X7. Great Video.
Awesome !!!! Great portraits ..... I guess the rule of thumb about slow shutter speed blur . On a 35mm format you kind of match the speed with the MM of the lens . So if you're shooting with a 50mm lens you shouldn't shoot slower that a 50th of a second . You have to transfer those numbers with a medium format . So a medium format would be shooting with an 80mm you shouldn't shoot slower than a 50th of a second ...... Ha ! At least that's what I've been told ..... Keep up the great videos !!!!!
This is a question that I hope someone out there can answer. I was goofing off with my old 6x7, firing off a few shots without film. The shutter curtain got off track and is jammed. Is this a costly repair that requires the camera to be disassembled to fix or can it be put back on the track by carefully repositioning it? I have done this with 35 mm cameras but have never attempted it with a medium format. (BTW-no tears in the curtain). It does appear that some tool would be necessary to grasp the end and reposition it. Since it is one of the first 6x7 P's I don't want to put much money into it, a CLA would cost more than its worth. It's been a backup for B &W film.
For viewers in the US, contact Eric Hendrickson at www.pentaxs.com. Eric works only on Pentax film cameras plus Asahiflexes and Asahi spot meters. His work is first rate; he's CLA'd and flat-out restored several Pentaxes to life for me over the years.
Everyone is recommending him, but he is in US so it’s not for everyone. But what surprised me is that on his website he is saying don’t wrap in air bubbles (big ones) it doesn’t work. My ass . It does work lol. And he is like “I might cut your camera when opening your package” . I wouldn’t trust him personally
Great images from a great camera. While I have never used one my friends that have them all love them. I've heard the mirror lockup on some are maddening as you can inadvertently lock up the mirror and then you have to take the shot with the mirror up as it can be lowered until you have fired the shutter. At least that is what I have heard and read.
People who complain about mirror slap are talking smack haha the 67 has a hydraulic damper of the mirror, it barely even touchs the body and there's no reason you can't shoot slower shutter speeds.
Soooo stoked for you man, and your an absolute problem with it already. crazy prints!!!! May I ask if you used Peter at ASAHIPHOTO for repair? only Im in LDN also and been hunting a recommended repair man.
Hi, I think I might have the same issue with my pentax 67. Just ordered it with a 105mm. Focuses at infinity on the 10 meter mark... Do you know what kind of work was done to fix it ? I spent a fortune get mine from Japan, Im hoping for a quick fix. Thank you
Where did you send it? I blew a mlu spring when I ate shit on wet granite at Yosemite in 2011 and it's been sitting around since, mlu hangs up halfway on fire its missing a spring somewhere would love to fix it
helpful video , liked and subscribed , i want a x 7 in my life so badly !! Have you encountered mirror slap ? I see these no Mirror up bodies are much cheaper and would suit my budget
Many Japanese eBay sellers are not legit photographers or anything related in that regard. I’m Japanese and we always see a bunch of scalpers at local used camera shops. Their equipment expertise may vary greatly. Buyers be warned. I’d personally never buy from them and always go to legit shops such a Mapcamera. You pay for a bit more but the equipment is inspected well meaning basically it comes with assurance too.
Really cool portraits. Both the photo at 5:58 and the one at 6:42 seem to be a tad lighter near the right edge. Are you having a light leak or is that just an artifact of dslr scanning?
Cool images! Btw, should your 6x7 ever give up the ghost, treat yourself to a 67, they are more reliable because newer (and cheaper + easier to repair than a 67 ii).
If anyone needs a reputable camera repair shop, check out Computech Camera repair in Winnipeg. They ship! I've had like 20 cameras and lenses restored there.
No camera shake at 60iso? That is more of a testament to you bro. You're strong and you don't have skinny arms. As for me, well, i must use a tripod. My noodle arms get tired quick with this camera. But man, do i love this camera.
Thanks for the follow up!
😊
Great video. Thank you
Thanks for watching
Love the camera myself, I have two. I use to have three! You might want to look at the 55mm lens for this camera. It is a amazing lens. Enjoy!
Indeed! That’s a great lens
Damn that TMax hits hard.
haha yea!
Prints have some nice rich tones. Great portraits.
Thanks!
I am glad your camera got fixed. These are beautiful cameras. The fault may have been with the GG being offset, perished foam perhaps.. I doubt if the mirror was at fault. The other reason why these cameras can go out of focus is the result of a repair job to fix the broken chain link that actuates the aperture lever. If the prism is removed before removing the lens the chain can break, ( it is at the top front of the camera) . To fix it, the lens mount has to be removed from the camera. Behind the lens mount there are shims that have been set at the factory to maintain the back focus distance within tolerance ( this tolerance is very very tight ) and maintain the optical axis of the lens perpendicular to the film plane. If these shims have not been reset correctly during the repair, the camera will not be able to focus correctly. Very nice photos BTW. I have the 45, 55, 75, 90, 135 and 160 lenses . They are all decent lenses. In the 70s these cameras were the work horse of fashion and glamour photographers due to their handling qualities
nice! That's quite the selection of lenses
@@ribsy LOL, thanks man. You should see the 4X5 selection. No wonder at my age, I still have to work like a dog. Great video and presentation BTW.
Last year I bought a Pentax 67 and b.s.'ed around and didn't use the camera until the warranty had expired. I've got a sticky mirror and still haven't sent the camera for repair. It's frustrating, however, I have to remember that these Pentaxes are about 50 years old, a lot of them were used as workhorses by professional photographers, and it's safe to say that virtually nothing you buy today new, will last for 20 years, much less 50+.
ye exactly! can't be too mad at an old camera haha
I had to take mine outside and try it at infinity as soon as you said that. It is Good.
Oh nice! Lucky
Steady-Hands-Ribs. Awesome to see you get that portrait sesh with him! That 67 detail when printed. Wow.
hahah reallllll steady
Looks great.
It was!
Those are nice portraits.
thanks for watching 😊
Just had nearly exactly the same experience.. bought a 6x7 from Japan.. had to get it repaired right away.. seller paid for it! Winner!
that worked out ok!
incredible images
thanks!
Great Camera... I use a Mamiya 6... And love it... Nice prints... Have fun
Nice!
Great shots and I agree the T max 400 looks really beautiful 😎😎😎✌️✌️✌️
tmax handled so well. im pumped
@@ribsy 😎😎😎😎✌️✌️✌️✌️
67 Great quality & SMC lenses. Top snaps, mate. Imagine 50 MP digital back!
Yea that’d be wild
Another 6x7 saved! Good job man.
yea! 6x7 saved haha im pumped
So happy for you man, glad it was fixed. And yes this is reality of 85-90% of Pentax 67 out there , they are mostly salvaged from another ones. That’s normal I mean they are 30-50yo cameras they lived their time and had to be fixed and repaired at some point to continue to live on. Did I heard right , you said sometimes you have “cropped” images like not full ..? 9,5 out of 10? It’s called frame spacing issues. To fix that you need a CLA , or my free fix. When you install a fresh film inside set your START mark arrow under the screw (located to the right to BATT CHECK) and not under 120 dot. You need 2-3cm BEFORE the 120 dot . This way you will get 10 frames, thank me later 😎. I know these cameras very well
thanks for the tip. i was thinking of doing that already but wondered if it would cause me issues instead. i will give it a try
I always find it intresting that so meany photographers send their cameras off the repair. I am defo in a minority when I say I fix mine my self. But then I have always been hands on & love taking things apart to see how they work. I have spent meany sleepless nights tinkering with electronics.
Always good when you get the camera you loved working again. Walking along the banks of the river is amazing, will be something I will do once I am able to get back to London again.
That is the nice thing with these old mecanical cameras, they are usualy completly repairable, electronic ones, it varys wildly based on whats wrong with them.
you won't ever catch me fixing cameras haha
I love how you show actual darkroom prints. It's a much more interesting presentation than just cutting to a final edited digital scan.
I spent many years avoiding shower shutter speeds on the Pentax 6x7 because I read the mirror slap makes them unusable, even on a tripod. But comparing with and without mirror lock-up on a tripod, I couldn't tell the difference even at 1/10. Now I don't worry about it and mostly use it like a normal camera, though I do still try use the MLU for landscape shots on a tripod, just for insurance.
yea printing fllm is so much fun
Really happy for you man, absolutely killing it with the camera!
thanks! yea i feel relieved now haha
You did check if it wasn't just a diopter on the viewfinder that caused the focusing issue ? That happens quite frequently.
Na that wasn’t it
Crazy!!!!
yea! def
So sick! Instant upgrade on the results! Glad you saved it 🙏🏾👏🏾 looking forward to seeing more shoots with that beauty! ✨
yea i can't wait to keep using it
Your videos helped me out so much! Just received my 6x7 today and did the same things you did without knowing it.
Awesome. Glad it helped!
So funny I bought a Pentax 67 last week and found your videos, this popped up just in time! Love your printing work!
congrats! enjoy the camera 😊
Awesome combo, pulling it all together - the camera, the lenses, the film, the subject, the scene and the prints. Getting after it indeed!
yea! i enjoy the whole process 😊
I can understand your frustration, but it wasn't a huge deal because the focus problem was not effecting the image, just what you were seeing through the prism. You can always manually focus using the distances on the lens focus ring.
the issue was affecting my images because they were all out of focus haha. thats a pretty big deal. i know what you mean, but focusing using the lens markers isn't practical when shooting at f2.4 or even f4. i would never easily get something tac sharp. all good now!
Happy you were able to save the Pentax. Those B&W portraits are beautiful, and love that Tmax. What a treat to go for a walk with the newly fixed 67 and find the beautifully restored Chevelle. Great pics Rib's!
thanks for watching! yea it was good timing to be able to see that car on my first day out with the fixed camera
The prints look great, I admire your enthusiasm!
thanks! i appreciate your support
The Pentax 6x7 is a special camera and I’m glad you were able to get it repaired. Great video and awesome prints
yea man! it really is special
Congratulations on the repair success! The images are stunning.
Thanks! I feel fortunate 😃
The prints look great! Glad your camera is rocking now!
yea me too! i love it now
I really love that you print your work man. Keep on the good videos.
thanks for watching!
Congrats ! I'm really glad things worked out
yea same!
Glad it’s fixed. Who was the repair guy. Looks like tube guy from Apeture
send me a DM on IG and i can share the details
@@ribsy sadly I don’t have IG. All good anyhow
Search eBay for pentax 67 3D printed grip. Makes all the difference in hand holding.
yea! many people have mentioned it - its been totally fine without one though 😊
Beautiful prints! Thanks for sharing.
thanks for watching!
I've heard 1/30th is the line for hand holding with this camera. If you use the MLU 1/30th is possible, but beyond that you're playing with fire.
yea i wont be going to less than 1/30 hand held
Prints are awesome!
thanks! yea i am happy with them
Great shots! Enjoy the channel, really good stuff.👍
thanks for watching!
Beautiful images my guy. Especially that second print you showed.
thanks! yea the portraits were niceee
really happy you got it together! im in a weird spot do i want to spend that money on that or a fuji xpro portrait type setup ugh im lost but being in japan right now they are everywhere good thing
Haha Japan has so many good cams
Kriton is a legend! I know him very well, been there many times! Glad he managed to fix your camera!
yea he's great! fantastic guy
@ gettons1980 - any chance you could provide contact details for Kriton (camera repairs (in London))...cheers
@@itsobviousobviously3596 hi there, I think you should probably get in touch directly with Aperture UK to start with.
@@gettons1980 ok thank you
glad you were able to repair it or else i'd go crazy for you! lol. prints looking clean ~
haha thanks! yea, i was getting sad for a second
Nice shots. Great you could get it repaired. Love TMax such a nice film stock.
yea! very happy the repairs were able to get it done for me
I did the same for a Hasselblad. It's expensive to get repaired, but so worth having a usable camera again.
nice! yea part of the game i guess
Great to see your captures with the repaired 67. Good to hear about 1/60 shots; I share your view, it’s doable.
yea im glad too!
Congratulations!!! 🎈🎉
Told you that it could be a minor fault. The give-away for me was that mis focus was with all lenses. So: mis alignment of mirror/groundglass..
I was luckier than you: simply having things screwed in properly.
The camera is a gem. Thanks for the pictures.
yea! the problem turned out not to be a huge problem. the camera is a gem indeed!
Good to see it fixed, was it Critten?
yea! he took care of me
He’s got some serious skill, I watched him strip Hasselblad back whilst he maintained conversation with me. If that was me there would have been a pile of small cogs on the floor 😂
Those images turned out so good. Excellent choice of film. :-D
thanks! im pretty happen with the pics!
Glad things are working out for you. There's something just magical about black and white on medium format especially when mixed with that Pentax glass - you can't go wrong. Personally, I just loaded up on some original Fuji Acros that I am saving in my fridge just for this camera. Haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet, but I know nothing is going to do it justice like my trusty 67.
yea i need to try that film! ive heard great things
I love a heavy camera!! So much more sturdy :-) Love the images too Ribs'y :-)
haha i agree! makes it so much easier to use
Nice one! I love my Pentax 67 but it has its little quirks (the mirror lock up🙄). Liking that T-Max 👍 and have really been wanting to get into the B&W as well. Good motivation to give it a go! Great work!
ya the quirks are annoying but the camera is too good
Oh My! I fell teenager in love with the Chevelle. I have several vintage 35mm film cameras, my favorite being a Nikon F4. Pretty sure my first MF film camera will be the Pentax 6X7. Great Video.
nice! vintage cars and cameras go hand in hand!
Very cool shots . do you collect baseball jerseys ? ill see if i can get you one from my local team Toros de Tijuana .
i do collect jerseys generally 😊
Awesome !!!! Great portraits ..... I guess the rule of thumb about slow shutter speed blur . On a 35mm format you kind of match the speed with the MM of the lens . So if you're shooting with a 50mm lens you shouldn't shoot slower that a 50th of a second . You have to transfer those numbers with a medium format . So a medium format would be shooting with an 80mm you shouldn't shoot slower than a 50th of a second ...... Ha ! At least that's what I've been told ..... Keep up the great videos !!!!!
yea i've heard the same! the question is more does the 67 mirror slap make too big a difference and i find the answer is no!
This is a question that I hope someone out there can answer. I was goofing off with my old 6x7, firing off a few shots without film. The shutter curtain got off track and is jammed. Is this a costly repair that requires the camera to be disassembled to fix or can it be put back on the track by carefully repositioning it? I have done this with 35 mm cameras but have never attempted it with a medium format. (BTW-no tears in the curtain). It does appear that some tool would be necessary to grasp the end and reposition it. Since it is one of the first 6x7 P's I don't want to put much money into it, a CLA would cost more than its worth. It's been a backup for B &W film.
not sure! hit up mu guy - send me a DM
For viewers in the US, contact Eric Hendrickson at www.pentaxs.com. Eric works only on Pentax film cameras plus Asahiflexes and Asahi spot meters. His work is first rate; he's CLA'd and flat-out restored several Pentaxes to life for me over the years.
thanks for sharing the info! it will help people
Everyone is recommending him, but he is in US so it’s not for everyone. But what surprised me is that on his website he is saying don’t wrap in air bubbles (big ones) it doesn’t work. My ass . It does work lol. And he is like “I might cut your camera when opening your package” . I wouldn’t trust him personally
Great images from a great camera. While I have never used one my friends that have them all love them. I've heard the mirror lockup on some are maddening as you can inadvertently lock up the mirror and then you have to take the shot with the mirror up as it can be lowered until you have fired the shutter. At least that is what I have heard and read.
mine doesn't have the mirror lock up so its all good
where abouts did you get it repaired in the UK?
Aperture UK
People who complain about mirror slap are talking smack haha the 67 has a hydraulic damper of the mirror, it barely even touchs the body and there's no reason you can't shoot slower shutter speeds.
yea i see no issues!
Soooo stoked for you man, and your an absolute problem with it already. crazy prints!!!! May I ask if you used Peter at ASAHIPHOTO for repair? only Im in LDN also and been hunting a recommended repair man.
yea! super happy about it. na, didn't use Peter
@@ribsy get stuff mate...and thanks for ur reply. any chance of putting us on to ur repair man plz??
I have one of these from new with the same lenses, and love it with Tmax400, and Fuji Acros. Touch wood it’s never given me any problems.
niceeee - def gotta try it with acros
Was it listed as “mint” on eBay?
Probably haha
Hi, I think I might have the same issue with my pentax 67. Just ordered it with a 105mm. Focuses at infinity on the 10 meter mark... Do you know what kind of work was done to fix it ? I spent a fortune get mine from Japan, Im hoping for a quick fix. Thank you
Note sure on the exact repair work but it wasn't too expensive
Where did you send it? I blew a mlu spring when I ate shit on wet granite at Yosemite in 2011 and it's been sitting around since, mlu hangs up halfway on fire its missing a spring somewhere would love to fix it
Know a guy in london!
helpful video , liked and subscribed , i want a x 7 in my life so badly !! Have you encountered mirror slap ? I see these no Mirror up bodies are much cheaper and would suit my budget
Mirror slap hasn’t been an issue at all. Get sharp images hand held at 1/60. Tripod would be even better
Many Japanese eBay sellers are not legit photographers or anything related in that regard. I’m Japanese and we always see a bunch of scalpers at local used camera shops. Their equipment expertise may vary greatly. Buyers be warned. I’d personally never buy from them and always go to legit shops such a Mapcamera. You pay for a bit more but the equipment is inspected well meaning basically it comes with assurance too.
yea its always a risk buying from random shops online
Really cool portraits. Both the photo at 5:58 and the one at 6:42 seem to be a tad lighter near the right edge. Are you having a light leak or is that just an artifact of dslr scanning?
thanks! i its from scanning, i noticed it very quickly but just couldn't care to scan again haha
Great shots, what grade did you print at? I am guessing around 4? Almost a lith look at times...
thanks! i'm not sure about grade - i use a color enlarger so i control contrast via the color filters
Cool images! Btw, should your 6x7 ever give up the ghost, treat yourself to a 67, they are more reliable because newer (and cheaper + easier to repair than a 67 ii).
let's i dont have to! haha
Oh no, my gear acquisition syndrome are itching
hahah ooops
Two things I heard about the 67 before I bought it that I have found aren't true: 1) You need a tripod & 2) The onboard meter isn't accurate
1) you don’t need tripod. 2) light meter MIGHT be inaccurate, it’s possible but 90% of the time it’s accurate
nice!
yea! its always worth giving it a go
Yooo your Dominican also
k lo k
@@ribsy k lol k
If anyone needs a reputable camera repair shop, check out Computech Camera repair in Winnipeg. They ship! I've had like 20 cameras and lenses restored there.
great! this could help alot of people
@Doing Film Things - Can you share the contact details of the camera repairer plz
sure - send me a DM on IG and i can share the details
@@ribsy just sent you a DM
@@itsobviousobviously3596 can you give me the phone number i gave you for my repair person -- i lost it and need it haha