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12. Aug 2007
The Pentax 67ii, not the 67 or 6x7
9 von 9 finden das hilfreich Note that the two prior reviews do not discuss the listed model, but deal with prior models of the Pentax 67 system. The first review indicates problems with the leaf shutter lenses in use; there should be no problem if the lenses are working properly, however they are limited in practical use. Also, contrary to statement of the reviewer, there is no interchangeable film back for any model of this camera, no matter how hard you look. Generally the review's conclusions are correct: the best MF system for landscape and general outdoor use, okay for studio flash work, but hopeless for balancing daylight and fill flash.
There is no cosmetic difference between the earlier 67 and 6x7 models, except for the model name on the body. The differences are internal, and fairly minor, except for the earliest 6x7 bodies without a mirror lock-up feature - to be avoided for that lack and for their age, now pushing 37 40 years old.
The 67ii model adds several useful features previously lacking, including a long exposure [time exposure] function which does not drain the camera battery like prior models. It adds an excellent AE exposure system [requires the AE metering prism to function], replacing the TTL manual system in prior models. The AE metering is the primary reason to buy the newest body, otherwise the earlier models are a better buy.
Note that Pentax has discontinued manufacture of the entire 67 camera and other film camera systems, however Pentax continues to support and repair nearly all of the bodies, lenses and accessories. Based on prior practice, factory support for the system should continue for 10 years or more. Pentax has one factory repair center in the US and a number of authorized independant repair centers regionally. Service should not be a problem.
27. Mai 2016
HB-18 hoods: the real versus the knock-off
This lens fits only one Nikkor lens - 28-105mm zoom Nikkor 3.5-4.5 from the 1980s. Real Nikon HB-18 hoods in good condition are not often listed. By comparison, the are numerous listings of new HB-18 copies from various Chinese sellers, commonly sold for $3-6, about one-third to one-half the the used Nikon hood. Here's the problem: NIkon incorporated a complex set of fittings as part of the HB-18 mount which bayonets to the front of the lens. [Unnecessary so far as I can tell!] The Chinese knock-offs try but fail to adequately copy all of these details while at the same time failing to produce a hood which actually bayonets properly onto the lens. The result: the Chinese hoods do not actually lock onto the lens and will fall off at first use. Conclusion: go for the real Nikon HB-18. I commonly buy generic accessories from the Chinese market and have had excellent products up to this item. As to the use of the HB-18 hood, you should use one if for no other reason that the front lens element is almost flush with the front of the lens - it really needs the protection the hood provides.
18. Okt 2016
Unusual item
The Tamron Adaptall-2 system presents high performance lenses from the mid-1970's and later. What makes this item special is that there appears in the Tamron literature no listing of a Miranda system mount of this type. For several years, I assumed that there was no such mount, however two appeared on ebay within the later couple of months. I got one; the other is hugely overpricd. Since Miranda closed in 1976, this is the only way to mount later high-tech lenses to that camera system.