Re: [APML] 1 more Pentax MF question

["Steve Walters" <s-walters@comcast.net>]

If you do go for an older 6x78
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From: "Jon Kolb" <jkolb@datawest.net>
To: "'Discussion of Film Astrophotography'" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 9:44 AM
Subject: RE: [APML] 1 more Pentax MF question


> Hi Alan,
> 
> > Just looked through a couple camera store websites, and that 
> > left me with this question: what are the differences between 
> > the 6X7, 67, and 67II cameras? Is one more preferable that 
> > the others? Sorry, that's two. 8-)
> 
> The 6x7 is the oldest version, and not all of these have MLU.  The 67
> was next, and all of them are supposed to have MLU.  The 67II is the
> newest and thus the most expensive.  I have not tried the 67II, so can't
> comment on it.  Since the film transport system on these cameras can get
> stiff over time (as has happened on my 6x7), I would recommend going
> with a 67 that's in as close to new condition as you can afford.
> www.keh.com is the place to look to get a feel for prices.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jon Kolb
> Adventures in Astrophotography
> http://home.datawest.net/jkolb/
> Life Member, International Dark-Sky Association
> jkolb@datawest.net
> 
> 
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