Re: [APML] 6x7 Question

["Steve Walters" <swalters@att.net>]

Thanks Kent, makes sense now. I knew about the pressure plate, that was
obvious. This one didn't ring any bells.

Steve...

swalters@att.net
http://astrophoto.home.att.net

----- Original Message -----
From: <KGKIRKLEY@aol.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] 6x7 Question


>
> In a message dated 5/22/01 12:00:36 PM, swalters@att.net writes:
>
> >My old ugly Pentax 6x7 has a knob on its side just below the film advance
> >
> >that has two positions labeled "21" (in white) and "10" (in green). I
have
> >
> >no manual. On the frame counter, frame position 10 is colored green and
> >21
> >
> >is colored white (along with most of the other numbers). Is this a hint,
> >
> >perhaps?
> >
> >
> >
> >What does this control do? Set the maximum count for the frame counter?
> >
> >Explode a bomb when the shutter hits the specified count?
> >
> >
> >
> >Steve...
>
> Steve:
> There are two 120 roll film sizes; 120 & 220.
> The Pentax 67 produces 10-120 images and 21-220 images.
> You also have to set the pressure plate inside the camera for either/or.
> For regular 120, set them for 120.
> Kent Kirkley
>
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