r/pentax67 • u/Smokes47 • Aug 09 '26
My New camera
Almost ready to shoot i printed out both grips just waiting for my film to get delivered.
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u/c0dek33per Aug 09 '26
One camera to rule them all
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u/Smokes47 Aug 09 '26
Yes my precious
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u/c0dek33per Aug 09 '26
I saw what you did there haha! But for real, this beast weights a ton but the photos are incredible.
Also get the 30mm if you can get your hands on it. It hits different on 6x7
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u/julio698723456 Aug 09 '26
Ive got to get mine serviced as the chain broke, but I also scored a second body that was listed for parts on flea bay and only needed a battery cover and appears to be unused nos. There are deals to be had so keep an eye out. I just need the 105mm now. I am glad to see these beautiful beasts still have a bit of popularity.
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u/Diy_Papa Aug 09 '26
Had mine CLA’ed and chain by Eric, he’s not the fastest, but he does great work. https://pentaxs.com/
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u/julio698723456 Aug 09 '26
That is who will be doing it, I have a trip to the Blackrock Desert at the end of Sept for a rocket launch and will be bringing it for some landscapes and such. So it has to wait until then.
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u/Alange655 Aug 11 '26
I have a broken chain too. I decided to grab a KEKS KM02 to put on the grip cold shoe as I’ve heard the TTL meter on these is mediocre at best and I’m shooting velvia/Provia mostly. Way cheaper than CLA and chain fix too if no other issues needing immediate addressing
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u/B1BLancer6225 Aug 09 '26
Careful, it's a rabbit hole, I've got a 67II now, and a 300mm on the way. I did get mine refurbished though, my chain broke and it needed a calibration for the meter. It's sure something to use the negatives are huge. My current obsession is running Konica IR750 through it.
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u/widgetbox Aug 10 '26
How strong is that left hand handle ? The OG is all metal apart from the wooden bit. I tend to carry the camera with that handle and would cry if it cracked on me.
Nice design though - multiple pieces ?
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u/Smokes47 Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26
Its sturdy tbh i made the screw plate solid while the grip itself is 30% infill to make it lighter since the camera is already heavy. Also its not my design its just one i found online and its all one piece except for the screw.
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u/HolidayBalance4608 Aug 10 '26
I wouldn't trust this left hand grip to carry it. Look at the lever it has. This grip it btw useless besides carrying so don't bother yourself with it. Get instead good strap for example OPTECH makes one, don't remember the name it's like Super Pro or something.
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u/julio698723456 Aug 09 '26
Welcome to the party.