Some Pentax 6*7 questions

[MFstooges]

What about the grips?

And how can I tell which AE prisms are for which camera? I see AE prisms on 6*7 kits and also on 67II kits bit with no distinction as to which prism is which in individual listings....

I think they are very different, there is no way you could fit 67II prism on 6X7 vice versa.

My KATA case is excellent. I've found I have ample room for my Sekonic, a few filters, cable release, notebook, munchies, scalpel, pepper spray and spider. Everything a serial menace with a monster camera needs.

Can you give me link to the KATA bag? I'd like to haul the monster pentax with a tiny d*g*t*l and if possible have some room for hiking needs. Currently using Tamrac Adventure, it doesn't have enough room for the spare d*g*t*l.

[Poisson Du Jour]

Here's the link to my bag. I highly recommend it for its many different layout options. The 67 lies lens-down for quick access and is supported by 'box' wings either side. Additional little nooks to hold filters etc. Very, very well made and thought out (designed in Israel I believe). AUD$95

http://www.kata-bags.com/dc-445-for-...5-lenses-flash

[cluttered]

Here's the link to my bag

The P6x7 that I've got for sale in the classifieds includes a bag

Although for actual use, if I'm going to just use one lens on a particular session I'll use my Lowepro "sling", otherwise I'll use a much larger Lowepro Vertex.

[MFstooges]

Here's the link to my bag. I highly recommend it for its many different layout options. The 67 lies lens-down for quick access and is supported by 'box' wings either side. Additional little nooks to hold filters etc. Very, very well made and thought out (designed in Israel I believe). AUD$95

http://www.kata-bags.com/dc-445-for-...5-lenses-flash

Thanks! I always thought video bag will be more suitable for 67! I'll check the actual size when I visit the local shop. Hope I won't get charged 'inspection fee'.

[Poisson Du Jour]

Thanks! I always thought video bag will be more suitable for 67! I'll check the actual size when I visit the local shop. Hope I won't get charged 'inspection fee'.

That was my guiding philosophy too after seeing how big video cameras bedded down in this and other cases with consummate ease.
One trick I employed was to take a tape measure with me, having established the dimensions of the Pentax 67 (height 16cm, width 20cm [with SMC 55mm f4] length 19cm. This is one nitty-gritty task I couldn't leave to chance with FleaBay.

[SMBooth]

What KATA you end up with?

[Poisson Du Jour]

What KATA you end up with?

http://www.kata-bags.com/dc-445-for-...5-lenses-flash

[yurihuta]

The Pentax 6x7 and 67 accept an older TTL viewfinder. The newer 67II body accepts an AE finder that is quite a nice piece. The AE finder for the 67II offers several metering options - center weighted, spot and a dual zone six zone matrix metering.

There is also a significant viewfinder brightness difference between the 6x7 / 67 series and the 67II series. The 67II series viewfinder is natively much brighter that the older series. You can get a brightscreen focusing screen for the older series, but it is somewhat expensive.

If weight is no issues, take a look at the 67II body with the AE finder as well as the excellent 55-100mm zoom (and if you an afford it the 90-180mm zoom).