Asahi Pentax 6×7 Vintage Camera

Description

The **Asahi Pentax 6×7** is a legendary medium format SLR camera introduced by Asahi Optical Co. (later known as Pentax) in 1969. It was designed to offer the benefits of medium format photography in a user-friendly, SLR-style body, similar in handling to 35mm cameras but with the superior image quality of 6×7 cm negatives.

### Key Features of the Asahi Pentax 6×7:

– **Format**: The camera shoots on 120 or 220 medium format film, producing large 6×7 cm negatives (or transparencies). This format delivers excellent image quality and detail, making it ideal for professional work like portraiture, fashion, landscapes, and commercial photography.

– **Lens Mount**: The Pentax 6×7 uses the **Pentax 67 bayonet mount**, allowing photographers to attach a wide range of high-quality lenses made specifically for this system. Pentax produced a variety of lenses, including wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and specialty lenses.

– **Shutter**: The camera is equipped with a **focal-plane shutter**, offering speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second, as well as a “B” (Bulb) mode for long exposures.

– **Viewfinder**: The camera features an interchangeable **prism viewfinder** or **waist-level finder**, depending on the model. The prism viewfinder provides an eye-level experience like modern SLRs, while the waist-level finder offers a more traditional medium format shooting style.

– **Build and Ergonomics**: The Pentax 6×7 has a robust, solid build and is relatively heavy, which helps in stabilizing the camera during handheld shooting. Its design mimics that of a large 35mm SLR, with a comfortable grip and intuitive control layout.

– **Mirror Lock-Up**: The camera includes a **mirror lock-up** feature, which helps reduce vibration during exposure, particularly useful for long exposures or when using telephoto lenses.

– **Exposure Metering**: The Pentax 6×7 often came with a metered prism, providing built-in TTL (through-the-lens) light metering, which was a significant feature for accurate exposure measurement at the time.

– **Battery**: The camera requires a battery to power the light meter and electronic functions, though the mechanical shutter can still function without it.

### Legacy and Popularity:
The Asahi Pentax 6×7 has a dedicated following among photographers for its superb image quality, ease of use compared to other medium format systems, and the extensive range of Pentax 67 lenses available. It’s often referred to as the “workhorse” of medium format cameras, offering a balance between portability and the high image quality of larger formats.

Despite its bulk and weight, it’s popular for landscape, studio, portrait, and fashion photography. Today, the camera is a coveted piece for collectors and film enthusiasts due to its reputation, durability, and the beautiful images it can produce.

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