
r/pentax67

This time it was actually the lab's fault! This story will have a happy ending for whoever's film I was sent, though.
Maybe this post caused a butterfly effect (my condolences, by the way u/LandySam11 and get well very soon).
The lab accidentally sent me someone else's roll of a lovely vacation to what looks like the Canal Boat Tour area in Amsterdam instead of my humdrum roll of street photography in the USA.
I am sending this film back to them ASAP so it can go to its rightful owner. I do wonder if this was common in film's heyday given how much volume labs went through with tight turnaround times. Have you ever had a lab send you somebody else's roll before? I understand mistakes happen - we are all human.
I feel like going to Amsterdam now.
Note: If you made it this far, the Pentax 6x7 MLU has nothing to do with this...I am just loving the handle I 3D printed for it. Give it a try.
STL Link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2799140
STL Creator: simonpw
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Pentax 67 TTL Light Meter suddenly inaccurate by 3-4 stops, how to adjust without touching potentiometer?
I'm running into an issue with my later version Pentax 67 TTL metered prism which worked fine over a year. The meter turns on fine and the needle reacts smoothly to changes in light, shutter speed, and aperture. However, it is completely inaccurate.
I've gone as far as opening up the top plate around the shutter speed assembly to look for adjustment points under the ISO and shutter dials. However, they are all fixed in place and directly linked to the gear train below, so it seemee there was nothing I could adjust manually.
Is adjusting the potentiometer the only way? I may do that but not sure if its worth the cost.... thanks for any help!
Priority
I'm looking at a couple options to purchase my first. Would you prioritize a 6x7 with the 105mm lens, model number around 411xxxx, or a later model 67 model number 416xxxx but with the 75mm lens?
Both are about equal as far as condition and price
Pentax 67 | 105mm/f2.4 | Kodak Portra 160 | Rio the Yellow Lab
Rio would like to have a word with you regarding that ball you are holding.
My New camera
Almost ready to shoot i printed out both grips just waiting for my film to get delivered.
Pentax 67 project advice
So since uni I've had a Bronica SQ with 50mm f3.5 lens (my baby) as I love square format.
I'm thinking of embarking on a new photo project of portraits and group shots but wanting an upgrade.
My dream camera has always been a Pentax 67 and I'm just wondering if my judgement is being clouded by the dream or it would genuinely be a good decision for the work.
I've tried Mamiya 67 and Bronica ETRS in the past but the allure of the Pentax is high. (Have wondered about Mamiya 7 but think its out of my budget)
Will probably have to sell my Bronica to fund some of the purchase so don't want to make a rash decision.
Any thoughts welcome thanks.
Trying my hand at food photography
200mm lens Ektar 100
Lit with Godox 600W strobe and soft box
V-flat duo boards