Mark Cassino wrote:
It looks like the *ist-D will replace a lot of my 35mm work, and in the areas where it won't replace 35mm I really should be using a larger format anyhow. So I plan to move up to a 6 x 7 system. Obviously, I'd like to stick with Pentax for this.
A couple of quick questions:
I've heard that the Pentax 6 x 7 has a big problem with mirror slap making photos unsharp. Is that true?
I've never personally experienced it and most say it is bogus....it's think it's urban legend derived from the noise. (bit below that of a shotgun)
Do all models have mirror lock up, or do I need to look for one that has that as an added feature?
The early Pentax 6x7's didn't have MLU, the rest do. The MLU button is on the shutter release side of the lens mount.
Any recommendations regarding finders? I have a decent light meter (Polaris) and a spot metering attachment for it, so I don't see the need for a TTL meter as a priority.
I use the TTL and like it, but perhaps you might just get the prism (very inexpensive) finder.
How about lenses? I plan to use this for landscapes and figure something with the equivalent FOV to a 28mm or 35mm lens on a 35mm camera would be best. What 6 x 7 lenses have that FOV ? I'm guessing 70 - 80 mm? Are there any zooms of acceptable quality that cover that range? What lenses would be recommended - and any dogs to be avoided?
I have a new model 45mmf4, which is about a 22mm on a 35. I like it. A lot. I think the 55mm is closer to your wanted FOV, however I've heard mixed results about this lens. Then again I don't have a clue since I've never used one.
Aside from eBay and KEH - any recommendations on where to buy a setup?
Hang out on some digital forums <G> Norm
