Pentax 67II

The ultimate professional medium format SLR system

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Pentax
Model 67II

Key Features

SENSOR 6x7cm medium format film frame
PROCESSOR N/A - Fully mechanical/electronic film operation
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus only
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 1 frame per second
VIEWFINDER Interchangeable prism/waist-level, 90% coverage
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal, cable release socket
MEMORY CARD 120/220 roll film
WEATHER SEALING Robust metal chassis, professional build quality
BATTERY LIFE CR123A lithium battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Pentax 67II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present Aperture priority and manual
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Manual dial
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present Self-timer lever
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Manual lever

How-to Use Pentax 67II

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Pentax 67II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 6x7cm Film
Resolution N/A (Film dependent)
ISO Range 6-6400 (Manual set)
Autofocus Manual Focus
Shutter Speed 4s to 1/1000s + Bulb
Burst Rate 1 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Interchangeable Pentaprism
LCD None
Memory Card 120/220 Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life Approx 30-50 rolls
Weight 1660g (with prism and lens)
Dimensions 184 x 151 x 91 mm