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67II

Pentax

A tradition of excellence
When PENTAX first introduced the epoch-making PENTAX 67 in 1969, it immediately delighted medium-format camera users around the world for its super maneuverability, reliable performance, and outstanding image quality. The PENTAX 67II continues this proud tradition by combining medium-format 6x7 capabilities and excellence with an impressive range of additional features to enhance performance and improve handling. A TTL direct metering sensor to offer advanced TTL auto flash operation for speedy, accurate flash photography. An effective image area of 55mm by 70mm for sharper resolution, superior image quality, and less grain. A user-friendly dial control to simplify metered-manual and bulb operation. And the highly acclaimed extra-bright PENTAX natural-bright matte focusing screen, which is an astonishing 60% brighter than the focusing screens on the original 67. The PENTAX 67II offers exceptional operational convenience, supreme maneuverability, and legendary performance while retaining maximum compatibility with current 67 system lenses and accessories. The camera of choice for discerning professionals and advanced amateurs.

Quality Features



While inheriting the popular SLR design of the original 67, the 67II offers a built-in grip, shutter-release button, wind up lever and shutter dial. The finder lock-up mechanism is also redesigned to keep the finder securely in place even during active shooting sessions.
The 67II is equipped with a TTL direct metering sensor inside the body to offer advanced TTL auto flash operation for speedy, accurate flash photography.
With the optional 67II AE pentaprism finder attached, the 67II offers reliable aperture priority AE operation through its advanced six-segment, center-weighted or spot metering modes.
The effective image area of the 67II measures 55mm by 70mm—more than four times larger than 35mm format. This assures sharper resolution, superior image quality and less grain.
The 67II incorporates the highly acclaimed extra-bright PENTAX natural-bright matte focusing screen, which is an astonishing 60% brighter than the focusing screens on the original 67. It can be replaced by a choice of three difference focusing screens (optional), or the standard micro-prism matte screen, through the camera's lens mount.
When making extended time exposures, the P.S. (Power saving) time function can be used instead of the bulb mode to minimize power consumption and save batteries.
The memory lock button memorizes the proper exposure level on the subject, so the subject is properly exposed even if the image is recomposed after light metering is complete.
The large LCD data panel and multi-information viewfinder display provides the user with vital operational information.
The 67II offers an easy-to-use multiple exposure function. Simple operation of the multiple exposure switch, while cocking the wind-up lever, prevents the film from advancing, allowing the desired number of exposures to be made on a single frame.
Changing between 120 roll film (10 frames) and 220 roll film (21 frames) is as easy as sliding the film pressure plate to the film type in use.
The 67II's newly-designed film wind-up lever facilitates a smooth, speedy film advance operation.
The 67II offers a 12-second-delay electronic self-timer to delay shutter release. It also comes equipped with a PCV beep to audibly confirm the operation.
A user-friendly dial control simplifies metered-manual and bulb operation.
The 67II is powered by two 3V lithium batteries for extended battery life and outstanding low-temperature performance.
The TTL pentaprism finder is not recommended for use on the 67II body.

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