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Price: $1,200.00
Payment method: PayPal
Item condition: 9 Shows signs of use, but very clean
Shipping instructions: PPG&S ONLY
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING FOR AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION!!
- Shipping: PayPal G&S ONLY or Pickup/Dropoff near Rockford, ILL.
- I have a rating of 100% with 369 Reviews on eBay.
------> Everything Included:
1. Pentax 6x7 MLU
The camera was CLA'd on April 10, 2025, at "NSB Technos" in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. What was fixed: Film transport was unstable // Shutter mechanism + Winding mechanism, + Mirror mechanism were OVERHAULED. // Seals and Winding Gear replaced. // Focusing Screen was cleaned.
The camera itself works flawlessly. The chain is in wonderful condition and is tight, as it should be. No buckling, no warping, and no twisting. Shutter advance is smooth and accurate. The counter reset works perfectly and is clean, free of dust. The body itself has MINIMAL wear. The original "sharskin" is near-perfect and NOT peeling anywhere (except on a small, sharp corner at the top of the lens mount, only visible when looking down). 120/220 changing button works as it should. The MLU button works perfectly. Lens mount changer works as it should. The "FP & "X" flash attachments are clean. The backdoor is tight (physically) and blocks out ALL light. The entire camera has new light seals (backdoor and around the edges of the camera where the prism sits), and the prism itself has "newer" light seals that work as they should. Battery check buttons work as they should.
The thread of the shutter release is NOT stripped and works as it should. The shutter locking mechanism works as it should and is EXTREMELY clean. The camera is GORGEOUS for its age.
2. Pentax SMC 165mm f/2.8 w/retractable hood + front and back caps. (THIS LENS IS EQUIVALENT TO 85mm f/1.4 ON 35mm.)
Lens has around 10-20 TINY spots of dust that DO NOT appear in photos (I have scans and negatives for proof). No mold, no fungus. Focusing ring is smooth and ultra-accurate. Aperture ring is tight, and the "clicks" feel solid. Lens mount is near perfect. The retractable hood works as intended with NO dents. Light wear around the end of the barrel from filters; it doesn't affect anything, just some paint wear.
3. Pentax SMC 105mm f/2.4 (V1) w/front and back caps + Original metal lens hood. (THE EQUIVALANT TO A 50mm f/1.2 LENS ON 35mm.)
What can I say... This is THE LENS. I "personally" think this is the best lens ever made. And the funny part: this is only V1, the original. I think the other versions are nearly a scam. This is the sharpest lens I have ever used in my life, and that is coming from the Nikon 85 1.2s (the sharpest lens recorded on DxO.) If you need proof, some of the best photos I have ever taken have been on it. I have DOZENS of bridal portraits taken with this lens, and I can provide the negatives, original scans, and edited scans. As for the lens itself, it was CLA'd in Japan on March 18, 2024 @ Camera Service Saga Co,. Ltd. This lens was disassembled, and some balsam haze was removed from the very back element. (No other glass was affected.) The rest of the lens was cleaned and then reassembled, with some SLIGHT yellowing remaining. There is NO problem when shooting. The lens has SLIGHT, TINY pieces of dust that do NOT affect anything. The aperture ring is solid, and the clicks are precise, just as they should be. Slight paint wear on the focusing ring, obviously, because this is the most-used lens of all time, lol. Paint wear at the end of the lens barrel due to filters. Basically, the lens is brand new and f*&king incredible. No mold, no fungus, and none was reported before the CLA.
4. Pentax 6x7 Asahi Metered Prism.
The prism is the ONLY pickle. The prism's meter works about 50% of the time. After reading through the manuals and getting professional opinions from camera repair companies, the camera itself is PERFECT, and the prism's connectivity is the source of the inconsistent meter readings. This can simply be fixed with a new prism. It's a shame because the prism's glass is PERFECT. No separation, and if there's dust, well, then I can't see it, lol. Electrical contacts are clean. The chain catch works perfectly with the right amount of tension. The eyepiece is GORGEOUS and clean. The shutter speed wheel works perfectly, as does the ISO selector, with NO dust. The only thing is that the metal ring that goes over the shutter speed dial comes off, but IS included. You need a few special screws to reattach it. It's NOT stripped; they just got loose over time. The top of the prism shows normal wear, with some of the brass showing where the black paint has worn off. Super common with these is that it's a hard "point" on top. There is a single scratch on the top, and it looks to be two VERY SLIGHT bumps at the VERY TIPPITY TOP of the prism. The on/off switch DOES work.
5. EVERYTHING ELSE INCLUDED!!
- Original case included. Interior red/plumb interior is in great shape. Has a "slight" old smell. A little bit dusty, but will be cleaned. Locking mechanism works perfectly, and the entire exterior is in wonderful shape. Handle works perfectly, too.
- Original wood and metal grip included. Both are in incredible condition. The metal locking mechanism works as it should and is SUPER sturdy. The original wood piece has slight wear, but looks incredible. Has been cleaned with wood cleaner to keep it clean and prevent it from drying out.
- (Pimp my Pentax) Custom Left & Right "Purple Heart" wooden grips included. The Purple Heart wood reacts to sunlight and WILL get slightly brighter, with its saturation increasing significantly. It's gorgeous. Also includes 2x shutter speed selector dials in Purple Heart. Was custom-made and sent to me for $227.
- NOS, OEM eyepiece was purchased last year from Japan. $50
- Pentax 6x7 Extension Tube #1 purchased last year. $45 from Japan.
- Pentax 6x7 "Original" Strap with Pentax "unique" lugs.
- 2x Unbranded metal strap lugs purchased from eBay last month. $33
- Film included.
Cinestill 50D 2x (fresh) $18
Ektar 100 x3 (fresh) $11 per roll
Harman RED 1x (fresh) (redscale) $12
Ilford PANF Plus 50 1x (fresh) $13
Kodak PRO 160 1x (fresh) $12
Kodak Tri-X 100 1x (fresh) $9
- Fotodiox Pro PT67 - GFX adapter. $100
- Holdfast Brand "Western Utility" w/Metal Clip 35mm/120 film pouch holder. Made from FULL-GRAIN leather with rivets. Holds up to 5 rolls of 120 film. Attachable to nearly anything with a metal clip on the back. $85
- 2x sheets of 3M 300LSE foam backing foam specifically cut for Pentax 6x7 MLU seals.
- 10x NEW batteries for the system.
IF YOU WANT MORE PHOTOS OR TO VIEW THE NEGATIVES TAKEN WITH THIS CAMERA, THE SCANS IN ORIGINAL OR EDITED STATE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
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Pentax 6x7 MLU + Extras.