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Banjo
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Location: Oz (Near Adelaide)
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 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:22 am Post subject: Pentcon six TL?? |
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Banjo wrote:
Hi, does anyone have any experience with the "Pentacon six TL"?
I know of one that is available (rather a high asking price) but, on searching the net, I seem to get the vibes that -though the lenses age good- the body (especially the gear train) is rather fragile and (loading film) is fussy, and the winder is not robust or dependable.
What do you think? Is it worth taking a risk -or not?
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Seele
Joined: 17 Apr 2009
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Location: Sydney Australia
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| Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:39 am Post subject: |
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Seele wrote:
Mine serves me well; the problem with the P6 models is that they can get damaged by those who do not know how to use them properly. If it has been cared for and used properly, then they can go the distance. |
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Sevo
Joined: 22 Aug 2008
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Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Sevo wrote:
Nice cameras when they work - which they often don't. The wind on mechanism is a bit on the fragile side, and the shutter is prone to develop capping problems. If its price is on the high side, it should work perfectly - there is no shortage of cheap semi-broken P6es...
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Banjo
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
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Location: Oz (Near Adelaide)
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Banjo wrote:
Thanks both for responding.
The problem is (despite the price) I have no real idea of its internal condition and what has been done to it while sitting in the shop.
On balance, as the make has a rather worrisome reputation, I think I'll let it go.
Thanks anyway. |
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rbelyell
Joined: 13 Oct 2009
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Location: somewhere in the mountains of central NY
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rbelyell wrote:
i love mine and have had no oroblem at all. they are prone to overlap frame exposures, so i built into the purchase price the cost of a good cla where this issue would be checked out. since then nithing but great quality photos!
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
If you are unsure what you buy , perhaps better to buy a Pentax 645 + adapter for P6 lenses as I do.
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