Asahi Pentax 6x7 MLU ELF 105mm f2.4

£1,180.00

Asahi Pentax 6x7 MLU (Mirror Lock Up) body : EXE++ (new closed cell foam light seals)
Asahi Pentax 6x7 Micro-Prism Focus Screen : MINT-
Asahi Pentax ELF prism : EXE++ (non metered, new closed cell foam light seals)
Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 6x7 105mm f2.4 lens : EXE++

Exquisite condition, very slight signs of careful light use

1st Edition, made from 1969 to 1975, most robust and least repaired version,
Made at time when product managers made decisions based to engineering excellence, materials and
longevity. Not like the 80s and 90s when accountants told product managers to make it lighter, faster, cheaper

Body
Dimensions: 188mm x 109mm x 91mm
Weight: 1228g

ELF
Dimensions: 79mm x 88mm x 60mm
Weight: 461g

Lens
Dimensions: 60mm x 90mm
Weight: 628g

Asahi Pentax 6x7 MLU (Mirror Lock Up) body : EXE++ (new closed cell foam light seals)
Asahi Pentax 6x7 Micro-Prism Focus Screen : MINT-
Asahi Pentax ELF prism : EXE++ (non metered, new closed cell foam light seals)
Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 6x7 105mm f2.4 lens : EXE++

Exquisite condition, very slight signs of careful light use

1st Edition, made from 1969 to 1975, most robust and least repaired version,
Made at time when product managers made decisions based to engineering excellence, materials and
longevity. Not like the 80s and 90s when accountants told product managers to make it lighter, faster, cheaper

Body
Dimensions: 188mm x 109mm x 91mm
Weight: 1228g

ELF
Dimensions: 79mm x 88mm x 60mm
Weight: 461g

Lens
Dimensions: 60mm x 90mm
Weight: 628g

  • Overall EXE++

    Exquisite condition, very slight signs of careful light use.
    Easily the best in UK

    UK Grading Standard
    All items are mechanically and optically MINT: Working flawlessly like new.

    Cosmetics are graded as follows:

    MINT  = Like new
    MINT- = Exceptional condition, invisible signs of use
    EXE++ = Exquisite condition, very slight signs of careful light use
    EXE   = Excellent condition, signs of light careful use

  • Optics are MINT, clean, clear, crisp and super sharp
    No haze
    No fog
    No fungus
    No separation
    No scratches
    No wipe marks

  • Official Asahi Pentax service with 3 mths warranty
    All factory tolerances meticulously checked.

    Mechanically MINT
    Film tested with TTL and SMC Takumar 6x7 105mm lens.
    Shutter speeds spot on.
    Apertures spot on
    Frame spacing even (wind on and counter mechanism consistent as designed).
    Exposures even across the frame (shutter curtain travel consistent as designed).

    Working flawlessly

  • Asahi Pentax 6x7 Body Specs

    • Type: Medium format (6x7 cm) single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.

    • Film Format: 120 (10 exposures) or 220 roll film (20 exposures).

    • Image Size: 55mm × 70mm.

    • Shutter: Electronically-timed focal-plane shutter, 1 to 1/1000 sec plus Bulb.

    • Battery: 6V (PX28, 4LR44, or silver oxide equivalent); the shutter is fully battery-dependent.

    • Lens Mount: Dual bayonet mounts; inner for 35mm–300mm lenses, outer for 400mm–1000mm lenses.

    • Viewfinder: Interchangeable; options include non-metered Pentaprism, TTL-metered Prism, and Waist-level finder.

    • Weight: Body only is approx. 1,290g (45.5 oz). 

    SMC Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4 Lens Specs 

    • Focal Length: 105mm (approx. 54mm equivalent in 35mm format).

    • Maximum Aperture: f/2.4.

    • Minimum Aperture: f/22.

    • Aperture Blades: 9 blades.

    • Optical Design: 6 elements in 5 groups.

    • Minimum Focus: 1 meter (3.3 feet).

    • Filter Size: 67mm.

    • Weight: Approx. 630g (22.2 oz). 

    Combined System Weight & Size

    • Weight: Approx. 2.3 kg (roughly 5 lbs) with standard prism and 105mm lens.

    • Dimensions: 184mm (W) × 149mm (H) × 156mm (D) with standard lens. 

    Note: Early "Asahi Pentax 6x7" models (pre-1976) did not include a Mirror Lock-Up (MLU) feature. The MLU version was introduced in 1976 and is highly recommended for reducing vibration during long exposures

  • Standard 3 mths Warranty

    Extended Warranty available:
    6 mths Extension £50
    1 yr Warranty £75
    3 yrs Warranty £125

  • The dispatch time is 5-7 days
    Free UK postage is with Royal Mail Special Delivery
    International shipping price depends on country. It is tracked and signed and average cost is £38
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