How do you know it has mlu? (Pentax 67)

[herb]

Ok, I am checking out a Pentax 67. Local dealer has two, but nobody in the store could tell me if they had MLU.
Any easy way to tell?

I really should be getting Mamiya 7II, but they are $$$

 

[Venchka]

Look at the two vertical surfaces either side of the lens base. One side has a horizontal sliding switch to release the lens. The other side has a vertical travel switch to release the mirror. The mirror returns when the shutter is tripped. So, two sliding releases and you have the MLU version. The mirror only moves if the shutter is cocked. Load the camera with film and cock the shutter. Cocking the shutter without film is too hard to explain.

PS: If the body says Pentax 67, it's MLU. If it says Pentax 6x7 you have to look for the MLU release.

 

[jovo]

I have a P67, and have used it for years. I love this machine...it's a tank. I always use it with a tripod, however, and usually use mlu unless using a very fast shutter speed. Here's a manual I found a link to online. I didn't open it (since I have an actual manual and know the camera well), but, if you're considering buying one it might be a good thing to download.


http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_67/pentax_67.htm

 

[wildbill]

If the camera shop employees don't know what they're selling, shop elsewhere.

 

[Anscojohn]

Hi Herb,
The MLU is real good to have. And when doing portraits, I just tell the subject to "hold until you hear the second click." It's more like a thwack kerflunk, really, but you catch my drift.
I you decide not to give that shop your trade, and you are in ConUS, I might part with an outfit that is becoming too heavy for my aching bones.

 

[Venchka]

I looked at my camera to confirm last night. The mirror release is on the same side as the shutter release. I should have known that because it's very easy to hold the camera in my left hand, slide the mirror release up with my finger and then take the picture. Hand held.

Don't fret over the Mamiya 7II. I have the Pentax and 3 lenses for less than a Mamiya & 1 lens.