I wonder what this button does?

ambaker · Jun 2, 2013

Ok, I downloaded a manual for the Pentax 67, but it does not show the silver doo-hickey on the left. The hoojie on the right controls the frame counter for 120 or 220 load, but I have no idea what the other one does. There does appear to be a pin that keeps it in the current position, which must be pressed to move it.

However I am not a fan of pressing an unknown button on a camera I do not want to break. Can any buddy help me on this?

Thanks!

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AgX · Jun 2, 2013

Only part of the model 67 cameras got this button....

lxdude · Jun 2, 2013

Are you sure the one on the right is a hoojie? I thought Pentax stopped using hoojies back about 1961.

Poisson Du Jour · Jun 2, 2013

Factory-fitted multi-exposure lever. RARE.
It's on mine. In the camera's hey day, owners could return the 67 to a Pentax service centre and this multi-exposure facility would be fitted. Many cameras came with it as an additional feature, often sought after even now for 'layered' imaging interpretations.

Push in pin, turn lever left until M appears. Fire. No wind on until pin is disengaged.

ambaker · Jun 2, 2013

lxdude said:
Are you sure the one on the right is a hoojie? I thought Pentax stopped using hoojies back about 1961.

I think you are thinking of the thing-a-ma-jig. Hoojies weren't discontinued until 88.

Thank you all for the info.

I don't believe I have ever done a multiple exposure image. Guess I should try one some day.

dotyj · Jun 3, 2013

Don't press it. It might reset the world and I'm too old to start over!

winger · Jun 3, 2013

I don't believe I have ever done a multiple exposure image. Guess I should try one some day.

I'd had my P645N for about 10 years before I tried some - lots of fun and works easily.

Gerald C Koch · Jun 3, 2013

Agent 99: "Don't push that button Max!"

Poisson Du Jour · Jun 3, 2013

Try a multiexposure (3 or 4) of a river lined by vegetation and a very light breeze. The effect is surreal, almost painterly. Remember to set your film in use to a higher EI on account of multiple exposures.

mweintraub · Jun 5, 2013

Ah. My first thought seeing it was that it was a battery check like I've seen on older Minoltas (XE series).

Soeren · Jun 6, 2013

No thats a button on the top left side back of camera.
Ejector seat?
Best regards

benjiboy · Jun 6, 2013

If all else fails, read the instructions.

Poisson Du Jour · Jun 6, 2013

benjiboy said:
If all else fails, read the instructions.

The factory-modified 67 multi-exposure facility is not included in instructions.

I wonder what this button does?

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