Id help Kiev TTL Finder on Pentacon Six TL

[aRolleiBrujo]

Has anyone used this Kiev TTL Finder for 60, 6C, 6S, on a Pentacon Six TL

pentacon six tl $_57 by a.rodriguezpix, on Flickr

 

[mweintraub]

That's the metered prism I have on my Kiev 60.

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

That's the metered prism I have on my Kiev 60.

fROM WHAT i UNDERSTAND it works on my Pentacon Six TL! aWESOME! How has it worked for you?Any tips? thank you, and please excuse my broken keyboard issues, I'm to lazy to fix the cap lock!

 

[mweintraub]

I can't comment about the P6 compatibility, but I will say I don't use the metered portion anymore. With most of my medium format bodies, I just use a hand held meter.

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

I can't comment about the P6 compatibility, but I will say I don't use the metered portion anymore. With most of my medium format bodies, I just use a hand held meter.

That sounds like a good idea, oh well! xD iT IS MINE FOR NOW $45 USD!

 

[MartinP]

It doesn't fit. However it can be adapted using a frame from Baierfoto, although that isn't cheap.

It would have been more cost effective to buy a normal Pentacon prism. A brighter screen can be made or bought easily enough and that makes a usability difference. I'm not sure there is any benefit at all from TTL, unless you are shooting macro when it can help with exposure at high magnifications.

 

[Dr Croubie]

You'll need one of these to mount the kiev prism on the pentacon six. I've got these prisms on both my k60 and p6, they work great, don't forget to turn them off.

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

Raggle Fraggle

 

[mweintraub]

Raggle Fraggle

Wanna trade bodies? j/k.

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

Wanna trade bodies? j/k.

I'm good! I have this nonfunctional rattling one, that some random eBay guy sold me, but wont return my calls! I hate being stood up! Always a bride, never a brides maid! Welp, it is a $60 lesson to learn! quid pro quo?


$_5metered prism for cameras Pentacon Six7 by a.rodriguezpix, on Flickr

 

[mweintraub]

Did you report to PayPal / eBay?

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

Did you report to PayPal / eBay?

It was an off eBay purchase, and I fear I'm in a gray area that won't help me! I tried to contact him again, with no avail! I have just sent the complaint, but, I think a negative exposed to full sunlight!

 

[Xmas]

mine is ok on a blad and useful as a meter but bulky and heavy.

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

mine is ok on a blad and useful as a meter but bulky and heavy.

That's Merry news Xmas, I HOPE i HAVE THE SAME LUCK!

 

[Xmas]

http://www.kievaholic.com/meters.html

Your going to need the link

The Kiev meter mounts ok on a blad

edit
3x silver cells but may be 'okish' with alkalines
oh and Rudolph has book marked your home address

 

[polka]

The Kiev meter mounts ok on a blad

All Kiev88 viewfinders may mount onto a "Blad", but aRolleiBrujo has a Kiev60 metering prism and this one does not.

I did a self made adapter to mount a Kiev60 metering prism onto my Rolleiflex. The meter works OK, but you have to calibrate it showing the correct max stop of the viewfinder lens.



Paul

 

[Xmas]

All Kiev88 viewfinders may mount onto a "Blad", but aRolleiBrujo has a Kiev60 metering prism and this one does not.

I did a self made adapter to mount a Kiev60 metering prism onto my Rolleiflex. The meter works OK, but you have to calibrate it showing the correct max stop of the viewfinder lens.

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Paul

HiPaul

I thought the adapter issue was clear from posts #6 & #7?

Noel

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

Thanks everyone for the time and support! I guess I've made my bed so in the end I'll sleep in it! I'll just wait and save until I can afford the adapter and call it lessons learned once again! Either way I love my Pentacon Six TL and I can't wait to shoot again! Happy photography! a.rodriguezpix aka Americo.rodriguez aka aRolleiBrujo aka arodriguezpixl aka anikkorguy aka list to long must sleep now tthough it's only 2:16 AM here in California xD

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

All Kiev88 viewfinders may mount onto a "Blad", but aRolleiBrujo has a Kiev60 metering prism and this one does not.

I did a self made adapter to mount a Kiev60 metering prism onto my Rolleiflex. The meter works OK, but you have to calibrate it showing the correct max stop of the viewfinder lens.

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Paul

Lovely Rolleiflex I miss my Rollei 6008 pro.!

 

[Dr Croubie]

HiPaul

I thought the adapter issue was clear from posts #6 & #7?

Noel

There are two types of kiev meter.
The Kiev 60 meter in the OP fits on the kiev 60, and on the pentacon six via adapter I linked to earlier.
The Kiev 88 45-degree meter fits on the kiev/zenit/salyut 80/88/88cm, and the real 'blad with no modifications.
(it took a while to get my head around this at first too, until I just bought the whole lot and played with them)

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

There are two types of kiev meter.
The Kiev 60 meter in the OP fits on the kiev 60, and on the pentacon six via adapter I linked to earlier.
The Kiev 88 45-degree meter fits on the kiev/zenit/salyut 80/88/88cm, and the real 'blad with no modifications.
(it took a while to get my head around this at first too, until I just bought the whole lot and played with them)

Dr. Croubie, nd everyone else, Thank you for the responses, and excellent ideas, and suggestions!
Well, I sent the nonfunctional Pentacon metered prism, after filing a complaint to paypal, and having my payment on hold until it gets received by the seller. The one positive out of all of this trauma, is, that even though I bought another meter, and it turned out to be an incorrect fit, the bright side to it is, that some genius with a great mind, made an adapter for it, and as soon as I get my refund, I am so buying the adapter ASAP, because the other light in this darkness, is that this is one beautiful meter,and I am glad I got had! This black beauty is in tip top condition, and looks stunning!



20140811_175606 by a.rodriguezpix, on Flickr

20140811_175627 by a.rodriguezpix, on Flickr

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

dO i need an adapter for the battery as well? Will this suffice?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111388983664

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

http://www.kievaholic.com/meters.html

Your going to need the link

The Kiev meter mounts ok on a blad

edit
3x silver cells but may be 'okish' with alkalines
oh and Rudolph has book marked your home address

Just out of curiositiy, how would I if and when the meter is working? Will it work off the camera? I have batteries, and the light goes on, however, I can't see the color, so, its either green or red, but, that is all i see? How do I know how it works?

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

aha! the answer

http://www.theothermartintaylor.com/moveabletype/archives/cameras/000153.html

 

[aRolleiBrujo]

That's the metered prism I have on my Kiev 60.

mweintraub, would you know how to convert GOST to ISO/DIN based on this old world meter that doesn't have gost 360 for 400 ISO! Thank youuu!!!

http://www.kievusa.com/filmspeeds.html