JPN.CAM

Pentax / 1969 / Medium format

Pentax 67

A giant SLR-shaped medium-format camera whose negative size and handling made it a portrait and landscape icon.

collector iconmedium formatmade in Japan

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Overview / 概要

Why Pentax 67 matters.

The Pentax 67 treats medium format as a familiar SLR workflow, trading portability for a direct, expansive image.

Design & context

Its grip, prism, and mirror slap make the object feel more like a small instrument than a compact camera.

Buying today

Expect weight and vibration; check the mirror, shutter, and film transport, and plan the kit around a tripod when needed.

Key specifications / 仕様

The details.

Released
1969
Production
1969–1999
Brand
Pentax
Brand country
Japan
Format
Film
Film / sensor
120 / 220, 6×7
Camera type
Medium format
Lens / mount
Pentax 67 mount
Shutter range
1s–1/1000s
Autofocus
Manual focus
Viewfinder
Interchangeable prism / waist-level
Weight
1,740g

Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.

Notable features

  • 6×7 format
  • SLR viewfinder
  • Interchangeable lenses

Known issues

  • Condition varies significantly on the used market.

Buying today / indicative used range

$850–$2,200 USD

Indicative body range; lens and prism configuration changes value. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.

Source record

Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.

Reference set attached
  1. 01

    Pentax 67 reference record

    Wikipedia · Reference index

    Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.

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  2. 02

    Pentax archive / product context

    RICOH IMAGING / PENTAX · Brand archive / context

    Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.

    Open source ↗