67ii
Pentax 67ii – the fourth generation model, launched in 1999
The Pentax 67ii is the newest revision, released in 1998. It’s specifications are very similar to those of the previous models. The most notable improvement is the built-in right-hand grip, making handling much easier. For those used to the handling of the previous models a left-hand grip can still be added to the body. A dedicated time mode switch (PS TIME) has been added below the mirror up dial. Using time mode on long exposures does not consume as much battery power as bulb mode. The PC terminal for FP (bulb) flash sync is no longer present; it has been replaced with the Pentax speed light 5P connector. On this model an LCD panel located by the film advance lever shows information such as frame counter, film ISO, film load status, battery status, shutter cocking, and flash status. The film back still contains the film format (120/220) window but now has as an emulsion memo holder. The film start mark is now the same for both 120 and 220 film. The 220 format mode can now capture 21exposures compared to the previous 20 exposures. A new self-timer mode is available, located on the same collar as the on/off dial. It has a 12-second delay with an audible beep. Multiple exposure mode is also available. The battery is now 2x CR123A lithium.
A new AE finder available for this model offers aperture priority exposure mode along with the basic manual, T, and B modes. In AE mode the shutter speed range is from 30s to 1/1000. Pentax also offered a half-stop modification to the shutter, so half speeds like 1/45 and 1/90 can also be used. An exposure compensation dial provides a range of 3 EV. An exposure lock feature allows the exposure settings to be retained in memory for 20 seconds. Along with center-weighted averaging metering modes, a spot mode and a multi segment metering mode are also offered. Film sensitivity measuring range is also expanded with a range from 6 to 6400 ISO. The viewfinder display uses LEDs for the display instead of a needle. Also displayed in the finder are shutter speed, aperture, flash status, metering mode, and exposure compensation. In manual exposure mode, under/over indication is shown. Note that the AE finder works only with the 67ii, and the TTL finder from the 67 model is incompatible with the 67ii.
