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by TRA Frequently-Asked Questions
I welcome questions from people who want to know more about the Pentacon Six system, and have been delighted to correspond with people from many countries since this website was first set up in 2002. I will always do my best to help. However, I must point out that this website is run as a hobby. I cannot guarantee to respond “within the next few hours” – as requested by one enquirer wanting advice on whether to bid in an eBay auction! I also appreciate suggestions, and enjoy praise! I hope that most of your questions will be answered by this website. I am now adding the replies that I have given to some of the questions e-mailed to me. I hope that you will find them helpful. |
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Why should I change up from 35mm
to Medium Format?
Why should I choose a square format
system?
How can I make panoramic photographs
with my Pentacon Six?
How do I load my Pentacon Six?
How do I avoid uneven spacing?
What battery do I need for the metering
prism?
How do I use the Pentacon Six
and Kiev 60 metering prisms?
How do I do stop-down metering with
the Exakta 66 prism? (scroll down)
I've just finished my first film.
How do I re-wind it?
How do I change the lenses on my
Pentacon Six?
What does the film type dial on
top of the shutter speed dial do?
I want a 20mm lens for my Pentacon
Six. Where can I get one?
How do I set the aperture on my
Pentacon/Meyer-Optik pre-set lens?
I have a chance to buy a lens marked
“aus Jena”. Is it a genuine Carl Zeiss lens?
Is it worth paying extra to get a multi-coated
lens?
Where can I get a Rollei screen
for my Pentacon Six / Exakta 66?
What size filters does the 65mm
Flektogon take?
Where can I buy a Pentacon Six / an
Exakta 66?
How can I make a flash bracket
adapter for my Pentacon Six / Exakta 66?
Where can I get a operating manual
for my Pentacon Six?
Where can I get a repair manual
for my Pentacon Six and metering prism?
What is “flocking” and do I need
it?
Where can I get the body of my
Pentacon Six re-covered?
Is there a way to find out the exact
manufacturing date via the serial number?
Should I buy a Pentacon Six or an
Exakta 66?
Should I buy a Pentacon Six or a
Kiev 60?
Should I buy a Pentacon Six or a
Kiev 88CM?
Should I buy a Pentacon Six or a
Norita?
Should I buy a Pentacon Six or a
Pentax 6×7?
Where can I get my Pentacon Six
serviced or repaired?
Is it possible to modify Pentacon
Six lenses for use on a Pentax 6×7?
Wouldn't it be better to use a
digital camera?
There are also a number of myths about the Pentacon Six. See details of some of them here.
If your question is not answered, you are welcome to Contact me
© TRA November 2005, February 2008