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| Item | Detail | Date uploaded |
| Link from 30mm review | Broken link from this page to Russian and Ukrainian lens data page repaired | 3 February 2012 |
| 500mm Tele-Novoflexar | Value given of the minimum aperture on the 500mm Tele-Novoflexar lens | 2 February 2012 |
| Tele-Ennalyt 400mm lens | Pictures added to description of the Tele-Ennalyt 400mm lens, plus some improvements to the description | 2 February 2012 |
| Schneider 2× converter | Further information on the Schneider-Kreuznach 2× tele-converter | 27 January 2012 |
| MKPG definition confirmed | Confirmation from Exakta 66 Technical Data sheet of the exact correct meaning of the screen name MKPG | 27 January 2012 |
| Exakta 66 WLF lenses | Confirmation of the full range of dioptre correction lenses for the Exakta 66 waist-level-finder | 27 January 2012 |
| 500mm Tele-Novoflexar | More detailed description and pictures of 500mm Tele-Novoflexar lens (test results to follow later) | 27 January 2012 |
| 240mm Novoflexar | More detailed description and pictures of 240mm Novoflexar lens (test results to follow later) | 27 January 2012 |
| Lens tests | Improved links to lens tests | 23 January 2012 |
| 150mm Tele-Xenar lens hood | Addition of pictures of the correct lens hood or shade for the 150mm Schneider Tele-Xenar lens | 16 January 2012 |
| MKPG definition | Probable origin of the Exakta 66 focussing screen name MKPG | 16 January 2012 |
| Lenses from other manufacturers | Substantial additional information on lenses for the Praktisix/Pentacon Six from a wide range of manufacturers | 12 January 2012 |
| Enna Tele-Ennalyt | Initial information on this 400mm lens (pictures and test report to follow) | 12 January 2012 |
| Lens data | Improved ordering of lens data pages, improved links, and some additional data (some pages under construction) | 12 January 2012 |
| Special pressure plate | Information on the special pressure plate required for use with photographic glass plates in the Praktisix/Pentacon Six | 2 January 2012 |
| Exakta 66 waist-level finder | Picture of Exakta 66 waist-level finder on Pentacon Six body and of Exakta 66 WLF lenses | 2 January 2012 |
| Exakta 66 standard focussing screen | Picture of Exakta 66 Mk I standard focussing screen, and picture of waist-level finder lenses | 2 January 2012 |
| Mount for prism accessories | Addition of pictures and text clarifying which accessory mount is required to attach to Pentacon Six and Exakta 66 prisms | 26 December 2011 |
| Accessory shoe | Additional photograph of the Pentacon accessory shoe, showing the mounting thread for attaching it to the prism eyepiece | 26 December 2011 |
| Repairers | Changes to the list of repairers. | 26 December 2011 |
| Other strap options | Other strap lug possibilities with the Pentacon Six: advantages and limitations | 18 December 2011 |
| The Pentacon Accessory Shoe | Confirmation that the Pentacon accessory shoe screws into the thread in the eyepiece of Pentacon Six prisms | 27 November 2011 |
| Setting the aperture on a pre-set lens | An alternative way of setting the aperture on a Meyer-Optik or Pentacon pre-set lens: addition of a new Video tutorial | 23 November 2011 |
| Flektogon 65mm lens | Further details on styles and dates of production of the 65mm Flektogon lenses | 21 November 2011 |
| Aperture control ring | Picture of the Pentacon aperture control ring added to the extension tubes page (existing link goes to detailed description on bellows page). | 8 November 2011 |
| Diopter magnifiers for the Exakta WLF | There is a range of magnifier lenses to match the Exakta 66 waist level finder to the user’s eyesight. | 8 November 2011 |
| Using a Kiev 60 finder on the Pentacon Six | Restrictions on using a Kiev 60 waist level finder on a Pentacon Six | 8 November 2011 |
| Clarification of installation details | (when changing focussing screens) Checked with Tom Page, to be sure it’s right! | 8 November 2011 |
| How to change focussing screens | Brief instructions on how to change focussing screens in the Pentacon Six | 5 November 2011 |
| Focussing screens | A new page with much more detail on focussing screens | 5 November 2011 |
| Repairers in the USA | Update on Eddy Smolov and contact details for a further Pentacon Six repairer | 7 October 2011 |
| Pentax 67 lens to Pentacon Six adapter | Disappointing news that infinity focus would not be possible when using Pentax 67 lenses on the Pentacon Six via the proposed adapter | 16 September 2011 |
| Strap connectors for the Pentacon Six | A detailed review of a thorough test of stap connectors for the Pentacon Six from Op/Tech USA and Baierfoto | 11 September 2011 |
| Beroflex accessory shoe | Pictures of the Beroflex accessory shoe added, with comments | 8 September 2011 |
| Attaching accessories to the prism | The starting-point to find details of how to attach accessories to Pentacon Six and Exakta 66 prisms | 8 September 2011 |
| Accessory shoes | Further details and pictures of prism accessory shoes and a picture of the eyesight correction lens retaining ring. | 7 September 2011 |
| Prism attachments interface | Make sure that you have the right connection on the angle finder or magnifying attachment (focussing telescope). | 3 September 2011 |
| Viewfinders & Differential Focus | Further considerations of digital cameras compared with the Pentacon Six (scroll down) | 30 August 2011 |
| The East German Fresnel screen | Close up pictures of this focussing screen, and additional information on it | 22 July 2011 |
| Pentacon Six straps | Straps available for the Pentacon Six, including a review of Baierfoto’s straps and clips, and the Op/Tech USA Dual Harness | 20 July 2011 |
| Exakta 66 metering prism | Much more detail on how the Exakta 66 TTL metering pentaprism works | 17 July 2011 |
| Sample variation | Sample variation of quality with Soviet lenses (about half way down the page) | 16 July 2011 |
| Pentax 67 lens adapter | A possible source for an adapter to mount Pentax 67 lenses onto the Pentacon Six | 15 July 2011 |
| Setting the aperture on a pre-set lens | How to set the aperture on a Meyer-Optik or Pentacon pre-set lens Video tutorial | 9 July 2011 |
| Spacing test video | I have now made and uploaded a video showing you how to do a spacing test without having to process a film. Video tutorial | 6 July 2011 |
| 80mm Volna/Arsat lenses | Light leak problems with the 80mm Volna/Arsat lens. (Scroll down) | 29 June 2011 |
| Typical frame spacing | Addition of a picture showing a whole film, to give an indication of the sort of spacing that you should expect to obtain with a Pentacon Six | 27 May 2011 |
| Feedback on repairer in Petersburg, NY | Detailed feedback on this repairer, whose details were only added to this website last month | 10 April 2011 |
| A repairer in Petersburg, NY, USA | Contact details for a specialist in cameras and lenses from the former Soviet Union | 24 March 2011 |
| Video: how to load the Pentacon Six | I have made a video showing how to load the Pentacon Six. Read my loading page and then view the video. Video tutorial | 24 March 2011 |
| Panoramic pictures with the Pentacon Six | Improvements to the description and explanation, plus comparisons with the Hasselblad XPAN panoramic camera. | 12 March 2011 |
| Lodz repairer contact details | A telephone number for the repairer in Lodz, Poland, plus more information about the service offered and the prices | 12 March 2011 |
| Dead pixels and the move to film | Another problem with a top digital camera - and the move “back” to film - or the move to film for the first time! | 12 March 2011 |
| Pentacon Six repairer in Poland | A recommendation just received for a repairer in Lodz, Poland | 27 February 2011 |
| Pentacon Six TL for sale | For sale: Just one late-production Pentacon Six TL, fully-refurbished and upgraded by Pentacon Dresden in January 2011 | 20 February 2011 |
| NY repairer new contact details | New contact details for Eddie Smolov in Brooklyn, New York | 13 February 2011 |
| Focal plane shutters | Explanation of the difference between focal plane and leaf shutters, and how flash works on the Pentacon Six | 13 February 2011 |
| “Norita” or “Norita 66”? | Confused about its identity? What to call this camera | 3 February 2011 |
| Tele-Novoflexar 500mm lens | Picture of this lens added | 29th January 2011 |
| Zeiss design changes | Minor improvements, plus further information and a major additional picture. | 27th January 2011 |
| 80mm lenses for the Praktisix | Corrections and additions to the information on these lenses | 27th January 2011 |
| Zeiss design changes | Addition of picture of a 1959 Biometar, with appropriate information. | 19th January 2011 |
| Zeiss design changes | Improved picture of the “bumpy ring” lens design, and improvements to the text. | 15 January 2011 |
| Link from Repairers page | Broken link to report on Foto-Service Olbrich repaired | 15 January 2011 |
| Praktisix II | Reply to the question, “Should I buy a Praktisix II?” | 9 January 2011 |
| Pentacon Service e-mail address | A newer e-mail address for Pentacon-Service in Dresden. Also listed here. | 6 January 2011 |
| The faulty part with the Pentacon Six | Why do some people have problems with the Pentacon Six, when others don’t? | 6 January 2011 |
| 80mm “Exakta” lens | Conclusive evidence of the design of the 80mm “Exakta” lens (near the bottom of the page) | 17 December 2010 |
| Magnifier Head | Additional pictures of the magnifier head | 17 December 2010 |
| Zeiss lens design | Picture of 80mm “zebra” Biometar lens added | 17 December 2010 |
| Repairers | No Pentacon Six repairs by Arax Foto in Ukraine - but Tom Page in England and Pentacon in Dresden, Germany do still offer full service facilities. | 11 December 2010 |
| The Pentacon Tripod | A review of Pentacon’s own tripod | 19 November 2010 |
| Panoramic photography | Improved link from title page, and improved layout | 1 November 2010 |
| Square composition | Further examples of square composition, plus a comment on the format from Ron Spillman | 1 November 2010 |
| Hasselblad/Pentacon Six adapters | Is there an adapter to mount Pentacon Six lenses on a Hasselblad / Hasselblad lenses on a Pentacon Six? | 28 October 2010 |
| Telemegor 400mm lens | Addition of a picture of the Meyer-Optik 400mm f/5.5 Telemegor lens | 24 October 2010 |
| Arsenal/Rubinar lens data | Manufacturer’s data on lens resolution and number of elements and groups, for Russian/Ukrainian lenses | 23 October 2010 |
| Range of Pentacon TTL meter | The limits on the range of exposures available with the Pentacon TTL metering prism | 15 October 2010 |
| Exakta lenses for the Pentacon Six | Answer to the question: Is it possible to use Exakta lenses on my Pentacon Six? (Listed in the Frequently-Asked Questions section.) | 2 October 2010 |
| Item | Detail | Date uploaded |
| Kilfitt Pan-Tele Kilar | A full review of this exceptional lens with a total of 18 images of it/taken with it | 29 September 2010 |
| Red Pentacon Six TL | A picture of me using a red Pentacon Six TL in September 2010 | 27 September 2010 |
| Telemegor lens pictures | Two pictures of the 250mm Meyer-Optik Telemegor added | 25 September 2010 |
| Improved links to lens cradle | Link to the Manfrotto cradle review provided from front page of lens section here and from here and here. | 6 September 2010 |
| Kiev spot/average metering prism | Images and comments added for the Kiev spot/average metering prism for the Kiev 88 CM | 3 September 2010 |
| Camera and prism weights | Minor improvements to these two pages | 1 September 2010 |
| Meyer 250mm Telemegor | Further information added on the specifications of this lens | 25 August 2010 |
| Focussing screens | A link to a supplier of screens in the USA | 16 August 2010 |
| No lens hood for Mir-3B | Further information on this lens | 14 August 2010 |
| 50mm Flektogon production | Correction of reference to 50mm Flektogon production dates (in the section on the 65mm Flektogon!) | 14 August 2010 |
| Meyer 250mm Telemegor | Information on an additional lens that was available in the Praktisix (subsequently Pentacon Six) mount | 13 August 2010 |
| Viewfinder image accuracy | Further detail and improved links to sections on viewfinder image coverage vs coverage on film here and here (scroll down for both) | 24 July 2010 |
| Teleconverters | Information on Hartblei 2× converters added | 24 July 2010 |
| A support for long lenses | A support cradle for long lenses that do not have their own tripod socket | 8 July 2010 |
| Foto-Service Olbrich | Website and e-mail address for Foto-Service Olbrich, specialist in repairs and service for lenses from Carl Zeiss Jena, Pentacon/Meyer and others | 23 June 2010 |
| Pentacon Dresden | New e-mail address for Pentacon in Dresden | 23 June 2010 |
| East German lenses | Further information on some Meyer-Optik/Pentacon lenses | 15 June 2010 |
| Oberkochen or Heidenheim? | Why do some sources state that Carl Zeiss moved to Heidenheim, and not Oberkochen? | 6 June 2010 |
| Mirror pre-release | Pentacon Service contact details added, plus links to Baierfoto’s altermative mirror pre-release system | 26 April 2010 |
| Frequently asked questions | Improved layout for this page, plus question and link to mirror lock up | 26 April 2010 |
| Pentacon Dresden address | Pentacon’s slight change of address entered on this page | 26 April 2010 |
| Loading and spacing | Link from the film loading page to the procedure for checking frame spacing. | 26 April 2010 |
| Pentacon & Exakta prisms | Improved links between prisms and discussion of area of view | 11 April 2010 |
| Image area shown by Pentax prism | Pentax prism shows only 90% of image on film. (same page, lower down) | 11 April 2010 |
| Bad vibrations with the Pentax 6×7 | Vibrations introduced by the shutter itself on the Pentax 6×7 / Pentax 67ii - links to Luminous Landscape review | 11 April 2010 |
| 65mm Flektogon wide angle lens | Information on the design of this lens added | 3 April 2010 |
| Hoods & filters for the Flektogons | Additional information on lens hoods and filters for the two Carl Zeiss Flektogon wide angle lenses | 3 April 2010 |
| Macro lens with P6 bellows | Minor additions and corrections to non-metric data in the table at the bottom of the page | 22 March 2010 |
| Planar lens diagram | Addition of a diagram of the original 5-element Carl Zeiss (West Germany) 80mm Planar lens (at bottom of page) | 22 March 2010 |
| Zeiss Biometar style | The first style of the 80mm Biometar for the Praktisix (next to the Tessar illustration) | 22 March 2010 |
| Xenotar, Planar & Biometar | The designs of these 80mm lenses from Schneider-Kreuznach, Zeiss (West Germany) and Carl Zeiss Jena (scroll down to bottom) | 9 March 2010 |
| Lens data | Improved links to Carl Zeiss lens data, calculation dates, design styles, etc. | 20 February 2010 |
| Zeiss lens styles | Illustrations added to the page on Zeiss lens design styles. | 17 February 2010 |
| Latest price for a Norita 400mm lens | Another of these rare lenses has come up on eBay, and gone for a correspondingly high price. | 8 February 2010 |
| Zeiss lens calculation dates | Addition of chart showing calculation dates of Zeiss lenses for the Praktisix/Pentacon Six, and other related information. | 7 February 2010 |
| Operating manual supplier | New e-mail address for Old Timer Cameras, who can supply a copy of the Pentacon Six operating manual | 4 February 2010 |
| Sony Alpha mount | Reference added to adapters to mount Pentacon Six lenses on Sony Alpha cameras | 4 February 2010 |
| Metering with the Exakta 66 | Additional photographs added to the description | 2 February 2010 |
| Dates and serial numbers | An upgrade to this page, giving further details of dates and serial numbers for cameras and lenses | 1 February 2010 |
| New repair manual link | Revised details for Old Timer Cameras, plus a link for an on-line manual | 1 February 2010 |
| Metering with the Exakta 66 meter | Instructions for using the Exakta 66 metering prism for both open-aperture and stop-down metering | 31 January 2010 |
| Pentax 67 lenses on Pentacon Six | I have been asked, “Is it possible to use Pentax 6×7 lenses on the Pentacon Six?” Here is my reply. | 31 January 2010 |
| 80mm lenses for the Exakta 66 | At last we have the proof concerning the design of the “Exakta” 80mm lens for the Exakta 66! (scroll down to the bottom of the page) | 31 January 2010 |
| Zeiss lens styles | Variations in the style and design of Zeiss lenses in the Pentacon Six mount | 31 January 2010 |
| Tair 300mm lens | “TAIR” or “TAYIR”? What is the correct way to spell the name of this lens in Latin script? | 28 September 2009 |
| Kiev Magnifier Head | Further information on this accessory | 21 September 2009 |
| Super-Rotator Tilt-shift lens test | Results of initial tests with the Hartblei Super-Rotator 45mm Tilt-Shift lens | 18 September 2009 |
| 28mm M – Componon images | Images and some comments added on this lens. See here for Exakta 66 bellows and here for Pentacon Six bellows. | 12 September 2009 |
| Close-up filters | Picture of close-up filters added (scroll down) | 6 September 2009 |
| Pentacon address change | Slight change to the address of Pentacon GmbH in Dresden | 3 September 2009 |
| Macro | A major upgrade to all macro pages, with new information and pictures and better links to make navigation much easier. | 23 August 2009 |
| P6 in the digital age | Feedback from a user on the Pentacon Six as a top-quality source for digital images | 11 July 2009 |
| A new problem with digital cameras | I tried out another digital camera, and this is what I discovered! (see bottom of page) | 11 July 2009 |
| Scanners for the Pentacon Six | Scanners suitable for use with Pentacon Six film | 1 July 2009 |
| Controlling focus | Using differential focus and hyperfocal focussing | 5 June 2009 |
| A lens bracket | Lens brackets for long lenses | 30 May 2009 |
| Tripod quick-release plates | Additional pictures and text on quick-release plates for tripod heads and the 1000mm lens | 29 May 2009 |
| Arsenal lens hoods | Information on rubber lens hoods supplied for Arsenal 80mm lenses | 2 April 2009 |
| Telear lens hood | Improved picture of Arsat/Telear 250mm lens with hood and cap | 1 April 2009 |
| Kiev 60 ideal outfit | Picture added of a suggested ideal outfit based on the Kiev 60. | 31 March 2009 |
| Mir-3B & 38B lenses | Pictures and information on these two wide-angle lenses | 9 March 2009 |
| 80mm lenses for Exakta 66 | Detailed illustrations of these lenses. See here and here. | 7 March 2009 |
| Lens hoods | Extra and improved images of various lenses and lens hoods, including the 120mm Vega and the 150mm Hartblei, plus minor corrections | 6 March 2009 |
| Prisms | More information on using the plain Kiev prism on the Pentacon Six | 26 February 2009 |
| Macro | Improved links between macro sections. See here, here and here. | 12 February 2009 |
| 300mm lenses | Pictures of the Tair-33, Telemegor, Orestegor and Zeiss 300mm lenses to enable a comparison of size, etc. See here and here. | 5 February 2009 |
| Teleconverters | More information on uses of teleconverters (at bottom of page), plus improved links from and to other references to them on the website | 7 January 2009 |
| Tripod | Improved link from Accessories page to tripod report (link on left goes to the Accessories page) | 6 January 2009 |
| Weights of cameras | Further information: which is the heaviest and which is the lightest? | 2 January 2009 |
| Weights of some prisms | Weights of Pentacon Six , Kiev 60, Exakta 66 and Norita 66 prisms (scroll down) | 31 December 2008 |
| Weights of some cameras | Weights of Pentacon Six TL, Kiev 60 and Norita 66 added (scroll down) | 31 December 2008 |
| Lens diagrams | Diagrams for two Ukrainian lenses added | 20 November 2008 |
| 80mm lenses for Exakta 66 | Further information on these four lenses | 18 November 2008 |
| Lens hoods | Addition of information on and a picture of an alternative lens hood for 45mm lenses | 16 November 2008 |
| Operating instructions | New section: Operating instructions for the Pentacon Six | 9 November 2008 |
| Jupiter lens hood | Further information on lens hoods supplied with the Jupiter 36b lens | 9 November 2008 |
| Dates of manufacture | Revised information on manufacturing dates for cameras and lenses, with details of the key lens-dating book. | 7 November 2008 |
| Digital vs Pentacon Six | An unpdate based on experiences of using a new, up-market, state-of-the-art digital camera | 2 November 2008 |
| Buying a Pentacon Six | Modifications to recommended sources for Pentacon Six equipment | 2 November 2008 |
| Lens hoods or shades | A major new section, covering hoods or shades for most lenses in the Pentacon Six system. | 1 November 2008 |
| Delayed action | An upgrade to this page, including a myth about the delayed action (or self-timer) control on the Pentacon Six – plus information about this feature on Hasselblad lenses | 10 October 2008 |
| Lens mounts | Charts showing the Russian and Latin symbols used for designating the different lens mounts produced in the former Soviet Union. Also reproduced here and here. | 27 August 2008 |
| Pentacon Six to Norita ring | Close-up pictures and detailed description of the design of this adapter ring | 26 August 2008 |
| Fish-eye lenses | Addition of pictures of the 30mm Distagon lens and lens diagram, plus further information on filters for fish-eye lenses. | 23 August 2008 |
| Fish-eye lenses | A review of the 30mm fish-eye lenses available in Pentacon Six mount. This is a totally new section. | 21 August 2008 |
| Norita tubes | More information on the design and operation of these tubes | 20 July 2008 |
| 65mm Flektogon | Data on this lens added to table on focal lengths of lenses, compared with focal lengths for 35mm cameras | 17 July 2008 |
| Exakta 66 outfit | New illustration of range of lenses and accessories on offer shortly after the Exakta 66 was launched. | 18 June 2008 |
| 90mm Makro-Kilar | Pictures of this lens and further information on it added | 20 May 2008 |
| 600mm mirror lens | Lack of front filter thread with newer versions of this lens, and how to fit a shade | 12 May 2008 |
| Tripod | Further pictures & commentary added (tripod case, improvement to the tripod, 3/8" to ¼" adapter) | 10 May 2008 |
| 1954 Exakta 66 | Picture of Sam Sherman with one of these scarce cameras | 29 April 2008 |
| FSU lens data | Further information on Jupiter-6 f/2.8 180mm lens | 29 April 2008 |
| Hasselblad macro problems | Problems of infinity focus with the Carl Zeiss Oberkochen S-Planar lens on the Hasselblad bellows. | 13 April 2008 |
| 2000mm lens test | The results obtained when using the 1000mm Carl Zeiss mirror lens with a 2× converter | 15 March 2008 |
| Frequently-asked questions | Links to answers to new questions (changing lenses, and stop-down metering with the Exakta 66) | 22 February 2008 |
| How to change lenses | Problems removing the lens from your Pentacon Six, Exakta 66 or Kiev 60? Read this! | 22 February 2008 |
| Plain prisms | Pictures of and information on the Arsenal plain prism for the Kiev 88 range of cameras | 22 February 2008 |
| German-language website | Re-appearance of German-language website reported not working in October 2007 (Link takes you to my Links page, where you will find the website link.) | 18 February 2008 |
| Item | Detail | Date uploaded |
| 1000mm mirror lenses | Weight comparison with Carl Zeiss Oberkochen 1000mm lens for the Hasselblad and other cameras | 15 February 2008 |
| Russian & Ukrainian lenses | Further details on Mir-3B 65mm lens, Tair-33 filter size, information on depth of field preview levers, minor changes to some paragraphs and improved links to related tests. | 15 February 2008 |
| Moon shots | An initial report on taking pictures of the moon | 12 February 2008 |
| Tripod | A detailed report on a tripod and a ball head for use with the 1000mm mirror lens and other long lenses | 12 February 2008 |
| New 1000mm-1200mm report | New links to tripod report, plus minor corrections. | 12 February 2008 |
| 1000mm test report | Using this lens with a 2× converter – link to a report. Plus formatting improvements to the page. | 12 February 2008 |
| 600mm lens test | Full details of the Hasselblad Professional lens shade added | 12 February 2008 |
| Lenses for the Norita | Is it possible to mount Norita 66 lenses on the Pentacon Six and vice versa? | 6 February 2008 |
| Norita | New pictures and information | 4 February 2008 |
| Baierfoto adapter on Praktisix | Not advised for Praktisix or Praktisix II, but fine on the Praktisix IIA. See details on the page. | 3 February 2008 |
| Pentacon Six prisms on Praktisix | Using the Pentacon Six metering prism on the Praktisix, Praktisix II or Praktisix IIA | 3 February 2008 |
| Loading instructions | More detailed description, and new illustrations | 3 February 2008 |
| Russian & Ukrainian lens data | Further information on the Mir-38 lens | 22 January 2008 |
| Russian & Ukrainian lens data | Report of a Mir-38 65mm lens with a depth of field lever; link added to 500mm Arsat APO lens review. | 18 January 2008 |
| Repairer in New Jersey | New contact details for Trescam repairers in New Jersey. | 1 January 2008 |
| In 500-600mm tests | The exact dimensions of the “6×6” frame, according to Hasselblad (additional information on existing page – scroll down) | 30 December 2007 |
| Myths | Myths and misleading comments about the Pentacon Six | 13 December 2007 |
| 500-600mm tests | Revision, including some new test images and new selections for colour fringeing (see linked page & following page) | 25 November 2007 |
| 1000-1200mm tests | A major new series of tests of lenses and converters that give these extreme focal lengths | 13 November 2007 |
| Prisms | Neither Exakta 66 prism will fit the Pentacon Six. Link to metering instructions added. Link to Kiev Camera corrected | 13 November 2007 |
| Waist-Level Finders | The Exakta 66 WLF will fit on the Pentacon Six. | 13 November 2007 |
| Metering | How to hold the camera to meter: new picture and explanation | 3 November 2007 |
| Links | Changed link to SRB, plus revised references to their location on other pages where they are mentioned. | 12 October 2007 |
| Mirror pre-release | It is not possible to modify Praktisix cameras to have mirror pre-release or MLU | 13 September 2007 |
| Pre-set lens aperture | How to select the aperture on a pre-set Pentacon or Meyer-Optik 300mm or 500mm lens | 30 August 2007 |
| Tripod bush adapters | How to get your ¼ inch tripod screw to engage with the 3/8" socket on some cameras and lenses (scroll down) | 29 August 2007 |
| Serial number location | Location of Serial Numbers for Praktisix cameras added | 28 August 2007 |
| Novoflex bellows | A totally new section on the Novoflex bellows unit and slide copier | 27 August 2007 |
| Arsenal plain prism | Pictures of the Arsenal non-metering prism for the Kiev 6C/Kiev 60 | 26 August 2007 |
| Advantages of shift lenses | Examples of ways to use shift lenses to solve problems | 9 August 2007 |
| Hartblei 45mm lenses | Illustrations of Hartblei 45mm shift and shift/tilt lenses added to the Shift and Tilt data sheet | 9 August 2007 |
| Data on shift & shift/tilt lenses | New data sheet, plus related changes to linked pages | 6 August 2007 |
| 85mm Primotar | This lens, which was not available in Praktisix mount, is removed from the table, and replaced by a note | 6 August 2007 |
| Tessar | Further information in this lens that was available for the Praktisix | 5 August 2007 |
| Tele-Ennalyt | Further information in this lens that was available for the Praktisix | 5 August 2007 |
| Telemegors & Orestegors | Corrections to details of the information concerning these lenses from Meyer-Optik Görlitz for the Praktisix and Pentacon Six | 5 August 2007 |
| Mir 3B wide-angle lens | Details of an additional “Soviet” lens | 4 August 2007 |
| Another repairer in Germany | A user recommendation of a repairer in Berlin. For details see link. | 4 August 2007 |
| Another NYC repairer | A user recommendation of another repairer in New York City. For details see link. | 26 June 2007 |
| German manuals | A new link for these | 24 June 2007 |
| Loading film | Further slight clarification of the best procedure | 24 June 2007 |
| Repairer in U K | New address for Tom Page | 4 June 2007 |
| Repairer in N Y | New telephone number for Eddy Smolov | 15 May 2007 |
| 500-600mm tests | New tests featuring additional lenses with these focal lengths | 11 May 2007 |
| Prisms | Picture of a rare Praktisix prism with the KW logo in the leather covering – thanks to Heinz Schrauf, Solingen | 24 April 2007 |
| Lens data | Details of Tair-33 lens added to Russian & Ukrainian lens data page | 18 April 2007 |
| Prisms | Additional illustration: KW logo on underside of prism | 6 April 2007 |
| 500mm APO lens | Technical specifications of this rare lens. Pictures of it and a full review are planned! | 9 March 2007 |
| Prisms | An upgrade to this page, with pictures of the newer-style Pentacon Six plain prism | 9 March 2007 |
| Equipment suppliers | With Kiev Camera temporarily not on the web, I suggest alternative suppliers. See also here. | 9 March 2007 |
| Focussing screens | Better links for information on the focussing screens and other minor improvements. See also here and here. | 12 February 2007 |
| Hyperfocal focussing | How to overcome problems using the depth-of-field preview lever on Flektogon lenses on the Hartblei 1006c or Kiev 88CM | 10 February 2007 |
| Compatibility problems | Lens “flange” or “register” distances and problems with some Carl Zeiss lenses on the Kiev 88CM or Hartblei 1006c (Scroll to bottom) | 10 February 2007 |
| Flash grip adapter | An alternative design for an adapter plate to hold a flash bracket on the Pentacon Six | 6 February 2007 |
| Mr Pentacon Six | An interview with “Mr Pentacon Six” | 6 February 2007 |
| Digital capture | The “Focal Length Multiplier” effect when using a digital camera or back | 6 February 2007 |
| Spacing test | Illustration added | 31 January 2007 |
| Telemegor lenses | Image added | 31 January 2007 |
| Astro-Tachar lens | Image of f/1.8 150mm lens added | 31 January 2007 |
| Hartblei 1006c | Image added of camera with Variogon lens fitted. Updated information on base plate | 31 January 2007 |
| Lensdata | Minor corrections and improvements to lens data pages – click on the link here and work through them. The date at the bottom of the page will tell you if there have been changes. | 27 January 2007 |
| Norita | Details of multi-coated Noritar lenses | 27 January 2007 |
| Repairers | Tom Page has moved! | 24 January 2007 |
| Kaleinar lens hood | There is a lens hood (“shade”) for the 150mm Kaleinar lens | 13 January 2007 |
| Links | Goodbye to Global Cameras. Tom Page’s new telephone number. | 13 January 2007 |
| Repairers | U K repairer Tom Page is moving! New contact details are here. I have also added details of a repairer in Canada. | 13 January 2007 |
| 1000mm | Why isn’t the lens barrel black? | 9 January 2007 |
| Macro 2 & Macro 3 | Minor corrections and additions | 9 January 2007 |
| Various | Minor corrections and removal of Görlitz meeting details – more upgrades currently being planned! | 27 November 2006 |
| Macro lenses | Detailed tests of three of the Schneider macro lenses for the Exakta 66 (and Pentacon Six!) | 22 July 2006 |
| Lenses for the Exakta 66 | Who manufactured the Biometar lens in Exakta 66 mount? | 14 July 2006 |
| Meeting Treffen | Information on the first meeting in Germany for Pentacon Six collectors and users (click on appropriate link for English or German information). | 28 June 2006 |
| Norita | More information on the 400mm lens and additional accessories, plus minor changes | 4 June 2006 |
| Shift & tilt lenses | Mount incompatibilities with shift & tilt lenses, and movement restrictions when used with an Exakta 66 with metering prism | 1 May 2006 |
| Flocking | Pictures and commentary showing flocked and unflocked cameras | 30 April 2006 |
| Mir-69B wide angle | Review of this rare 45mm lens (scroll down) | 29 April 2006 |
| Shift and Tilt lenses | Illustrated results of tests with shift lenses | 16 April 2006 |
| Pentacon 6 lenses on Pentax 6×7 | More information on lenses that have been adapted, plus a link to someone who is doing this! | 24 March 2006 |
| Waist-level finders | New link to illustrations, and minor corrections | 19 March 2006 |
| Other Accessories | More information on using the Kiev 60 prism on the Pentacon Six and Exakta 66 | 19 March 2006 |
| Wide Angle lenses | Report on the repair to the Mir 38B 65mm lens with the faulty aperture (scroll to near the bottom of the page) | 16 March 2006 |
| Repairers | Further information on the services offered by Foto-Service Olbrich and Roskam Optics | 16 March 2006 |
| Panoramic Pictures | Taking panoramic pictures with the Pentacon Six | 9 March 2006 |
| Repairers | Foto-Service Olbrich telephone number: international dialling code added | 3 March 2006 |
| Repairers | Telephone number for Ross Yerkes added | 15 February 2006 |
| Macro | A major new section with all the technical details on lens extensions, exposure compensation, etc. | 12 January 2006 |
| Other Accessories | Opening catch, location of serial number on body | 11 January 2006 |
| Prisms | Illustrations and explanations added for Exakta 66 prism contacts and stop-down metering | 31 December 2005 |
| Shift and tilt lenses | Further illustrations of the Super-Rotator lens on the Pentacon Six | 31 December 2005 |
| Metering | Improved illustrations and explanations added | 30 December 2005 |
| Unloading film | Illustrations added | 30 December 2005 |
| Film type and speed dials | Illustrations added, further detail given | 30 December 2005 |
| Rollei focussing screen | Illustration added | 30 December 2005 |
| Frequently-asked questions | Minor corrections | 30 December 2005 |
| Date of manufacture | Minor corrections | 30 December 2005 |
| Flocking | New section | 21 December 2005 |
| Repairers | Further details of lens repair services | 15 December 2005 |
| Norita | Additional information | 8 December 2005 |
| Everything! | Whole website revised! | 14 November 2005 |
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