Pentax 6x7 bellows and the GFX with a custom adapter

[dbateman]

I'm just looking for an update on how this setup is working. Too bad the unknown member can't be contacted.

I have a similar setup.

What questions do you have?

I have same lens, but mount it using M65 adapters, same P67 bellows and same adapters to Gfx cameras. I mostly use P67 to gfx adapter, rather than the thin Rafcamera one.

I have this on a homemade rail, using THK KR2602B and stackshot controller.

The lens is fun.

 

[smokedaddy]

I have an old Pentax 6x7 bellows in excellent condition and a GFX 50R. Although I have no experience with this setup or lens expertise, I would be interested in doing some macro work with it if the effort and expense were worth it.

I have quite a few nice microscope setups and other rigs I've built, but I am slow at learning but persistent.

I would love to see setups and example photos if possible.

 

[dbateman]

I have an old Pentax 6x7 bellows in excellent condition and a GFX 50R. Although I have no experience with this setup or lens expertise, I would be interested in doing some macro work with it if the effort and expense were worth it.

I have quite a few nice microscope setups and other rigs I've built, but I am slow at learning but persistent.

I would love to see setups and example photos if possible.

You only really need the Pentax 6x7 bellows for the Mejiro 110mm lens, as it needs a long extension to reach its optimal magnification. But it has a nice working distance. It might be hard to track down, if you don't own it.

What magnification ranges are you trying to achieve?

I don't have any finalized photos yet. But this is my main setup


With home made lights on.

 

[JimKasson]

I have an old Pentax 6x7 bellows in excellent condition and a GFX 50R. Although I have no experience with this setup or lens expertise, I would be interested in doing some macro work with it if the effort and expense were worth it.

I have quite a few nice microscope setups and other rigs I've built, but I am slow at learning but persistent.

I would love to see setups and example photos if possible.

You only really need the Pentax 6x7 bellows for the Mejiro 110mm lens, as it needs a long extension to reach its optimal magnification. But it has a nice working distance. It might be hard to track down, if you don't own it.

What magnification ranges are you trying to achieve?

I don't have any finalized photos yet. But this is my main setup


With home made lights on.

I'm going to show those images to my wife next time she complains about how messy my photo setups are.

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[smokedaddy]

Not sure on the magnification yet, probably 1:1 for starters with a Makro-Symmar in 120 or 180mm.

 

[dbateman]

I have an old Pentax 6x7 bellows in excellent condition and a GFX 50R. Although I have no experience with this setup or lens expertise, I would be interested in doing some macro work with it if the effort and expense were worth it.

I have quite a few nice microscope setups and other rigs I've built, but I am slow at learning but persistent.

I would love to see setups and example photos if possible.

You only really need the Pentax 6x7 bellows for the Mejiro 110mm lens, as it needs a long extension to reach its optimal magnification. But it has a nice working distance. It might be hard to track down, if you don't own it.

What magnification ranges are you trying to achieve?

I don't have any finalized photos yet. But this is my main setup


With home made lights on.

I'm going to show those images to my wife next time she complains about how messy my photo setups are.

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https://blog.kasson.com

That's why its in the basement.

 

[dbateman]

Not sure on the magnification yet, probably 1:1 for starters with a Makro-Symmar in 120 or 180mm.

Ok then Jim's post here might be of interest:

https://blog.kasson.com/gfx-50s/schneider-120-5-6-0058-makro-symmar-on-gfx-100s-at-11/

 

[smokedaddy]

Thanks for the link. My long time friend Robert OToole (now no longer with us) suggested the lens to me last year when I was contemplating this setup.

Schneider Makro-Symmar-MSR120 — Close-up Photography

www.closeuphotography.com

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