My RB67 with 180/90/50mm lenses has served me well for years. I use it for portraits, close-ups, macro, architecture, landscapes, product shots, still life, and panoramas.
When medium format was developed with 120 film, cameras were waist level finders (as was my first camera a Brownie Hawkeye in 1959) so the 6x6 square format was the norm because it's really difficult to turn a wlf on it's side for portrait mode. Then mamiya created the rotating back and other manufacturers an elf. I think square is an un natural format for me. 67 is often called "the perfect format" as it fits standard paper sizes like 8x10 and there isn't alot of negative wasted for a portrait. And for all the cost of a hassie, it has a multi sided bokeh while the rb has perfectly round bokeh at all apertures. Yes, it's heavier at 6 lbs with lens. It's not for the pencil necked, spaghetti armed soy boys. But I carry it for 4 hours at a time with no problem with the strap cross body, camera on hip or pressed against hip. My 645 pro tl weighs 5 lbs with motor winder and elf that I need because no rotating back.
Of course! One of the best medium format cams. Will work in 2050, when all RZ67 and the electronic crap is gone ... Mamiya RB for studio, Pentax 67 for outdoor, FujiGW690II for all day use in the car and Hasselblad 503cw as Krugerrand for the collection. That's it.
Why do so many people think that the RZ is dead once the electronics die. The RZ can use RB lenses, and since RB lenses have SS & Aperture controls on them, well, then the RZ is now a full mechanical camera. Sure you lose certain functions, but it’s still a functional.
@@maxbaskins7389 there’s nothing critical that’s lost in order to be able to use the camera. It’s still a fully functional manual camera. On RB lenses, both aperture and shutter speed are controlled directly on the lenses. The shutter release on the camera still works regardless of the electronics. Don’t understand why this is funny, unless you don’t understand how basic fully manual / mechanical photography works.
6 lbs, big deal!!! I purchased my RB67 in the spring of 1971 when I was on R&R from Vietnam. I was a door gunner at that time, hanging out the open door of a Huey gunship hand holding a 24 lb M60 machine gun. I will be 76 in days and I still shoot my RB outside handheld. I do put it on a tripod when I have to shoot at slow shutter speeds.
Think Hasselblad, but bigger, and more affordable. I used to have one, and then sold it because I'm not a landscaper or studio photographer, prefer something lighter like 6x6. It's definitely a very capable camera and definitely want one for macro work.
I JUST GOT MINE FROM KEH AND I'M IN LOVE WITH IT! YES, IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT IN 2022...I ONLY SEE THIS CAMERA GOING UP IN PRICE TOO!! DOPE VIDEO! SUBBED!!!!!
@@l.m.3997 yeah that’s what I mean. He says it came with the 90 and 127 and the 127 was broken so he only uses the 90. If you actually look at the lens it is in fact the 127 K/L lens, not the 90. Hence he got the two mixed up.
Hello, I just purchased the RB67 Pro SD setup like yours. My lens is the 127mm. For a near mint condition, cost me $1100 landed here in Georgia. I'm sure a second lens and accessories will set me back another $500+. I wanted a later generation medium format camera that was fully mechanical. I hope I will like it. Thanks for the videos ! All the best. Jim from Georgia.
When medium format was developed with 120 film, cameras were waist level finders (as was my first camera a Brownie Hawkeye in 1959) so the 6x6 square format was the norm because it's really difficult to turn a wlf on it's side for portrait mode. Then mamiya created the rotating back and other manufacturers an elf. I think square is an un natural format for me. 67 is often called "the perfect format" as it fits standard paper sizes like 8x10 and there isn't alot of negative wasted for portraiture. And for all the cost of a hassie, it has a multi sided bokeh while the rb has perfectly round bokeh at all apertures. Yes, it's heavier at 6 lbs with lens. It's not for the pencil necked, spagetti armed soy boys. But I carry it for 4 hours at a time with no problem with the strap cross body, camera on hip or pressed against hip. My 645 pro tl weighs 5 lbs with motor winder and elf that I need because no rotating back.
My RB67 with 180/90/50mm lenses has served me well for years. I use it for portraits, close-ups, macro, architecture, landscapes, product shots, still life, and panoramas.
This was amazing! Thank you! Please don’t stop! You are a natural 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
When medium format was developed with 120 film, cameras were waist level finders (as was my first camera a Brownie Hawkeye in 1959) so the 6x6 square format was the norm because it's really difficult to turn a wlf on it's side for portrait mode. Then mamiya created the rotating back and other manufacturers an elf. I think square is an un natural format for me. 67 is often called "the perfect format" as it fits standard paper sizes like 8x10 and there isn't alot of negative wasted for a portrait. And for all the cost of a hassie, it has a multi sided bokeh while the rb has perfectly round bokeh at all apertures. Yes, it's heavier at 6 lbs with lens. It's not for the pencil necked, spaghetti armed soy boys. But I carry it for 4 hours at a time with no problem with the strap cross body, camera on hip or pressed against hip. My 645 pro tl weighs 5 lbs with motor winder and elf that I need because no rotating back.
Thanks for the review. I can't believe the 2016 prices. These are around 1 grand now with just one lens.
Prices have sky rocketed since 2016! Thanks for stopping by!
those fkers on ebay are taking advantage of this new interest in film cameras
Of course! One of the best medium format cams. Will work in 2050, when all RZ67 and the electronic crap is gone ... Mamiya RB for studio, Pentax 67 for outdoor, FujiGW690II for all day use in the car and Hasselblad 503cw as Krugerrand for the collection. That's it.
Why do so many people think that the RZ is dead once the electronics die. The RZ can use RB lenses, and since RB lenses have SS & Aperture controls on them, well, then the RZ is now a full mechanical camera. Sure you lose certain functions, but it’s still a functional.
@@jerrykovis5417 "sure you lose certain functions critical to the use of the camera but its still usable" lmfao
@@maxbaskins7389 there’s nothing critical that’s lost in order to be able to use the camera. It’s still a fully functional manual camera. On RB lenses, both aperture and shutter speed are controlled directly on the lenses. The shutter release on the camera still works regardless of the electronics. Don’t understand why this is funny, unless you don’t understand how basic fully manual / mechanical photography works.
6 lbs, big deal!!! I purchased my RB67 in the spring of 1971 when I was on R&R from Vietnam. I was a door gunner at that time, hanging out the open door of a Huey gunship hand holding a 24 lb M60 machine gun. I will be 76 in days and I still shoot my RB outside handheld. I do put it on a tripod when I have to shoot at slow shutter speeds.
Think Hasselblad, but bigger, and more affordable. I used to have one, and then sold it because I'm not a landscaper or studio photographer, prefer something lighter like 6x6. It's definitely a very capable camera and definitely want one for macro work.
I JUST GOT MINE FROM KEH AND I'M IN LOVE WITH IT! YES, IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT IN 2022...I ONLY SEE THIS CAMERA GOING UP IN PRICE TOO!! DOPE VIDEO! SUBBED!!!!!
Have fun! Thank you for stopping by!
I think you got your lenses mixed up. This is clearly the 127mm k/l lens thats on the camera in the video.
@@l.m.3997 yeah that’s what I mean. He says it came with the 90 and 127 and the 127 was broken so he only uses the 90. If you actually look at the lens it is in fact the 127 K/L lens, not the 90. Hence he got the two mixed up.
Dope video, as always!
Appreciate it!
Great video man, really well done! I just picked one up and can’t wait to put a roll through it. Subbed 🙏🏽
Thanks for stopping by! Have fun with the new gear.
I have a golden limited version of RB67.
It looks like a gold bar in Fort knox.
I've shot my RB67 Pro S street style with the 65mm. Give it a try if you come across a 65mm.
I definitely will!
good video!
Thanks for the visit
Hello, I just purchased the RB67 Pro SD setup like yours. My lens is the 127mm. For a near mint condition, cost me $1100 landed here in Georgia. I'm sure a second lens and accessories will set me back another $500+. I wanted a later generation medium format camera that was fully mechanical. I hope I will like it. Thanks for the videos ! All the best. Jim from Georgia.
Wow!! The prices have definitely increased since 2016. Best of luck with your new purchase!
Rb rule
When medium format was developed with 120 film, cameras were waist level finders (as was my first camera a Brownie Hawkeye in 1959) so the 6x6 square format was the norm because it's really difficult to turn a wlf on it's side for portrait mode. Then mamiya created the rotating back and other manufacturers an elf. I think square is an un natural format for me. 67 is often called "the perfect format" as it fits standard paper sizes like 8x10 and there isn't alot of negative wasted for portraiture. And for all the cost of a hassie, it has a multi sided bokeh while the rb has perfectly round bokeh at all apertures. Yes, it's heavier at 6 lbs with lens. It's not for the pencil necked, spagetti armed soy boys. But I carry it for 4 hours at a time with no problem with the strap cross body, camera on hip or pressed against hip. My 645 pro tl weighs 5 lbs with motor winder and elf that I need because no rotating back.