Mamiya RB67 Pro SD Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Tony
(Professional)

Review Date
March 3, 2007

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Review 1 of 21

Price Paid: $255.00 from Ebay

Summary:

Got this monster (I mean this in a good way) from Ebay for a super price as a whole kit and I am still buying accessories for it. I love the weight, I love the film size and I love the fact that this camera is allowing me to get back to thinking about how I photograph instead of shooting from the hip and looking at my view finder. I love digital, but this is so much more fun. I have 2 other medium format camera's, this actually is the easiest to use.

Strengths:

Robust feal, the lense, it's fun, fun , fun to use. Makes you think and expand your creativity.

Weaknesses:

Nothing.

Similar Products Used:

Mamiya C330, Yashica 124G

Customer Service:

Mamiya's website only. Great website and easy to use.

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Rating
Reviewed by:

magoo
( Intermediate)

Review Date
December 22, 2005

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.40 of 5,
5 votes

Review 2 of 21

Price Paid: $0.00 from ebay

Summary:

Love this camera. It is much bigger than most mf cameras but it is solid. Once you get everything down pat it becomes second nature. cock the shutter, then advance the film then push the shutter and repeat. The pictures I take are tack sharp depending on the lens. You hear all the time, I have a hasselblad, the hasselblad takes the best pictures, but you know what? Try and tell the difference between plus accessories and lenses won't break the bank. Also if you have the opportunity to get the 150mm sf lens, get it. I love that lens, some beautiful shots were made with that lens.

Strengths:

Cheap, durable, reliable, and it has never let me down

Weaknesses:

Heavy

Similar Products Used:

mamiya c33

Customer Service:

never needed it.

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Rating
Reviewed by:

DaveKasdan
( Expert)

Review Date
April 18, 2005

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 3 of 21

Price Paid: $400.00 from eBay

Summary:

From the second I looked through the pop-up view finder...in love with this camera! It took me about 2 rolls to work out the mechanical processes and be comfortable with the controls. I feel like a macho adventure photographer using this tank out in the field. The image quality is outstanding--the straight contact prints are gorgeous. If you want to think about your shots and really practice "previsualization" and Zone work, then this is the kit to use. Was fortunate enough to get the 90mm and 180mm lenses for free from a retired pro and friend, then filled out the kit with a second body and accessories. Now I have one whole RB67 with the 90mm lens and a speed grip, the other body sports the 180mm lens and is worn with the neck strap. Carry it all with 3 different film backs, filters, etc. in a big bag and nobody stands in my way.

Strengths:

Presence--absolute, imposing presence of a real photography rig. Crystal clear images and no limits to creating great photographs.

Weaknesses:

Parts and accessories are getting rare. Forget having it fixed--just look for replacements save the costly repair expense.

Similar Products Used:

No other MF cameras. Plenty of 35mm, from full manual to P&S.

Customer Service:

Emailed a question to corporate and had a response in 24 hours! Excellent!

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Rating
Reviewed by: peguin
(Expert)

Review Date
September 15, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.63 of 5,
8 votes

Review 4 of 21

Price Paid: $1700.00 from jacobs photographic

Summary:

the rb67 pro sd is amazing i was told to definatly get another rz pro2 after mine was stolen but i didnt and am so glad. i am only young (17) but i have had alot of experiance with possibly every current pro camera and have grown around fashion shoots and had a play with any camera i have ever come into contact with and this is the best nothing comes close except an rz. but this will last longer than a rz ever could the quality of the images it has always produced for me are inceadible and it stands up to any abuse thrown at it. buy it if you can

Strengths:

every thing looks amazing too the rotating back is its greatest asset

Weaknesses:

the cocking levers (only a tiny thing)

Similar Products Used:

mamiya rz67 pro , mamiya rz67 pro2 , hassenbald 500

Customer Service:

never needed

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Rating
Reviewed by: Todd Walker
(Professional)

Review Date
April 18, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.33 of 5,
3 votes

Review 5 of 21

Price Paid: $1050.00 from KEH (used)

Summary:

This review is actually for the Pro-s which I purchased used. Great camera! Produces awesome results when big enlargments are needed from prints. I also love the rotating back, never have to turn camera sideways for vertical shots. Bellows mounted lens allows for close focusing. Lots of accessories available for this camera. Very quick and easy to change focusing screen. Big camera that produces excellent results when used for it's intended purpose. Don't try using for fast action style shooting (use a smaller lighter camera for that).

Strengths:

Big negatives!, sharp lenses, very affordable to buy it and accessories on the used market. Rotating back. No batteries or electronics to worry about. Fairly quite operation. Good solid construction and very reliable.

Weaknesses:

One of the most heavy cameras made (when prism is attached), but not bad with a monopod for support. No problem when using tripod. Much light in weight if using waist level finder instead of prism. Top shutter speed of only 1/400 sec.

Similar Products Used:

Mamiya 645 Pro-tl, 6451000s, Pentax 6x7, Bronica GS-1, Bronica ETRS, Hasselblad 500C

Customer Service:

not needed, but excellent user forum on website.

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