Mamiya RB67
When I decided to buy a medium format camera, I looked at an RB67, and easily dismissed it. You need hands the size of a gorilla, and it really ought to be sold with a Benbo tripod welded to the bottom.
A kind friend lent me her “new” RB over Christmas - £250, and a lot of ... Read review
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mar-resistant (pencil hardness: 3H) reducing disturbing light reflections and increase the display contrast. Unlike to other non-reflecting brands of protective foils the display view is not corrupted and the colors are represented true to the original by our Antireflex Display Protection Foils.This display foil is tailored to the respective display concerning the fit factor and the exact contours and is to be assembled dryly.Dazzle-free surface for the drasticreduction of light reflectionson the displayPosition can suit on-site conditions at any timeMultiplereusability, washableRejecting dirt and grease, reduces fingerprintsScratch resistant surface, hard coating with 3H pencil hardnessTransparentcolorfast reproductionComfortable writing- touch screen optimizedRemovable without residueat any time even after yearsEasy installation -100% free of blisters mountablewith cleaned displayBorder adhesion andaccurate cuttingare guaranteed - including latchSensational adhesive qualities by specialadhesive bonding layer- no glue!Guaranteedquality processingby use of most modern high-precision engineering´sExtreme long service life- according to manufacturer recommendation a change of the foil is not necessaryScope of supply:1 foil / 1 foil set1 assembly instructionsYou receive one display protection foil for each display for devices with several displays (e.g. interior and exterior display).
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films. This screen protection film excels by the highest, crystal-clear transparency (over 99%) as well as by an absolute scratch resistance (pencil hardness: 4H).This screen protection film is also tailored to the respective screen respecting the fit factor and the exact contours and is assembled dryly as all the films available with us.Ultra clear andcompletely transparent, transparency over 99%Position can suit on-site conditions at any timeMultiplereusability, washableRejecting dirt and grease, reduces fingerprintsScratch resistant surface, hard coating with 4H pencil hardnessCrystal-clearcolorfast reproductionComfortable writing- touch screen optimizedRemovable without residueat any time even after yearsEasy installation -100% free of blisters mountablewith cleaned screenBorder adhesion andaccurate cuttingare guaranteed - including latchSensational adhesive qualities by specialsilicone bonding layer- no glue!Repairs scratched surfaces- small scratches are filled out and eliminated by the sticking stratum (Silicone stratum)Guaranteedquality processingby use of most modern high-precision engineering´sExtreme long service life- according to manufacturer recommendation a change of the film is not necessaryScope of supply:1 screen protector1 cloth1 soft card1 assembly instructionsYou receive one screen protection film for each screen for devices with several screens (e.g. interior and exterior screen).
Postage & Packaging:£1.00 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Dazzle-free and hard coated!FX Anti Reflection protective foils are absolutely ... more
mar-resistant (pencil hardness: 3H) reducing disturbing light reflections and increase the display contrast. Unlike to other non-reflecting brands of protective foils the display view is not corrupted and the colors are represented true to the original by our Antireflex Display Protection Foils.This display foil is tailored to the respective display concerning the fit factor and the exact contours and is to be assembled dryly.Dazzle-free surface for the drasticreduction of light reflectionson the displayPosition can suit on-site conditions at any timeMultiplereusability, washableRejecting dirt and grease, reduces fingerprintsScratch resistant surface, hard coating with 3H pencil hardnessTransparentcolorfast reproductionComfortable writing- touch screen optimizedRemovable without residueat any time even after yearsEasy installation -100% free of blisters mountablewith cleaned displayBorder adhesion andaccurate cuttingare guaranteed - including latchSensational adhesive qualities by specialadhesive bonding layer- no glue!Guaranteedquality processingby use of most modern high-precision engineering´sExtreme long service life- according to manufacturer recommendation a change of the foil is not necessaryScope of supply:1 foil / 1 foil set1 assembly instructionsYou receive one display protection foil for each display for devices with several displays (e.g. interior and exterior display).
Postage & Packaging:£1.00 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Ultra clear and hard coated!FX Clear Protection protective films are visual high tech ... more
films. This screen protection film excels by the highest, crystal-clear transparency (over 99%) as well as by an absolute scratch resistance (pencil hardness: 4H).This screen protection film is also tailored to the respective screen respecting the fit factor and the exact contours and is assembled dryly as all the films available with us.Ultra clear andcompletely transparent, transparency over 99%Position can suit on-site conditions at any timeMultiplereusability, washableRejecting dirt and grease, reduces fingerprintsScratch resistant surface, hard coating with 4H pencil hardnessCrystal-clearcolorfast reproductionComfortable writing- touch screen optimizedRemovable without residueat any time even after yearsEasy installation -100% free of blisters mountablewith cleaned screenBorder adhesion andaccurate cuttingare guaranteed - including latchSensational adhesive qualities by specialsilicone bonding layer- no glue!Repairs scratched surfaces- small scratches are filled out and eliminated by the sticking stratum (Silicone stratum)Guaranteedquality processingby use of most modern high-precision engineering´sExtreme long service life- according to manufacturer recommendation a change of the film is not necessaryScope of supply:1 screen protector1 cloth1 soft card1 assembly instructionsYou receive one screen protection film for each screen for devices with several screens (e.g. interior and exterior screen).
Postage & Packaging:£1.00 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
When I decided to buy a medium format camera, I looked at an RB67, and easily dismissed it. You need hands the size of a gorilla, and it really ought to be sold with a Benbo tripod welded to the bottom.
A kind friend lent me her “new” RB over Christmas - £250, and a lot of black paint missing. I still won’t be buying one: it is a camera I respect, but I certainly don’t love it!
But if you ... ...buy one. If you need a camera engineered like a battleship (and every bit as user-friendly), you may buy one. If you want excellent results, and don’t mind ergonomics that are just right for an octopus, you may buy one. If you take landscapes or portraits professionally, there’s a good chance you already own one.
An RB67 offers enormous scope for doing things wrong. You need to wind the film and cock the shutter with separate levers, ... more
Mamiya RB67
When I decided to buy a medium format camera, I looked at an RB67, and easily dismissed it. You need hands the size of a gorilla, and it really ought to be sold with a Benbo tripod welded to the bottom.
A kind friend lent me her “new” RB over Christmas - £250, and a lot of black paint missing. I still won’t be buying one: it is a camera I respect, but I certainly don’t love it!
But if you want (or need) the versatility of bellows focussing, you may buy one. If you need a camera engineered like a battleship (and every bit as user-friendly), you may buy one. If you want excellent results, and don’t mind ergonomics that are just right for an octopus, you may buy one. If you take landscapes or portraits professionally, there’s a good chance you already own one.
An RB67 offers enormous scope for doing things wrong. You need to wind the film and cock the shutter with separate levers, for instance - but rewards you with wonderful negatives and slides. (If you load the film right - to my shame, I put one roll through with the backing paper facing the lens. I don’t usually get things so wrong these days!)
In terms of sheer spec, there’s not a lot: leaf shutters to 1/400 second in each lens, giving flash synch at all speeds. Rotating back, so that you can take landscape and portrait formats without turning the camera on its side (which is REALLY inconvenient with a waist level finder). Lenses of limited maximum aperture, though excellent quality, and which stop down a long way for enormous depth of field. Everything you need, and absolutely nothing else.
To sum up: this is a camera for a photographer who wouldn’t think twice about the choice between a 1961 Land Rover and a modern 4x4 with leather, air, and auto gearbox. But if you want to hand-hold - EVER - shoot sport, or have nay mod cons, look elsewhere!
Advantages: large negative size,quality enlargemts, rotating film back Disadvantages: only 10 shots on a roll of 120, heavy camera to use initialy
The Mamiya RB-67 is an excellent piece of photographic hardware.
When I was window shopping for a medium format system to upgrade to I was concentrating on the Bronica systems , Namely the SQ and GS1. Until that is I had a play with an RB-67.
Its not a light camera, infact its quite heavy at first, but one soon gerts used to the weight, It is the same basic layout at as other medium format cameras , Interchangeable lens,body,waist level finder ... ...others is that the film back can be rotated 90' so you can switch from landscape to portrait format without moving the camera, which is very useful at times. It is a sturdy camera, built to last & take a beating,I ve used mine in a studio to on top some of south wales highest peaks without a failure to work ever.
The camera produces 6x7cm negatives, which are large and easy to examine (at around 4 times the size of standard 35mm) which alows for ...
Gareth_Bailey 24.08.2000
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