Mamiya RB67 Pro SD Medium Format Film Camera

Pros: absolute manual control over the image, commitment to compatibility with older RB series stuff

Cons: weight... and that isn't a complete negative, no ttl flash metering possible ( even uncoupled)

The Bottom Line: if you lean toward the manual end of the spectrum, Mamiya did this one right!! guaranteed to please.

Review: Anyone who ever got bewildered looking over all the options that are available in 35mm photography had better take an extra breath before jumping into the medium format fray. Not only do you have an amazing amount of camera styles.(TLR's, rangefinders, SL ...

Pros: Revolving back, 6x7 large negative, flawless studio camera, leaf shutter flash all speeds, Bellows unit.

Cons: Largest of MF cameras, can take careful reading to fully learn all quirks, Heavy.

The Bottom Line: A flawless studio camera and superb outdoor camera. From pro's to amateurs the Pro-S and SD are industry standards the world over with fine optics and huge array of accesories.

Review: Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
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The Pro-S and Pro-SD are essentially the same camera the SD having a slightly larger lens throat to enable it the use of the 75mm Shift lens and one or two other features. Since both are...

Pros: Superb optics, excellent quality camera

Cons: Heavy and large

The Bottom Line: For SERIOUS photographers who are willing to take the time to setup the picture and carry the weight.

Review: I purchased a used RB-67 with a 90mm lens about 3 years ago in order to get into medium format photography. I soon thereafter purchased a 180mm lens which absolutely loves people! That is I have taken consistently good portraits with this lens. I have...