Few film cameras have the reputation and the history of the Mamiya RB67. The Pro-SD version has been somewhat elusive as it’s the most recent of the three versions of the RB.
In this video, Kyle McDougall walks us through his long term review of his Pro-SD version of the Mamiya RB67 film camera. For many film photographers, the Mamiya RB67 was their first medium format film camera. Indeed, owning one has almost become a right of passage for the modern film photographer. Outfitted with the 90mm lens and the waist level finder, you have my favorite film camera I own.
As you may know, I own and have reviewed the Mamiya RB67 as well as its sibling, the Mamiya RZ67. These two cameras are all around winners in every way for film. You get 10 wonderful film images from some of the most unique and beautiful lenses ever made. Though the RZ is generally newer and a bit lighter with lighter and smaller lenses, they are both quite heavy and a bit cumbersome to travel with. That said, some of my most favorite photographs I’ve ever taken were with these cameras.
Do you have any experience with the Mamiya RB67? What about the RZ67? What are you thoughts on the cameras?