The Mamiya RB67: The Best Value Medium Format Camera

Today on Focal Collective we show you our favorite value medium format camera, the Mamiya RB67. We will run through the camera itself and show you some example shots taken with it, all on the national mall in Washington, D.C.

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[stephenwhited]

Thanks for the video. I got one out of Japan. They said it was used but I couldn't see that it had ever been used. IT was beyond pristine! It came with a hard case with foam a National PE flash two backs the waist level finder and the waist level light meter finder that works. shutter cable flash cable. All the literature in Japanese. All the shutter speeds were perfect and my 1st roll when I developed it came out perfect. I love it the weight helps me to keep it steady. Really a great camera.

[NorthCountyRealEstateTeam]

I actually appreciated watching you load the film, as I have the Camera and havn't used it yet.

[daleclark]

I have a late production copy in mint condition I bought years ago. Watching this makes me want to use mine again. Thanks.

[ubongakpan]

How funny that I am in the process of purchasing one and I've been looking for more recent videos on the camera. Thank you so much

[danibena]

keep up the good work, loved the mood in the video. I own an RB67 myself, whenever I hold it I can feel the big deal the camera was for the industry back in the day, stablished the standards for fashion and commercials quality and look. Thumbs up mate

[randybennett]

Nice vid.... just got a RB67 SD body and motor 6x8 back to address the constant light leak issues of my Pro S. US Camera has nice light seal kits for the film backs and rotating back. Thanks again

[aristoioannidis]

Thanks for sharing. I picked on up over the weekend. Awesome camera and format.

[Christopher_T_Billings]

I’m ordering the ‘Pro S’ in the next couple weeks. Been looking at a couple for a while now and I’m finally taking the leap. Nice video by the way. 📸

[brianmccutcheon]

I have the mamiya RZ67 professional and love that house brick to pieces: subscribed

[ChameleonzDream]

Dang brother, watching your video was not only relaxing, but it is filled with encouragement! exactly what i needed today, thank you.

[waynesimon]

Don't like seals going bad on the cartridge, get a Rb67 SD. No seals to replace. Nice camera especially like you said for the price. I picked up my RB67 SD last year with a 65mm K/L, 90mm K/L, 150mm Soft Focus C & 180mm K/L lenses. Also a motorized 120/220 SD back, 120SD back, Prism Finder & Minolta flash meter IV. It was a sweet deal with everything in mint condition for $970.00 US. The gent I purchased my kit from had more money than he knew what to do with I suppose, because he continued to use his Hasselblad gear to shoot film. Never used the RB67. Sometimes you get lucky....Good luck with your kit. Nicely done video.

[AlexScene]

Haha the dad smacking his kid for climbing on the statue at 1:38. 😂

[CHiLECHiLL]

i just got a rb67 off eBay should get it in about 2 weeks, im excited

[masekologi]

Good vid, good pic, but... I think that's not rb67's shutter sound 😣 I love the real sound very much.

[masamorphotography]

Thanks so much. Much uncle just gave me his RB67 Pro S. Looking forward to using it. Definitely motivated.

[nevalainen_visuals]

Good video! Just picked up mine and am eager to test it out! Hopefully you’ll get more exposure for your channel ’cause judging by this video you make quality videos! Cheers!

[anzaeria]

I wonder how many people have used the 50mm lens with a 6 x 8 back for an extra wide view. I guess there might be some softening of the corners. Those soft corners are probably going to be noticeable when viewing the film with a loupe but hopefully not too noticeable when viewing a big print hanging up on a wall.

[JCStreet]

Love DC in the winter, great advice. I was SO close to buying a RB67 but I lucked out on a Bronica RF. Still, I wonder how a waist level finder would go.

[Narsuitus]

Before the RB67, I shot three Mamiya TLR bodies with 55/80/180mm lenses for weddings and portraits. When I wore out my wedding cameras, I replaced them with two RB67 bodies with 50/90/180mm lenses.

[sdr]

Great video! How do you find the weight of the RB67 for shooting and carrying around?