MAMIYA RZ67 PROFESSIONAL - GETTING USED TO IT

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Mamiya RZ67 and Getting to grips with it. The camera was kindly donated to the SFLaB channel by Kevin in New York.
This video shows what I have discovered about using the camera in only the few days that I have had it with a short walkthrough along with some Prints I made using the camera.
I look forward to showcasing my work with this camera in episodes to come.

If I have missed out anything please let me know in the comments section.

Massive thanks to Kevin for his kind donation.

Camera - Mamiya RZ67
Film - Ilford HP5 Plus
Developer - Rodinal
Process - Pulled to 200, Rodinal 1:75, 17 Minutes at 20°
Final Print - Kentmere VC Select Paper Lustre 16x12
Developer - Ilford Multigrade.

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[JackFlower]

Roger's going to start wearing Carhaart and sporting a beanie next... only joking! Great video as always!

[Frisenette]

Holy hell, that’s a nice gift!
The guys really gotta like you!
That’s not a cheap camera.

[peternagy]

When you push the cable release you are starting a chain reaction !
First you are baying a longer lens - after a shorter lens - after a 6x7 film holder - after another film holder - a bigger backpack - a heavier tripod - a station wagon .
Oh - and a new 6x9 enlarger bicouse somebody just sent you 6x9 folding Ikonta .🙂

[andyvan]

one tip, the M_up and T modes have to be de-activated using the methods given in the manual, esp. the 90 mm lens for the RB and other RZ lenses, as the gears are interconnected, so if you 'trip' the lens wrong, you can possibly break something.
three procedures exist, 1) to pull the winding lever; 2) to take the shutter speed dial off t or b, 3) to unscrew the cable release from the lens [RED line on sleeve covered up], or flip the switch off T back to N normal. the RZ and the RB 90mm later version lenses NEED the 3rd process, using any of the others can damage the mechanics, as they are designed differently.

[pollux]

Pls do a video compering the different dilutions of rodinal (1:50, 1:75, 1:100)

[ERROL]

Hey just stumbled across your channel. I own an RZ Pro2 although it hasn't been used for a few years now. Used to assist a few photographers back in the day and was in an environment where I saw a lot of photographers and their equipment. The RZ was a choice for a great many, huge medium format neg size, could be handheld and was by a lot of male and female photographers. It was a solid built camera with excellent lens for the price. Hiring lenses etc was never an issue. Noted photographers that I have meet, worked with or seen their negatives. RANKIN, Phil Poynter, MERT and MARCUS, Vincent Peters, Liz Collins, Sean Ellis etc, etc.

[mugilandag]

Just when I thought I'm done watching SFLB videos, you pull me back in !🎞️📸😃

[terrywbreedlove]

Shot the RB67 for years in my portrait studio. I am retired now and shoot landscapes with a Hasselblad 503. I do miss the bellows focusing of the Mamiya it is great for getting in close.

[GaIvatrn]

Thanks for the info on the long exposure methods. I never knew this!

[cappysdad]

On a snowbird trip in the motorhome to Tucson this past winter I came across a fantastic camera shop called Monument Camera. Being a film photographer most of my life I love the old film cameras and have quite a collection but had never even held a RB or RZ 67. Monument camera had a RZ 67 Pro II in like new condition and could not resist it after trying it out. I used the camera on our trip but definitely still in learning mode. Back home now, looking for insight, and your video is the best I have seen in thoroughness and accuracy. Thanks! Also nice work with Budda / Buddas.

[squier]

Of all my cameras I get the highest ratio of "keepers" out of my RB67. Such a great system and nice lenses. Razor sharp but the defocused areas melt away into nice bokeh. Looking forward to seeing your work with the RZ.

[terrywbreedlove]

Having shot one pre digital age. I can tell you this cameras and lens kit is incredible. Nothing like it today. I shoot a Hassleblad 503 now but I sure miss the close focusing bellows system in the big Mamiyas.

[TheManhattanmusic]

Started watching the channel to decide whether I should buy an Olympus OM10 and now I’m hooked

[perelandrauk]

I remember thinking when I saw your post about getting this camera that you don't like reading manuals to start with... and I remember doing the same when I got my RB67 and quickly getting completely flumoxed lol.
Glad to see you're enjoying it, its a wonderful bit of kit if its anything like the RB.
Stay safe

[andyvan]

that 'cog wheel' is a port for the motor drive to connect to, this screws on to the base like a 35 mm slr motor winder, this gear is to run the film winder from, the shutter is dealt with by some contacts under another cover.

[KonradSarnowski]

1. This workhorse has a huge mirror, so it shakes when mounted on tripod - mirror lockup is the way to go ;) Interestingly, it is so well balanced, that when shooting handheld, that mirror slap seems to be absorbed - I managed to do 1/15s handheld a couple of times without problems :O
2. If you're having problems with framing on 645 back, focusing screen has three little thingies to slide thin mask there (0.2-0.3mm - there are modeling PP sheets of that thickness - cut it to size, and draw framing with a sharpie :P)

[stephenryan]

The RZ and the earlier RB 67 are phenomenal examples of elegance and simplicity. Once one gets over being intimidated by the size of the camera, the rest is a matter of practice...and more practice. Having said that, the camera is simple...the real work is done by the photographer who must know light, lighting, chemistry, timing and a myriad other tasks in order to get results. I salute you on your work and if you ever want to get rid of one of the Buddha photos, please let me know...you can send it to me. I'd be happy to hang that on my wall.
Yeah, film photography takes work, the equipment can be cumbersome and time consuming, but the results are so very much worth the effort.

[Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

The best medium format camera also RB67 PRO S incomparable, magnific, highly quality, love

[GraemeSimpsonPhotography]

Good walk around the camera. I just sold my RB67 and do love the 67 series but got my hands on a Pentax 6x7 now and much more suited.

[Resgerr]

There is a slot behind the darkslide slot and this is where you can store your dark slide during an long exposure so you don’t lose it- but remember to put it back in its original slot when you’ve finished the long exposure!