Turning a Mamiya RB67 into a Mamiya RZ67

I've been curious since I picked up my Mamiya RB67 how close I could get it to functioning like its newer counterpart, the Mamiya RZ67.

I recently had the opportunity to try just that, and am happy to be able to share the results with you!

I shot Ilford HP5 Plus in this video.

For more work;

Instagram: @willysheepskin

Big thank you to Cape Film Supply for lending me the Motorized RB67 Back and K/L lens - as well as the whole RZ67 kit. You can check them out here;

Instagram: @capefilmsupply

And big shoutout to David for lending me his Metz haha! : @shootfilm_cpt

[soyat]

Can you turn my holga in to a mamiya 7?, that would be sick!

[mayasarembock]

So this is why the place is always rearranged when I get back from work

[brineb]

I love the reality of trying to photograph!!!

[zakshah]

one of the best analog videos on the platform

[williamclintonogbebor]

Saw this video on my feed m and my hand automatically clicked on it. My hand knows what's good for me.

[justinconnaher]

Oh that balancing act 😆 😂! I have a K/L 90 for my rb67, and honestly don’t feel any need to look at the rz. I like having mechanical cameras that are just always ready to go. This was an interesting comparison though. The side by side that I never knew I needed in my life. Thanks for the comedy as always Will!

[Felhasz]

A delightful Sheepskin Show yet informative. ✨

[jameslidgard]

Camera repair technicians hate him for this one simple trick!

[castillomn]

Patience. The truest skill any photographer need

[aristoioannidis]

What a great update. Entertainment personified William!

[inigoviu]

great job dude, I get major negative feedback influences but in your own way, and I love it.

[leopoldlemon]

The Queen reference at 5:28 didn't go unnoticed, glad i'm not the only one who does that.

[photomaster]

Ok, I have an RB67 and a few RZ67's (please don't judge ) and a couple 645's, and yet I've enjoyed all your images. And yet when you had been moving the plants and that item fell on the floor. You sir made my day... please keep doing what you are doing.

[ReimannPembroke]

Interesting video! This makes me soooo excited to start shooting medium format!

[olgamarsay]

Love the laughs. Best neediness! Also always love learning something new. Pa perfect presentation. Thanks Will.

[sidmiller]

Interesting investigation. I’ve wondered how compatible parts are between the two. Some day I’ll pick up some K/L lenses but I’m happy with my NB and C lenses for now. Probably won’t pick up a motorized back, though only advancing one lever is a luxury. Haha I think the updated mirror up mechanism on the K/L lenses is really the biggest (small) change that I’d love to have!

[jasonlee]

I think this is really interesting I just got an rb67 so it’s nice to see there is this opportunity with the camera

[nikomenicou]

This mad man is going to start a trend

[asherhodara]

Now I'm on the hunt for all of those accessories to make my very one RBZ67. Rise up RB users!

[garethwilliams]

Enjoyed this and really like your shots. With reference to the RZ cable release the silver screw in button is held in place by a black collar fastened to the camera by two tiny screws. These can work loose and should be checked occasionally. I had the holder pop off when out shooting and lost the T shaped contact breaker inside. The lens shutter will now only fire using a cable release. Fortunately the lens is the great 140 macro which I always use that way. Still looking for the spare part! PS You still need a bigger tripod (ebay and old)!