Mamiya RB67: the best camera.. EVER?

yes, I said bowels instead of bellows. multiple times.
if I got over it during editing - so can you 😎

now that we're passed that you can tell me about your experience with Mamiya RB67 down in the comments below!

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[DenysShabalin]

The chemistry between the photographer and the camera is clearly palpable here.

[diagon]

Had been heavy into photograpy since yesterday and just find your channel. Awesome photos! Really like your style and your decision in photograpy.

[Narsuitus]

Over the decades, I have used 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12cm medium format film cameras. Before I tried 6x7, 6x6 was my favorite aspect ratio.

The RB67 with 50/90/180/250mm lenses is my favorite medium format film camera. I use it to shoot portraits, events, macro, closeups, still lifes, and landscapes.

The Nikon F2 with 14mm to 1000mm prime lenses is my favorite 35mm film SLR.

The Leica M6 with 21/35/90mm lenses is my favorite 35mm film rangefinder.

[vgcguwc]

For me, not having electronics is a luxury that can't be overstated. And, the RB is a well designed and well built machine with great lenses.

[jodyperalta]

You paid your dues in your own inimitable way.. excellent

[TheNathanMChannel]

Fun facts about the RB67

A used, mint condition RB67 can be bought for $500. $495 covers the shipping cost
The island of Japan was formed shortly after Mamiya started manufacturing RB67s, causing the land mass to crack and separate from the rest of the continent.
Eddie Hall's record 500kg deadlift was made with FOUR RB67s cameras concealed inside plastic housings meant to look like weights.
200 hikers have attempted to climb Mount Everest with an RB67 in their backpack. Five of them died before reaching base camp. The others died while loading their cars to drive to the airport.

[mrdjtoday]

I hear ya' about the 6X6 format, I have a Seagull twin lens camera that is a 6X6 which was my fist medium format camera, but once I got my Pentax 67, I put that the seagull aside. Now, I think I'll add a RB67 to my collection since I really am a camera collector that takes a picture from time to time. beyond that, you did a really nice video about RB67 and you have moved me closer to getting one...., so thank you, and again. Nice video! Keep out the good work, and be good!😎

[jimcook]

Sitting here very early Saturday morning in Las Vegas, I really enjoyed your LUV video of your RB. I feel the exact same emotion regarding the Beast. Mine is sitting on a tripod in living room, and every time I see it, I know it wants to go create something awesome. Again, just wanted to say thanks for the XLNT video, and now I'm inspired to put my Beast to work. Jim in Las Vegas ❤

[StonyRC]

You have found the camera that best suits your particular work-style. That is what all photographers must strive to achieve - only then will our work excel. Excellent camera, by the way!

[rklee]

I'm so glad I can listen to just your voice and not have to struggle hearing it over horrible music. 😅

[philmartin]

Yes it is, I used one as my primary camera with only two lenses, 65mm and 90mm, for 20+ years and that was for weddings, portraiture, still life and my primary interest, landscape photography. I love the 67 ratio. The closest I can get to that ratio digitally, is micro 43. I find 6/2 to be too wide. It's also so slow, you really need to get into the rhythm when using it but that really gives you time to connect with the subject and to get into the zone.

[julianrobertson]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts & well said .

[jimjimgl]

I began before digital. My go-to cameras were my Pentax 67 and Mamiya RZ 67 and Sinar P2. For most commercial jobs back then I used my Mamiya RZ 67 bodies which at the time were pretty much industry standard unless you were a still life shooter and then often it was 4x5. I thought the Mamiya was a pretty much perfect camera.--The Pentax I loved too but I liked polaroids so the interchangeable polaroid back was so nice with the RZ 67. Pentax you needed to have a dedicated polaroid body. Presently I still own the RZ and two Hasselblad bodies and Canon R5 and Fujifilm GFX 100II. If I want to shoot film the RZ and Hasselblad are so nice. I pretty much only use the GFX 100II now for commercial jobs.

[AutopticViews-pLx]

I have been looking for a medium format film camera for some time now, and the Mamiya rb67 is on my list of contenders. I still need to either convince my wife or find a good hiding place for the camera. But that might risk distended bowels 😅

[jackren]

FYI, Rolleiflex SL66 is another medium format camera with an extending bellow. It takes 6x6 photos, is also fully mechanical, and it even has front standard movements. Also, great video!

[jeremyrowlettmedia]

MAMIYA GANG 4 LIFE!! I've been using the RB67 for almost 5yrs now and honestly it is hands down the best film camera I've ever used. With that being said, everything about your opinion of this camera is spot on all the way down to the fact that it's heavy as shit! I love it. With it being heavy allows me personally to be able to shoot handheld in low light without worrying about motion blur. It is the best. We'll die on the hill.

[sheadonphotography]

THANK YOU!!! I I’ve been shooting for 15+ years. RB67…..THE

[richalexander]

10:00 really good point. My fav lens is the 40mm Sigma art and it is super heavy but you're right, it helps slow me down and think before pressing that shutter.

[hericperez]

I love this so much, you have had said every one of my thoughts about the Mamiya, I used to have almost every medium format cameras out there, but always sold every one of them, but not my RB. Currently have 4 Mamiyas C330, two Mamiyas Universal Press 6x9, one Polaroid 600SE, one Agfa Isolette and a Voigtlander Bessa.

Would you be my daughter, I have two kids, but if I had a Daughter it definitely be you!

What an amazing and entertain review, Thank you!

[johndavidlevy]

My favorite camera. Never gonna give her up.