I was thrilled when I was rummaging through my film gear a few months ago and re-discovered that I had an RB67 Pro S that I had literally forgotten I had. I pulled it out, loaded it with film and, after 10 years or so in it’s case, it performed like new. I purchased new light seal materials and, after checking my results from that 1st roll of film, discovered that it’s held up quite well. I’ll replace the light seals anyway, just to be certain, but this fully mechanical work of art lives on! I only hope that film will continue to be produced for years to come so that my kids and grandkids will be able to use this wonderful magic “time trapping” box. Thank you for all of your photographic content. I always learn something new from your channel! Cheers!
Hello again Jonathan, with regard to a Pro SD film back on a Pro (original) body. In order to use an SD back on a Pro body, I'll need to get a Pro-SD revolving adapter to put on the Pro body? Is that correct? I apologize for bombarding you with all these questions about the Mamiya RB system, but there aren't many people on TH-cam going into some of the things that seem to keep cropping up.
@@WorldwideCameraExchange You're an absolute legend! "said in my best football announcer voice". I've been looking to pick up an SD film back for my rb67 pro since I heard the light traps would be better than hoping for a Pro or Pro S back with decent light seals.
@@WorldwideCameraExchange Much appreciated. I currently (in terms of medium format), use a Seagull 4B-1 and definitely love the look of the images in 6x6. I also like the idea that I don't need to rotate the TLR to the side for portrait vs landscape shots. I think with your help I just answered my question.
I was thrilled when I was rummaging through my film gear a few months ago and re-discovered that I had an RB67 Pro S that I had literally forgotten I had. I pulled it out, loaded it with film and, after 10 years or so in it’s case, it performed like new. I purchased new light seal materials and, after checking my results from that 1st roll of film, discovered that it’s held up quite well. I’ll replace the light seals anyway, just to be certain, but this fully mechanical work of art lives on! I only hope that film will continue to be produced for years to come so that my kids and grandkids will be able to use this wonderful magic “time trapping” box. Thank you for all of your photographic content. I always learn something new from your channel! Cheers!
Glad it was useful - thanks
Hello again Jonathan, with regard to a Pro SD film back on a Pro (original) body. In order to use an SD back on a Pro body, I'll need to get a Pro-SD revolving adapter to put on the Pro body? Is that correct? I apologize for bombarding you with all these questions about the Mamiya RB system, but there aren't many people on TH-cam going into some of the things that seem to keep cropping up.
The 6x7 (and smaller) Pro S and Pro SD backs are interchangeable.
Hi Jonathan. Do you know if I can put a pro sd film back onto a Pro (original) body? If so, is there a specific adapter needed?
They are interchangeable
@@WorldwideCameraExchange You're an absolute legend! "said in my best football announcer voice". I've been looking to pick up an SD film back for my rb67 pro since I heard the light traps would be better than hoping for a Pro or Pro S back with decent light seals.
Would you recommend this over the Bronica SQ-A? (knowing that the SQ-A is 6x6 vs the RB67 ProSD at 6x7)
If you need 6x7 then the Mamiya’s RB is your best option. If you prefer 6x6 then look at Hasselblad or Bronica cameras.
@@WorldwideCameraExchange Much appreciated. I currently (in terms of medium format), use a Seagull 4B-1 and definitely love the look of the images in 6x6. I also like the idea that I don't need to rotate the TLR to the side for portrait vs landscape shots. I think with your help I just answered my question.
The square format cameras are far smaller and lighter. Definitely the best option if you won’t miss the slightly larger 6x7 format.
What does the silver button do by the waist level finder?
Brings the magnifier up and into position.
What about lighting can lighting be connected to the camera?
Yes, of course, via the flash sync socket on the lens. Flash will sync at all shutter speeds - all lenses have a leaf shutter.