I Ditched The Hasselblad 500CM for a Mamiya RB67 Pro SD, Let Me Explain!

[@masonmiller878]

A camera is meant to capture your vision. I hope the Mamiya does that for you. Love the channel, keep it up.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Mason! I really try not to be gear driven especially in these days of our time, one reason I’m down grading all my gears to see if I will still be motivated to shoot the same stuff I photograph or if they will inspire me differently. Thanks for watching

[@bernardkealey6449]

Just had this show up in my recommendations. Love it. Pleased not too many folk dissing you in the comments. As you said late in the video, you can always go back. Looking forward to watching more of your work and journeys.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Well it is KZbin and people can have their own opinions but at the end of the day it's what's best for me and my work. Appreciate you watching, thanks

[@maximage100]

I agree with everything you have said about the RB, I've just bought a mint condition Pro SD and love it. I used Hasselblads for weddings back in the late 80's and 90's. The results were amazing but, I found them to be very unreliable! 4 out of five failed and the repair cost back then was crazy expensive. Maybe I was unlucky. I'd love to use Hasselblad again, but, I just can't bring myself to trust them. The RB has presented me with a steep learning curve, which for me is good. I don't see me changing it anytime soon!

[@bencushwa8902]

I'm in the process of building an RB67 system, and this as a useful perspective. Thanks.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank for watching

[@kevinmarcus625]

I love my RB. You invested in a great system with a sharp lens and a 6x7 negative! Enjoy it, man.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so much Kevin, I’m happy with move so far and looking forward to putting more rolls through it. Thanks for watching 😀

[@italianbirdvideos6190]

Sold my Hassy and replaced it with an RB and never looked back! Tired of the dark and small view finder on the Hassy. Well done. Amazing resolution!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Oh I love my RB still have it and never letting go, thanks for watching

[@jt4369]

I’ve had the Hasselblad 500CM and the Rolleiflex 2.8f, both considered the apex of this format. Truthfully, the results of seen on the Mamiya RB series is as good if not even cleaner than a Hassy. You can’t go wrong with Japanese cameras of that era-or any era, really.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching !

[@cloudsilver1]

I definitely connect and agree with you regarding the amount of exposures. I prefer less exposures too, makes you appreciate and more thoughtful about each shots. For me I sold my RB67 and made the jump to large format 4x5. I hope you will like this RB67 camera! I think most importantly you enjoy the photography process and if the camera inspires you.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Franklin! I know I will get into large format one day but not ready now. I’m enjoying the RB67 for now and hopefully it last lol. Thanks for watching

[@tonyperez5360]

I think you rock been a photographer for ever had Hass . As a pro it excelled had many cameras But now today my first RB can’t wait My camera ( yashica Mamiya C330 yuk ! HASSELBLAD Motorrise. & 38 mm Boronica 645 cool now A Rollei 3.5 and a MAMIYA 645 TL pro. And a RB soon price and condition to good to pass $450.00 😊 2 backs two lens prism & also waist finder case & an SX70😊

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so watching Tony!

[@19motya69]

Thank you very much for the video, sir. I’m on the fence about which one to buy, so I’m trying to get as much information and personal user impressions as possible. Your’s, does feel to be a very genuine and substantive one. 👍

[@EdmundKBoateng]

You're welcome mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and glad it helped. Thanks for watching

[@GregIsWong]

There’s lots of good points here for the Mamiya, I’m still between the two cameras but this helped a lot! Thank you!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Appreciate you Greg and I’m glad my video could help! Cheers mate

[@enthdegree]

finally someone who isn't chasing brands!!!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

These are tools, I only have to use the one that works for me and not one that is hyped and popular

[@shishka3116]

@@EdmundKBoateng To be fair, the Mamiya RB67 is also quite hyped and popular

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I agree

[@CalumetVideo]

One year later, I have acquired a Hasselblad 500 CM, the issue I had was a lens jam and had to send it for repair, the tech had to remove the front gear assembly to get the lens free. I will say that the Zeiss lenses on the Hasselblad are very sharp.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

No doubt about that, however at the time it made sense for me to use the RB. I loved the Haselblad and if it wasn't too expensive nowadays I will get another one but I haven't regretted as I do have a Mamiya C330 for when I want to shoot square. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the Hassy

[@ericflynn4524]

You have to get the tools that inspire you to use them, can't wait to see the images you create with that Mamiya!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I totally agree, super excited to share the next chapter

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

QUESTION: Where did you get that grid board that your camera and keyboard are sitting on? Love to hear people who can share well thought out reasons why they made a decision. Years ago, I had a Mamiya RB67. Never used it. I did not mind the weight. I just did not like the form factor and how cumbersome it was to handhold. Moved on to Pentax 67. While I like the idea of the option of having multiple film backs, but not at the expense of 'handholdability'. Never even touched a Hasselblad. I see the world in a rectangular format. Also, until recently, Hasselblad never had an (ultra) wide option, though I suspect that the Hasselblad is the easiest (brightest) medium format film SLR viewfinder to use. Different strokes...........and all that.

[@bigshooter461]

Love this video, I am one of those who really wants to find a 6x8 or even a Fuji 6x9 to shoot larger frames. I really want to print large and film may be more work and less files but I am totally on the same page with you. 12 frames is enough for me when I am shooting work I am focussed on and have deliberate compositions for. I love the rediscovery of learning to use new tools and exploring the unique characteristics and processes. Thanks for sharing your journey so openly I look forward to following along!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so much for watching mate! I’m glad others feel the same way and that my video bring some sort of value. I’m not good talking gear but I’m glad the little still entertain people lol. The funny thing is I also recently got a Mamiya C330 and have been really enjoying that too! Thanks for watching

[@bigshooter461]

@@EdmundKBoateng I totally hear everything you were saying in your video. I'm really curious to see how much resolution can be scanned from 6x8 film, for large print t fine art images. Medium format digital is still a bit out of reach for me. I look forward to seeing what you have to share! 👍

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I will be making a 30x40” print soon and will probably share the results on KZbin or on my Instagram

[@lgm9324]

The Hasselblad V series cameras do have cold shoe options that slide into the same position as the RB, as well as viewfinder options with a cold shoe. I purchased the non-motorized film back so that I do not have to carry batteries; the reason I chose the RB over the RZ is that the RB is completely mechanical (no batteries needed, and I felt that the RB67 has less things that can fail.) I think you'll wish you kept the Hasselblad. I've had my RB67 for a few years and I'm slowly building the 500 kit.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you for watching mate, unfortunately I haven’t miss the Hassleblad ever since I part ways with it. It was a great camera and I made lot of great photos and memories with it but I’m happy with the move

[@CalumetVideo]

Use the camera system that you love. I use the Bronica SQ system and the Mamiya C330 system, often thought about selling the C330 system for a RB system.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

My C330 is honestly one of the fun and favorite camera I’ve ever used. I love the RB too and I don’t see myself selling any of them

[@tonyperez5360]

Nice video

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Tony!

[@Narsuitus]

I have used a variety of medium format cameras. For some reason, I never bonded with the Hasselblad. It just never felt good in my hands. On the other hand, I was immediately attracted to the RB67. I now shoot with two bodies and 55, 90, 140, 150, 180, and 250mm prime lenses. I also have a 100-200 zoom which I rarely use.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I loved my Hassleblad, I won’t be surprise seeing myself own one again but I needed that extra big negative!!! I only have the 127 and 180 lenses! Thanks for watching

[@Narsuitus]

@@EdmundKBoateng What subjects are you shooting with your RB67 with 127mm and 180mm lenses? What lenses did you have for your Hasselblad? What subjects were you shooting with your Hasselblad?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Shot a lot of portraits and few landscapes, I had the 50 and 150 for my Hassleblad. And what i shoot haven’t change

[@TheWutangclan1995]

I've used the RB before and holy crap it was heavy. Heavy to the point I start questioning whether or not I can continue shooting. I don't own a Hasselblad but id kept it because of it's portability. Enjoy your RB. The images are unlike anything I've ever seen.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I have had the RB for months at this point and I will say I really do enjoy it and even though yeah it’s heavy I still really love it over the Hassleblad. Thanks for watching

[@larrywilliams5708]

I bought my RB67 pro as last July and love it. It came with 2 backs, a 6x7 and a 6x8 mortorized which like you I loved. Sadly it died in me recently and have yet to find out why. Looks like a trip to the repair shop. Btw, if you haven’t found out by now, you can advance the film manually on that back, just turn the winder knob in the direction of the arrow..the film will advance to the next frame! Good luck...

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That’s awesome! Thank you Larry for the tip and for watching! Cheers

[@davehanner360]

Great photos! Well, my Hassy and Leica still inspire me the most so true that you probably shouldn't keep a camera that you don't desire to make photos with. A video sometime next year "I Ditched the Mamiya RB67 Pro SD for a 4x5, Let Me Explain...Again". Why don't your wife comment on the videos?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Hahahahahaha Dave the list goes on and on and on. I will let her read the comments and respond lol 😂

[@pauldazar3348]

I don't know about the 6x8 , I have the motorized 6x7 and it can used motorized or advancing the film manually if the batteries are dead .

[@davidhelvering]

Enjoyed the video. I bought a Mamiya Pro SD November 2020, and I've really enjoyed it. I do wish it were a little easier to hold while walking around with it, but overall I love it. I don't know if you've shot longish exposures with that back, but if you haven't, it's worth tracking down a manual for the film back. I tried shooting with a one-second exposure and discovered that my film back auto-advanced the film while the shutter was still open. I look forward to seeing more videos from you. Oh, by the way, is that a photo of a Waffle House sign behind you?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Yeah the Pro SD is a great Camera and really been enjoying it. I couldn’t agree with you on the weight any better lol. And yes that’s a Waffle House print photo in the background 😎. Thanks for watching

[@sgroadie6367]

There is a 500mm APO.

[@Jason-rs6co]

mate they are a brilliant camera although mine doesnt get the use it deserves i cant part with it

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Oh yeah, I still can't see myself letting it go. Thanks for watching

[@johnjewell219]

👍👏😎

[@EdmundKBoateng]

✌️✌️

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

I STUMBLED ON YOUR VIDEO... AND I'M GLAD I DID! GREAT VIDEO AND OPINIONS ON THE RBSD. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE/ HAVE NOT...BUT I WOULD GET AT LEAST, ONE MANUAL FILM BACK TO YOUR RB ARSENAL!!! SUBBED AND GOING TO CHECK YOU ON THE INSTA!🤘🏾🤘🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾👊🏾

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you mate, really appreciate it! And yes I do have the manual back for it now! Thanks for watching!

[@stuarthunt926]

I would absolutely love to have an rb67! Mabye if we get another stimulus😅

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Hahaha, it’s an awesome camera! Thanks for watching!

[@MezeiEugen]

The mail brought the RB but the grip for it already was on your table?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That grip is for the Haselblad not the RB, thanks for watching

[@MezeiEugen]

@@EdmundKBoateng Indeed, I mistook it for the variable angle grip for the RB. Btw, the best of the different grips avaible for the RB and the Mamiya TLRs.

[@maximeevangelista3155]

When you do an analog shoot, how many rolls do you usually shoot? :)

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Not more than 2. Mostly just a roll

[@Narsuitus]

It depends on the subject matter. For portraits, still-lifes, macro, and landscapes; I normally used no more than one roll per subject. However; I also used a digital camera to perform test shots. For film weddings, I usually averaged 3 or 4 rolls per wedding.

[@terrycullinane9437]

Willem Veerbeck double exposed on his RB67 ProS because he mistakenly overrode the double exposure prevention feature built into both the ProS & ProSD!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That’s why I love my 6x8 back! Thanks for watching

[@gui4j]

U know if u want to build muscle weights are cheaper and their are gyms everywhere now !b😬

[@EdmundKBoateng]

The weight doesn’t bother me, I’m still young and have the energy to carry that around. People uses it even much older people than me lol

[@H2o3G2a]

I love how people are talking about the Mamiya hype when you're switching from a HASSELBLAD, A Hasselblad! The most overrated camera after the Leica.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Hhahahaha well every camera has its place and use, at that time I didn’t need the Hassy. Thanks for watching

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

You will miss the blad. I give you a week.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

well its been more than a week and I haven't miss it once

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

Oh no fam. You fell for the hype.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I don’t think so, I’m happy with the Mamiya. Even if I did time will tell. Thanks for watching

[@davidventura1424]

RZ way better RB is a hunk of… made popular by KZbin…

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I disagree, I have used both and I prefer the RB

[@gui4j]

Just all kinds of wrong !!😬

[@EdmundKBoateng]

What’s your reason?