Mamiya RB67 - 120 film Medium format Camera. In-depth review [ One Of The Best Cameras ]

In this in-depth review of the Mamiya RB67, I will tell you all you need to know about the camera and about how to use it.
The Mamiya RB67 is an analogue medium format camera that shoots images in the 6x7 format. Means you need 120 films.
Fully set up the camera weight is ca. 3kg. which is a bit heavy, but the results the Mamiya RB67 can produce make you forget about the weight.
Start of the review: 0:38
Sample images: 20:50
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[@RetroPixel_analog]

The Mamiya RB67 is an analogue medium format camera that shoots images in the 6x7 format. Means you need 120 films. Fully setup the camera weight is ca. 3kg. which is a bit heavy, but the results the Mamiya RB67 can produce make you forget about the weight. If u always want to see my latest images, please have a look at my Instagram accounts. For portrait works : instagram.com/dennisgelner/ For urban works : instagram.com/_retropixel_/

[@llg4958]

Thanks for this video. I just inherited an RB67 Pro S, and this was exactly what I needed to see.

[@hb4834]

Best full review on the RB67 ive seen...thx

[@acidsnow5915]

the mamiya rb67 is a powerhouse and i would love to own one one day! thanks for sharing!

[@keithcharlet4058]

Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of the RB67 system. It was the best video of this category that I have seen so far!

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Extraordinary camera,it has only one problem:after first use you can no longer leave it, impossible,marvelous!!!!

[@daumaly]

its really high quality review ! Good job pal !

[@georgelove767]

Very interesting, a great and educational video of a wonderful Camera. Thank you.

[@grearte]

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive video. At 9:43 you explained how to slide the locks in the back. I spent a lot of time trying to figure it out why I couldn't attach the film holder. I don't know why nobody else mentions that. Thank you!

[@ChrisDeger]

Bloody brilliant, thanks so much. Great video.

[@JHuntPhotography0]

Nice video. You got a new subscriber. Keep the awesome videos coming.

Super, todo lo que necesitaba saber. Muchas gracias.

[@jadeforest4441]

I enjoyed your vid once again, very clear and for me - as a newbee - at the right pace👍🏽😍🌹

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Nahhh thank you so much. Glad the Mamiya RB67 video was helpful.

[@jimcook3882]

XLNT video on the RB67. I just received mine from Japan today and dying to run some film thru it. Thanks again!

[@RetroPixel_analog]

glad you bougt yourself a RB 67. It´s a great camera. Have fun shooting it!

[@msam927]

Muy bien explicado. Gracias.

[@jimwlouavl]

Good video. It was really helpful to start with the separate components. Thanks.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Thanks you so much. I am glad the video about Mamiya RB67 was usefull for you.

[@donaldcrawford5577]

well explained and above average compared to some other videos.

[@christianguerpillon47]

excellente vidéo et le traducteur automatique fonctionne !simple et clair

[@nikwilliams3600]

Nice video! Very well explained!

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Thank you. Glad you like it. 😊

[@rnasution1704]

Very well explained, even to tiniest detail like rubbers in film back

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome tutorial well deserving of a like and a sub mate thanks. I wanted this beast back in my pre digi wedding days, but the cost was too much. I settled for the Bronica ETRSi such an amazing camera so easy to use with cracking results, unfortunately I killed it last month after it was hit by a rouge wave, totally fried. Anyway a work mate dug out her old RB67 Pro S kit for me to record an episode on for my wee channel, she was going to throw it in the skip, kicking myself now that I told her how much these things are fetching on ebay....I'm gonna slip a couple of rolls through asap then make her a cheeky offer. Thanks for the video regards Paul

[@jadeforest4441]

Thank you so much for your clear and informative vid! It is been a great help for me, and I hope to see more information and examples. I wld like to know which tripod you use for this beast :-)

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hey Jade thanks for your comment. Most if the time i shoot handheld. 😅

[@KyleJosephBuckley]

The light leaks and seals on the rb67 and rb67s is why I went with the SD bc there are no rubber seals in the final design.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Nahh sadly i did not know that more early.. i maybe would have decided for an Mamiya RB67 Pro SD as well... aniway, i ordered light seals from Japan and repaired them. So let's see if it worked. :-)

[@mohammadaliffarhanmohamadn4436]

May I ask, if the film back is pro s, you can't do double or more exposed but if the film back is pro sd, you can do the double or more exposed? Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks :-)

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi you can do double exposure with both, but besides the standard pro backs the pro-S and Pro-SD (as far as i know) have a double exposure interlock. Means you have to set the leaver on the back to either show or do not show the red dot. If you cover the red dot you will not be able to double expose the film. As long as the red dot is covered, you wont be able to fire at all unless you wind on the film after you took a shot. If you want to double exposure, just change the position of the leaver to show the dot. Two pros the sd back has over the pro s back is, that it a has a place on the back that can hold the darkslide while taking a shot and it has mechanical lightseals. They have to be maintained way less. Hope that helped. Greetings.

[@elmomusk9952]

Do you have to put the darkslide in before rotating the back? Really helpfull Video!

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Ask different persons and you will get different opinions on that. I handle it like this: if your lightseals are under good conditions and you need to rotate the back for better composition, go for it. But if you have problems with your lightseals in general put the darkslide in first. I renewed all my lightseals so i am rotating when eber i want to rotate. Hope that was helpfull. Greetings.

[@elmomusk9952]

RetroPixel you won’t believe how helpful it is ;) thanks!

[@perspectivex]

this is the best RB67 parts assembly explanation I've seen out of the 10 or so RB67 videos I just watched--good video. One thing I'm wondering about in using this camera...it looks like people use expensive $100-250 light meters with it like the Sekonic l-308b. Can I just bring along and use my normal DSLR as a light meter? Or is there a cheap (

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi thanks for your nice comment. You could of course try to use your dslr. But keep in mind that due to the ballow extension you will have to change some values. I still think the most accurate option would be a cheap spot or light meter. There are also some mobile apps that give suprising good results. Also remember that spot metering always gives you the values for medium gray!

[@perspectivex]

thanks for the reply.

[@MarsKvaratskhelia]

perspectivex you can use your iPhone app plus iPhone pictures have good exposure so it meters pretty good or any other smart phone

[@keithcharlet4058]

As an additional resource for proper exposure, I have found Fred Parker's website very informative. You can find it here. www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm

[@jeanlucdrevillon8869]

This is a great walkthrough of the configuration of this camera but, a detail tickles me, the music. What is this looped song heard in the background from 0:43 to 20:37. I want to purchase it. You Tube don't give the author and the title in the description.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi, thanks for your friendly words. I really love the mamiya rb67. I am not sure about the song anymore. It was a royality free song, if i remember i keep an ear open when going through my library again and if i find it, then i wil tell you the auther of the song. Greerings

[@jeanlucdrevillon8869]

@@RetroPixel_analog I thank you, i will keep a lookout.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi, as i just promised i searched for the title in my library. I licensed the song from artlist.io here we go: "ever since i-came" by Assaf Ayalon - Artlist

[@jeanlucdrevillon8869]

@@RetroPixel_analog Indeed, this is that. artlist.io/song/5427/ever-since-i-came I thank you very much. Have a good day

[@OVRXP0SED]

If you buy rb67 pro sd film backs they don’t use foam light seals so you don’t get light leaks but they are very hard to find on their own they usually only come on the camera if you buy it in mint original condition from a Japanese seller on eBay

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Thats a good thing to know, thanks for the additional information.

[@tomallen6073]

Can the bellows be replaced with new ones?

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi, i never had to replace the bellows of my mamiya rb67 but i know of available replacements that can be found on ebay. They are made new, so not from the 80s. But i never tested them and can not tell if they are any good. E.g ebay.us/KTwX3m

[@tomallen6073]

@@RetroPixel_analog thanks for the link, I wasn’t aware they were still being made new. Specialized work.

[@johnjewell219]

👏👍😎

[@Doologistics]

I really want to get into medium format, but man the price is a major factor for me.

[@thehawknelsonfreak]

You can pick up one for less than $1000. Wayyyyy cheaper than any digital cam.

[@cac0demoncaravan]

Just picked up a body for $80. I still have to get the lens/back(s)/wlvf but it’s a project I can’t wait to complete

[@meghauw]

If it can be another brand than this Mayima you could. I got a Lubitel 166 for around 70 euro and that was an expensive one, but it works like a charm.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

These were made for professionals, not hipsters 40 years later looking to flex. Of course they'll cost a lot of. money.

[@joseantoniosanchez9057]

Great walk around and tutorial, but it's not a review as the title suggests.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

Hi thanks for your comment, what exactly do you miss to make it a "review" ? I could make a part 2 to round the thing up but need to know what people miss in that video. Greetings

[@joseantoniosanchez9057]

@@RetroPixel_analog this was more of a tutorial/walk around. You didn't talk about what the camera's good at, pros and cons. You didn't say whether it was easy to use, hard, awkward, etc. This was just how to use it.

[@RetroPixel_analog]

@@joseantoniosanchez9057 Thanks for your quick answer, I am planning on making a video about using the camera as well, so I could cover these questions there. Thanks for your honest opinion. Have a nice week. :-)

[@googleplusisvetkutgast]

Please peel off the protective film on your computer screen, its driving me nuts. ok thx

[@RetroPixel_analog]

The problm should be solved. See latest video

[@mxjuice18]

@@RetroPixel_analog lol