I held an RB67 today...

[Sirius Glass]

Now that you handled the competition, go for the best and buy Hasselblad. Lighter, smaller, bodies, lenses, parts and service are easily available. You deserve the best so go buy it.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

If you carry an RB, people will leave you alone; they'll ignore you because they'll think you're just carrying a small hedgehog.

Oh, and it's also good if you like 6x7.

 

[chris77]

Now that you handled the competition, go for the best and buy Hasselblad. Lighter, smaller, bodies, lenses, parts and service are easily available. You deserve the best so go buy it.

didnt know hasselblad was a sectarian thing...

 

[Sirius Glass]

Now that you handled the competition, go for the best and buy Hasselblad. Lighter, smaller, bodies, lenses, parts and service are easily available. You deserve the best so go buy it.

didnt know hasselblad was a sectarian thing...

More like a religious movement than a sect. Those who own are blessed.

 

[MattKing]

More like a religious movement than a sect. Those who own are blessed.

Or cursed, depending on your beliefs .

 

[Neil Poulsen]

go with an RZ, it betters the RB in every way.

That was my thought, until I spoke with the owner of a well-known, Portland repair shop. He described the RZ as being over complicated and more susceptible to mechanical problems, and thereby, less reliable than the RB67. So, I decided in favor of the RB67 system.

 

[paul ron]

good choice neil.

 

[Larry the sailor]

More like a religious movement than a sect. Those who own are blessed.

A "movement" certainly. Religious? Maybe not so much

 

[flavio81]

That was my thought, until I spoke with the owner of a well-known, Portland repair shop. He described the RZ as being over complicated and more susceptible to mechanical problems, and thereby, less reliable than the RB67. So, I decided in favor of the RB67 system.

Perhaps this is because the RZ also winds the film when moving the main level. This isn't an easy task to do mechanically, since that main lever has to withstand a lot of force. Already on the RB67, the main lever uses ball-bearings all through its movements and linkages.

 

[John51]

Or she training to be able to whack you upside the head with a six-pound steel camera if you give her this condescending crap.

Wrong camera if she wants to do that. The 'Young ladies cracking heads' camera is all American:

http://www.mikeeckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MedalistComic.jpg

 

[David T T]

The RB isn't too heavy, photographers are too weak. Every 10 year old walks to and around school with more weight, without complaining. Consider the camera as overdue training!

 

[Arklatexian]

Funnily enough there was a thread over on photo.net where a guy did a load of hand holding shutter speed comparisons for himself between an RB and the blad system, he found he got more consistent hand held results with the RB.

Had a professional photographer friend who told me that if you are going to "hand hold" a camera, don't use one that is too light. A heavier camera allowed him to hold it steadier (within reason, of course)....Regards!

 

[Kyle M.]

I used an RB67 Pro-S with Pro-SD backs as an everyday walkaround camera for almost two years and was very happy with it, I actually regret selling it now. I got a minth Pro-S body with the 90mm C lens, 120 back, and hood for $300 back in the fall of 2013. I would certainly think you could find one for under say $400. I also had an RZ ProII for a bit but I prefer the all mechanical RB.

 

[M Carter]

Now that you handled the competition, go for the best and buy Hasselblad. Lighter, smaller, bodies, lenses, parts and service are easily available. You deserve the best so go buy it.

Every RB thread eventually reaches the Mac vs. PC stage.

Hasselblad just never appealed to me - it's only an extra CM, but it make a world of difference to me.

By the way, the plastic RB grip is really a handy thing to have. I used to shoot catalogs all day with the RB, much of it handheld with the 180. Had no issues.

 

[mweintraub]

A "movement" certainly. Religious? Maybe not so much

No, I believe it. If you don't use one, you're wrong. At least that's how it seems HassleBlad owners are.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

My first medium format camera was a Hasselblad. Now I have four of them. They're nice, precise, and have been trouble-free. The 553ELX is fun to play with, with all those shooting modes, but it's just geek play. Oddly enough, I use my SWC more than any of the other 500-series bodies -- and I'm usually not a wide-angle type shooter.

But I've come to realize 6x6 isn't for me. I really don't like it.

So I prefer my RB67's and GW690III much more.

I have two 6x6 Rolleiflexes, but only because they're so cool.

 

[flavio81]

Now that you handled the competition, go for the best and buy Hasselblad. Lighter, smaller, bodies, lenses,

... much smaller usable negative area,
... dimmer viewfinders (on the classic models),
... far stronger mirror slap
... horrendously expensive lenses
... slower focusing method
... smaller viewfinder
... no rotating back for 6x4.5 use

If the OP wants "the best" he/she should go for the Rollei SL66 system. Now THAT's a superior system.

 

[flavio81]

Every RB thread eventually reaches the Mac vs. PC stage.

It is extremely fun, and Sirius Glass, as a loyal and passionate Hasselbladist, is always there to provide for the entertainment (i provide the other half of the entertainment, if available)

 

[Sirius Glass]

... much smaller usable negative area,
... dimmer viewfinders (on the classic models),
... far stronger mirror slap
... horrendously expensive lenses
... slower focusing method
... smaller viewfinder
... no rotating back for 6x4.5 use

If the OP wants "the best" he/she should go for the Rollei SL66 system. Now THAT's a superior system.

... dimmer viewfinders (on the classic models),
Not with the Acute-mat D screens
... far stronger mirror slap
Only is you put your hands on the photographic model without his or her permission
... horrendously expensive lenses
No, it only takes a little longer between buying lenses. They were typically $800US used when I started, now then are more like $400US.
... slower focusing method
... smaller viewfinder
... no rotating back for 6x4.5 use
Not needed, besides what sane person would shoot 645? Only crazy people do that.

 

[Sirius Glass]

It is extremely fun, and Sirius Glass, as a loyal and passionate Hasselbladist, is always there to provide for the entertainment (i provide the other half of the entertainment, if available)

I like to raise the us versus them to an art form when it comes to Hasselblad.

 

[locutus]

Its starting to get old....

 

[paul ron]

I like to raise the us versus them to an art form when it comes to Hasselblad.

You hussies are just a bunch of squares!
mine is still bigger than yours!

hahahahahahahaha soon we'll be racing them up n down the streets.


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[flavio81]

I like to raise the us versus them to an art form when it comes to Hasselblad.

+1

Its starting to get old....

Art NEVER gets old!