Press Backs on Mamiya RZ?

[braxus]

I dont see it listed as an option, but being the RZ has a Graflok type of setup, is it possible to use the Mamiya Press 6x9 backs on this camera? Im looking at the Mamiya Press 6x9 Standard 23 backs as an example. Something like with a M adapter.

 

[braxus]

From what I gather so far, the answer is no for RZ. Strictly for RB only.

 

[MattKing]

Nothing on the RZ67 System Chart: https://ianbfoto.com/downloads/Mamiya RB67/Mamiya RB67 ProSD System Chart.pdf
But they may not be there because of a perception that there would not be any interest.
They also may be incompatible with the mechanics that did away with the need to separately wind the film.

 

[mshchem]

1st generation RB could use a Graphic RH10 back. I remember that seeming important to my 10th grade mind at the time. I've got a RZ Pro II, it's nothing like the older Graphic backs

 

[MattKing]

There is a G adapter: https://ianbfoto.com/downloads/Mamiya RZ67/Mamiya RZ67 G Adapter RZ.pdf
And a handy accessories brochure: https://ianbfoto.com/downloads/Mamiya RZ67/mamiya_rz_accessories.pdf

 

[mshchem]

I have a adapter for my RZ that allows for use of RB backs (it allows you to set film speed) it only works with the 6x7 RB backs not the 6x8 etc. Still need to remember to wind the film, I've never used it.

 

[braxus]

I'm not sure the G adapter would allow using the Press 23 backs. Also the back opening on the RZ may not be large enough.

 

[reddesert]

I think there is a problem beyond the RZ67 issue. You cannot put a Mamiya Press M-type roll film holder - the kind that is really long and S-shaped - onto a Graflok back.

You can put a Graflok-compatible film holder, such as an RB67 roll film holder or a Graflex roll film holder, onto:
1) an RB67;
2) a Mamiya Universal with the G-frame;
3) a Mamiya Press 23 that has a permanently mounted Graflok back, instead of the usual Mamiya-type M-back.

I don't think Mamiya made backs to fit the Graflok back of the Press, only of the RB67. IOW there is no Mamiya 6x9 roll film holder in G-type, only in M-type.

 

[braxus]

Ok. This pretty much confirms that doing 6x9 on the RZ isn't a possibility. Its ok as I have some Fuji 6x9 cameras I can use, though their lenses are fixed only.