RB67 and a monopod

norm123 · Apr 10, 2015

Hi all

I'll get a RB67 Pro SD with 2 lens tomorrow (65 C and a 180 K/L). I'm exciting. I know this camera. It was my first MF (RB 67 Pro) camera 17 years ago. I changed for something else in the past and today I return to this workhorse camera because I love 6x7 format. So, I want to know if there is somebody who use this camera with a monopod instead a tripod for some applications, wedding or others. What are your appreciation?

Normand

BrianShaw · Apr 10, 2015

Use monopod with all handheld cameras for steadiness. Not quite tripod steadiness but almost always better than handhold, especially with the larger cameras.

jspillane · Apr 10, 2015

Monopods are helpful with MF SLRs. I notice between 1-2 stops advantage when using one with a Hasselblad (able to get sharp photos around 1/15 or 1/30 instead of 1/60). I suspect similar with the RB. If you are really steady or can lean back against something you may be able to get more than that, but don't expect a tripod replacement. 1-2 stops can make a big difference with getting a sharp shot with a long lens when you are limited by the 1/500 top shutter speed, and I mostly use a monopod when I am shooting with lenses longer than 150mm.

Handling is quite nice and it can help with composition. I think they feel quite natural with a prism finder. WLF seems more suited to handheld or tripod for me.

tkamiya · Apr 10, 2015

I guess I'm a weirdo. I have an RB-SD and I have a manfrotto mono-pod. I find it un-necessay. With WLF, I can steady this big camera against my body. I can lean on something to steady myself when necessary. I don't find it beneficial for my applications. I typically don't go slower than 1/30 and my longest lens is 180mm.

j-dogg · Apr 10, 2015

I'm a big boy and use the left grip for mine.

Monopod is good for anything though.

markbarendt · Apr 10, 2015

Monopods are great with the RB.

MattKing · Apr 10, 2015

markbarendt said:
Monopods are great with the RB.

+1 - the rotating back makes it easy to use with a waist level finder.

Doc W · Apr 10, 2015

I take the monopod when I am travelling with my RB and my wife. My wife doesn't like to stand around while I shoot interiors of churches or dark alleyways with the RB on a tripod. The monopod is helpful as well as easy to carry and set up. When I am traveling with LF equipment, which requires major set up, I don't bring my wife.

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