RB67 Pro Waist Level Finder on a Pro-S?

[MattKing]

I have an RB67 Pro with a waist level finder and RB67 Pro back. I've recently purchased a few Pro-S backs, and would definitely appreciate being able to rely on the double-exposure prevention facility built in to the backs.

I've seen a few used Pro-S bodies that don't have any finder with them.

Can anyone confirm for me whether the waist level finder I have will work on a Pro-S body?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MVNelson]

that's what I have and yes it works ...

 

[Curt]

Matt, I have the big heavy eye level finder but the one I use all the time is the WLF, they come in two models, a one touch, which I have, and a double action to close. The one touch or single action is extremely handy because it closes fast. When I started on a Mamiya 645 over thirty years ago all I had was a WLF, I guess I got used to it and now prefer it even though I have a new Prism finder with meter for the 645. With the RB I'll be using the WLF and my Pocket Spot. Good luck luck with the system.

Curt

 

[Ric Trexell]

Double exposure prevention???

I'm not an expert on the Pro or the Pro S, but I think that the Pro S backs will not give you double ex. prevention on the Pro. They will work ofcourse as the backs and view finders are interchangable. I have never seen anything where it was written that you could have D.E. prevention on a Pro by just installing a Pro S back. Maybe so, for your sake I hope you are right. Ric.

 

[MattKing]

Thanks everyone.

Just for clarity, the reason I am asking is that I would like double-exposure prevention.

I understand that double-exposure prevention is unavailable with the RB67 (irrespective of back type).

I also understand that double-exposure prevention is available with RB67 Pro-S backs mounted on RB67 Pro-S bodies.

I have the RB67 Pro-S backs, but don't (as yet) have an RB67 Pro-S body.

I am trying to determine if I get just a Pro-S body (with focussing screen, but no finder), whether I can I use my current waist level finder on it.

 

[MVNelson]

the answer is yes ... the WLF are interchangeable

 

[Curt]

Thanks everyone.

Just for clarity, the reason I am asking is that I would like double-exposure prevention.

I understand that double-exposure prevention is unavailable with the RB67 (irrespective of back type).

I also understand that double-exposure prevention is available with RB67 Pro-S backs mounted on RB67 Pro-S bodies.

I have the RB67 Pro-S backs, but don't (as yet) have an RB67 Pro-S body.

I am trying to determine if I get just a Pro-S body (with focussing screen, but no finder), whether I can I use my current waist level finder on it.

I believe they can and I would recommend getting a Pro-S body, they are relatively inexpensive and you will have the Pro as a back up body. Go for it!

 

[MattKing]

Thanks Miles and Curt

 

[dae]

Thank you Matt, Miles and Curt. I have been looking for the same answer.