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![]() | Mamiya RB67 Pro SD Pros: the extreme modularity, the revolving magazine, the 6x7 size, Cons: The weight? Opinion: how many weddings and baptisms and confirmations made with this heavyweight: thank goodness that the Metz torch helped to hold it in the hand. When weddings were not film sets and you could rarely afford one or more helpers to keep other flashlights with the flash synchronization servo, you went with the automatism of dear old Metz and took the photo home; With the 6x7 it was impossible not to have printable negatives at the end of the day. Never a blur despite the movement of the large mirror that retracted at the time of the shot. the combination with the Kodak Vericolor II 100 ASA has always satisfied me: a fabulous complexion and details of the bride's dresses always well defined despite the flash. I was working with the 70mm and had to be very careful about warping if I got too close to the subject. Coupled with the legendary Yashica 124 mat (soft photos and fabulous portraits) it made me feel omnipotent when I went out (alone and with two bags to drive) for a photo shoot. But we are talking about half a century ago. I forgot: the callus on the thumb was a must... sent on July 19, 2025 |
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