Mamiya RB67 or RZ67?

[wolfcry91]

Hey guys, I'm planning to go into medium format and I've shortlisted down to mamiya's RZ67. however, rb67 seems cheaper. Did some research and concluded that the only difference is the electronic shutter on the RZ67. What you guys say?? thanks.

 

[starvingjack]

Be very careful with the electronics of the RZ.
Because repair and parts are costly and might be hard to find.
I would go for a RB.

 

[theITguy]

If you are not particular about cosmetic, 2nd hand stuff from KEH.com has more stock for RZ67 than RB67 (plus lens and accessories).

I also agree that RZ67 will likely be more expensive for repair.

 

[Spectrum]

May I know where to repair RZ67 stuff (locally) if it happens to have problem?

 

[wolfcry91]

Be very careful with the electronics of the RZ.
Because repair and parts are costly and might be hard to find.
I would go for a RB.

Is the RZ very prone to spoiling?? :O so you will go for a RB just because of the costly repair and hard to find parts??

If you are not particular about cosmetic, 2nd hand stuff from KEH.com has more stock for RZ67 than RB67 (plus lens and accessories).

I also agree that RZ67 will likely be more expensive for repair.

Yeah, but is KEH trustworthy? saw this site on another website too..

 

[theITguy]

Bought 3 film backs from them, although I have no time to shoot and test them out. However they looked ok. US Postal service is a bit slow (2 weeks plus), but cheap at USD60 plus insurance.

 

[wolfcry91]

alright, might give them a try.. so would you say the RZ or RB??

 

[theITguy]

Why not try RB first? There are some RB on sales once a while. Affordable and can arrange to shoot a roll of slides, send to fotohub and in 4 hours see the results. Collect on the same day or next day.

 

[wolfcry91]

hmm, sounds good.. get from where? keh?? and isnt RZ better?? :O

 

[Spectrum]

Well, you also need to think about where you can service your stuff if it happens to break down.