Mamiya RB67 Video Manual 1 of 2: Features, Use, Interface, Layout, Design, Function, & Camera Basics
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Mamiya developed the RB 67, their second of their three major professional camera lines, after many years of successively improving their 6X6 professional TLR line. The RB67 became, quickly, the professional 6X7 format workhorse of choice for many photographers, especially those producing high volumes of work. The RB67 used in this video was previously owned by a portrait studio that churns out yearbook images, prom portraits, and has a retail location as well. Insofar as I know, that shop purchased this camera new and used it until I bought it five four or five years before I made this video. My RB67 has seen extensive use and, accounting for a single broken spring this past winter, has generally worked without issue the entire time I've had it. These are great and reliable cameras that continue to produce wonderful images when used by photographers who understand how to make the most of them.
This is video 1 of 2 and covers all of the cameras features and buttons. Video 2 explores how each item works in detail.
Mamiya RB67 4K Video Review with Sample Photos
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Mamiya RB67 Video Manual 2 of 2: Operation, Mount Lens, Load Film, Flash Use, & Double Exposures
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Video Index:
Skip the Intro: 0:15
RB67 Overview: 0:43
Mamiya RB67 Features -- Top: 5:47
Mamiya RB67 Features -- Front: 8:11
Mamiya RB67 Features - Back: 8:41
Mamiya RB67 Features -- Sides: 9:44
Mamiya RB67 Features -- Bottom: 11:11
Mamiya RB67 Features -- Inside: 12:29
Notes on the Mamiya RB67: 13:45
Camera Dont’s: 15:55
Like this Video and Subscribe to the David Hancock Channel: 18:20
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I sold a lot of equipment to buy an RB67 when they first came out and have never loked back. It spent 32 years in my studio doing advertising and commercial work without failure. Light seals have been replaced twice and two of the lenses have had the timing adjusted. I later bought a Pro S because the price was right.
Great review of a great camera!
Thank you! These are incredibly reliable. I had the spring on mine's mirror mechanism snap, but it was also a professional camera in a high-volume portrait studio, so not too shocking there. These are decidedly awesome cameras.
I bought an RB 67 new about 1972. I keep very good care of my equipment and the camera and several lens are in nearly new condition. It's nice to know these wonderful cameras are getting the attention they so well deserve
Thank you!
This is a tank! I used it for 12 yrs and it never failed. I dragged this cam all over the planet. The results were mag. I loved it. Now I want another one. The lenses are top notch and it's all a mechanical camera. Great!
Definitely yes, super reliable and very hard to break.
This is just a beautiful example of a traditional camera. It’s on my wish list.
Good choice!
Outstanding stuff David! Thank you so much for compiling these videos. Much appreciated.
Thank you!
Great video! but a small error: the windows XP wallpaper "Bliss" was taken with a Mamiya RZ67,not a RB67
Dangit. Thank you for catching that.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help the rest of us, David. Sub’d for sure, so very appreciated.
Thank you!
Just picked one up today and your video was super useful. Thanks! Now on to video #2.
Thank you!
I have this camera since forever, and I just learned that i can store the dark slide on the side. Mindblown 😱
Just bought an RB and this was extremely helpful and informative. Thanks for the great detailed video and links 🤙🏽.
Thank you!
Just got this camera. Can't wait to use it properly. Thank you for your videos on the camera :)
Thank you!
I appreciate this series! I'm a 4x5 guy and due to numerous limitations in my local photography locations I've bought one of these for quicker and easier local landscape photography. Seems like quite a new thing to learn but I imagine it will be fun.
Thank you! These are a lot of fun to learn. You'll have a pretty shallow learning curve coming from LF, too.
The best guide about this camera before buy it, thanks a lot!!!
Thank you!
Very helpful videos. Can't do without your instruction and demonstration videos. Getting my 2 RB67 PRO S out of storage and these videos are perfectly done.
Thank you!
I thought RB stood for Roast Beef.
I have the Pro SD and love it! The mirror slap on this thing is like a tailgate slamming on a dump truck.😉
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you! It might mean just that; this camera could hide a sandwich inside it.
The most helpful video!! Straight forward and clear!!
Thank you!
very well done. looking forward to part two. bought my first rb67sd a several years ago. wanted a second back, picked up a second sd body with sd back for little more than what backs were going for. my favorite of all my medium format cameras. ( the close focusing has a lot to do with it)
Thank you! This is a fantastic camera. I think I got mine for $80 with the 180 lens, but that was five years or so ago now and the same kit usually goes for around $300-400 now. They've gotten very expensive. I love the way this system works. The whole interface is designed and engineered brilliantly.
agree. thanks for the lens spring tip. went straight to my second lens and released it and will continue to store it that way, like you i'm glad I bought all my film cameras when I did. @@DavidHancock
When I was a working photographer, I mostly used a Bronica ETRS. I also used a Mamiya 645 and C220. I never used an RB until I bought one.
The RB is a fabulous camera. It’s pretty hard to imagine how it could have been done better.
That said, I never gelled with my RB. The pictures were stunning. The lens I had was the 140mm macro and the angle of view suited me well.
But the RB is very complicated. It’s much more complicated than the Bronica and a lot heavier. Every shot you take needs to be meticulously thought out and it never became automatic for me. There are so many interlocks associated with the rotating back that if you get it wrong, you can break them. Even focusing can be a two step process.
My RB was in even better condition than this one. I had the chimney finder, though I didn’t like it much and I had the double cable release for the mirror up.
I have since traded the RB for a Bronica SQ and much as I like it and it feels like an old friend, I have yet to take a shot with it that is good as the best I got out of the RB. There is no qualitative difference between the two. I just haven’t managed it yet. The only thing I don’t like about the Bronica thus far is the mirror slap. The RB is much less violent so I have to use mirror lock a lot more often than I used to.
In short, don’t just jump into an RB unless you really know what you’re dealing with. It’s not a beginner’s camera. Once you learn it, you will have no problems and the only limitation on the quality of your shots will be you.
Just got a pro s..Did film photography many years back..but always wanted to get into medium format..Great video..Getting me started..Thanks
Thank you!
Great in depth video! Thanks!
Thank you!
Excellent. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thinking of buying one because of the interchangeable backs.
Thank you for the video.
Good reason. That was one of my favorite things about this camera.
dope man, thanks for all this info. Just what I needed!!!!
You got a new sub
Thank you!
Thank you man, great video and very usefull information! Cheers!
Thank you!
Thanks for this! Excellent instruction.
Thank you!
Great Video!
Thank you!
This is an excellent video. Very helpful.
Thank you!
thanks so much, really helpful video!
Thank you!
the double exposure switch only works on the s and the sd and allows double exposures if clicked forward otherwise it prevents the shutter from firing.
the pro backs have a flaw where the dark slide can be removed at any time, the s and sd backs have a catch that prevents removal
the rotating back can be removed and using the p adapter from the polaroid back (not sd) to connect an M adapter. this allows the press model k back which has a 6x6 mask so you can get your rb to compete with a hasselblad. if you have a late s or sd the vertical m adapter can be used with a 6x9 back .
Thank you!
Thank you. I´m thinking of buying one, but have still to much respect of it.
Thank you! These are good cameras and fun to use. Once you get the hang of it, it's a reliable and good user camera.
Bought mine a few days ago. Needed a party camera so this is ideal. Can take up to 10 pictures at once and then can use other cameras to take pictures of the rest of the party.
Nice!
I got the RB67 SD a few weeks ago and I’ve been having a blast with it! I’m looking for an extra back.
Nice! The extra backs are pretty easy to find. The motor back is fantastic and gives the whole camera a nice balance if you have longer lenses up front.
I just got one too and so stoked but I wish the 6x8 backs werrent the only thing thats easy to come by... the pro sd backs are not so common seemingly
Very detailed! Great video :)
Thank you!
Outstanding videos. Congratulations
Thank you!
Thank you for this.
Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
fantastic, thank you.
Thank you too!
Great video
Thank you!
Exellent video very informative
Thank you!
Thanks for this series. I've watched it couple of times before getting my rb and another couple of times after I got it.
I felt like I handled it before cause you really went through everything.
One thing I couldn't find further on the internet re: the focusing screen was how you drew the guidelines. I think I have a rb pro focusing screen like you do. But since I've no other focusing screen to compare with how do I accurately draw the markings?
I might have to rewatch the hyper focusing part a few more times to fully understand it as well. But from my understanding it's easy to use the rb without a meter after you get your initial reading.
Thanks again
Thank you!
For the focusing screen lines, I took it apart, grabbed a fine-tip Sharpie, drew them on, and re-taped it together.
And yeah, I almost never use the RB67 with a meter. As long as your lighting is consistent, it's easy to use it and adjust the settings as needed.
Fantastic video. I just bought one of these from a local pro photographer and this vid explained so much. Looking forward to shooting some film. I used to have a C3 and loved it.
Thank you! I have a C3 on my desk right now waiting for the lens shutter to be repaired, actually. It seems like a great camera.
@@DavidHancock my c3 took fantastic b&w images. Enjoy it, you get a lot of attention in public! Just subscribed. Cheers.
Awesome presentation as always thanks. A workmate gave me hers to try out thought I had it sorted until came to shoot with it. The frame wouldn’t advance I tried the usual interlocks no joy then found the slider switch on top centre of the back slid that and the red exposed flag popped up in the frame counter this allowed the frame to advance I had this issue through the whole roll. I’m guessing it’s a fault on the back but looks like I found a work around saying that need to seen the results first. On reading the manual when you engage that switch it allows you to advance the film unexposed through the camera for instance if you only have one back and decide to use another film stock instead of what’s loaded. AnywY great vid mate hope my efforts yield a shot or two if they do I’ll load a vid up next weekend 📷❤️📷
Thank you, Paul!
@@DavidHancock thank you mate
Great video and awesome camera. Just got mine! So excited to shoot it! Thanks! Question: There is no ISO/ASA setting on this camera, right? Thanks!
Thank you!
@ 2:02 standard screen on Pro/Pro S was No.1 feesnel w/ center focus spot or type A for SD (no rangefinder).
You got the extea cost (today expensive) No.6 rangefinder 45⁰ inside feesnel on matte.
Thank you! I didn't even realize that.
the multi exposure lever has a pin connection with the camera, and is also the ONLY way to dry fire the camera ( no film in the back). this pin connection is a safety device which prohibits firing the shutter if the film is not wound, this lever bypasses this safety system allowing deliberate double exposing of one sheet of film.
Thank you!
@@DavidHancock no problem, by the way the other lever on the film back IS usable on this camera, it allows you to bypass another safety ( the blank frame wind off) for winding of a partly exposed roll of film.
Hi , thanks for the video, please could you review the RZ67 too , I m a big fan of your videos by the way .... been with you since the past 5 years .... cheers!
Thank you! I will someday review the RZ67 yes. I have't yet used one of those but that camera is on the short list for me to one day pick up and make videos about.
@@DavidHancock I 'll really look forward to that, thank you
Man I want to invest into a Mamiya camera system now, all I have is two TLRS. Being a college student I should save up.
:D They're nice, and they will still be around after college. Right now they are a particularly expensive system to buy.
You should. The RB67 was the most, and debatably still is, the best bang for your money medium format camera. They are getting more expensive though.
I did get a fab deal of one with a prism finder, two lenses and extension tubes and tons of Cokin filters for £460
@@jameslane3846 Totaly agree, it's a beast my has never fail on me, now I have a new toy Tachihara 4x5 a little delicate, but what a negative. I print on beseler 45 mxt with a color head on Iford fiber base paper, gels are flawless.
Thank you! Found your video very helpful! Haven’t really tested it yet, but so far one possible issue I have encountered is that the 127 3.5 lens I bought it with is stuck to the body of the rb. Like the lens ring doesn’t rotate freely. Altho rn I dont think its a major issue since ill be shooting with one lens for now. But love to hear your advice and thoughts! Thanks!
Your can't always remove the lenses. Video 2 has the detail on that.
Excellent explanation. The M on the flash stands for magnesium, the old style flashbulbs. My RB67 looks like it's on steroids, left hand grip, prism viewfinder, I use the 90 and 50mm lenses a great conversation piece. Another key accessory is a good strap, I cringe when watching people use them hand held with out one.
I always wondered what the M stood for. Thank you!
I'll admit I just carry mine around like I'm a linebacker holding a football. I don't like it, but I don't have strap lugs for it, either.
Extraordinary camera,after first use you can no longer leave it, impossible!
Definitely yes!
Please make a video on the Bronica GS-1! 🙌🏽
As soon as I can get my hands on one, I will.
Hi, thank you for this video! I am wondering, how did you go about cleaning fungus from your lenses? I've got a lens with some, and I need to clean it off. Thanks
I don't think I have a video about that specifically, but you would need to remove the lens cells and clean them with rubbing alcohol. I'd check with the Fix Old Cameras channel to see if they have specific tips on your lens.
at 12:25 that 'bush' is also a requirement to add the left hand trigger grip, it uses a 1/4" by 16TPI thread, but if you mount this to a studio stand, manfrotto 055/058 or Traut tripod, they use the BIGGER socket.
Thank you!
one other thing, that stud on the left side, is a replacement for the "cold shoe", which has a ridge on the rear side, to take the darkslide in storage, the stop pin on the focus brake holds it up, and stops it falling to the ground.
Thank you!
Clif bar? When I carry mine through the woods, up the creek, and back again it's steak and potato time......maybe a salad too.
:D
I just began a relationship with one of these, but first had to replace the focusing screen, which was smashed. I have to shoot my first roll of film to check out light leaks etc. It's a lot of camera! I had pentax 35mms in the past, so feeling a bit overwhelmed. Your video helps a lot! The focusing is weird to me . bellows seems to not need much extension?
Thank you! The bellows extension distance varies by lens. So the 90mm lens will need less extension to focus at five feet than the 180mm, which would need less than the 250mm. So it may be overkill for some lenses, but not for all. Replacing the light seals on these, if you do it yourself, is a pain. I did it on two of them and decided never again. Each took more than 90 minutes and around 150 cotton swabs. A typical 35mm camera takes me around four to six minutes.
Do you have any recommendations on how to lubricate the rotating back? I just got a rb67 from Japan and the rotating back is very stidf
Hmm. I would try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol first and see if that removes old and thick grease. Ronsonol or a similar lighter fluid will work in the rubbing alcohol isn't cutting it. If the issue remains, try two or three drops of light sewing machine oil on the rotation surface. That should help. Be very careful not to use too much oil as the light oil is very thin and will get into everything if you use too much.
I just bought a rb and now i wanted to buy a full light seal kit. Do you have any suggestions on where i can buy the foam to replace all seals?
I do not. I use cotton yarn for light seals and have used yarn in these before with great success. I have a video about using cotton yarn light seals that shows how to do that (on a different camera).
Hello David, I got a lot of info from your two videos. My problem is that I have an SD body with a 50mm lens stuck onto it. I have tried everything, but the lens will not come off. Do you have any suggestions?
Hmm. Check with the Fix Old Cameras channel. They know more about Mamiyas than anyone on RUclips. If the lens isn't releasing when the body is armed, something else might be wrong.
Hi David! You mentioned not storing the camera with the shutter cocked. Why is that? Just want to know as I'm a first time RB67 owner! Your videos have been incredibly helpful for my first dive into medium format. Cheers.
Thank you great camera to pick! The camera is completely mechanical and it fires the shutter using springs and gears. Arming the shutter puts tension on the springs and if they stay like that they can develop memory or fatigue. That latter point happened to mine and one of the springs snapped one day while I was shooting. It was a VERY expensive repair.
Have you used the K/L lenses with floating lens elements? I'm debating between getting a C and a K/L 65mm, I could justify the price increase of the K/L if I could be confident it's getting me a bump in image quality. I shoot mostly landscapes so the floating element in the K/L does sound enticing.
I've not used any K/L lenses so I can't say of they're better. I was under the impression that they're optically the same as the C lenses but with different coatings. I don't think floating elements were introduced until the RZ67.
For the K/L, if you have an SD body you're fine but if you have a Pro or Pro-S you will need the adapter for the lens to be light tight.
I think the C lenses can be very good. I love the 180mm. Not a huge fan of the 90. The 127 was decent. I haven't used any of the others but their reputations tend to be very favorable.
Thank you so much!!!!
Could you do one showing how to clean it? i just bought it and i can se dust in the mirror, not the view finder, probably due to the light filters, but i dont know what to do!
So it would be nice a video about checking your camera and that stuff... is my first film camera.
I am very new to this (hence me watching the video) but I replaced most of the seals in mine last night and used a squeeze blower (image search that) with pretty good luck. I haven't sprayed/wiped the mirror but I am curious as to how one would really deep clean it without risking damaging it.
Thank you! I will do a video on how to clean SLRs, in general, shortly. It'll be with a different camera, but the principles will be the same.
Oh, also, I do have a camera on replacing light seals with cotton yarn light seals. You can do that with this camera. It just takes time (I did it once and it took me 150 cotton swabs or some insane number like that and about two hours.)
Thanks a lot!
Do you know anything about grease ? Do you have to grease moving parts ? Like the rotating back, or the viewfinder screws or the lever to cock the shutter.
all the rb67 models have the rotating back? or just the rb67 s?
All the RB models have the rotating back (RB), yes.
Hello! I’m thinking of getting an RB67, however, I’m looking at a pro and a pro S model. Which do you recommend? I am aware of the additional features the pro S has, but is there a chasis advantage on the original pro (more metal then plastic) on the body? Thank you.
Insofar as I know, the S is a direct upgrade of the Pro.
@@DavidHancockthank you. I will go with the pro S then!
When you were talking about the double exposure dial, I got a bit confused. Are all the RB67 models capable of taking double exposures?
Yes they are. Just don't advance the film and you can do a double exposure. The film back double exposure lever is only for use with a different camera.
@@DavidHancock Ah, right that makes sense. Thanks!
Hi David . Nice video . Could you tell me how do you exactly know the date of fabrication of the Mamiya RB67 ?
Thank you. If there's a way to figure that out, I don't know it.
Can you focus on the matte area of the focusing screen?
Definitely yes.
Will the film backs for the pro s & pro sd also fit on to the pro?
Yes on the Pro S, not sure for the Pro SD. I never had one of those film backs to try, but almost all of my film backs for my RB67 are Pro S backs.
The windows wallpaper was taken on the RZ67.
Thank you. I goofed with that.
hey bud love you video so informative is it possible for your little video Mamiya m645 and 1000s vision
Thank you. I've tried a number of times to get a 645 1000S, but so far haven't had any luck at it.
Nice overview. The RB/RZ67 seem to be regaining popularity. Out of curiosity, where did you have yours repaired? It’s getting harder and harder to find good repair people...
It is hard to find repair people for these, yes. My repair guy doesn't take many customers who don't walk through his store doors, so I don't think he'd be okay with a referral. But, if you have ever visited the Photrio forum, there are a number of existing threads (and it's always doable to ask the questions in a new one) about who in different areas can repair certain camera models.
I dropped mine down an escalator. Got it fixed (expensively) at Aperture Photographic in London
I’m having trouble with putting the film back back on the camera body?
It's a matter of lining it up correctly and making sure that the clips (on the camera's body) for it are pushed open.
Hi David, which flash would you recommend to get for Mamiya RB 67?
Many flashes will work. You need a flash with two things: 1- a flash cable (also called a PC cable) and 2- manual power controls. Many used flashes from the 1970s and 1980s will work. Many newer, less-expensive flashes will also work. But once you have that you'll need to learn how to calculate flash power. It's a more complex subject than is suitable for describing in a comment, but there are many good RUclips videos on the subject.
@@DavidHancock Thank you so much for your reply. Very appreciated.
Hi David superb video. Do you know the diffraction on each lens please.
Thank you! I do not have that information. You'd need to find an MTF chart for that and I'm not sure if those data are available or if they have ever been developed. In general, with diffraction, the effects will be less pronounced the larger the film size. With the few lenses I've used on this system, I've not felt that diffraction causes noticeable issues.
@@DavidHancock Thank you.
When storing the body with no lens. Do i need the reflex mirror up or at its diagonal position?
I store it with the mirror up. That removes tension and also prevents dust from getting on the mirror.
Ok thank you. I wasn’t sure if that’s what you said in the vid. Thanks a bunch.
Question, my shutter won't cock without switching the double exposure lever to red Im not sure why
That's curious. I'd ask the Fix Old Cameras channel about that. He knows more about Mamiyas than anyone on RUclips.
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David, As a Pentax 67 users which I love, And RZ67 was wayyyy too heavy and awkward for me - What do you think about the RB with regards to the other 2 ?
That's a question I've struggled with a lot. I think I'll keep the Pentax and not the RB because I have more lenses for the Pentax. But, I like the interface of the RB more and I like the swappable film backs. Also, I prefer cameras without batteries and light meters once I get into medium format and larger. I like that the RB works regardless and dislike that I need a battery for the Pentax, which puts a hard limit on bulb mode operation of a few hours (that's an issue for star trails photography, and not much else, however.)
Is a darkslide necessary when taking pictures with a Mamiya RB67?
Not between photos, only when changing film backs.
Do the two videos also fall in line with the RB67 pro S?
Generally yes
@@DavidHancock Awesome, thanks!
EXCLENTE VIDEO...CUANTO PUEDE COSTAR ESTA CAMARA RB 67.....?
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does it have a self timer option ?
The lenses do.
a slide holder? (looks at my rb67) holy shit. look at that. i have had this camera for how many years? lol
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How can you tell if the film back is 6.45 6x7 or 6x8?
It should say, but if not the opening that's on the front will be significantly different. With 645 it's a smaller opening around 6X4.5 cm. With 6X7 it's larger around around 6X7 cm, and with 6X8 it's even larger, and a slightly different aspect ratio than 6X7.
is this applicable to the Pro S version?
Most of this video, yes. Operationally they're very similar.
My revolving back for my rb67 pro s is super scratchy and when I move it takes a good amount of force to move it and I dont know what's wrong with it. I literally haven't used it in a few weeks and it suddenly just starts to do that.??? I dont even think that buying a new one is worth it cause a mint or near mint is like 70 to 80 dollars
most likely it has some dirt in it. it could also be that the lock wasn't fully disengaged. If you don't have film in it, try revolving it after manipulating the lock a few times and see if that helps. If not, take it off the camera and disassemble the parts. Give everything (especially the rotating surfaces) a good wipe-down with some cotton swabs and 91% rubbing alcohol and see if that helps.
Does anybody know if the RB can shoot in bulb?
I think this one shoots in time more, which is similar. Video 2 does how to do it.
Beautiful camera and I would love to own one, but I feel like this fine instrument would be wasted in my hands.
The camera is just a tool. If you can take a good photo with another camera, you can with this one. I do think this is a heavy, and often impractical camera for many users, though.
@@DavidHancock That's true. I don't think I will buy one unless I start doing portrait photography often 🤔
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Even when I have the locating slides for the film back pushed all the way to the left I cannot get the film back to slip on to back of the camera
Sometimes these are really finicky. Mine don't always like attaching to the camera. If you have a second film back and it won't attach either, there may be something damaged on the camera. Or if a second film back will attach, they're may be something wrong with the first film back.
Good information David but very bad lighting on the close up images. The direct lighting removes mid-tones leaving a high contrast image. I know the camera is black, but you said to leave a comment so here's my nickel. We stopped using pennies in Canada.... I purchased a mint RB67 SD last year with four lenses. 65mm, 90mm, 150mm soft focus, 180mm all in the original packaging, waist level finder, prism finder, two backs, one battery operated and a Minolta Flash Meter IV. The original owner purchased the complete set for portraiture but continued to use his Hasselblad system instead. Some people have a lot of excess cash...
Thank you. I'm working on tweaking the lighting for future videos. We changed spaces last year and my old lighting setup doesn't work in the new studio.
The RB67 was never as clear as the Hasselblad lenses..
Having used a couple of Hasselblads and lenses and Mamiya 6X7 lenses, I don't share that view. There are some Hasselblad lenses that are definitely better than the Mamiya lenses, but that's not true of all focal lengths across the board.
Sorry pal. I have being shooting with a RB67 for 30 years, I have three and you do need a tripod specially with a waste level finder, But they are a workhorse if you take care of therm.
Huh. I almost never use a tripod with this camera. Only with long-exposure photography.
Well I use it for portrait and landscape, I mounted on a tripod and it give me the flexibility, to measure light, get filter have a beer an wait for those perfect Florida clouds to move in, I guess is all to what you get use to it and what works best. Still is a great camera 65MM lens I my favorite.
The mirror is so strong, I have never tried to use it without a tripod except the time when I was trying to do a portrait of my dog and ended up putting it on the ground. I use it mainly for landscapes with my best tripod