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gwilliams6

camerapapi wrote:

Film is available at most stores. Be prepared for ... (show quote)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya#:~:text=In%202006%2C%20the%20Mamiya%20Op,of%20industrial%20and%20electronics%20products.

"Mamiya entered other business markets over time by purchasing other companies.[1] Until 2000, it made fishing equipment such as fishing rods and fishing reels. In 2006, the Mamiya Op Co., Ltd., Inc. transferred the camera and optical business to Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. The original company, doing business as Mamiya-OP, continues to exist and makes a variety of industrial and electronics products. It also makes golf clubs, golf club shafts and grips, and golf balls through its subsidiaries Kasco and USTMamiya.[2]

Phase One acquisition
In 2009, Phase One, a medium format digital camera back manufacturer from Denmark, purchased a major stake in Mamiya. In 2012, Phase One combined Mamiya and another subsidiary, Leaf Imaging, created a new, worldwide Mamiya Leaf brand to integrate both companies’ product lines into one complete medium-format digital camera system offering. The re-branding offers a streamlined product development and establishment of a more efficient customer sales and support base.

In 2015 Phase One purchased Mamiya[3] and began using Mamiya's Saku factory as the new Japan headquarters."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_One_(company)#:~:text=Phase%20One%20is%20a%20Danish,many%20DSLRs%20besides%20their%20backs.

Most folks know Phase One today as the maker of the widely used Capture One digital photo editing software, and for its medium format industrial and aerial digital cameras. So Mamiya lives on.

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rcarol

Uturn wrote:

I am considering the purchase of a Mamiya RB 67 film camera system.
I sold my system to KEH when I thought that film was on the way out.
Lost my dark room when we moved and don’t plan on building a new one in our home

I would appreciate some advice about the availability of 120 roll films and processing labs.

My intent is to scan negatives (color and b&w) to my computer and print thru my computer.

Thanks for you consideration
Bill

You may want to consider processing your own B&W negatives. The equipment is not terribly expensive and will save you money in the long haul.

A. T.

Peteso wrote:

Since weight is an issue, I would suggest you cons... (show quote)

Well, I recently purchased a mint conditioned Hasselblad 500CM from a seller in Japan and the camera looks like it just came from the manufacturer, I mean top mint condition. Now I paid a premium but I can assure you that this camera is well worth it. Also, the seller gave a 30 day return on the camera and was very easy to reach before and after purchase. The seller also contacted me after delivery to make sure that everything was okay and that I was pleased with the service. So, I'm sure there can be issues but I had absolutely zero.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

Uturn wrote:

I would appreciate some advice about the availability of 120 roll films

120 film: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/120-film/ci/39570

MJPerini

My advice would be to think twice and make sure that nostalgia is not the main reason you are buying, after shooting digital, shooting film and totally manual, is a lot more work than you may fondly remember. Be realistic about how and how often you will use the camera. I LOVED shooting 2 1/4" film in my case it was several Hasselblad cameras including my personal favorite the 903 SWC. (I still have all of them)The scanned images make great prints, Good scans on line are expensive , I was able to get great scans from an Epson 600 flat bed
Alas, the last time I used any of them was years ago.
If you are sure, then I say go for it.......but be really sure before you spend the money & buy a scanner
Think also about what ELSE you could do with the money.
There ARE lots of folks still using film , just be ready for all it entails
Good luck whatever you decide

Uturn Loc: Snellville, GA

'My thanks to one and for your information and wisdom.
I appreciate your considered opinions.

I admit that nostalgia is a large part of this venture but the desire to get back to basics is strong.
With the RB 67 I am forced to slow down, think about the scene and what I want to capture.

However it turns out, it will be an adventure to the past. And I hope, a lot of fun!
Thank for your consideration and insights.

I’ll let you how it turns out.
Bill

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

Have you considered either a Pentax 6x7 or a Mamiya RZ 67. I owned two of each and used them for many years as a professional landscape and commercial photographer.

photon-collector Loc: Tampa Bay Area, Florida

Peteso wrote:

Since weight is an issue, I would suggest you cons... (show quote)

The Japanese treat their cameras with respect. A used camera from Japan often is "as new." I have purchased many cameras, lenses, etc, from Japanese vendors, and they have always been better than described. The only additional cost I have encountered is shipping. I will not buy from China.

A. T.

Uturn wrote:

'My thanks to one and for your information and wisdom.
I appreciate your considered opinions.

I admit that nostalgia is a large part of this venture but the desire to get back to basics is strong.
With the RB 67 I am forced to slow down, think about the scene and what I want to capture.

However it turns out, it will be an adventure to the past. And I hope, a lot of fun!
Thank for your consideration and insights.

I’ll let you how it turns out.
Bill

Bill, I'm writing to you again because you seem like a man who is really interested in adding film photography to your genre. As I stated earlier, I think you should go for it and totally enjoy the ride. Look, we all know that this passion is expensive. We don't get involved in photography to save money. My attitude is to buy whatever your pocket book can afford and enjoy shooting. Again, tomorrow isn't promised to any of us and as my dear mother use to say to me, "son, I have been to alot of funerals and I have yet to see a Brinks truck following that hearse". Leave whatever you wish to loved ones but I guarantee you they won't have any problem spending your money.

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

I find buying from Japan interesting, and perhaps I should be less reluctant. Two simple questions...how long does shipping take (roughly), and are there any issues or costs getting cameras through customs? Thank you in advance for your input.

A. T.

Peteso wrote:

I find buying from Japan interesting, and perhaps I should be less reluctant. Two simple questions...how long does shipping take (roughly), and are there any issues or costs getting cameras through customs? Thank you in advance for your input.

I received my Hasselblad with five days and there were no shipping or customs issues at all. I have also purchased a Rolleicord TLR from Japan in mint condition, again with no customs or shipping issues. As someone stated earlier, it seems that the Japanese really take great care of their camera, at least the ones that I have encountered. And, in all cases, the seller had very adequate return policies.

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

Thank you…and very interesting!

A. T.

Peteso wrote:

Thank you…and very interesting!

You are very welcome.....I can't wait to load this amazing camera and start shooting.

fhayes Loc: Madison, Tennessee

My experience with developing is that the places I have used offer a disc along with the negatives and prints. You I’ll need to look up film processing near you otherwise you will be sending it via mail. As for myself, I have a darkroom, solving my own problem!
I get my film from adorama and bhphoto on line.
I have been using a RB67 for a good number of years, 65mm, 90mm lenses, I had all of them but lost the others when a good citizen broke into my car! Lessen learned, don’t leave anything on the back seat!

A. T.

fhayes wrote:

My experience with developing is that the places I... (show quote)

If I carry my camera, and I do 95% of the time, I take it in with me. We were in Montana at a grocery store and I brought my camera in the store with us and I have a truck with a locking bed cover.