Mamiya RZ67 ProII

Pros: Price/Quality/Availability

Cons: Bulk makes handheld work difficult

Review: The greatest difference between the serious amateur and the professional photographer is the necessity of working in a format larger than 35mm. For most every assignment (journalism excluded), Art Directors and Photo Editors want the greater quality...

Pros: Sturdy, Dependable

Cons: Heavy, Expensive

Review: I purchased my camera after extensive research into functions and price after my Pentax 645 decided to stop working.

The main feature I liked about this workhorse was the shutter is placed in the lens, allowing for flash sync at any shutter...

Pros: Wonderful picture quality, adaptable backs.

Cons: Expensive, a bit bulky.

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this camera for a professional quality look.

Review: The MAMIYA RZ67 Professional II is the medium format SLR camera of my choice. It is a versatile, reliable camera for sophisticated and demanding professional photographers. Although it tends to be pretty expensive I do believe that it is well worth the...

Pros: Great quality + great features

Cons: Heavy

The Bottom Line: If you are after quality then this is the choice, but if you travel alot I would go lighter.

Review: This camera is just about the best you can buy. I bought it 5 years ago when I decided that I really wanted something good, something I could keep for a very long time. My choice could have not been different. In the past I used an Hasselblad, but this ...

Pros: very well built; razor sharp lenses with great contrast

Cons: mirror lock-up procedure is a bit awkward

The Bottom Line: As good as it gets for MF photgraphy on a tripod: solid camera with superb lenses. Buy the Mamiya 7II if you want a great camera for handheld photography.

Review: I presently own an RZ 67 (the Pro II model), a Hasselblad and a Mamiya 7II camera. At one time I owned a Pentax 67. I bought the Hasselblad because everyone wants a Hasselblad at one time or another. I had no experience with MF photography and...

Pros: Great pictures

Cons: Heavy

The Bottom Line: I recommend this for any pro working in a studio.

Review: NOTE: I've added an update at the bottom to account for the year since I've purchased the camera.

I purchase the Mamiya RZ67 Professional II camera three months ago. Prior to that I was using a borrowed Nikon camera. Before that I used those...

Pros: Leaf shutter lenses, Rotating back, Expansive selection of accessories,Shutter speeds in 1/2 stops

Cons: Heavy for hand holding, Expensive accessories, Reliance on battery power

The Bottom Line: As a past NYC assistant turned photographer I've used most camera systems and this one is still a pleasure to use daily.

Review: The Mamiya 6x7 is a great system for the professional photographer. Although best suited for still life and interiors, I have used it and have seen it used in the fashion and beauty realms. As a working professional I recommend this camera very highly,...

Pros: Fantastic negatives, and a very versatile system in the studio.

Cons: It's large enough and heavy enough to be a real pain in the butt, and the mirror lock-up system is terrible.

Review: I bought this camera because I'm not a big fan of square negatives, and I didn't think 645 negatives were quite big enough.

I owned the camera for a year. In the studio or with assistants, it's a wonderful piece of equipment -- it gives razor...

Pros: Easy, fast handling

Cons: Cardboard gears, hard to find repair parts

The Bottom Line: Forget about it. Buy the RB instead. They are much more rugged.

Review: As a working pro, I own two of these. They should be considered studio cameras only, because of their size, weight and configuration. They are most at home on a camera stand or tripod, and are awkward when hand held. I particularly like their close...