I started buying a bit of RB67 gear a few years back. The price seems
reasonable as long as everything works ok. Can you borrow and test it
before handing over the cash ? I wouldn't worry too much about the cosmetic
condition, these machines were mainly used by working pros who just treated
them as tools and expected them to continue working. The 50/90/180
combination is the "standard" kit and will probably cover all your needs.
You might want to investigate 120 backs (or the 6x8 120/220 motorised back
!) as this opens up a wider range of film stock. Once you see your first
roll of 'chromes on a light box you'll be convinced you did the right thing.
...Wayne
>
> Hi all,
> I am VERY tempted by a "trade in" at my local friendly
> photographic dealer. He has just taken in in part exchange a
> Mamiya RB kit. The kit consists of : A well used but sound
> RB67 body with waist level finder. An optically sound but
> cosmetically challenged 90mm f3.8 lens. This lens has lots of
> paint missing on F stop ring etc. A good condition 50mm f4.5
> lens A Very good/excellent 180mm lens. 220 back. another
> spare back. plus a Polaroid back. Hoods, 3 focussing screens
> and other odds and ends. NO g,tee, cost..what he gave for it
> £300.00/$600. I do NOT need another camera BUT...... What do
> you all think?
>
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