Mamiya MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II Camera Body | $898.95 | |  |
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II has become the industry standard used by many of today's most renowned photographers and artists because of its large 6x7cm ideal format negative size, over four and a half times larger than 35mm. Also notable are the RZ's ultra-high performance lenses, and multi-format versatility. Distinctive features include convenient revolving back, bellows focusing, large, bright viewfinder, and extensive system of accessories.
It combines rugged hybrid mechanical design with the most desirable electronic features of sophisticated TTL A/S Matrix Metering, precision timed electromagnetic leaf shutter operation, consistent from lens to lens, and auto wind and remote control options. A 1/400 second mechanical override is provided in case of battery failure.
With multi-format capability, the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II offers an impressive choice of interchangeable film magazines including 6x4.5cm and 6x7cm, Quadra 72, economical 6x7cm pre-loadable film inserts, plus Polaroid Instant Proofing back.
Top pros consider the Mamiya RZ a versatile, modular system camera for the most demanding commercial photographic applications including advertising illustration, fashion, beauty, industrial, portrait and architecture. Mamiya RZ Series lenses have ultra-precision timed, fully synched, electromagnetic leaf shutters, with specialty optics including Shift, variable flat field Macro, Zoom, Fisheye, and a spectacular series of telephoto APO lenses.
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II system includes interchangeable standard waist level, eye level prism, and advanced RZ II AE Prism Finder with Mamiya's exclusive A/S Matrix Metering System for spot, average or matrix measurement in manual or aperture priority automatic mode. Its electronically timed 1/2 step shutter speed accuracy in manual, and 1/6 step accuracy in auto mode yields perfect exposures even with synched flash for outdoor fill-in.
In addition to a wide assortment of interchangeable film magazines, inserts and backs, other system accessories include motorized film and shutter advance with Winder II, interchangeable focusing screens, vari-diopter eyepiece magnifier, extension tubes, remote control. Also, Mamiya RB67 series lenses, finders, and many accessories are fully compatible with the RZ PRO II.
6x7cm - the ideal format
The 6x7cm format is nearly 5 times larger than ordinary 35mm format. 6x7 is called the ideal format because it enlarges to standard 8x10" paper size without cropping, thereby using the entire image area. For the professional, art directors and clients appreciate the large, detailed 6x7cm format over others.
Revolving Back
With a flip of the wrist, you can instantly change from vertical to horizontal composition with the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II interchangeable revolving back design. Effects are clearly visible in the viewfinder with auto-frame masking that assures accurate composition at all times.
Bellows Focusing
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II features built-in fast and accurate bellows focusing. Two concentric focusing knobs, for rapid and micro-fine focus, allow close-up photography with all focal length lenses without the need for costly or cumbersome accessories. Normal lenses focus to nearly 1:1 life size magnification without additional extension tubes.
RZ67 Pro II - The Ideal Platform for Digital Imaging
as the leader for providing a solid front end for all brands of digital backs. In fact, manufacturers of digital backs have come to rely on what traditional Mamiya users have often taken for granted. There are many features that make the Mamiya RZ67 Pro II perfect for the task. For example, the RZ features a secure locking mount system that is solid enough to hold even the heaviest of digital camera backs; A modern, and flexible electromechanical system that allows for the proper integration of remote triggering, winding, and shutter timing - a must for digital backs; Bellows-focusing for closeups without additional accessories; and, world-class Mamiya RZ lenses.
Full Speed Flash Sync
Mamiya's world class RZ Series lenses feature electronic leaf shutters that allow flash synchronization at all speeds from 8 seconds to 1/400 second, allowing mixing of flash and ambient light exposure for outdoor fashion, portrait and wedding photography as well as complex studio situations.
Electronic Shutter Setting in 1/2 step increments
Electronic leaf shutter timing allows precise and repeatable exposure setting in 1/2 increments from 8 seconds to 1/400 second, for complete control of exposure, bracketing and fill flash.
Precision 1/6 step Exposure Setting in AE modes
With the optional RZII AE Matrix Metering Prism Finder, the RZ67 PRO II's speeds are set in 1/6 step increments, ideal for precision fill flash or ambient exposure with the most critical chrome films.
Safety Interlock and Audible Warning System
For the pro under pressure, the RZ67 PRO II features fail safe interlocks and warnings to prevent mishaps including firing with dark slide in place, removing film magazine without dark slide, accidental multi-exposure, firing without film in the camera, or missing metering finder or lens. An internal diagnostic circuit checks lens/shutter status and prevents firing when the shutter requires servicing for perfect accuracy.
Single Action Rapid Advance Lever or optional Motor Winder
Film advance, shutter cocking and mirror return are accomplished with a fast, single stroke of the large advance lever. Optional RZ Power Winder II allows continuous or single frame advance or remote control operation at 1 frame per second, without the need for owning a second motor-integrated camera body.
Easy Mirror Lock-Up and Multi-Exposure
The RZ67 PRO II body also features multiple exposure capability with a flip of a single switch - no complicated removal of film backs for perfect film registration.
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II accepts a complete range of interchangeable film magazines for mid-roll change of film type or format. Select from 6x7cm 10 exposure 120 or 6x7cm 20 exposure 220, 6x4.5cm 15 exposure 120, Polaroid Proofing Back, or Mamiya's exclusive Quadra 72 Super Square 72x72mm sheet film back accepting Polaroid 4x5 or Kodak Ready load 4x5 sheets. Be prepared for any assignment and switch from instant Polaroid proofs, to chrome film, to black and white, or any combination instantly in mid-roll. All Mamiya Film Magazines feature handy dark slide storage pockets for added safety and convenience on location.
Electronic Interface with Auto Indexing For all Lenses and Film Magazines
Each RZ film magazine and Polaroid Back features an auto-indexing ISO film speed dial, integrating information with the optional RZII AE Matrix Metering Prism Finder. Each RZ Series lens also keys in maximum aperture for total exposure interface information. Fast and foolproof operation eliminates the need to manually set film speed and maximum aperture when changing lenses or magazines.
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Select from eight factory designed bright focusing screens, including grid screens for product photography or architecture, precision microprism, or Mamiya's exclusive vertical split image screen designed specifically for fashion and portraiture.
AE Matrix Metering and Auto Fill Flash Capability
Mamiya's optional RZII AE Matrix Metering Prism Finder features dual mode full manual or aperture priority automatic shutter with choice of spot, average or Mamiya's own A/S matrix metering pattern. The A/S matrix mode reads the brightness contrast range of the entire scene, and calculates a spot, average or integrated exposure in either manual or auto operation.In manual mode, a fast and simple readout features green, orange and red LEDs with shutter speed and metering pattern readout. In auto operation, the shutter speeds are automatically selected with 1/6 step accuracy, ideal for chrome films. Because each RZ Series lens features auto leaf shutters, in AE mode, once the aperture is set for correct flash exposure, the lens' shutter speed is automatically set for optimum daylight fill flash exposure with any flash system, using single or multiple heads. The AE Prism quickly interchanges with the standard folding waist level focusing hood with flip-up magnifier, or the non-metering Prism Finder II.
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