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low prices of Mamiya RB67

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Don - 26 Jan 2004 02:12 GMT
Looking at Ebay lately and I notice that Mamiya RB67 cameras sell for rather
low price as compared to say the 645 format of other manufactures . Is the
RB not a very popular camera?

Any opinions?

Don
Rolf C. Graulich - 26 Jan 2004 12:17 GMT
> Looking at Ebay lately and I notice that Mamiya RB67 cameras sell for
> rather low price as compared to say the 645 format of other manufactures .
> Is the RB not a very popular camera?
>
> Any opinions?

Its like a working horse and a _verry_ popular camera as long as it is a
'RB67 proSD'

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TWW - 26 Jan 2004 15:47 GMT
Hi Don,
The RB67 has continued to drop in price over the past year or so.
About 6 months ago, I paid $530 for an RB67 with prism, 90mm lens, and
a 120 back.  It is in absolutely great condition.  I haven't paid
close attendtion to RB67 systems, but my skimming over prices would
indicate that your assumption is correct.  I think prices continue to
drop.

Within the past 6 months, I have bought: 220back ($110), 250mm ($160),
82mm extension tube ($80).  It took some patience to get these prices,
but I think they are fair.

On the contrary, the RB67 is a popular camera.  There are many of them
out there, and I think supply is greater than demand as the
professional market moves to other cmaera & the digital world.

Despite the weight(the RB67 is heavy, but saves me from having to work
out at the local health club), it is a nice camera.  I really enjoy
it.

Relative to the 645, I cannot compare its popularity.  The RB67 offers
a much larger negative; the benefits of such have been discussed here
frequently.

Best wishes,
TWW

> Looking at Ebay lately and I notice that Mamiya RB67 cameras sell for rather
> low price as compared to say the 645 format of other manufactures . Is the
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> Don
Rod - 26 Jan 2004 18:54 GMT
> Looking at Ebay lately and I notice that Mamiya RB67 cameras sell for rather
> low price as compared to say the 645 format of other manufactures . Is the
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> Don

Sellers must need the money very badly - mine's not for sale.
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