what am I missing

[screeny]

I have been doing some "research" & reading on MF. I made up a list of items I

think I need to start with a RB system. I use a spotmeter to meter so no need

for in camera/prism metering. Tripod is allready in my possession. The question

is: am I complete or am I missing some essential item/element I overlooked (mind

you I'm new to MF)? here is my list:

 

RB67 PRO-S;

120 PRO-S BACK (I'm hoping to find a 6x6 back); PRISM non metered;

WAISTLEVEL; 90 F3.8 C (77); 50 F4.5 C (77). If I missed somefink please let me

know. What i can't seem to find out what type of cable release I would need.?

thx in advance

 

kind regards,

 

Marc

[bueh]

You need a regular cable release -- the type used by photographers for about 100 years. I'd invest in a dual incident/spot light meter (like my Sekonic L-508), because incident metering is much easier and just as accurate as spot metering (which I only use in difficult lighting situations). A flash unit with aperture computer (auto mode) is handy, you can use any old strobe you like (at the moment I use Agfatronic, Metz and Nikon flashes).

 

Personally, I'd go for a RZ67. It can use all RB lenses and it's own electronically controlled Sekor Z's (like the fantastic 110mm f/2.8). And if you want a 6x6 back, why not just get a much smaller and lighter 6x6 camera (from Bronica, Rollei, Hasselblad, etc)? And I'd give the heavy and bulky prism a miss and maybe check out the rigid magnifying waist-level finder.

[jack_fisher1]

More than one film back would be helpful. Yes, the prism finder is bulky and heavy. The folding waist level finder with flip up magnifier is sufficient for me.

 

Jack

[brucecahn]

If you want a 6x6 get a Hasselblad. Mamiya isn't in their class. Not the lenses, not the body.(No hate mail please Mamiyimaniacs, I have heard it all.)

[randall ellis]

Well, I'm sold!

[bueh]

Wow, me too!

[stephen_w.]

What are you missing?

 

Film, ;*)

[david_schwartz6]

Agree with Bruce about Hasselblad. By the way, I prefer a waist level screen to a prism -- generally, I do better work when both my eyes are looking at the screen at the same time.

[wayne_crider4]

If intending to shoot with mirror up, use a cable to the lens and release the mirror with your finger using the body release.

 

Depending on your needs, a longer lens then the 90 would probably be better for portraits.

 

Filters and rubber hoods.

[k5083]

If you are going to be using it without the tripod sometimes, the L-grip with trigger rocks.