RB vs RB-SD

[dave_dejoy]

<p>Right now, I am interested in moving into the Mamiya RB series. My question is whether I should go for the SD or the basic RB. I want a mechancial system mostly, but I also wAnt to enter this system in a smart way. Thanks for the help.</p>

[jim_momary]

<p>Do the SD, better film backs (tho you could use the RB Pro S still).<br>

Avoid just the RB67 Pro, the first model, kinda ancient and doggy nowadays.<br>

The SD is probably going to be a slightly newer body, so maybe less 'fatigued'<br>

The SD accepts any and all of the RB lenses.</p>

<p>I have a Pro S and an SD, both bought used. There is not too much difference, from a general concept. Same basic guts and viewfinders, accessories and lenses except for 2 lenses.<br>

RB67 Pro S body vs an SD body are virtually identical in price if you look at KEH.<br>

Go to the Butkus site and read the two manuals, donating kindly to Mike's great site in the process, and see them side by side laid out.</p>

<p>See Karen Nakamura's page here for good comparisons too -<br>

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?MamiyaRB67.html~mainFrame</p>

<p>Jim<br>

Either way, best damn bargain in MF in my humble opinion.</p>

[jack_welsh]

The SD also allows 6x8 film backs.

[gary_watson]

<p>Research the C and K/L lens fit issue on Pro S and Pro SD bodies. Both bodies, regardless of age or model, can be utterly smoked from heavy use. There are bargains but be patient and shop around.</p>