Mamiya RB67 vs. Fujifilm GW670iii | A Camera Comparison 

The Film Marshal does it again. A beautiful video with beautiful photos as usual. Would come again!

Came across this as I have recently been watching a lot of videos related to Fuji gw690 (purchased one myself). Look forward to potentially more content with your experience on the 670. Also appreciate someone taking pictures in an area I'm familiar with even though I don't live there anymore

Decades ago, I used Mamiya TLR medium format cameras with 55/80/180mm lenses for weddings. When it was time to replace my worn-out wedding cameras, I replaced them with a Fuji GW670iii rangefinder with a fixed 90mm lens and a Fuji GSW 690iii rangefinder with a fixed 65mm lens. However, I was never able to find a medium format Fuji with a telephoto lens so I purchased a Mamiya RB67 SLR with a 180mm telephoto. I now use 50/90/180mm lenses on my RB67 for studio work and I use my two Fuji rangefinders for field work.

Nice video, makes me want to carry my RB67 more

Would love to see some more about the GW670s bokeh. Also if only that camera had a built in light meter it would be a cult pick!

Well done video comparison! I would be thrilled to use either one of the cameras! I think it really comes down to what and where are you using the cameras! As you said, portraits I think would favor the Mamiya for usage. However, if I was going hiking and was wanting to keep the packing weight down, the Fiji would be my choice!

+1 for the jazz SHRED

your best video yet. I was smiling for like 69% of it. well done film marshall.

You could change out the focus screen on the RB, I think they made 6 or 7 different versions.

such good stuff Ben!

That a range finder is easier to focus depends on the subject. If you try to focus on a single branch of a tree, or another subject with many crossing lines. It's nearly impossible to focus. Fuji lenses - well at least those on the GW and GSW models - tend to be very sharp and have a nice contrast. I own the RB67 as well as a GW690 and a GSW680III. For shooting at 90mm I prefer the RB - I don't really like the 3:2 ratio. For 65mm it depends, for landscapes it depends, if you want to use filters or easily switch between film the RB wins. Also then you have the possibility to change the focal length. But in the city or when you want to be lighter, the GSW680 III is a great choice. I don't use it that much, I did this weekend. I almost forgot how nice this camera is.

AYYYYYY ITS A GOOD DAY DONT SELL THE RB!!!

you should check out alternative rb focus screens :)

Very kind individual

Your metering on both might not have been the same

thanks for that test, . I am behind a medium format camera and it is so useful, eventhough if blurishes my mind.. hehehe. For example I always thought the rangefinder system was very difficult to catch the right focus... anyway!!! I am afraid of the weight of the RB67 so I am considering one of the Mamiya 645 serie. Frame ratio apart, do you think the image quality is the same. I love portra 800, do you think the saturation and sharpening is the same between the RB670 and the 645 super? or please help!!

Great vid! 👏🏼👏🏼

drone shots >>>

Are you LDS? also, tbh not seeing any of the differences. I’m on an android though.

i could hardly tell a difference between most shots. i bet whoever scanned that one comp just picked a bad white balance spot. with the size and focus benefits of the fuji i'd probably shoot that one mainly. what's the price difference between the two cameras?

Awesome video! I'm absolutely obsessed with film and this helps calm my cravings

I like the RB67 more

Too bad you didnt get the 90 for mamiya (you could even go KL instead of C for the same fstop) Also, I question your decision to compare resolution with scannined negatives. I recommend enlarging ;) regardless nice vid :)

wow your super 8 cam is so cool !! lol jk but great vid

I can’t afford either of these

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