cmedin
Well-known
You know, after all of this it's-so-heavy talk I'll be very disappointed if I'm actually able to pick the thing up. 
My C330 is infamous for being heavy as hell, and while it's no doubt a SOLID piece of equipment it's not murder carrying around either...
My C330 is infamous for being heavy as hell, and while it's no doubt a SOLID piece of equipment it's not murder carrying around either...Xmas
Veteran
Ok I do take my C330 and several lenses walking, this is a drag but not too annoying, the RB is a little heavier.
If you look at the weights in the manuals you will see how much by.
I can hold the C330 at 1/15 sometimes
Noel
If you look at the weights in the manuals you will see how much by.
I can hold the C330 at 1/15 sometimes
Noel
Toby
On the alert
I'm not a RB67 owner but I am a pentax 67 owner. I guess the cameras weigh the same and I would say this: If you want to use 6x7 you're obviously into quality negatives therefore wherever possible you should use a tripod, but of course you should have a back up plan for when you can't and gauging your personal minimum (or is it maximum) shutter speed is a must - it certainly does seem to vary from person to person. I regularly hike with a pentax 67, tripod, three lenses, extension tubes, film, filters, and a DSLR for metering/proofing tricky scenes (honestly it's all they're good for ). This is challenging, but worth it for the quality I get in return, I'm sure you could do the same with an RB, if you're fit and well organised . Obviously it helps if you can thin down your kit in advance, but often you need flexibility and that's when the weight goes up. Bear in mind ultimately if you like a camera you won't be carrying just a camera you'll be carrying a system. Also bear in mind the more you like a camera the lighter it will feel .
). This is challenging, but worth it for the quality I get in return, I'm sure you could do the same with an RB, if you're fit and well organised . Obviously it helps if you can thin down your kit in advance, but often you need flexibility and that's when the weight goes up. Bear in mind ultimately if you like a camera you won't be carrying just a camera you'll be carrying a system. Also bear in mind the more you like a camera the lighter it will feel .
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
So.....what's the verdict...???
cmedin
Well-known
Well, I haven't souped the rolls yet, but I have to say that while the RB is a big beast, I really enjoy shooting with it. Using a short strap the ergonomics really work well, the three-step operation of getting ready for the next frame becomes natural really quick, and the weight doesn't really bother me at all. I shot a roll of my little girl at the park and focusing was snappy and easy (if you put your eye close to the popup magnifier you can still see the entire screen). The only minor hassle was that with the short strap it's not easy to swing to the side and carry comfortably.
Verdict I guess would be...
Big: Yes
Unwieldy: No
Verdict I guess would be...
Big: Yes
Unwieldy: No