Original and C lenses require an adapter to use on the SD Pro so I've read. And the weight comes in handy when doing certain shots, like this: It is heavier than a two-Rolleiflex plus Lomo Belair outfit (my other medium-format travel kit) but not so much that it deterred me from carrying it/shooting it. And to address the naysayers who claim the RB/RZ is not a hand-holdable camera and demands a tripod, I took my RZ with three lenses (50, 110, 180) to Mexico City with me and ran all over the city shooting. I did also get the motorized 6x7 back for the RB (an absolute godsend!) which adds a good bit to the weight (not just a motor but also 4 AA batteries!). I never shot with anything wider than the 90 on the RB, so I can't offer commentary on wide-angle glass for it. If you're looking for a portrait lens, I'll put in another vote for the 180 - an outstanding piece of glass. I have since gone to an RZ for a number of reasons. I had a Pro-S body that had some quirks to it that was deemed beyond economic repair by most service techs because the cost of another Pro-S body was so low (not that it couldn't be serviced). You're in fine fettle if you got an RB Pro-SD. They are amazing cameras, especially on a tripod. In the end, these are mechanical cameras, do the usual checks (shutter speeds, everything winds on ok, seals, etc) so if it works ok it's ok. Apparently KL lenses are generally better, I've only had KL lenses so can't really compare. Finally, the KL and non-KL lenses will need a rubber adapter apparently depending what body you have. You can use the SD backs on older cameras though.įinally, consider that the SD can take the 6x8 back as is (though that only works in portrait orientation). Also, the SD backs do not have foam light seals so that's one less thing to worry. I think the plain Pro has none of the interlocks so you can keep firing it with the dark slide and what not, I like to have a bit of security with these things. The reasons for going for that was the the ProSD (newest model) is not that much more expensive than the older Pro or ProS ones but will be newer.
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