Mamiya RZ67 Pro II

Medium FormatSLRMount: Mamiya RZ
Introduced: 1995 Discontinued: 2004

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II is the electronic refinement of the RB67 6×7 platform — in production 1995-2008 (Pro II variant; original RZ67 Pro shipped 1982-1995, Pro IID followed 2004-2014). Where the RB67 is fully mechanical, the RZ adds electronic shutter control, aperture-priority AE with the AE Prism finder, and a slightly lighter body — at the cost of needing batteries for shutter operation.

Key features

  • 6×7 cm format on 120/220 — same revolving back as RB67
  • Mamiya RZ bayonet — accepts Mamiya Sekor Z lens series; RB lenses fit via RB-RZ adapter (stop-down meter)
  • Electronic leaf shutter in lens — 8s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds
  • Aperture-priority AE with AE Prism finder
  • Battery-dependent for shutter (one PX28 6V or four LR44)
  • Bellows focus on body — close-focus capability identical to RB67

Practical notes

  • RZ67 Pro II bodies on used market: $600-1200 with 110mm Sekor Z
  • Lighter than RB67 (~2.4 kg vs 2.7 kg with 110/90 lens) but still tripod-territory for most work
  • The Pro II added electronic film advance counter, AEL button, half-stop apertures (vs Pro's whole-stop)
  • Common service items: light-trap foam in 120 backs, AE prism contacts
  • The RZ67 Pro IID later added 1/8s lower limit + multi-exposure improvements; functionally similar to Pro II

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