Mamiya RZ67 PRO II, RZ67 Pro II Body Only Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO, Ideal Format

Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II

1.The Ideal Format 3. Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing

The 6x7 cm format is called the ideal format because it enlarges to the standard 8x10" paper size without cropping, thus utilizing the entire image area. The 6x7 format of the RZ PRO II (actual image size is 56x69.5mm) is almost 5x larger than a 35mm frame and offers far superior image quality for enlargement or full page magazine reproduction. 6x7 transparencies can be viewed on the light table without magnifiers.

Bellows focusing, another great advantage, permits precise focusing with the left or right hand and also features a focus lock lever. The RZ PRO II has an additional micro focus knob for precise fine focusing. The camera bellows eliminate the extra costs of equipping each lens with a helical focusing mount and permits close-up photography without costly attachments. (The closest focusing distance of the 110mm lens is 31.3cm, the 65mm wide angle lens 8.5cm and the 180mm is 84.5cm).

2. Mamiya Revolving Back with Automatic

Finder Masking

With a flip of the wrist, the Revolving Back-a Mamiya exclusive among 6x7 SLRs-can be rotated for horizontal or vertical format without changing the optical axis. At the same time it also automatically changes the masking frame in the finder to match the format. Other cameras require removing and reattaching film holders when changing format or having to turn the camera on its side which complicates viewing and operation.

4. World-Class Mamiya Lenses

Mamiya world-class lens quality is a major reason for the top reputation of Mamiya camera. Mamiya operates its own modern optical design, engineering and manufacturing plant and accepts undivided responsibility for the perfect performance of its cameras and lenses. The RZ67 PRO II camera features a large diameter 61mm lens mount which makes it possible to design a variety of high performance lenses, such as APO, Shift and Zoom.

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