I have recently acquired a Mamiya RB67. It’s fully manual and doesn’t have a light meter built into it. The RB67 is a medium format camera and with the correct film back you can use 120, 220 or even Polaroid film.
Currently, I am using 120 film and to be specific it is Fuji Pro 400h, Kodak Portra 400NC and Ilford HP5+.
I primarily grew on digital with the Canon Rebel XT and now the Canon 5d so jumping back to film is quite a challenge but it is definitely opening my eye.
What I love most about film is the quality. The noise is very natural and often times forgiving. This of course depends on the film. I am more patient with my shots, allowing me to really think and develop my eye.
If you have not used a Mamiya RB67 you must know that this thing is a beast. Most people call it a “tank”. It’s really heavy and big. But if used to its full potential you will definitely get some marvelous photos.
The Otay Lake and Mountains captured w/ Mamiya RB67 on Ilford HP5+