So in the back of my head I’ve always been curious about a return to film. Not as our main medium but as an additional creative outlet to what we already do. I completely blame some new acquaintances on the search for a new toy. Sarah and I originally shot film when we started in 2002. We never owned a professional medium format body and I decided to do some scouting to see what was out there. After several trips to our local brick and mortar camera store’s used department and searching online I ended up finding something perfect.
I decided on a used RB67 that belonged to a wonderful photographer by the name of Evan Baines‘. If you’ve not heard of him I encourage you to check him out by clicking on any of the three example photo’s below. A forum that I am addicted to has a Buy/Sell section and he had posted this as the perfect “Turn Key” medium format setup. That had my name written all over it. Evan informed me that he has lovingly dubbed the camera “Piggy” and wanted to make sure she went to a good home. I knew this camera was large but I wasn’t prepared for the actual size and weight “Piggy” is. I am already in love with it. Massive viewfinder, three different lenses and a roll of 400 Tri-X just begging to be loaded and shot.
Here are some examples Evan sent me on what this camera has already shot:
Absolutely beautiful portraiture capabilities. I don’t expect to be using this other than for personal projects right now but I’d love to sneak in a few film bridal portraits some time once we’ve gotten a little more comfortable with this camera.
Here’s some nerd shots I got today as I opened it:
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