I base my statements on two things:
* When you pick up a RB67 after picking up a Hasselblad 5xx or
similar, it's immediately clear that it's a more solid (thicker
metal), heavier, simpler (less mechanical complexity), more beastly
device.
* Lots of reports on internet forums etc over the years of Hasselblads
being prone to randomly locking up, requiring frequent service, etc.
I've been a member of several (like APUG) for years, and it's a
general impression I get.
Of course, this is not enough to draw "conclusions" from, it's just
hearsay and impressions, so let's leave it at that.
Both are certainly fine cameras, and I could happily use either.
The Hasselblad is certainly prettier - the RB67 is "industrial", not
"pretty".
I certanly did not mean to offend hasselblad owners. Every time I use
my Mamiya, the "oh wow, is that a Hasselblad?" is getting a bit old
though... :-)
Dawid
On 24 May 2012, at 7:17 AM, Jim Couch wrote:
>
>
> On 5/23/2012 9:36 AM, Dawid Loubser wrote:
>>
>> Hasselblads are nice, but I find the Mamiya RB system much more
>> desirable for my work, and there is no doubt that the Mamiyas are
>> much, much better built (and problem-free over long lifetimes). Kinda
>> the Nikon F of MF SLRs. Hasselblads are like Leica Ms - jewel-like,
>> finicky, and needs lots of service to stay in shape.
>>
>> regards,
>> Dawid
>>
> Hmmm, not my experience at all. My personal Blad was picked up used.
> Was
> originally owned by a working pro, may have been regularly serviced at
> that time, but then sat with no use and no service for well over 10
> years. I have never serviced it, and have owned it for 5 years. One
> lens
> needed servicing, which I did myself. I have also replaced all the
> back
> seals which does need to be done from time to time, but is simple as
> can be.
>
> The Blad I picked up for my daughter is a bit newer, and has never
> needed any work at all.
>
> Jim
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