Digital back for RZ67 pro II

[TAYRIK]

I am interested in purchasing a digital back for Rz pro II (none D)
I read somewhere that phase one H mount can be adapted , I'd appreciate
If someone can tell me the plate number and where it can be Purchased
I am Also aware that 2 cables are needed one from lens to the back and one
From the back to the body what are the parts numbers?

The leaf backs or mamiya are a better choice for this system or all the same
As ease of usage and functionality?

[Steve Hendrix]

I am interested in purchasing a digital back for Rz pro II (none D)
I read somewhere that phase one H mount can be adapted , I'd appreciate
If someone can tell me the plate number and where it can be Purchased
I am Also aware that 2 cables are needed one from lens to the back and one
From the back to the body what are the parts numbers?

The leaf backs or mamiya are a better choice for this system or all the same
As ease of usage and functionality?

There have been adapters for RZ that have a Hasselblad H interface available through Leaf that we have ordered over the years. I'm not sure if they are discontinued or not, but I'm pretty sure we can still get them. They come in a kit with a replacement ground glass that is etched for the image capture area of the digital back, along with a pc sync to digital back port (varies depending on the digital back), and a host cable (only necessary for triggering from the keyboard while connected to computer via Capture One).

Leaf or Mamiya - do you mean Mamiya ZD? Or if you mean Mamiya branded Leaf backs, that would have no bearing, either Leaf or Mamiya  digital backs would be equivalent, except the ZD, which is somewhat different, but I'd prefer you stick to Leaf/Mamiya (non ZD).

Phase One digital backs also work in this configuration, except for an older P/P+, which only interfaces via a Phase One Hasselblad V, not H Adapter, unless you use a wake up cabling solution (clunky). *P40+/P65+ models don't require this. IQ/Credo are fine.

RZ Pro-II D is of course a different set of scenarios as well, but you did indicate Pro-II (non D).

Tayrik  ....... it's a lot of somewhat un-clear information - above doesn't even cover every scenario. The above is in answer to your questions, but also for the benefit of the other viewers. You might want to give us a call ..... it will be easier for you.



Steve Hendrix
Capture Integration

[carloalberto]

I bought a used RZ and it came with this adapter as a freebie:

Phase One Mamiya RZ67 Adapter for H/P Backs w/Hasselblad V Fitting
  
http://www.phaseone.com/en/search/article.aspx?articleid=1123&languageid=1

I removed the coiled cable (not needed) and it worked fine with my Hasselblad CFV-50. After some more work filling in some of the register holes (it took a lot of trial and error) it now even rotates.

I can send you some pictures if you are interested in going down this route.

[carloalberto]

Here is a picture of the adapter.

[Esben]

I've been using different Leaf Aptus H backs on the Mamiya RZ Pro II for the last 8 years. I have the Leaf H adaptor plate that Steve is talking about. I actually prefer the 'dumb" H adaptor to the Mamiya M adaptor on a RZ Pro II D. There has never been any problems such as drainage of the RZ's battery. The only thing to keep in mind is that you can "over shoot" the back, because you can shoot faster than the back recycles, just keep an eye on the back and don't shoot more than 40 frames/per minute and you're fine. The Aptus back is definitive the back to choose compared to the Phase P+ backs. With the P+ backs you have to wake up the back before you take a picture. Also, the P+ H mount backs don't fit the mentioned adaptor.  The best thing about this set-up is that you have access to both the RZ camera and the Hasselblad H system. The 2 best camera systems on the market imho.

I have a Leaf Aptus 75S back and a Leaf H adaptor plate for sale if you're interested.

http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=88064.0

Please feel free to give me a call.

Esben

[Esben]

Here is a picture of the adapter.

I believe this is the adaptor for the Hasselblad V system. Not the H system

[carloalberto]

Yes, the adapter is for the Hasselblad V system of course.

The OP wrote: "I am interested in purchasing a digital back for Rz pro II"

So the Hasselblad CFV-50 certainly works (with a synch cable).

[Alan Klein]

Is there a digital back for an RB67?

[Chris Valites]

The Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD can be used with digital backs, see notes below;

70995 Mamiya RB Adaptor for Phase One and Mamiya Leaf Backs with Hasselblad V Fitting.  $625.00

So what this means is that you can buy ANY digital back for a Hasselblad V series and use it with the adaptor listed above. For this particular configuration, I would recommend the Leaf Aptus  digital backs as they do not require a wake up signal.  For the Phase One P/P+, IQ or Leaf Credo backs you would also want to use a two-shot cable release which is a further $395.00.

The Mamiya RB is a completely analog camera that was last built in 1981. The RB67 is analog and does not allow for communication with a Digital Back directly.

Configuration should be as follows:

1. Use the digital back built for a Hasselblad V System.
2. Use the Mamiya RB plate adapter (Item number 70995) which allows the digtital back to mount the RB correctly. This plate is only a mounting plate placed between the camera body and the digital back. There is no communciation between the two devices with this plate.  
3. Since there is no communication via the plate a camera cable is needed between the lens and the digital back (in order to communicate lens information to the digital back).