FILM STARS Reflex action
In the world of film photography, when it comes to picture quality, one truth is universal: a good big one will always beat a good little one. The ‘little one' in question here is 35mm – the film size that dominated camera design from1925 right up until the digital age. The ‘big one' is roll film, in the shape of the120 size still available today. But don't think that means having to forsake single lens reflexes (SLRs) to use creaky old folding cameras. A good number of SLRs were made for120 film. Today, highly specified, beautifully made, second-hand roll film reflexes can be bought for a fraction of the cost of a modern DSLR.
To get an idea of how a 120 roll film reflex works, let's take an overview of one of the best.
Mamiya RB67 Pro S
LAUNCHED 1974
FORMAT 10 exp 6x7cm
GUIDE PRICE TODAY £300-450
Like many of its contemporaries, the RB67 adopts a
