Mamiya RZ33 Medium Format Digital Camera
The Mamiya RZ Professional system has long been one of the favorite camera systems in the world. It is no wonder, when you look at its combination of smart, photographer friendly features, and its world-renowned optics. From it's legendary "Ideal Format", almost perfect for making 8 1/2 x 11 proportional images with virtually no image cropping or format waste, to its unique revolving back, which provides vertical or horizontal composing, the Mamiya RZ Professional system has earned the respect of professional photographers around the world.
Now with the demand from photographers to provide clients with clearly superior digital image quality, Mamiya introduces the new RZ33 digital camera kit. The RZ33 is the result of an evolution into the next generation of digital large sensor cameras. It offers advanced microprocessor technology for direct communication of all camera functions to its 33mp digital back through it's MSC (Mamiya Serial Communication) system. The result is cable-free digital operation just as smooth and trouble-free as shooting with film.
Of course the new RZ33 offers professional photographers the same exclusive features of its legendary predecessors such as:
Rack and pinion bellows focusing, with left and right course and fine focusing adjustment knobs plus a locking focus lever. The bellows focusing system provides for close-up focusing capabilities with every RZ lens, as well as infinity focusing—all without mounting-and-unmounting cumbersome adapters.
Interchangeable Mamiya world-class quality lenses, with built-in leaf shutters offer shutter speeds from 8 to 1/400sec. (plus T-setting for up 32 seconds). Electronic flash synchronization is achieved at all shutter speeds and intermediate shutter speeds can be set on the camera's speed dial setting for more critical digital exposure control.
Interchangeable Viewfinders, offer multiple viewing options. Choose from the waist-level finder (included) for low-angle versatility, or one of the eye-level prisms, such as the AE Prism Finder FE701 which provides A/S Matrix metering, 1/6 f/stops exposure accuracy plus an LED function display in the viewfinder.
Interchangeable power winder (optional) The Power Winder 2 is powered by AA batteries or an AC Adapter and adds ease of use by cocking the shutter and resetting the mirror automatically. It produces single or sequential exposures at about 1 frame per second. It can also be remote controlled with radio or infrared transmitters.
Many fail-safe system checks, warn the photographer both with visual and audible warning alert signals. And as you would expect, the new RZ33 is system compatible with all existing RZ lenses and most accessories.
Type
33 megapixel large sensor format, 6726x5040 pixels, 16 bits/channel
Leaf Shutter
Revolving Back
Bellows Focusing
Single Lens Reflex
Capture Characteristics
6726x5040 pixels, 16 bits/channel
ISO 50-800, user selectable
12 f-stop dynamic range
HDR-type Mosaic RAW file, uncompressed or lossless compression settings
Lens conversion- use lens approximately 30% shorter focal length than for 6x7cm film
Burst rate of 1.1 sec/frame
Software
RAW file processing: Capture One™, Leaf Capture™, Adobe Lightroom™ (v2.5 and newer) Adobe Photoshop™ (CS4 and newer)
Tethered Capture: Capture One, Leaf Capture
Capture Modes
Untethered: Direct to CF card
Tethered: Direct to computer via FireWire 800
Lens Mount
Breech-lock Bayonet
Gold Plated Electronic Interface Pins
Lenses
RZ System of 19 interchangeable Leaf Shutter Lenses
Shutter
Electronically Timed Speeds
8 Seconds to 1/400 Second
B and T Setting
Mirror-up Operation
AEF Setting Accepts AE Finder
Shutter Release
Electromagnetic Release Accepts Standard Mechanical Cable Release,
Electronic Release Cable or Infrared Remote Control
Shutter Cocking
Single Action 114° Stroke
Optional Motor Winder
Focusing
Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing
Dual Control Rapid/Microfine Focus Knobs
Focus Lock
46mm Built-in Bellows Extension
Optional Extension Tubes
Focusing Scale
Exposure Compensation Scale
Viewfinder
Folding Waist Level with Flip-up Magnifier (Standard)
Optional AE Matrix Prism Finder
Optional Non-metering Prism Finder
Field of View
99% with Automatic Indicator for Vertical and Horizontal Revolving Back Position
Viewfinder Status Indicators
Shutter Cocking
Battery Check
Digital Back Status
Audible Warning Signals
Incompatible Shutter Dial Setting
Low Battery Level
Lens Shutter Servicing Required
Focusing Screen
Matte Focusing Screen TypeA SA705, Optional Grid-type Screen available
Digital Back User Interface
6x7cm Touchscreen user interface for custom file and capture settings
Remote Image Viewing
Apple® iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® (RZ33 in tethered mode, WiFi network required)
Power
RZ body: One 6V Silver Oxide or 6V Alkaline PX28, 4SR44 or 4LR44. Do Not Use Lithium Batteries.
Digital Back: One 7.2v Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (included).
Kit Includes
Mamiya RZIID camera body with 33mp focusing screen, Mamiya cable-free Digital Integration Plate;
Mamiya DM33 digital back & battery, battery charger, FW800 cable (for tethered shooting), software.
Dimensions/Weight
6.5" X 6.1" X 5.2"H / 4.6 lbs.