MAMIYA RB 67 pro S User Manual
Congratulations on your wise decision
to purchase this Mamiya RB67 Camera!
Perusing this manual before attempting to
use the RB67 will assist in correct camera
operation and will minimize the possibility
of malfunctions.
RB67
The Mamiya
unique “camera family” developed by the
Mamiya Camera Company, a recognized
world leader in large-format photography.
The RB67 takes its place alongside the
famous Mamiya C Professional and the
Mamiya Press Cameras.
Versatility of the
fine performance and various capabilities,
results in a large format camera that meets
and satisfies all requirements of the advanced amateur as well as the professional
photographer, offering the means of producing top-grade pictures in all fields in-
cluding general commercial, industrial,
scientific, and news photography. Its interlocking with many Mamiya Press camera
accessories further widens the range of
the
RB67’s
photographic application.
is one member of a
Mamiya RB67, embodying
CONTENTS
Specifications
Features
Names of Parts and Outline of Operating Method
OperatingInstructions
Attaching
Shuttercocking/Shutterreleasebutton
Operatingthefocusinghood
Horizontal and vertical picture format
selectiveoperation
Attaching and detaching the roll film holder
Loading
Multipleexposurephotography
Setting the shutter speed and the aperture/Time
operation
Focusing knob fixing operation/ Distance scale
Depth-of-field/Usingatripod
Close-upphotography
Close-up photography with auto extension tubes
Flash photography
Mirror-up photography (Independent mirror release).
Lenshood/Carryingstrap
Changingthemagnifier/Focusinghood
Changing the focusing screen/Revolving adapter
Lock system of the camera back (attaching system)
Mamiya
Special pointers in using the Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
Lenses
Accessories
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Specifications of Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
Camera Body
Type:
6
x
7cm lens-shutter type, single-lens
reflex
camera
Lens mount:
Bayonet mount (with safety lock ring)
Viewfinder:
Horizontal format index mark interlocks
with revolution
tical format based on fixing index line on
focusing screen.)
Focusing hood:
Single-action opening and closing, with
mounting lock.
Interchangeable.
Finder magnification is 2.5X.
Magnifier is also interchangeable.
Focusing screen:
With
fresnel
Revolving adapter (exclusively for Pro-S):
Vertical and horizontal positions revolving
up to full
indication interlocking mechanism.
By R-lock system, interchangeable with
other adapters.
By G-lock system of revolving adapter,
G-lock-type film holders are attachable.
Focusing:
Bellows extension system with rack
pinions.
of
revolving adapter (Ver-
lens
90°
Interchangeable
rotary system, with format
Maximum extension 46mm. With focusing
knob fixing device.
Shutter and mirror cocking:
Single-action
camera body side.
Others:
Accessory shoe is provided.
Shutter release button can be locked to
prevent releasing the shutter accidentally
Standard Lenses:
Mamiya Sekor
Mamiya Sekor 127mm
Filter screw diameter: 77mm
Aperture: Full automatic diaphragm (with
depth-of-field preview lever). f/3.8 to 32
(with click-stop
settings).
With mirror-up
(independent mirror release)
Shutter:
Seiko
#
1 shutter
1 to 1/400 second and T (Time)
Flash synchronization:
M-X full
synchronization
Pro-S 120 Roll Film Holder
Film used:
120 roll film 10 exposures; 6
Actual negative size:
56
x
68.4mm
(75O)
cocking by lever on
90mm f/3.8
for
with lens hood
f/3.8
with lens hood
half-step aperture
photographing
x
feature
device.
7cm format
Film
advance:
One-stroke lever film advance (After 70”
winding, can be wound in several short,
definite strokes)
Automatic double-exposure prevention.
Film wind stop automatic release.
Multiple
exposure is obtainable optionally.
Film counter:
Automatic resetting type; Red index mark
disappears upon completion of film wind-
ing.
Provided with dark slide dislocation preventive device and memo
clip.
Dimensions:
(Camera body with roll film holder)
Height:
Width:
Length: 8-31/32in. (228mm)
5-21/32in. (144mm)
4-3/32in.
(with
8-17/321n.
(with 127mm f/3.8 lens)
(104mm)
9Omm
f/3. 8 lens)
(217mm)
Weight:
Camera body with
focusing hood
Pro-S roll film holder
90mm
f/3.8 lens
127mm f/3 8 lens
revolving
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adapter and
3 lbs., 3-2/16 oz.
15-14/16
28-6/16 oz. (805g)
26-7/16 oz.
oz.
(750g)
(1450g)
(450g)
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Features of Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
The Mamiya
RB67
Pro-S is a unique, high-grade,
6 x 7cm lens-shutter type, single-lens reflex camera
developed to offer excellent picture quality and easy
handling. Mamiya feels confident that the extensive
versatility and capabilities of the Pro-S will meet and
satisfy the requirements of all photographers.
1. Rational 6 x 7cm format
Since the 6 x 7cm format covers an area 4.5 times the 35mm
format, excellent picture quality is obtainable. Especially, it demonstrates
superb results in color photography. The ratio between the
length and width of 6 x 7cm formats is almost the same as that of
large photographic paper, permitting economical enlargements
without cropping.
When designing a magazine layout, a sufficient blank space is
so
reserved for headlines and explanatory notes,
picture format can be fully utilized.
that the entire
2. Single-lens reflex camera offering a bright, large finder
image
Since parallax-free focusing in the outstanding feature of the
single-lens reflex camera, speedy camera operation is possible
x
through brilliant, precise 6
7cm picture composition.
3. Excellent Mamiya Sekor lenses
Mamiya Sekor lenses boast excellent image rendition and color
balance. Various types ranging from wide-angle lenses to telepho-
to lenses are available.
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These lenses are rationally grouped in series, whereby those
exactly adaptable to one’s particular photographing objectives are
optionally selectable with ease.
4. Lens-shutter system suitable for electronic flash
photography
By adopting the lens-shutter system, electronic flash is synchronized with all shutter speeds, making it possible to produce highly
impressive photographs.
5. Double-exposure prevention and multiexposure
devices
An interlocking device for double-exposure prevention is incorporated in the Pro-S roll film holder. Since this device is interlocked
with the Pro-S body mechanism, the shutter cannot be released
unless the film is advanced. Also, film advance for the next exposure is impossible unless the shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the film wind-stop is automatically
released.
Multiple exposure photography is available simply by switching a
lever.
6. Vertical or horizontal picture format quickly changed
over with the revolving adapter
A revolving adapter is provided as a standard outfit, whereby the
vertical or horizontal picture format is promptly selected by turning
the camera body back by 90°. without changing the camera position.
This is especially convenient when the camera is mounted on a
tripod.
7. Finder format index interlocked with revolving adapter
When the revolving adapter is turned up to 90”, horizontal format
picture
index red lines appear (or disappear), presenting proper
picture composition.
8.
Excellent film flatness ensured by Pro-S roll film holder
Various tests have been applied to the Pro-S roll film holder to
stabilize film flatness. As a result, film flatness has been further
improved.
9. Camera back adapter changeable according to photographing objectives
By changing the back adapter, depending on your photographic
objective, the range of film applications can be widened to include
120 and 220 roll
films, dry plates, cut
films,
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and 70mm film.
The film holders and back adapters are very easily exchanged.
10. Unique mirror shockless mechanism
By adopting a unique centrifuged friction governor system, the
mirror functions smoothly without sensing shocks. Mirror shock,
constituting the most important problem involved in large, singlelens reflex cameras, has been solved.
11. Large variety of finders
A big selection of finders conforming to your photographic objective are available.
They include a CdS finder (appropriate exposure obtainable with
Through-the-lens measuring
seen as an erect image), a CdS prism finder (former two types of
finders are combined). a Magnifying hood (easily visible and bright),
a Dual magnifying hood (performs precision focusing by speedily
changing the magnifier of high magnification), and a Universal
sportsfinder (permits focusing on the focusing screen after it has
been installed).
The focusing
screens
system), a
are also easily exchangeable. Depending
Prism
finder (subjects
can be
on the photographing objectives, a checker, a rangefinder spot, a
microprism, and a cross-hair can be selected at your option.
12. Excellent heat- and cold-resistant capacity
Camera component parts are capable of demonstrating their
functions within
to -
5OF (5OOC
The lens-shutter maintains accurate function, even in severe cold,
and shutter speed deviation is negligible. Its
is superb.
Although the camera operating unit grows sluggish at or below
15OF (-loo
the temperature drops to approximately - 50° F
a wide temperature range
to -
2OOC).
C), it is sufficiently capable of operating the camera until
from
approximately 120°F
resistivity
(-ZOO
to coldness
C).
13. Mirror-up photography (independent mirror release)
possible
When sharp pictures are demanded, the mirror-up mechanism
plays a big role. When taking a picture unhurriedly with the camera
mounted on a tripod. or when photographing at slow shutter speeds
or using a telephoto lens, the mirror-up operation merit is highly
effective.
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14. Close-up photography through full use of bellows
characteristic features
Since the bellows can be extended up to 46mm, photographing
small subjects in the frame full size is possible. When auto exten-
sion tubes are used, the subject can be further enlarged. When a
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standard lens is employed, life-size (1
photographed.
or larger pictures can be
15. Single-action focusing hood
Available as a standard outfit is a collapsible focusing hood,
which can be opened and closed by single action, and which can
be shielded from extraneous light by
ing on diopter of your eyes, the magnifiers are interchangeable. A
double-lock mechanism prevents the focusing hood from accidentally slipping off.
raising the magnifier. Depend-
16. Focusing knob fixing device
A focusing knob fixing device is provided so that the focusing
knob will not be moved inadvertently during close-up photography,
taking snapshots, fixed focus photography, or using a telephoto
lens.
17. Dark slide lock for safety while carrying
A dark slide lock is provided for the Pro-S roll film
the dark slide will not slip off while carrying the holder detached
from the camera body.
holder
so that
16. Accessory shoe
An accessory shoe is provided for convenient use when mounting
the clip-on-type flash unit.
19. Unique safety devices
Various safety devices
eliminate
possible photographic failures.
20. Complete set of accessories
Availability of a complete set of various accessories further aug-
ments photographic
possibilities
and camera versatility.
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Names of Parts and Outline of
Operating Method
Shutter cocking lever
Both the shutter and the mirror are
cocked by this lever. Unless they are
set, a safety device prevents the shutter
release button from being depressed.
Dark slide
When this dark slide is inserted, a
safety device prevents the shutter
release button from being depressed.
(Draw
out
the dark slide before taking
a picture)
Mirror
Distance graduation
Distance scale
Shutter release lock ring
When this ring is aligned with the
orange dot, a safety device prevents
the shutter release button
depressed. (Align the ring with the
white dot before taking a picture.)
from
being
Shutter release button
When the camera and the roll
holder are not ready for photography,
a safety device prevents the
from being released.
shutter
film
Nameplate
By slidling this nameplate, the focusing
hood can be exchanged.
Focusing hood latch
This latch prevents the focusing hood
from slipping
the nameplate.
off
by carelessly moving
Lens mounting index mark
(red dot)
-(D
Bayonet ring
The lens is clamped to the camera
body by this
not cocked, a safety device prevents
the tens from being removed.
ring.
When the mirror is
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Single-action focusing hood
Opening and closing is performed by
Single action. Extraneous light shielding
design
is adopted for this focusing
hood.
Focusing screen
This screen is interchangeable with
various types. Being interlocked with
the
revolving
ture
the screen.
adapter, horizontal
format index lines appear under
pic-
Carrying strap lug
Accessory shoe
Dark slide storing lug
Focusing knob
Focusing knob fixing lever
---a
Magnifier setting lever
By moving this lever to the left, the
magnifier
can be set. By pressing
down the magnifier base plate. the
magnifier
can be hooked in place
Magnifier
The magnifier is interchangeable with
other
diopter
lenses.
Focusing hood mounting
prongs
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Film advance lever
a double-exposure preventive
prevents the shutter from being released. Unless the shutter is released,
the film cannot be advanced, thus
preventing idle film advance.
Multiexposure lever
When
multiple
or when you want to release the shutter
without loading the
achieved by moving this lever to the
front until the red mark becomes
visible.
exposure is desired,
film,
Memo clip
By storing the separated film box cover
or white paper sheets here, memos
can be entered
device
it can be
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Coupling pin for
film wind-stop releasing
When the shutter is released, the film
wind-stop is automatically disengaged
by this pin, allowing subsequent film
advances.
Light baffle
Do NOT touch this light baffle with your
fingers.
Revolving adapter
Turning this adapter up to
change-over between the horizontal
and
vertical
picture format.
90D
permits
R-lock lever
Use this lever to attach and detach the
revolving
adapter
Slide lock for G-lock type
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holder
Use this lock to attach and detach
film holder. When the dark slide is not
inserted in the attached roll film holder,
a safety device prevents the holder
from being detached.
Coupling pin for
multi-
exposure prevention
Release lever for slide lock
When detaching a film holder other
than the roll film holder, or when the
slide lock is locked,
lock to the left while pressing
release lever.
move
Tripod socket
This socket is applicable to a U
tripod screw. By removing the inner
socket, a tripod with a 3/8-inch tripod
the
a
slide
this
1/4-inch
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base
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Film spool stud
Load a film so that the leader paper
is pulled out along the guide mark.
Guide mark for leader paper
Pro-S Outer Cassette
Film type index (120
or 220)
Exposure counter
When
the
film is advanced and the
shutter is released, a red mark appears
on the side of the counter digits. When
the next film advance is completed.
the red mark disappears.
mark also appears while the film is
being
advanced from S to 1.
The red
Safety-catch for dark slide
When the
about after detaching it from the camera body. this safety device prevents
the dark slide from accidentally slipping
off.
When
camera body. the dark slide can be
removed automatically.
film
holder is being carried
the
film holder is attached to the
Back cover latch
Film wind-stop release lever
The film wind-stop is released manually
by this lever only when the Pro-S roll
film holder is used for the Mamiya
Press.
Spool release pin
A film spool is attached and detached
by
pressing
down this pin.
Wind
the
film advance lever
mark is aligned with this mark. Af closing the back cover,
by winding the lever several strokes, it will stop at the
first exposure position.
until
leader paper
e
starting
Pro-S Film Insert
Take-up spool stud
After inserting the take-up spool,
leader paper is inserted on
the
the
spool.
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Aperture scale ring
M-X selector
This selector is
pressing it
.
switched while
de-
Synchroflash terminal
Depth-of-field preview lever
Distance scale lever for
depth-of-field reading
Cocking position marks
Mirror release operating knob
To effect mirror-up photography, pull
out and turn the knob clockwise and
set it to the MIRROR-UP index, then
attach a cable release to the knob.
At first, raise the mirror and the light
baffle by depressing the shutter release
button, then release the shutter by
pressing the cable release attached to
the knob.
Shutter speed ring
Depth-of-field scale
Distance scale for
depth-of-field reading
W
Shutter release lock pin
The shutter can be released by turning
the shutter cocking pin clockwise while
pressing the lock pin.
Shutter cocking pin
6D
When cocklng the shutter with a finger,
turn the cocking pin up to the red dot.
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