Congratulations on your wise decision to purchase the Mamiya RB 67 Professional SD (Pro-SD) The RB67 Pro-SD is the latest addition to the long-selling RB67 Series which was first released in 1970. Due to its innovative 6x7cm revolving back format, the RB67 has been highly recognized throughout the world as the genesis of the medium format cameras. Specifically, the camera features an expanded interval lens mount diameter (from 54mm to 61mm, i.e.
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1. Features of the Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD Practical 6x7cm Since 6x7cm format covers an area 4.5 times the 35mm format. excellent picture quality is assured. In color photography, in particular, it demonstrates superior results. The ratio between the length and width of the 6X7cm format is almost the same as that of large sized printing paper, permitting economical enlargements without cropping.
2. Parts and and How to Operate Shutter cocking lever Nameplate The lever cocks both the sh the mirror. Unless they are set, a safety device prevents the shutter release button from being depressed. By sliding the nameplate, the focusing hood can be exchanged. . Finder latch Dark slide - The latch prevents the finder from slipping off if the nameplate is carelessly move. - When the dark slide is inserted, a safety device prevents the shutter release button from being depressed.
Magnifier setting lever By moving the lever to the left, the magnifier can be set. By pressing down on the magnifier base plate, the magnifier can be hooked in place. Waist-level finder Diopter lens The diopter lens is interchangeable with other diopter lenses. Finder mounting prongs Focusing screen Various interchangeable screens are available. Being interlocked with the revolving adapter, horizontal picture format index lines appear under the screen.
-Slide lock for G-lock type holder Use the lock to attach and detach film holders. When the dark slide is not inserted in the attached roll film holder, a safety device prevents the holder from being detached from the camera body. Coupling pin for multi-exposure prevention Coupling pin for film wind-stop release When the shutter is released, the pin will automatically disengage film windstop allowing subsequent film advance.
Aperture scale ring Synchroflash terminal (X contact) Synchronized at all speeds. Depth-of-field scale Distance scale for depth-of-field reading Shutter speed ring The ring is calibrated in both meters (m) and feet (ft). Bulb (B) Used to close the shutter when the shutter speed dial has been set at T (time). Distance scale lever for depthof-field reading Depth-of-field preview lever d Bayonet ring Shutter release lock pin The bayonet ring clamps the lens to the body.
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. The red mark also appears while the film is being advanced from S to 1. Multiple exposure lever When multiple exposures are desired, simply move this lever to the front until the red mark becomes visible.
l Camera Body Focusing: Bellows extension system with rack and pinions. Maximum extension 46mm. With focusing knob fixing device. Type: 6x7cm lens-shutter single-lens reflex camera: corresponding the 6x8cm format. Lens mount: With safety lock ring. Viewfinder: Horizontal format index mark interlocks with revolution of revolving adapter (Vertical format based on fixing index line on focusing screen) 96% of the field of view visible.
4 . Attaching and Removing the Lens After cocking the mirror and the lens shutter, mount the lens on the camera body. Cocking the mirror 1. Remove the front body cap from the camera body. 2. Be sure that the mirror is in the cocked, down position in the camera body, shielding the film plane from exposure to light. If the mirror is up, cock the mirror by fully pushing down the shutter cocking lever toward the front of the camera. Cocking the lens shutter Attaching the lens 1.
.., 5. Waist-level Finder Removing the lens 1. Set the mirror and cock the shutter by pushing the cocking lever as far as it will go toward the front of the camera body. 2. Rotate the bayonet ring of the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go (the white dot on the bayonet ring will align with the central red mark on the body) and remove the lens. l If the mirror and the shutter are not cocked the safety interlock will interfere with the rotation of the bayonet ring and the lens cannot be removed.
Operation Raising the magnifier Lowering the magnifier Folding the finder Slide the magnifier release slightly to the left and the magnifier will pop up into position. Gently push the base plate of the magnifier all the way down until it locks in place. After lowering the magnifier, gently squeeze the right and left panels of the finder together while closing it.
Changing the diopter lens Detaching the finder Attaching the finder While holding the diopter lens base plate with both side panels of the finder, turn the diopter lens counterclockwise, and at the point where the white dot on the diopter lens aligns with the white dot on the base plate, remove the diopter lens. To mount another diopter lens, simply aligns its white dot with that of the base plate and turn clockwise. l In addition to the standard (-1.
,: 6. Shutter Operation Shutter release button The shutter release button incorporates a safety mechanism to prevent accidental release of the shutter. When the shutter release locking ring is turned and the red index dot is aligned with the white dot (A) on the body, the shutter release button can be pressed. When the red index dot is aligned with the red dot (B) on the body, the shutter release button cannot be pressed.
7. Attaching and Detaching the Roll Film Holder Removing the rear body cap By moving the slide locks (A) on both sides all the way to the left, the cap be removed. l Never push the light baffle on the camera back after removing the rear body cap. If the light baffle is forced, light leakage or other malfunctions may occur. Attaching the roll film holder 1. Slide the upper and lower slide locks (A) on the back the body completely to the left of the indentation.
Removing the roll film holder Extracting the dark slide of the roll film holder after it has been detached from 1. Insert a dark slide in the roll film holder. 2. Remove the roll film holder by sliding both slide locks in the opposite direction to the arrow (Lock) on the slide lock. . If the dark slide is not inserted, the slide lock will be locked by the safety device, and the roll film holder cannot be detached.
8. Releasing the Shutter It is best to become aquainted with the method of releasing the shutter before actually putting film in the camera. Rotate the shutter release lock ring until 1. dot the mark on it is aligned with the white on the body. the dark slide or pull it out until 2. allRemove the triangular holes become visible. Push the multiple exposure lever on the 3. exposure roll film holder forward to the multiple position - i.e. until the red mark is visible. 4.
9. Loading the Film Holder 1. While pressing the back cover, pull out the upper and lower back cover latches and the back cover will open. Remove the film insert. When loading film, avoid direct sunlight: either load the film in the shade or turn your body away from the sun and load it in the shade of your own body. Use 120 roll film with the 120 roll film holder and 220 roll film with the 220 roll film holder. 2.
Move the film advance lever gently, until the starting mark (arrow) of the leader paper aligns with the starting mark of the holder. The film advance lever can be moved in several short, definite strokes. l If the leader paper is pulled too far, the film may become fogged, so be careful not to go beyond the arrow. 1. Put the insert into the cassette, aligning the top side of the insert with the white dot (A) of the cassette. l If the film insert is attached in reverse, the back cover cannot be closed. 2.
Exposure Counter Film winding for first exposure When the film is completely advanced, the numeral ‘1’ will appear in the exposure counter and the red film-advance warning will disappear indicating that the holder is ready for photography. l The shutter cannot be released unless the film from S (start) to 1 has been completely advanced with the cocking lever.
1 0. Operating the Revolving Adapter (Changing the Picture Format to Horizontal or Vertical) Operating the revolving adapter When the horizontal format mark of the revolving adapter is facing upward, a horizontal photo will result. For a vertical photograph, turn the revolving adapter clockwise until it stops. To change from vertical to horizontal, turn the revolving adapter counterclockwise. In either case, be sure to turn the adapter a full until it clicks and stops.
1 1 Setting the Shutter Speed and the Apertur Removing/attaching the revolving adapter To remove the revolving adapter, pull down the R-lock lever (A) on the back bottom of the camera. To attach the revolving adapter, position the white dot on the side of the adapter towards the upper side of the camera, and completly push in the R-lock lever while firmly holding the adapter to the camera body. l The revolving adapter for the Pro-S can also be used.
12. Focusing and Focusing Knob Fixing Focusing Focusing knob fixing When the shutter is cocked, the mirror is cocked simultaneously, and an image is visible on the ground glass focusing screen. By turning either the left or right focusing knob, adjust the focus and compose the picture. After adjusting the focus, turn the focusing knob fixing lever forward and clamp it to secure the focusing mechanism. l Once secured deviations in focusing are prevented-ideal for conditions of continuous photo taking.
13. Taking Photographs Advancing the film and cocking the shutter @ Film advancing @ Shutter cocking @ Shutter releasing However, either advancing the film or cocking the shutter can be conducted first. Advancing the film The multiple-exposure coupler will prevent shutter release unless the exposed film frame is advanced. A multiple-exposure photographic mode is an added feature. Wind the film advance lever in a slow, steady manner to avoid film advance problems.
Storing the dark slide When photographing, the dark slide may be conveniently kept in the storage on the back of the holder. It can be inserted either from the right or left side. The dark slide can also be stored on the side of the camera body as pictured. 24 Memo clip The clip on the back cover can be used for holding the cover of a film box or a slip of paper to record photographic data.
14. Testing the Shutter When the Film is Loaded When the shutter is cocked with the darkslide partially pulled out (approx. 5mm) and the shutter release button is pressed, the shutter can be released without exposing the film in the roll film holder to light. This operation can be utilized for testing the shutter prior to photographing. When pulling out the dark slide, stop when the entire triangular hole on the dark slide becomes visible.
15. Unloading the Film Handling of Exposed Film 0 DO NOT remove exposed film from l After completing the last exposure, completely wind the backing paper on to the take-up spool. 1. Open the back cover of the holder and remove the film insert. Press the right side spool release pin, remove the full spool, then wrap and seal the film to protect it from loosening. 2. Move the empty spool to the take-up side and the camera is ready for reloading.
. 16. Distance Scale Distance from the film plane to the subject can be determined by the distance scale (A). Each lens features different distance scale curves as pictured above. The figure on the distance graduation (B) which align with the curve indicates the distance to the subject. For example, if the distance graduation and the curve are as shown in the photo after focusing with the 127mm lens, distance to the subject is 1.5m (5ft). 17.
18. Time (T) exposures, Flash Photography To make a time exposure, first set the shutter speed ring to T and screw a cable release into the bulb socket. After doing so, the shutter will remain open upon depressing the shuner release button. The shutter will be closed by pressing the plunger of the cable release without giving any shock to the camera. The shutter can also be closed by following procedures. 1. depressing the bulb socket by finger 2. turning the shutter speed ring toward 1 sec. (1) 3.
Changing the Focusing Screen) Flash photography Attaching and detaching Connect the cord of the flash unit to the synchroflash terminal (X contact). . The flash unit synchronizes at all shutter speeds. First remove the waist-level finder, then while holding both sides take out the focusing screen. To attach it, hold each side and insert the focusing screen into the top of the camera body and press down lightly.
20. Mirror Lock-up Photography The mirror lock-up technique, whereby the mirror is raised beforehand and only the lens shutter is released is ideal for situations where vibrations must be completely eliminated. Specifically close-up photography, using telephoto lenses and in applications where long or slow exposures are necessary mirror lockup is ideal. With a tripod and cable release, the mirror lock-up mode ensures the utmost in sharpness. Preparations 1.
Using the Mirror Lock-up Cable Release 1. When exposure is shorter than 1 second: (1) Screw the short cable into the mirror lock-up socket, and screw the long cable into the shutter release button. (2) By pressing the cocking lever forward as far as it will go,cock the shutter and the mirror. (3) The first stroke will make the mirror rise, and the second will release the set speed.
21 Multiple Exposure Photography 22 Close-up Photography Exposure compensation for close-up photography When the bellows of the camera is extended for close-up photography, and distance between the lens and the film plane increases, image brightness on the film plane decreases, thus requiring an increase in exposure. To adjust the exposure, refer to the exposure compensation scale on the camera body. When a finder with built-in exposure meter (i.e.
Maximum close-up photography table with 1. After focusing the lens, read the exposure compensation factor on the scale. For example, assuming that the focus was adjusted with the 127mm lens, the result will be as shown in photo above. Look for the same pattern in the bottom column where the side panel lines meet the 127mm lens scale. The numerical value of that pattem (+1 in this case) is the exposure compensation value. 2. Change either the shutter speed or the aperture for exposure compensation.
Lens hood The lens hood attached to the standard 127mm lens can be used for the 90mm lens. l Screw the attachment ring into the front of the lens mount. l Pull the folded rubber hood straight out. l The lens hood may be left on when the camera is being carried - simply push back and turn out the hood while it is attached to the lens. l A filter can be screwed in between the lens and the hood, or in front of the lens hood.
23 How to use the Carrying Strap Attaching the Strap Three Carrying Positions Hold the metal clamp of the strap so that the key-hole shaped opening faces the Carrying Strap Lug on the camera body. Gently fit the upper part of the key-hole opening over the lug. Next, gently push the bottom of the metal clamp upwards and it will lock in place with a click.
“‘. b 2 4 Back Locking System The unique back locking system of the Mamiya Pro-SD is designed to allow it to accept a large variety of film holders. All ProSD seies film holders mount and lock directly on the back of the Pro-SD. Pro-SD Revolving adapter AR-701 Pro-SD 120 Roll film holder HA-701 220 Roll film holder HB-701 6x4.5 Film holder HA-702 (exclusviely for 120): to be released soon. 6x4.5 Film holder HE-704 (exclusviely for 220): to be released soon.
25 Lens Mount Adapter Ring When using Mamiya Sekor C interchangeable lenses with the RB67 Pro-SD, the lens mount adapter ring must be used. It should be attached to the rear lens mount. (When using Mamiya KL lenses with the RB Pro-S and RB67. remove the lens mount adapter ring.) . The lens mount adapter ring comes with Sekor C lenses. For KL lenses it is attached to the rear lens mount. . Both the 75mm shift and APO 500mm lenses are L lenses.
Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD Operation Diagram Attaching a lens with the shutter released or the mirror raised When a lens is removed from the body, the mirror is set (lowered) and the lens shutter cocked. Conversely, when attaching a lens, the same conditions should prevail (mirror set and shutter cocked). However, should a lens be attached with either the mirror raised or shutter released, or both, the camera can be reset by following the procedures outlined below. 1.
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26 Trouble Shooting Various safety interlocking device are incorporated in the Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD to eliminate careless operational mistakes. When the shutter is not released, or when the lens or the roll film holder cannot be removed, do not hastily conclude that this indicates a camera malfunction. Check the following conditions: the numbers in parentheses indicate the page number in the Instruction Manual that cover relevant malfucntions. Shutter release button cannot be depressed 1.
71 Camera Storage and Maintenance If the camera is not to be used for a long time, remove the film. . Do not store the camera at temperature exceeding 40°C or below -10°C. Also avoid storing in a damp or a sea air environment. . As your camera is a precision instrument, avoid exposing it to vibrations or severe shocks. When handholding your camera, always exercise extreme caution so that it is not dropped or hit against something. . Prolonged disuse does not lengthen camera life, but shortens it.
