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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. the same as that of the

RZ67),

thereby enabling

a wider variety of new, high performance lenses, such as the APO series

to be used. The newly developed extra bright, ultra low dispersion glass

of the APO series lenses and shift lens have gone a long way to improving

system configuration.

With a wide spectrum of accessories, photographic excellence is assured

in a multitude of applications from commercial to

portraiture.

Perusing this manual before attempting to use the Pro-SD will minimize the

possibility of malfunctions.

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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.

The revolving adapter allows quick changeover from

the vertical or horizontal format

By

simply turning the revolving adapter

gOa,

either a vertical

or

horizontal format can be selected without moving the camera. Proper

picture composition is easily determined by index finder lines inter-

locked with the revolving adapter.

Bright, parallax-free finder

With the

lens

aperture open, the subject appearing on the large,

bright focusing screen assures speedy focusing and composing. The

parallax-free single-lens reflex Pro-SD thus is ideal for instantaneous

photos where the utmost in quality is required.

The Pro-SD roll film holders assure excellent film flatness

The Pro-SD roll film holders are designed with the utmost consider-

ation given to film flatness and also feature an interlocked multiple expo-

sure

prevention

system.

The newly designed dark slide slot accepts the dark slide from either

the

left

or

right side.

The

6x8 cm

format now possible

The Pro-SD body back is designed to permit

6x8cm

photography,

thus expanding the photographic scope

for

studio work and in other

fields that use

6x8cm.

Close-up photography through the full

use

of the

bellows

Since the

bellows can be extended up to 46mm photographing even

the smallest subjects in frame full is possible. When auto extension

tubes are used, the

subject

can

be

further enlarged. When a standard

lens is employed, life-sized

(1:1)

reproductions are possible

only

with

the tubes.

Excellent heat and cold resistance

The Pro-SD is mechanically advanced

so

that is components can

function over a wide temperature range from approximately -20°C

to

-50°C.

Enlarged lens mount

Compared

to

the

convetional

RB67

Series, the

Pro-SD

has a

lens

mount with a diameter 7mm larger. making it possible to accept a new

group of high performance sophisticated lenses, such as the APO, shift,

and newly designed wide angle

lens

75mm. Since the lenses are

systematized, a

lens

suitable for desired composition can

be

selected.

The new lenses are designed with emphasis on color contribution and

feature a built-in bulb

(B)

unit, and the wide-angle lenses

have

a float-

ing feature to assure improved close-up performance. All

Pro-SD

lenses

use

a lens shutter and an electronic flash synchronize for all

shutter

speeds.

Extensive

variety of accessories and interchangeable

film holders

Pro-SD accessories are interchangeable with those of the

RB67

Series and are available in a diverse

variety,

thus

satisfying

every

possible

photographic need

A wide

variety

of film holders are

avaialble:

6x7cm

format 120/200

roll film holders and

6x4.5cm

(semi-format) holders for the Pro-SD,

as

well as 6x7cm and

6x8cm

power

drive

holders,

70mm

holder and

sheet film holders. All these assure high quality, sharp images

over

a

large picture area.

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2. Parts

andand

How

to

Operate

Shutter cocking lever

The lever cocks both the sh

the mirror. Unless they are set,

a

safety device prevents the shutter

release button from being depressed.

Dark slide

-

-

When the dark slide is inserted, a

safety device prevents the shutter

release

button

from being depressed.

(Take the dark slide out before taking

a picture and put it into the storing

lug.)

Mirror (Never touch it!)

Distance graduation

Focusing knob

Nameplate

By

sliding the nameplate, the focusing

hood can be exchanged.

. Finder latch

The latch prevents the finder

from

slip-

ping off if the nameplate is carelessly

move.

Lens mounting index mark

(red dot)

Lens mount

Shutter release button

A

safety device will prevent the shutter

from being released if the camera

is

not completely ready for photography.

Distance scale

L

Shutter release lock ring

When index mark of the ring is aligned

with the red dot, a safety device

pre-

vents

the shutter release

button

from

being depressed. (Align the index

mark with

the

white dot before taking a

picture.)

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Waist-level finder

Focusing screen

Various interchangeable screens are

available. Being interlocked with the

revolving

adapter, horizontal picture

format

index lines appear under the

screen.

Carrying strap lug

Accessory shoe

Dark slide storing lug

Insert

the dark slide of a holder without

a dark

slide

slot.

Focusing knob fixing lever

-

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.

Diopter

lens

The diopter lens is interchangeable

with other diopter lenses.

Finder mounting prongs

-

Film advance lever

Unless the film is loaded and

advanced, a multiple-exposure pre-

ventive device pevents the shutter from

being released. Unless the shutter is

released, the film cannot be advanced,

thus preventing idle film advance.

Film wind-stop release lever

-Memo clip

Convenient slot to store

covers or to enter other dat

film box

a.

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Coupling pin for film wind-stop

release

When the shutter is released, the pin

will automatically disengage film

wind-

stop

allowing

subsequent film advance.

Light baffle

DO NOT touch the baffle with your

fingers!

Revolving adapter

Turning this adapter up to 90°

permits

change-over between the horizontal

and vertical picture format.

R-lock lever

Use the lever to attach and detach the

revolving adapter.

-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

Release lever for slide lock

When detaching a film holder other

than the roll film holder, or when the

slide lock

is

locked, move the slide lock

to the left while pressing this release

lever.

Tripod socket

The socket fits

to

a U

1/4-inch

tripod

screw. By

removing

the inner socket, a

tripod with a 3/8-inch tripod screw can

be used.

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Synchroflash terminal

(X contact)

Synchronized at all speeds.

Shutter speed

ring

Bulb (B)

Used to close the shutter when the

shutter speed

dial has been set at

T (time).

Depth-of-field preview lever

d

Bayonet ring

The bayonet ring clamps the lens to

the body. When the mirror is not

cocked, a safety device prevents the

lens from being removed.

Cocking positionmarks

Mirror-up

socket

Merely

screwing a

the mirror-up

soc

camera for mirror-u

free photography.

before-hand, then release the shutter

just when taking a picture.

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Aperture scale ring

Depth-of-field scale

Distance scale for depth-of-field

reading

The

ring is calibrated in both meters (m)

and feet

(ft).

Distance scale lever for

depth-

of-field reading

Shutter release lock pin

The

shutter

can be released by turning

the

shutter

cocking pin clockwise while

pressing the lock pin.

Shutter cocking pin

When cocking the

shutter

with a finger,

turn the cocking pin to the red dot.

Lens mount adapter ring

By

removing the KL lens adapter ring,

use it with the

RB

series lens body.

(When using with the Pro-SD, attach

the adapter ring to its original position.)

Film type index (120 or

220)

Pro-SD Outer

cassette

Back cover

Dark slide slot

Accepts

the dark slide from either the

right

or left side.

Film spool stud

Load film so that th

pulled out following the guide marks.

Guide mark for leader paper

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Starting mark

Wind the film advance lever until the

leader paper staring mark is aligned

with this mark. After closing the

back

cover, wind the lever several

strokes,

and it will stop at the first

exposure

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.

Safety-catch for dark slide

When the film holder is being carried

about after detaching it from the

camera body, the safety device pre-

vents the dark slide from accidentally

slipping off.

When the

film

holder is attached to

the camera body, the dark slide can be

removed automatically.

Back cover latch

(top and bottom)

To open back cover, both top and

bottom latches must be pulled out.

Spool release pin

The film spool is attached and

detached by pressing down this pin.

Take-up

spool stud

After

inserting the take-up

spool,

the

leader paper is inserted in the spool.

position.

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l

Camera Body

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 for-

mat based on fixing index line on focusing

screen) 96% of the field of view visible.

Waist-level finder:

Single-action opening and closing, with

mounting lock.

Interchangeable.

Finder magnification is 3x. Interchangeable,

diopter lens.

Focusing screen:

With fresnel lens. Interchangeable. (7 types)

Revolving adapter

Full 90° revolving rotary system; vertical

horizontal format indicator interlocking

mechanism.

By R-lock interchangeable system with

Polaroid pack film holder, etc.

By G-lock revolving adapter system,

G-

lock-type film holders are attachable.

Focusing:

Bellows extension system with rack and

pinions.

Maximum extension 46mm. With focusing

knob fixing device.

Shutter and mirror cocking:

Single-action (75°) cocking by lever on the

side of the body.

Additional

features:

Accessory shoe is provided.

Shutter release button can be locked to

prevent releasing the shutter accidentally.

l Standard Lenses:

Lens:

Mamiya KL 127mm

f/3.5L

with lens hood

Composition:

6

elements in 4 groups

Angle of view:

38°

Filter screw diameter:

77mm

Aperture:

Full automatic diaphragm (with

depth-of-

field preview lever). f/3.5 to 32 (with

click-

stops for aperture settings).

Shutter:

Seiko

#1

shutter

1 to

1/400

second and T (Time)

Flash

synchronization:

X contact

Other features:

Mirror-up photography. Bulb (B) feature.

l

Pro-SD 120 Roll Film Holder

Film used:

120 roll film 10 exposures;

6x7cm

format

Actual negative size: 56x69.5mm

Film advance:

One-stroke film advance lever (After winding

70°

can be wound in several short, definite

strokes).

Automatic multiple-exposure prevention.

Film wind-stop automatic release.

Multiple exposures are also an option.

Film counter:

Automatic reset; red index mark disappears

upon completion of film winding

Features dark slide

dislocation

prevention,

storing lug and memo clip.

l

Dimensions:

(Camera body with roll film holder)

Height: 144mm

Width: 104mm

Length: 233mm (with 127mm f/3.5 lens)

l

Weight:

Camera

body

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1050g

Revolving adapter

.~....,.,....,....................

200g

Waist-level finder

. . . . . . . . . . .

.._...................

185g

Pro-SD roll film holder . . .

.._...._......_._.......

475g

KL

127mm

f/3.5L

lens

.._...._......_._...._..

780g

Totalweight

. . . . . . . .

2690g

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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

1. Remove the rear cap of the lens by turning

the bayonet ring clockwise.

2. Cock the lens shutter. Firmly turn the shut-

ter cocking pins with your fingers, to the red

dots (A) of the cocking position,

l

If the cocking pins are not fully turned to the

red dots (A), the shutter will not be com-

pletely cocked.

l

The shutter is always cocked on a lens that

has been removed from the body.

Attaching the lens

1. Turn the bayonet ring counterclockwise,

and align the white dot on the bayonet ring

with the red mark at the center of the lens

mount.

2. Mount the lens, keeping the red mark

aligned with the red mark on the body; then

firmly

twist

the bayonet ring clockwise. The

camera and lens are now set.

NOTE:

Do not place the camera on its back

without

the rear body cap or film holder being in place.

Otherwise the coupling mechanism may be damaged!

.

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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 counter-

clockwise 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.

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5.

Waist-level Finder

Releasing the shutter on a lens which

has

been

removed from the body

To release the shutter on a lens which

has been removed from the camera body,

turn the cocking pins

(B)

clockwise, while

pressing the shutter lock pin (A) with a

finger. The cocking pins should be turned

all the way; do NOT leave the pins turned

halfway.

Raising the flnder

Merely lift the back of the finder until it

opens completely.

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Operation

Raising the magnifier Lowering the magnifier

Slide the magnifier release slightly to the left

Gently push the base plate of the magnifier

and the magnifier will pop up into position. all the way down until it locks in place.

Folding the finder

After lowering the magnifier, gently squeeze

the right and left panels of the finder together

while closing it.

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Changing the diopter lens

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 (-1.5) diopter

lens, there are 5 others: +1

,

0,

-1,

-2,

and -3.

Detaching the finder

While pressing the finder latch (A), as viewed

from the front, slide the nameplate to the right,

and while slightly raising the front remove

the finder.

Attaching the finder

Insert the two prongs on the back of the

finder into the slots on the camera body, and

while pressing the front portion of the finder

toward the camera body, return the nameplate

to its original position. The latch will pop out

and the finder will lock automatically.

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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.

Releasing the shutter

When the shutter release button is pressed,

the mirror is pushed up and the shutter is

released.

l If the mirror is not cocked, the shutter

release button cannot be depressed.

. The socket inside the shutter release

button

is threaded so that a cable release or a

self-

timer can be easily attached.

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Cocking the shutter

Push the shutter cocking lever forward until

it stops. The shutter in the mounted lens and

the mirror in the camera body will be cocked

simultaneously. The lever will return to its

original position automatically.

l When the shutter is not completely cocked

the shutter cocking lever will not return to its

original position.

. Once the shutter is cocked, the cocking

lever will not move until the shutter release

button is pushed and the shutter released.

Therefore, when the cocking lever

does

not

move, it indicates the shutter is cocked.

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.

NOTE:

Should either slide lock be moved to the

right while nothing is attached to the

revolving adapter, the slide lock release

lever (B) will engaged and the slide lock

will not move. If this happens, press the

release lever (B) and

return

the slide lock

to the open position.

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2.

Attach the

roll film holder to the body and

slide both slide locks firmly in the direction of

the arrow. (lock)

l If the revolving adapter slide lock is not

completely pushed in or pulled out, the

shutter safety lock will not release the shut-

ter. Always make sure the slide lock is

properly engaged or disengaged.

l The shutter release button can not be

depressed if the dark slide is completely

inserted or if here is no film in the camera.

In addition the Pro-SD roll film coupler pre-

vents multiple exposures. (See pages 16

and 25 for the shutter release test.)

Removing the roll film holder

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.

l When a dark slide is completely inserted,

the slide lock release lever is automatically

disengaged, and the slide locks can be

moved without pressing the release levers.

Extracting

the

dark slide of the roll

film

holder after it has

been

detached

from

When the

roll

film holder for the Pro-SD

is removed from the body, the safety

device prevents the dark slide from being

pulled out carelessly or accidentally.

However, if you desire to pull it out, simply

use your fingernail tip to press the dark

slide lock release lever (A) on the bottom

of the outer cassette.

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8.

Releasing the Shutter

It is best to become aquainted with the

method of releasing the shutter before

actually putting film in the camera.

1.

Rotate

the shutter release lock ring until

the mark on it is aligned with the white

dot on the body.

2.Remove the dark slide or pull it out until

all the triangular holes become visible.

3.Push the multiple exposure lever on the

roll film holder forward to the multiple

exposure position

-

i.e. until the red

mark is visible.

4.

Push the cocking lever all the way down.

5.

Press the shutter release button.

The

first

steps can be done in any order. After

you are thoroughly familiar with the above

steps, return the multiple exposure lever to its

normal setting.

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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. While pressing the spool release pin (A) on

the left side of the film insert, insert a new roll

of film on the film spool stud.

Load the film so that the leader paper can

be pulled out along the arrow of the leader

paper guide mark (B). Wind the

film

with the

printed side of the leader paper on the holder’s

pressure plate side. If the printed side does

not lace the pressure plate side, reload the

film, reversing the film position.

3. Pull out the leader

paper

and insert the tip

into the groove of the take-up spool.

*

Position the film so that

the

leader paper

winds evenly between the spool flanges-if it

is uneven, film and photo malfunctions may

occur.

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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.

Setting Start Mark with 220 Roll Film

. To assure even frame spacing, and

prevent overlapping, be sure to wind the

film up to the printed arrow start mark,

which appears after the dotted line.

ifi>

DO NOT use the dotted line for a start mark.

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2. While pressing the back cover gently, push

the back cover latches (top and bottom) as far

as they will

go,

NOTE:

1. The

outer

cassette of the Pro-SD roll film

holder (HA-701) can be used for both

120 and 220 film inserts.

2. The film insert of the Pro-SD roll film

holder cannot to

be

attached to the outer

cassette of the Pro-S roll film holder.

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.

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1 0.

Operating the Revolving Adapter

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. If the adapter is

stopped midway, the shutter release button

cannot be pressed.

l Do NOT turn the revolving adapter while

the shutter release button is being pressed.

Especially, when a cable release or a

self-

timer is used, and adjustment of the release

tip is improper, the shutter release button

will remain depressed after the shutter is

released. Please note!

(Changing the Picture Format to Horizontal or Vertical)

Horizontal picture format

When the revolving adapter is positioned for

horizontal format photos, the solid red lines on

the ground glass focusing screen indicate the

limits of photo composition.

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Vertical picture format

When the revolving adapter is positioned for

vertical format photos, the broken red lines on

the ground glass focusing screen indicate the

limits of photo composition.

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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.

l When attaching the revolving adapter,

securely hold it to the camera body.

A loose attachment may cause incorrect

focusing or leakage of light.

Setting the shutter speed

Align the desired shutter speed with the red

dot on the center of the lens barrel.

.

.

Always set the shutter speed to the click

stop position: intermediate shutter speeds

cannot be used.

If the speed is changed, after cocking the

shutter, do not turn the shutter speed ring

rapidly.

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12.Focusing and Focusing Knob Fixing

Focusing

When the shutter is cocked, the mirror is

cocked simultaneously, and an image is visible

on

the ground glass focusing screen. By

turn-

ing either the left or right focusing knob, adjust

the focus and compose the picture.

Focusing knob fixing

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.

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1

3. Taking Photographs

first.

Advancing the film

1. Take out the dark slide and release the

shutter. When the shutter is released, the

red

mark will appear in the exposure counter indi-

cating that the film has been exposed.

2. As the shutter is released, simultaneously

the film wind-stop mechanism is automatically

disengaged, and the film can be advanced to

the next frame. When film is advanced one full

frame, the figure in the exposure counter

advances and the red mark will disappear.

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

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.

Although the film advance lever cannot be

reversed until it is wound up to the initial

70’,

it can be moved in several short, definite

strokes thereafter.

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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.

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.

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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 pres-

sed, 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. If the shutter

is

released when the dark slide is pulled

out beyond that hole, the film will be

exposed to light.

When the shutter is released, a red mark

will appear on the exposure counter.

When taking the first photograph sub-

sequent to this test, cock the shutter in

the multiple exposure mode (see page

32),

and pull out the dark slide. After the

first photo is taken, move the multiple

exposure lever back to its normal posi-

tion and continue photographing.

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15. Unloading the Film

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 loosen-

ing.

2. Move the empty spool to the take-up side

and the camera is ready for reloading.

l The exposure counter automatically resets

to S (start) as soon as the back cover is

opened.

l When the exposure counter shows other

than S, film is in the holder. Be careful not

to

open the back cover in this mode!

Winding up film when unexposed

frames remained in the holder

Handling of Exposed Film

0

DO NOT remove exposed film from

the camera unde direct sunlight. Find

a shaded area or turn your back to

the sun and shade the camera before

you open it.

l

When removing the exposed film,

be

careful to prevent it from unraveling

on the

spool.

Gently tighten the paper

trailer, moisten the attached seal, and

secure the film to prevent light leaks.

l Immediately place exposed film in

your camera case or a bag, away

from sunlight.

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.

16. Distance Scale 17. Depth-of-field

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).

The focusing screen

1. Set the desired aperture by turning the

aperture scale ring and then adjust the focus.

2. Depress the depth-of-field preview lever

(A) and the depth-of-field can be observed on

the ground glass focusing screen.

Upon removing your finger, the lever will

return to its original position and the lens aper-

ture will fully reopen.

The curve for each lens is marked with a

white dot. Since the dot coincides with the

right-hand lens indicator, use it to quickly find

the curve on the scale for the lens used.

Using the depth-of-field scale

1. Turn the distance scale lever and align

the figure representing the focused distance

with the center index on the depth of field

scale.

2. The two distances (on both sides of the

center index) opposite the same figures as the

actual lens aperture on the depth-of-field scale

are the near and far limits of depth for a given

distance and lens aperture.

For example, when photographing a subject

5 meters away with the

127mm

lens at an

aperture of f/32, objects from about 3 to 13m

will be in focus.

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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. When the shutter is closed by the shutter

(1)

cocking lever, the lever is locked by the

3. pressing down on the shutter cocking lever

reverse motion stopper and does not return

about 30° to its original position. When the shutter is

cocked by further depressing the lever, the

l Do not move the shutter cocking lever until

just before closing the shutter.

l When the shutter is closed by the shutter

cocking lever, the light baffle in the camera

body drops down slightly; however no fog-

ging occurs,

lever returns to its original position.

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Flash photography

Connect the cord of the flash unit to the

synchroflash

terminal (X contact).

. The flash unit synchronizes at all shutter

speeds.

Determining the aperture

The aperture

setting

for flash photography

is determined by dividing the guide number of

the flash unit by the subject distance.

For example, when photographed with

IS0100 in m.

Changing the Focusing

Screen)

Attaching and detaching

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.

NOTE:

When the focusing screen has been

detached, do not touch the picture format red

rod indicator on the side of the camera body.

Seven types of interchangeable focusing

screens are available to meet various photo-

graphic applications.

l The

focusing

screen is made of

acrylic

resin, and since

its

surface is soft and sus-

ceptible to damage, be carefully so as to

not get fingerprints or other foreign matter

on it.

When dust is wiped off with a cloth or lens

paper, static electricity attracts more dust.

So, use a blower brush to remove dust.

(Guide number) 40

(Subject distance) 5 (m)

= (Correct aperture setting) 8

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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 tel-

ephoto 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.

For mirror lock-up operation, securely screw

a cable release into the lens socket as pictured.

When the socket slightly elevates the camera

will be in the mirror lock-up mode.

2. To cock the shutter and the mirror, press

the cocking lever forward as far as it will go.

Either Step 1 or 2 can be performed first.

3.

Upon depressing the shutter release button

the mirror will rise, but the shutter will remain

closed.

4.

Press the plunger of the cable release and

the shutter will operate.

NOTE:

l Unless the cable release is removed from

the mirror lock-up socket, the camera will

remain in the mirror lock-up mode and the film

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cannot be exposed even when the shutter

release button is pressed.

When mirror lock-up photography is com-

pleted, be sure to remove the cable release. If

the red line around the mirror lock-up socket

is still visible, when

the cable release

is removed,

the camera is still in the mirror lock-up mode.

So,be sure that the cable socket sinks and the

red line disappears.

l As shown in the photo, some lenses use a

mirror release operating knob. When using a

lens with a knob, pull out the mirror release

operating knob (A), turn it clockwise, and

screw the cable release into the knob aligning

the red dot on the knob with the MIRROR

LOCK-UP indicator.

When mirror lock-up photography is com-

pleted, be sure to remove the cable release and

return the knob to its original position.

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.

*For lenses which use the mirror lock-up

operating knob, align the knob with the

MIRROR LOCK-UP indicator, screw in

the short cable, and screw the long cable

into the shutter button. The first stroke

will make the mirror rise, and the second

will release the set speed.

2.

When exposure is longer than 1 second,

it is convenient to integrate

with

time(T):

(1) Screw the short mirror release cable into

the bulb unit of the lens, and screw the long

cable into the mirror lock-up socket.

(2) Set the shutter speed ring to T.

(3) Raise the mirror by pressing the shutter

release button on the body.

(4) The first stroke of the mirror release will

open the shutter and the second stroke of the

mirror release will close it.

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 dis-

tance between the lens and the

film plane

increases, image brightness on the film plane

decreases, thus requiring an increase in expo-

sure. To adjust the exposure, refer to the

exposure compensation scale on the camera

body.

When a finder with built-in exposure meter

(i.e. PD Prism Finder or PD Magnifying Hood)

is used, exposure compensation is unneces-

sary, since TTL

metering

takes place.

When making exposure compensation,

refer to the exposure compensation scale on

the camera body.

When the multiple exposure lever of the roll

film holder is moved forward, the

multiple-

exposure prevention coupling pin disengages.

In this mode the shutter can be cocked and

released without limit.

l

The multiple exposure lever can be changed

over before or after the shutter is cocked,

and also before or after the shutter is

released for the first multiple exposure

photograph.

. When the multiple exposures are com-

pleted, never fail to return the multiple

exposure lever to its original position; other-

wise, subsequent photos will also be multiple

exposures.

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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.

When the exposure compensation value is

+

1,

open the aperture one step, or slow the

shutter speed 1 step. For a 0.5 step

cornpen-

sation.

use the half-stop aperture scale settings.

For example, if your exposure meter shows

an exposure setting of

(1/60

sec. at f/16), it

must be adjusted in the case of the

+1

compensation value to

(1/30

sec. at f/16) or

(1/60

sec. at

f/11).

l When using

the

50mm and 65mm lenses

closer than 1 meter

(3%

ft),

it

is necessary

to use a lens aperture of

f/16

or smaller to

obtain

satifactory

lens performance.

l Graduations on the upper side of the

distance scale represents the

belows

extension values (mm).

This scale is used to obtain exposure

compensation values for close-up photo-

graphy with extension tubes.

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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.

Using a tripod

The use of a large, sturdy tripod is recom-

mended for optimum picture quality.

1. The standard tripod has a

1/4

inch tripod

screw. Simply attach the RB67 Pro-SD as you

would any other camera with standard threads.

2. When using a tripod with a

3/8

inch screw,

first remove the small screw in the base of the

tripod socket by turning if counterclockwise

with a coin or an appropriately sized screw

driver. Next, remove the 1

/4

inch adapter (A)

from the tripod socket by rotating it counter-

clockwise. The camera can then be mounted

on a

3/8

inch screw tripod.

ul

Used on

50mm.

and Used on

90mm,

and

65mm

lenses

127mm

lenses

(80mmø

slip-on type)

(77mmø

screw-in type)

Q

%3

Used on

140mm,

150mm,

180mm,

210mm,

250mm,

For the 500mm lens

and 350mm lenses (IOBmma.

(77mmø,

screw-in type)

Q

a

For the

75mm

lens For the

100-200mm

f/3.5

lens

zoom

lense

(80mmø,

slip-on

type) (60mmø,

slip-on

type)

For

the

360mm lens

(77mm0,

screw-in

type)

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(108mmø, slip-on type)

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How to use the Carrying Strap

Attaching the Strap

Hold the metal clamp of the strap

so that the key-hole shaped open-

ing 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.

If the clamp is attached to

Accessory-shoe side of the camera

upside-down, it will be difficult to

remove, so be careful to attach the

clamp rightside-up.

Removing the Strap

Reach behind the strap and while

gently squeezing the top of the pro-

truding front plate (leaf spring), slide

the clamp downward and off the lug.

Three Carrying Positions

Depending upon the way the

strap is attached to the camera,

there are three ways of

carrying

the

camera as shown in the accom

panying

illustrations

Since the Car-

rying Strap Lug is not rotary, the car-

rying strap will not become twisted.

“‘.

b

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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

Pro-

SD

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

to be released soon.

6x4.5 Film holder HE-704 (exclusviely for

to be released soon.

RB

Pro-S 120 Roll film holder

Pro-S 220 Roll

film

holder

120/220

Power drive roll film holder 6x8

120/220 Power drive roll film holder 6x7

6x4.5 Film holder (exclusive for

120)

Double cut film/plate holder

70mm Film holder

120):

220):

Pro-SD

Polaroid pack film holder

HP-701

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Lens Mount Adapter Ring

When using Mamiya Sekor C interchange-

able 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.

l Make sure to securely tighten the lens

mount adapter ring onto the lens mount.

I

Sekor

C

KL

L

RB67 Pro-SD The lens mount

adapter ring should

be attached.

RB67

Pro-S

The lens mount

adapter ring should

be detached.

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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.

If the mirror is raised (regardless of whether

the lens shutter is cocked or released), simply

depress the Cocking Lever to reset the cam-

era.

2.

If the mirror is set and lens shutter released

(closed), remove the Dark Slide from the Film

Holder and depress the Shutter Release But-

ton (the film will not be exposed). Next,

depress the Cocking Leverto reset the cam-

era.

Mirror condition

/

Shutter blade condition Operation

-

4

II

-

I

-

Opened or Closed

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1

Shutter setting mode

Shutter blade

/--\

I

1-j

Aperture blade

Mirror-up photography

Shutter blade

1

2

Just after pressing the

shutter release

Shutter blade

&b

Aperture blade

0

3

Exposure

Shutter blade

/-\

i

:

1)

‘L/

m

Aperture blade

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Trouble

Shooting

Various safety interlocking device are incor-

porated in the Mamiya

RB67

Pro-SD to

elimi-

4. After the shutter was released during

ordi-

nary exposure (not during multiple expo-

nate careless operational mistakes. When the sures),

did you advance the film?

shutter is not released, or when the lens or the

5. Was the dark slide pulled out?

roll film holder cannot be removed, do not Pull out the dark slide.

hastily conclude that this indicates a camera

malfunction. Check the following conditions: 6. Is the revolving adapter turned to the

click

stop

postion?

the numbers in parentheses indicate the page

number in the Instruction Manual that cover

relevant malfucntions.

Turn the adapter until it stops with a click.

(p. 20)

7. Has the slide lock on the revolving adapter

stopped halfway?

Move the slide lock until it stops. (p.4)

Shutter release button cannot

be depressed

1. Is the shutter release button locked?

Turn the shutter release lock ring coun-

terclockwise and align it with the white dot.

(p.13)

2. Is the mirror set?

Set the mirror by pressing the shutter

cock-

ing lever down.

3. Is the roll film holder loaded with film and

has the film and has the film been advanced to

the first exposure?

Lens cannot be removed

To remove, press the shutter cocking lever

down. Set the mirror and the shutter.

(p.10)

When mounting

the

film holder, won’t

the slide lock move?

While pressing the side lock release lever,

move the slide lock to the left. (p. 14)

Can’t the roll film holder be removed?

After inserting the dark slide, the slide lock

should operate.

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Camera Storage and Maintenance

l

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 environ-

ment.

. 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 cam-

era life, but shortens it. So, when storing it

for a long time, periodically take the cam-

era out and release the shutter several

times to keep it in good condition.

When using the

RB67

Pro-SD

for

special

important photos

for

on location photography,

weddings, overseas

trips

and or other important

photography, be sure to take

some

trial photos

and check all functions.

It is advisable to put your camera in for

periodic check-ups (at intervals of one to two

years)

to thus

ensuring

the best photography at

optimum performance.

Cleaning

l Never touch the surface of the mirror! If it

needs cleaning, use a blower brush or lens

paper to gently remove dust particles.

Please

note

the surface should never be

touched!

. Do not touch the lens surface. If a finger-

print gets on the surface, first remove the

dust particles with a blower brush. Then

gently wipe the fingerprint off with a lens

cleaning paper with a drop of lens cleaner

on it: finaly, gently wipe dry with dry

lens paper.

Periodic Check

Periodically check the camera to make sure

it is in working order. This is especially impor-

tant before beginning a photographic session

or assignment. Check the battery, flash syn-

chronization, mirror and shutter operation,

diaphgram funcitioning and film advance. Also

check any accessories you plan to use.

For a general overhaul, cleaning, or minor

repair, take the camera to your nearest au-

thorized Mamiya Service Center or see your

camera shop for advice.

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