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Mamiya RB67 User Manual

Mamiya RB67
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Mamiya RB67 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMedium format SLR
Lens MountMamiya RB Mount
FocusManual focus
Film Format120/220
Image Size6x7 cm

Summary

Special Pointers in Using the Mamiya RB 67

Specifications of Mamiya RB 67

Camera Body and Revolving Adapter

Details the specifications of the camera body and its revolving adapter.

Lens Specifications

Lists specifications for Mamiya Sekor lenses, including aperture, shutter, and flash synchronization.

Roll Film Holder Specifications

Provides specifications for the 120 and 220 roll film holders.

Features of Mamiya RB 67

Camera Body and Component Identification

Camera Body and Component Identification (cont.)

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Attaching the Lens

Detailed steps for securely mounting a lens onto the camera body.

Removing the Lens

Instructions on how to safely detach a lens from the camera body.

Shutter Operation

Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture

How to align shutter speed and aperture rings and set the M-X selector.

Cockling and Releasing the Shutter

Steps for cocking the shutter via the lever and releasing it with the button.

How to Handle the Focusing Hood

Focusing Screen and Revolving Adapter

Revolving Adapter Attachment/Detachment

Attaching and Detaching the Roll Film Holder

Attaching the Roll Film Holder

Steps for correctly attaching the roll film holder to the camera body.

Detaching the Roll Film Holder

Procedure for safely removing the roll film holder, including dark slide insertion.

Roll Film Holder Safety Devices

Shutter Release Lock with Dark Slide

Explains the safety feature that prevents shutter release when the dark slide is inserted.

Slide Lock Operation without Dark Slide

Describes how slide locks function when the dark slide is inserted or not.

Loading Film

Opening Holder and Inserting Film

Steps for opening the holder, removing the insert, and placing the new film roll.

Winding Film and Aligning Starting Mark

Instructions on winding the film leader and aligning the starting mark for the first exposure.

Film Loading Completion and Preparation

Photographing

Basic Photographing Procedure

Steps for attaching holder, pulling dark slide, focusing, and releasing shutter.

Unloading Film

Steps for unloading exposed film from the holder and resetting the counter.

Distance Scale and Close-up Photography

Using a Tripod

Exposure Compensation for Close-up Photography

How to adjust exposure using the compensation scale on the distance scale for close-up shots.

Tripod Mounting Base and Socket

Information on using the tripod socket (23) and mounting base (22) for camera stability.

Close-up Photography with the Auto Extension Tubes

Attaching and Detaching Extension Tubes

Procedure for attaching and detaching auto extension tubes, coupling them with lenses.

Finding the Exposure Compensation Value

Guide on finding exposure compensation values using the bellows extension and close-up table.

How to Read Depth of Field

Focusing and Determining Depth of Field

Steps to focus, determine aperture, and use the depth of field preview lever.

Using the Distance Scale for Depth of Field

Aligning the distance scale with the depth of field scale to read near/far focus limits.

Flash Photography

Connecting Flash and M-X Selection

How to connect flash units and set the M-X selector for synchronization.

Synchronization Table and Aperture Setting

Guide to flash synchronization combinations and calculating aperture for flash photography.

Mirror-up Photography

Mirror-up Procedure

Steps for setting the mirror release operating knob and using a cable release.

Mamiya RB 67 Operation Diagram

Shutter Setting Condition

Diagram showing shutter and aperture blades open, mirror and light baffle lowered.

Just After Pressing the Shutter Release Button

Diagram showing shutter closed, aperture stopping down, mirror and light baffle raised.

Exposure Diagram

Diagram illustrating light baffle raised, aperture stopped down, shutter closed.

Mirror-up Photography Operation

Diagrams explaining mirror and shutter action during mirror-up photography.

50mm f/4.5 Lens Details

50mm f/4.5 Specifications

Composition, angle, aperture, filter diameter, and weight for the 50mm f/4.5 lens.

50mm f/4.5 Depth of Field

Depth of field table for the 50mm f/4.5 lens at various settings.

65mm f/4.5 Lens Details

65mm f/4.5 Specifications

Composition, angle, aperture, filter diameter, and weight for the 65mm f/4.5 lens.

65mm f/4.5 Depth of Field

Depth of field table for the 65mm f/4.5 lens at various settings.

90mm f/3.8 Lens Details

90mm f/3.8 Specifications

Composition, angle, aperture, filter diameter, and weight for the 90mm f/3.8 lens.

127mm f/3.8 Lens Details

180mm f/4.5 Lens Details

250mm f/4.5 Lens Details

360mm f/6.3 Lens Details

Lock System of the Camera Back

Mamiya RB 67 System Chart

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