User manual MAMIYA RB67 PRO SD

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 selftimer is used, and adjustment of the release tip is improper, the shutter release button will remain depressed after the shutter is released. Please note! 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. 20 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. 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 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. 21 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 turning 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. 22 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 1. When the shutter is released, the red mark will appear in the exposure counter indicating that the film has been exposed. 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. The multiple-exposure coupler will prevent shutter release unless the exposed film frame is advanced. 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. 23 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. 24 14. [. . . ] 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. 37 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. If the mirror is raised (regardless of whether the lens shutter is cocked or released), simply depress the Cocking Lever to reset the camera. [. . . ]