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Mamiya RB 67 Pro S System User manual
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CONTENTS
Congratulationson your wise decision Specifications 1
Features 2to purchasethis MamiyaR867Camera! Namesof Partsand Outlineof OperatingMethod 6
OperatingInstructions........... 1 1
Perusingthis manualbefore attemptingto Attachingand removingthe lens ........ 1 2
use the R867 will assist in correct camera Shuttercocking/Shutterreleasebutton 1 3
operationand will minimize the possibility Operatingthe focusinghood 1 4
of malfunctions. Horizontaland verticalpictureformat
The Mamiya RB67 is one member of a selectiveoperation 15
unique "camera family" developed by the Attachingand detachingthe roll film holder .. 16
Mamiya Camera Company, a recognized Loadingand advancingthe roll film ......... 18
world leader in large-formatphotography. Multipleexposurephotography............ 21
The RB67 takes its place alongside the Settingthe shutterspeed and the aperture/Time
famous Mamiya C Professionaland the operation.....:........... 22
Mamiya Press Cameras. Focusingknob fixingoperation/Distancescale 23
Versatilityof the MamiyaR867,embodying Depth-of-field/Usinga triPod 24
fine performanceand various capabilities, Close-upphotography........... 25
results in a large format camera that meets Close-upphotographywith auto extensiontubes .......'26
and satisfies all requirements of the ad- FlashphotograPhY 28
vanced amateuras well as the professional Mirror-upphotography(lndependentmirrorrelease).... 29
photographer,offering the means of pro- Lens hood/CarrYingstraP 30
ducing top-grade pictures in alt fields in- Changingthe magnifier/Focusinghood JZ
cluding general commercial, industrial, Changingthe focusingscreen/Revolvingadapter ........33
scientific,and news photography. lts inter- Lock systemof the cameraback(attachingsystem) 36
locking with many Mamiya Press camera MamiyaR867 oPerationdiagram 3B
accessories further widens the range of Specialpointersin usingthe MamiyaR867 Pro-S 39
the R867'sphotographicapplication. Lenses 40
Accessories 47
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g1 Specificationsof MamiyaRB67 Pro-S
CameraBody Maximum extension 46mm. With focusing Film advance:
knob fixing device. One-stroke lever film advance (After 70o
Type: Shutter and mirror cocking: winding, can be wound in several short,
6 x 7cm lens-shutter type, single-lens Single-action (75") cocking by lever on definite strokes ).
reflex camera camera body side. Automatic double-exposure prevention.
Lens mount: Others: Film wind stop automatic release.
Bayonet mount (with safety lock ring) Accessory shoe is provided. Multiple exposure is obtainable optionally.
Viewfinder: Shutter release button can be locked to Film counter:
Horizontal format index mark interlocks prevent releasing the shutteraccidentally. Automatic resetting type; Red index mark with revolution of revolving adapter (Ver-
tical format based on fixing index line on Standard Lenses: disappearsupon completionof film wind- i n g . focusing screen.) Mamiya Sekor 90mm f/3.8 with lens hood Provided with dark slide dislocation pre-
Focusing hood: Mamiya Sekor 127mm f/3.8 with lens hood ventive device and memo clip. Single-actionopening and closing, with
mounting lock. Filter screw diameter: 77mm Dimensions:
lnterchangeable. Aperture: Full automatic diaphragm (with
Finder magnificationis 2.5X. depth-of-field preview lever). f/3.8 to 32 (Camera body with roll film holdefl
Magnifieris also interchangeable. (with click-stop for half-step aperture Height: 5-21/32in. {144mml Width: 4-3/32in. (104mm)Focusing screen: settingsl.
With fresnel lens Interchangeable With mirror-up .photographing feature Length: 8-31/32in. (228mml
Revolving adapter (exclusively for Pro-S): (independent mirror release) device. (with 90mm !/3 8 lens) 8-17/32i6. Ql7mm) Vertical and horizontal positions revolving Shutter: (with 127mmf/3.8 lens) up to full 90o rotary system, with format Seiko # 1 shutter
indication interlocking mechanism. 1 to 1/400 second and T (Time) Weight:
By R-lock system, interchangeable with Flash synchronization:
other adapters. M-X full synchronization Camera body with revolving adapter and focusing hood ......3 lbs.,3-2/16 oz. (14509)
By G-lock system, of revolving adapter, Pro-S 120 Roll Film Holder Pro-S roll film holder ....15-14/16oz. (4509) G-lock-type film holders are attachable.
Focusing: Film used: 90mm f/3.8 lens .....28-6/16oz. (8059)
Bellows extension system with rack 120 roll film 10 exposures; 6 x 7cm format 127mm f/3.8 lens ..... 26-7/16 oz. (7509)
pinions. Actual negative size:
56 x 68.4mm
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Featuresof MamiyaRB67 Pro-S
The Mamiya RB67 Pro-S is a unique, high-grade' 1. Rational6 x 7cm format
6 x 7cm lens-shuttertype, single-lens reflex camera Sincethe 6 x 7cmformatcoversan area4.5 timesthe 35mm
developed to offer excellent picture quality and easy format, excellent picture quality is obtainable. Especially, it demon- strates superb results in color photography. The ratio between thehandlinQ. Mamiya feels confident that the extensive length and width of 6 x 7cm formats is almost the same as that of
versatilityand capabilitiesof the Pro-S will meet and large photographic paper, permitting economical enlargements
satisfythe requirementsof all photographers. without cropping.
When designing a magazine layout, a sufficient blank space is
reserved for headlines and explanatory notes,'so that the entire
picture format can be fully utilized.
2. Single-lensreflex camera offering a bright, large finder
image
since parallax-freefocusingin the outstandingfeatureof the
single-lensreflex camera,speedy camera operation is possible
throughbrilliant,precise6 x 7cm picturecomposition'
3. Excellent Mamiya Sekor lenses
Mamiyasekor lensesboastexcellentimage renditionand color
balance.Varioustypesrangingfrom wide-anglelensesto telepho-
tos lensesare available.
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These lenses are rationally grouped in series, whereby those 6. Vertical or horizontal picture format quickly changed
exactly adaptable to one's particular photographing objectives are over with the revolving adapter
optionally selectable with ease. A revolving adapter is provided as a standard outfit, whereby the
4. Lens-shutter system suitable for electronic flash vertical or horizontal picture format is promptly selected by turning
photography the camera body back by 90o,without changing the camera position.
By adoptingthe lens-shuttersystem,electronicflashis synchro- This is especially convenient when the camera is mounted on a
tripod.nized with all shutter speeds, making it possible to produce highty
impressive photographs. 7. Finder format index interlocked with revolving adapter
5. Double-exposure prevention and multiexposure Whenthe revolvingadapteris turnedup to 90',horizontalformat
pictureindexred linesappear(or disappear),presentingproperdevices
picturecomposition. An interlocking device for double-exposure prevention is incor-
porated in the Pro-S roll film holder. Since this device is interlocked 8. Excellentfilm flatnessensured by Pro-S roll film holder
with the Pro-S body mechanism, the shutter cannot be released Various tests have been applied to the Pro-S roll film holder to
unless the film is advanced. Also, film advance for the next expo- stabilize film flatness. As a result, film flatness has been further
sure is impossible unless the shutter is released. improved.
When the shutter is released, the film wind-stop is automatically
released. 9. Camera back adapter changeable according to photo-
graphing objectives Multiple exposure photography is available simply by switching a
lever. By changing the back adapter, depending on your photographic
objective,the range of film applications can be widenedtoinclude
120 and 22O roll films,dry plates,cut films,
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and 70mm film. on the photographing objectives, a checker, a rangefinder spot, a
The film holders and back adapters are very easily exchanged. microprism, and a cross-hair can be selected at your option.
12. Excellent heat- and cold-resistantcapacity10. Unique mirror shockless mechanism
Camera component parts are capable of demonstrating their
By'adopting a unique centrifuged friction governor system, the functions within a wide temperature range from approximately 120"F
mirror functions smoothly without sensing shocks. Mirror shock, to - 50F (50"C to - 20'C).
constituting the most important problem involved in large, single- The lens-shutter maintains accurate function, even in severe cold,
lens reflex cameras, has been solved. and shutter speed deviation is negligible. lts resistivity to coldness
11. Large variety of finders is superb.
A big selection of finders conforming to your photographic ob- Although the camera operating unit grows sluggish at or below
jective are available. 15" F (- 10'C), it is sufficientlycapable or operating the camera until
They include a CdS finder (appropriate exposure obtainable with the temperature drops to approximately - 50" F (- 20'C).
Through-the-lens measuringsystem),a Prism finder (subjects can be 13. Mirror-up photography (independent mirror release)
seen as an erect image), a CdS prism finder (former two types of possible
finders are combined),a Magnifyinghood (easilyvisible and bright), When sharp pictures are demanded, the mirror-up mechantsm
a Dual magnifying hood (performsprecision focusing by speedily plays a big role. When taking a picture unhurriedlywith the camera
changing the magnifier of high magnification), and a Universal mounted on a tripod, or when photographing at slow shutter speeds
sportsfinder (permits focusing on the focusing screen after it has or using a telephoto lens, the mirror-up operation merit is highly
been installed). effective.
The focusing screens are also easily exchangeable. Depending
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14. Close-up photography through full use of bellows 17. Dark slide lock for safety while carrying
characteristic f eatures A dark slide lock is provided for the Pro-S roll fitm holder so that
Since the bellows can be extended up to 46mm, photographing the dark slide will not slip off while carrying the hotder detached
small subjects in the frame full size is possible. when auto exten- from the camera body.
sion tubes are used, the subject can be further enlarged. When a 18. Accessory shoe
standard lens is employed, life-size (1:1) or larger picturescan be Anaccessoryshoeis providedfor convenientusewhenmountingphotographed.
the clip-on-typeflash unit.
15. Single-actionfocusing hood 19. Unique safety devices
Available as a standard outfit is a collapsible focusing hood, Various safety devices eliminate possible photographic failures.
which can be opened and closed by single action, and which can
20. Gomplete set of accessoriesbe shieldedfrom extraneouslight by raisingthe magnifier. Depend-
ing on diopter of your eyes, the magnifiers are interchangeable. A Availability of a complete set of various accessories further aug-
double-lock mechanism prevents the focusing hood from acciden- ments photographic possibilitiesand camera versatility.
tally slipping off.
16. Focusing knob fixing device
A focusing knob fixing device is provided so that the focusing
knob will not be moved inadvertenily during close-up photography,
taking snapshots, fixed focus photography, or using a telephoto
lens.
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Attachingand Removingthe lens
o Attaching the Lens
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After cocking the camera body mirror Gocking the Lens Shutter Attaching the Lens
and the lens shutter, mount the lens on the ,1. Remove the rear cap of the lens. 1. Turn the bayonet ring (11)counterclock-
camera body. 2. Cock the lens shutter. Firmly turn the wise, and align the red dot on the bayonet
shutter cocking pins (56) with your fingers. ring with the triangular mark at the center.
Cocking the Mirror of Camera body to the red dots (A) of the cocking position 2. Mount the lens, keeping the triangular
1. Remove the f ront body cap from the marks. Now the shutter blades are open. mark aligned with the lens mounting mark
camera body. When removing your fingers from the pins, (10);then firmly twist the bayonet ring clock-
2. Be sure that the mirror (3) is in the cock- the cocking pins will turn back to the green wise. Now, the camera and lens have been
ed, down position in the camera body, dots (B). set.
shieldingthe camera film plane from expo- * lf the cocking pins are not fully turned to
sure to light. the red dots (A), the shutter will not be
lf the mirror is up, cock the mirror by completely cocked.
fully pushingdown the shutter cocking lever * After removing the lens from the camera
(1)toward the front of the camera. body, the shutter is always cocked.
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lhe lens,without mountingthe rearbody cap or the film holder,the coupling mechanismmay
be damaged. Always pay attentionto this caution'
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ShutterCocking ShutterReleaseButton
o Disengaging the release lock of the o Removing the Lens
shutter release button
Remove the lens while the mirror and Press down the shutter cocking lever This saf ety mechanism is designed to
the shutter are cocked. (1). The shutter in the mounted lens and the prevent accidental release of the shutter
Turn the bayonet ring (11) counterclock- mirror in the camera body are cocked simul- while carrying the camera in its case.
wise, aligning its red dot with the lens taneously. The lever will return to its ori- When the shutter release lock ring (6) is
mounting mark (10)on the body, and remove ginal position by self-action. turned and the index mark is aligned with
the lens. * When shutter cocking is not completed, the white dot (A) on the body, the shutter
* lf the mirror and the shutter are not the shutter cocking lever will not return to release button (7) can be pressed.
cocked in this instance,the lens cannot be its original position. When the index mark is aligned with the
removed, because turning the bayonet ring * Once the shutter is cocked, the cocking orange dot (B), the shutter release button
will be intercepted by action of the safety lever will not move until the shutter is re- cannot be pressed.
interlock mechanism. leased by pushing the shutter release button. o Releasing the shutter
Therefore, when the cocking lever will not When the shutter release button is
move, you know the shutter is cocked. pressed, the mirror is pushed up and the
shutter is released.
* lf the mirror is not cocked, the shutter
release button cannot be depressed.
* The socket inside the shutter release
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c changingthe PictureFormatto Horizontaror vertical
o Operating the revolving adapter o Vieyyfieldof horizontal or vertical format
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When the horizontal format mark of the
revolving adapter is facing upward, a hori-
zontal format will result. To compose a
vertical photograph, turn the revolving
adapter clockwise until it stops. To change
from vertical to horizontal,turn the revolving
adapter cou nterclockwise.
In either case, be sure to turn the adapter
a full 90o until it clicks and stops. lf the
adapter is stopped midway, the shutter
release button cannot be pressed.
* Do NOT turn the revolving adapter while
the shutter release button is being pressed. Horizontal picture format Vertical picture format
Especially, when a cable release or a self- When the revolving adapter is positioned at When the revolving adapter is positioned in
timer is used, and adjustment of the release the horizontal format, red lines appear on the vertical format, the red lines disappear.
tip is improper, the shutter release button the ground glass focusing screen to indicate Compose the picture within the broken lines
will remain depressed after the shutter is a horizontal picture format. Compose the on both sides.
released. Always pay attention to this fact. picture within the red lines.
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c Attachingand Detachingthe Roll Film Holder
o Removing the rear body cap o Attaching the roll film holder
By moving the slide locks (29) on both sides 1. Before attaching the holder, confirm that 2. Attach the roll film holder and slide both
fully to the left, the cap can be removed. the upper and lower side slide locks (29) slide locks firmly in the directionof the arrow
are on the left end of the indented portion mark.
* Never push the light baffle (26) on the when viewed from behind the camera body.
camera back after removing the reat body * lf the slide lock of the revolving adapter
cap. lt the light baffle is pushed by force, NOTE: is not pushed fully in ot out, the shutter will
it will cause light leakage or a malfunction. Should either slide lock be moved to the not be released because of the shutter
right while nothing is attached to the revolv- locking safety device. Always operate the
ing adapter, the slide lock release lever (31) slide lock securelY.
will engage and the slide lock will not move'
lf this happens, press the release lever (31) * lf closing the lower slide lock is neglect-
and return the slide lock to the open posi- ed, the safety device of the Pro-S holder
tion. will prevent the dark slide from being re-
moved.
* lf the dark slide is completely inserted,
or if the film is not loaded, the shutter re-
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o Detachingthe roll film holder
1. Insert a dark slide in the roll film holder. NOTE: When desiring to releasethe shutter white linesTwo on the side the of holder Since a coupling device for
indicatethe positionof the insertingslit. double-exposure prevention is without loading the film.
2. Remove the roll film holder by sliding adapted for the Pro-S roll film
both slide locks (29) in the opposite direc- holder, the shutter cannot be In this instance,the shutter can be released by
tion to the arrow mark on the slide lock. released if the film is not loaded. sliding the multiexposure lever of the roll film
holder to the front, and by setting the shutter
* lf the dark slide is not inserted,the slide cocking lever and pulling out the dark slide.
lock will be locked by the safety device, ,F When the dark slide is.completely inserted,
and the roll film holder cannot be detached. the shutter release button cannot be pressed.
* When a dark slide is completelyinserted, Therefore,either remove the dark slide or draw
the slide lock release lever (31)is automa- it outward to a position where the entire trian-
tically disengaged,and the slide locks can gular hole in the top center of the dark slide
be slid without pressingthe release levers. becomes visible.
,F Either operation of the multiexposure lever
or the shuttercocking can be initiallyconducted.
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O Loadingand Advancing the Roll Film
o Loading the film
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1. Open the back cover by pulling out the 2. While pressingthe left side spool release 3. Pull out the leader paper and insert the
back cover latch,while slightlypressingthe pin (43), insert a new roll of film on the f ilm tip into the groove of the take-up spool.
back cover. Remove the film insert from spool stud.
the holder. Load the film so that the leader paper can * Positionthe f ilm so that the leader paper
be pulled out along the arrow of the leader winds evenly between the spool flanges;
* When loading and unloading film, avoid paper guide mark (36). In this way, the black otherwisethe film may be taken up unevenly,
direct sunlight. Choose a location in the side of the leader paper will appear on the causingtrouble.
shade. outside.
* Regardlessof whetherthe roll f ilm holder
is attachedto or detached from the camera * lf the black side does not appear on the
body, loadrng and unloading the roll film outside, reload the film, reversing the film
can be conductedin the same manner. position.
* Use 120 roll film with the 120 roll film
holder, and 220 roll film with the 220 roll
film holder.
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o Aligning the starting mark o Attaching the film insert o Film winding for first exposure
Move the film advance lever gently, until 1. Put the insert into the cassette, aligning By winding the film advance lever untif it
the starting mark (arrow) of the leader paper the top side of the insert with the white dot stops,the figure "1" will appear in the expo-
aligns with the starting mark of the holder. (A) of the cassette. sure counter (39), the red mark indicating
The film advance lever can be moved in * lf the film insert is attached in reverse, incompletefilm winding will disappear,and
several short, definite strokes. the back cover cannot be closed. the film will be positioned for the first expo-
2. Close the back cover and fully push in su re
* lf the leader paper is pulled too far, the the back cover latch while pressing the
film may become fogged. Be careful not to back cover. * Unless film winding from S to 1 in the
go beyond the starting mark (arrow). exposure counter is completed, the shutter
NOTES cannot be released.
1. The outer cassette of the Pro-S roll film
holder can be used for both 120 and 220
film inserts.
2. The film insert of the Pro-S roll film holder
cannot be attached to the outer cassette
of the former RB67 roll film holder.
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o Film advancing o Film advancing and shutter cocking
{< Wind the film advance lever in a slow,
steady manner to avoid film winding prob-
lems.
* Although the film advance lever cannot
be reversed until it is wound up to the ini-
tial 70" winding, it can be moved in several
short, definite strokes thereafter.
* The film wind-stop releaselever provided
Exposed completed for the Pro-S roll film holder is to be used
( Befo 't ex posure) when the holder is used for the M am iya
Universal Press, or when desiring to wind
1. Draw out the dark slide and release the up to the film end while unexposed film
shutter. When the shutter is released, the remains in the holder.
red mark appears in the exposure counter,
indicatingthat the film is exposed. 3. When you finishexposingthe full number
2. Simultaneouslywhen the shutter is re- of exposures, the shutter release button
leased, the film wind-stop mechanism is cannot be depressed and the film advance
automaticallydisengaged, and the film can lever will be freed. Then wind the film com- Eitherfilm advancing or shuttercocking can
be advancedfor the next frame. When film pletely to the end of the leader paper. initially conducted. However, the recom-
mended sequence of these steps to be is advanced one full frame, the figure in the
exposure counter is advanced, and the red o Unloadingthe film customarilyobserved is: (1)film advancing,
(21 shutter cocking, and finally (3) shuttermark disappears. 1. Open the back cover of the holder and re leasing. remove the film insert. Press the right side
* Unless the exposed film frame is ad- spool release pin (43),remove the full spool,
vanced, shutter releasing is prevented by then wrap and seal the film to protect it
the coupling device for double-exposure from loosening.
prevention. 2. Move the empty spool to the take-up
* Shiftingto multipleexposure photography side. The insert is ready for reloading.
is possible. Refer to the next page. * The exposure counter automaticallyre-
* Even though film advance is completed, sets to S (start) as soon as the back cover
the shutter cannot be released if return of is opened.
the film advance lever is hindered by your :r<When the exposure counter shows other
fingers or by another object. than S, a film is loaded in the holder.
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o MultipleExposurePhotography
o When desiring to wind up to the end of film while unexposed film
remains in the holder.
When the film advance lever is continuously
wound, with the film wind-stop release lever
(42)pushed to the left, the film can be reeled
up completely to its end, even though pic-
ture taking is still in progress and a film
remains u nexposed.
o Storing the dark slide
While progressing with photography, the
dark slide of the roll film holder can be
When the multiexposure lever of the roll stored by inserting it into the camera body
film holder is moved forward, the coupling side.
pin for double-exposure prevention is dis-
engaged,and whenever the shutter cocking
lever is set, shutter releasing can be re-
peated without limit.
o Memo clip * The multiexposurelever can be changed
over before or after shutter cocking, and
also before or after shutter releasing for the
first multiple exposure photograph.
* When taking multiple exposure pictures
is finished, never fail to return the multiex- The clip on the back cover can be used for
posure lever to its original position; other- holding the cover of a film box or a slip of
paper to record information.wise, failure in taking subsequent multiple
exposure pictures will occur.
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O Focusingand FocusingKnob Fixing o DistanceScale
o Focusing o Focusing knob fixing
When the shutter is cocked, the mirror is After adjusting the focus, turn the focusing Distance from the film plane to the subject
cocked simultaneously, and an image is knob fixing lever (18)forward and appropri- can be determined by the distance scale
visible on the ground glass of the focusing ately clamp it, whereby the focusing mech- (5).
screen. By turning either the left or right anism is secured. Curves on the distance scale are repre-
focusing knob, adjust the focus and com- sented in a different color for each lens.
pose the picture. * Deviation in focusing can be prevented The figure on the distance graduation (4)
in this manner, when continuously taking which meets the curve for the lens used
pictures, taking snapshots with wide-angle after focusing reveals the distance to the
lenses, close-up photographs, and using su bject.
telephoto lenses. For example, if the distance graduation and
the curve are as shown in the photo after
focusing with the 127mm lens, you can con-
firm that distance to the subject is 5ft. (1.5m)
by reading the graduation aligned with the
orange curve.
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n\.4 Depth-of-field Using a Tripod
o Viewing on the focusing screen o Using the depth-of-field scale
32 33 4 7 48
1. Set the desired aperture by turning the 1. Turn the distance scale lever (48) and For maximum picture sharpness the use of
aperture scale ring (51); then adjust the align the figure representing the focused a sturdy tripod is recommended. Insert the
focus. distance with the center index mark on the tripod screw into the tripod socket (32) at
2. Depress the depth-of-field preview lever depth of field scale (53). the bottom of the camera.
(47)and the depth-of-field can be observed 2. The two distances (on both sides of the When a tripod with a 3/8 inch tripod screw
on the ground glass focusing screen. center index mark) opposite the same fig- is used, remove the inner socket by turning
When removing your finger, the lever will ures as the actual lens aperture on the the tripod socket counterclockwise with a
return to its original position and the lens depth-of-field scale are the near and lar coin or similar disk inserted in the slots of
aperturewill fully reopen. limits of depth for a given distance and lens the socket. The standard tripod has a 1/4
aperture. inch tripod screw and can be used for this
For example, when photographing a subject camera in conjunction with the inner tripod
10 feet away with the 127mm lens at an socket.
aperture of tl 16, obiects from about 8 to 13 o Tripod Mounting Base feet will be in focus.
The tripod mounting base (33) at the bottom
of the camera is for attaching a quick shoe.
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CI Close-up Photography
o Maximum close-up photography tableo Exposurecompensation for close-up photography (with bellows fully extended)
Lens -to-subject Le distance Magnif ication Subject size
50mmf/4.5 t"4i ( 4.9cm) 0 . 8 8 z%"x 3xr' ( 6.3x 7.7m)
6 5 m mf / 4 . 5 3'Xr' ( 8.5cm) 0 . 7 1 S%'x 3X, ( 7.9x 9.7cm)
90mmf/3.8 7%' (20.len) 0 .5 l tX{ x 5%r"(tt.ox 13.4cm)
l27nn f /3.8 r' 5)6"(43.3cm) 0 . 3 6 a26"x 7K;05.5x18.9cm)
l 8 0 m mf / 4 . 5 2' |txr" ( 8a.70r) 0 . 2 6 g%' x l0%' (21.9x26 .7crn)
250mmf./4.5 5'3X6"( l60cm ) 0. l8 l' x l' 2%' (30.4x37.2an)
360mmf./6.3 tt' t%" ( 3locm; 0 . 1 3 r' s%;xt' exi (lr.ax 53.4cm)
The lens-to-subject distance represents the distance of the subject from the front
edge of the lens barrel.
When the lens is extended for close-up pho- 2. Compensate the exposure by changing * When using the 50mm and 65mm lenses
tography,and distance between the lens and either the shutter speed or the aperture. cfoser than 3 %tt (1 meter), it is necessary
the f ilm plane increases beyond normal, When the exposure compensationvalue is to use a lens aperture of f/16 or smaller to
image brightness on the film plane de- + 1, open the aperture one stop, or slow the obtain satisfactory lens performance.
creases, requiring an increase in exposure. shutter speed 1 step. For 0.5 step compen- * Graduations on the upper side of the
To adjust the exposure,referto the exposure sation, use the half-stop aperture scale distance scale represents the bellows ex-
compensation scale on the camera body. setting s. tension values (mm).
1. After adjusting focus on the subject, read For example, if your exposure meter shows This scale is used to obtain exposure com-
the exposure compensationvalue obtained an exposure setting of (1/60 sec. at t/16), it pensation values for close-up photography
on the exposure compensationscale. must be adjusted in the case of the + 1 with extension tubes. (Refer to the next
For example, assume that focus was ad- compensation value to (1/30 sec. at t/16) or page.)
justed with the 127mm lens and the result (1/60 sec. ot t/111.
was as shown in the photo.
Seek the same pattern in the bottom column * When using the CdS f inder for the
as the pattern where side panel lines meet Mamiya RB, exposure need not be com-
the 127mm lens scale. The numerical value pensated, since the meter reads actual
of that pattern (+ 1 in this case) is the expo- exposure directly.
sure compensationvalue.
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Mirror-upPhotography(lndependentMirror Release)O
o Photographing
1. On pressing the shutter release button,
the mirror and the light baffle will snap up,
but the shutter will not be released.
2. Release the shutter with the cable
release. (When you do not have a cable
release, simply return the mirror release
operating knob to the original position to o
release the shutter. )
3. By pulling out the knob and turning it
counterclockwise,the mirror-up mechanism
can be disengaged.
* Even when picture-taking is switched
to mirror-up photography,the mirror is set
at each shutter cocking. Accordingly, it is
possible to confirm the image on the finder
screen prior to taking each picture.
In mirror-up photography,previously release screw socket in the knob center. # For this type of photography, an ideal
the mirror and operate only the lens shutter 3. By fully pressing down the shutter cock- forked mirror-up cable release is available
at the moment of taking the photograph. ing lever, cock the shutter and the mirror. as an optional accessory.
This mirror-up photography is recommended * The sequence of foregoing procedures NOTE:
When a tripod is employed and the shutter 1, 2, and 3 can be optionally altered. Unless the mirror release operating knob
is released at slow speed, when taking is returned, the camera will remain set for
close-up photos, or when using a telephoto mirror-up photography. In this case, the
lens, where avoidance of even q negligible film will not be exposed even when the
shock is desired, or when curtailment of shutter release button is pressed.
even a negligible time lag between pres -
sing the shutter release button and the
shutter opening is desired.
o Preparations
1. Pull out the independent mirror release
operating knob (50) and turn it clockwise,
and align the red dot on the knob with the
MIRROR UP indicationdot.
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n\^a Lens Hood n\^a CarryingStrap
o Attaching
For 127mm,180mm Folded lens hood
and 250mm lenses
This lens hood can be used commonly for the 90mm, While holding both sides of the Note:
127mm,180mm, and 250mm lenses. strap attaching metal, slide the Always attach and use the straP
attach ing m etal toward the so that it and the straP attaching
1. Screw the attachment ring into the front of the lens hanging direction, after fitting metal are straight.
mou nt and pressing the round hole on When changing the straP hang-
2. Pull the folded rubber hood straightout, using it as the the metal back side to the lug ing d irection, alwaYs reattach
hood f or th e 127mm,180mm,and 250mm lenses for strap on the camera body. the strap.
3. For the 90mm lens, fold the hood back halfway. * lf the strap attaching metal is
To fold the hood, pull it straightout, place the hood on a connected to the accessorY
flat surface, and push down from the top to easily fold the shoe side in reverse, detaching
lens hood will be difflcult.
You can also leave the hood on the lens for portabilityby
pushing back and turning out the hood while it is attached
to the lens
A filter can be screwed in between the lens and the hood,
or in front of the lens hood.
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