Mamiya RB67 Pro SD User Manual page 4

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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