Mamiya RB67 Pro S

Marvin · Aug 25, 2013

I just won a bid for a RB67 Pro S with 90mm WL finder and 120 back and was wondering if there was a PDF manual online. I have two of the Bronica ETRSi cameras and lenses for them but no experience with the RB. I have negative carrier and lens for my Beseler enlarger and would probably do my B&W. What things should I look out for and what accessories and lenses would be good. I would probably use it for scenic and landscapes

Heinz · Aug 25, 2013

A manual can be found at:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_rb67_pro-s/mamiya_rb67_pro_s.htm

Heinz

David Brown · Aug 25, 2013

Wide or tele?

There is a 50mm and a 65mm (and a 30-something). Either the 50 or 65 is good, suit your taste. The 180mm lenses are plentiful as they were a staple in portrait studios. Get "C" lenses if possible. All of these should take the same size filters, too (77mm) There's also a 250, 360 and 500mm.

You might want a prism finder, although the wlf works just fine. I wouldn't bother with a metered finder - hard to find in good shape, and probably not that accurate anymore.

The RB Pro S is a sterling camera. If you get more backs, get Pro S backs. Others work, but there are interlocks that work best if all is matched up.

And you probably already know this, but you'll want a good tripod ...

whlogan · Aug 25, 2013

Oh, and welcome the the big leagues!
Logan..... you gonna love this, Pal

Oren Grad · Aug 25, 2013

Mamiya USA still has the manual online too - scroll down on this page:

http://www.mamiyaleaf.com/documentation.html

MattKing · Aug 25, 2013

Heinz said:
A manual can be found at:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_rb67_pro-s/mamiya_rb67_pro_s.htm

Heinz

Or even better, because a library is better than a single resource: http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_lenses_accessories/mamiya_lenses_accessories.htm and http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya.htm

And if you enjoy frustration, the "Legacy Products" page on the Mamiya/Leaf site: http://www.mamiyaleaf.com/documentation.html

Marvin · Aug 25, 2013

Thanks for all the input and Logan I have a house in Hendersonville also. I work on the coast but head to the mountains when I get a chance. I will download one of those manuals and check it out. I have a 50, 80 and 150 for the ETRSi so guess I might want the same coverage for the RB. I just thought this camera would give the largest negative without having to break out the 4x5.
Marvin

whlogan · Aug 25, 2013

Gimme a pulse some time when you're here, perhaps we can get together and have our own APUG meeting 828-243-2453.
Logan

tkamiya · Aug 25, 2013

If you plan to hand-hold it, L bracket with trigger is handy. I like mine.

markbarendt · Aug 25, 2013

The 90 is a great start.

The interlocks are interesting, practice, practice, practice.

tkamiya · Aug 25, 2013

By the way, I had tough time with light leaks on mine. When you get your kit, test it well first - especially your back.

Ektagraphic · Aug 25, 2013

Congrats! I am looking to move up to this from a Mamiya 645 system. Hope you like it

k_jupiter · Aug 26, 2013

I find the magnifying hood the best for street shooting. 65mm lens, the strap around your neck, looking straight down into the hood.

I have had fun with the 150SF lens, the 127 is usually killer sharp, the 90, hardly ever used nor is the 180, but that's my shooting style.

So my usual traveling pack is the 65, the 127, and the 150SF. 77mm filters in red and yellow, a polarizer, and of course lens shades. two backs 6x7, usually two backs 6x45. That's lots of film before you have to reload. I have an L-bracket for it, use it occasionally with the WLF. I have no use for the prism.

tim in san jose

k_jupiter · Aug 26, 2013

Ektagraphic said:
Congrats! I am looking to move up to this from a Mamiya 645 system. Hope you like it

Be careful what you think you wish for. I prefer the 645-1000 to the rb these days. Hauling a 645 down the trails at the Grand Canyon was OK, the thought of lugging the rb67 just didn't do it for me.

tim in san jose

Marvin · Aug 26, 2013

Shure Logan I will give a call may be we could get a APUG Carolinas meeting or get together.
Marvin

Marvin · Sep 3, 2013

Got my RB67 today looks nice will have to load some film next weekend and check it out.

Charles Wass · Sep 5, 2013

A Beattie Intenscreen makes focussing much easier, but is expensive for a mere screen.

paul ron · Sep 5, 2013

Glad to see you uys having so much fun down south.. if you're every in NYC les shoot the town?

Ya know over the years I tried so many combos of viewers.. chimney was my all time go to becaus eit was light.. also seemed to give me a brighter view wiht much better magnifdication than anything else.

But even with all the extra weight, I've gotten so use to my prism I can't do without it anymore adn I shoot hand held. I jsut like that the images are right side up n not reversed.. maybe old age, my brain has gotten lazy.... but my arms are getting a good workout now.

Check the light leaks by putting a bright light in the bellow with em fully exptended in a dark room n check all teh corners a the fold very carefully fopr pin holes.

Marvin · Sep 13, 2013

NYC

paul ron said:
Glad to see you uys having so much fun down south.. if you're every in NYC les shoot the town?

Ya know over the years I tried so many combos of viewers.. chimney was my all time go to becaus eit was light.. also seemed to give me a brighter view wiht much better magnifdication than anything else.

But even with all the extra weight, I've gotten so use to my prism I can't do without it anymore adn I shoot hand held. I jsut like that the images are right side up n not reversed.. maybe old age, my brain has gotten lazy.... but my arms are getting a good workout now.

Check the light leaks by putting a bright light in the bellow with em fully exptended in a dark room n check all teh corners a the fold very carefully fopr pin holes.

I would like to shoot NYC again haven't been there in many years. Last time was shooting with SRT-101.
Marvin

Alan Gales · Sep 13, 2013

Charles Wass said:
A Beattie Intenscreen makes focussing much easier, but is expensive for a mere screen.

I've go one in my Hasselblad and I highly recommend them. Beattie Intenscreens are not cheap but they make your camera so much more enjoyable and easy to use. Some things are just worth the money.

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