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 Mamiya RB67

At sometime along the way, Japanese camera manufacturer Mamiya bought some rights from Graflex.  They created a workhorse camera that ruled in studios for years - the RB67 Professional. In 1974, the camera was updated and became the RB67 Pro-S, then in 1990 a few more changes and it's the RB67 Pro-SD.

One of the keys to the camera's success was its modular concept - the 35mm idea carried over to a camera that shoots 120/220 film. Part of the modular concept was the use of the Graflock back - from Graflex. It permits the use of interchangeable backs - roll film usually, but sheet film, too, with Grafmatics and regular sheet film holders (if you could find them).

I, being contrary, use an RB67 as a field camera. I consider it lightweight - at least in comparison to my Orbit 8x10.

Mamiya posted the manual for the Pro-S on the Internet - you can download it here (pdf).

Photos on this site taken with an RB67

   Palm, Princess Place Preserve

   Tree Branches, LTI



 


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