Mamiya RB67 Pro-S

The legendary modular medium format workhorse

Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 14
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Mamiya
Model RB67 Pro-S

Key Features

SENSOR 6x7cm medium format film back system
PROCESSOR Fully mechanical, no electronic processor
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus via bellows extension
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Fully manual system
VIDEO N/A - Film camera
STABILIZATION None - Requires tripod for optimal results
BURST RATE Manual film advance, approx 0.5 fps
VIEWFINDER Interchangeable waist-level or prism finders
DISPLAY N/A - Optical ground glass focusing screen
CONNECTIVITY PC sync port for flash
MEMORY CARD 120/220 film roll backs
WEATHER SEALING None - Professional all-metal construction
BATTERY LIFE None - Fully mechanical operation

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Mamiya RB67 Pro-S

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present On lens
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Mamiya RB67 Pro-S

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Mamiya RB67 Pro-S Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Mamiya RB67 Pro-S

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Technical Specification

Sensor 6x7cm Film
Resolution Dependent on film stock
ISO Range Manual setting
Autofocus Manual
Shutter Speed 1s to 1/400s + Bulb
Burst Rate Manual
Video No
Stabilization No
Viewfinder Interchangeable
LCD No
Memory Card Film Back
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life N/A
Weight Approx 2690g (with lens and back)
Dimensions 104 x 144 x 235 mm