Special Pointers on Using the Mamiya RB67 Pro-S
Various safety interlock devices are provided for the
Mamiya RB67 Pro-S to eliminate failures through care-
lessness. When the shutter is not released, or when the
lens or the roll film holder cannot be removed, do not
hastily concluded that this indicates a camera malfunction.
Ascertain the following conditions. The Instruction Manual
pages covering these situation are indicated in paren-
theses.
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Shutter release button cannot be depressed
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Lens cannot be removed
(1) Is the roll film holder loaded with a roll of film and has the film
been advanced to the first exposure?
When shutter releasing is desired without loading film, by sliding
the multiexposure lever forward and setting the shutter cocking
lever and pulling out the dark slide, the shutter can be released.
(P.17)
(2) After the shutter was released during ordinary exposure (not under
multiple exposure), did you advance the film?
Advance the film with the film advance lever.
(3) Is the mirror set?
Set the mirror by pressing down the shutter cocking lever.
(4) Was the dark slide drawn out?
Draw out the dark slide.
(5) Is the shutter release button locked?
Press down the shutter cocking lever. Set the mirror and the
shutter. (P.13)
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When mounting the film holder, the slide lock cannot
be moved
While pressing the slide lock release lever, move the slide lock
to the left. (P.16)
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Roll film holder cannot be removed
After inserting the dark slide, operate the slide lock.
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Regarding the mirror release operating knob
Turn the shutter release lock ring counterclockwise and align it
with the white dot. (P.13)
(6) Is the revolving adapter turned up to the click stop position?
Turn the adapter until it stops with a click. (P.15)
(7) Has the slide lock on the revolving adapter stopped halfway?
Move the slide lock up to the position where it stops. (P.16)
Normally align the knob with the red dot. When it is aligned with
the MIRROR-UP index mark, and merely the shutter release but-
ton is pressed, the mirror and the light baffle will operate, but no
image will be recorded on the film. (P. 29)
