20 Most Recent Mamiya RB67 Pro SD Medium Format Camera Questions & Answers

Mamiya RB67 Pro SD that is new to me. loaded the film correctly took the first shot. But, the film won't advance. What am I doing wrong?

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Have you tried it without the back attached, or without a dark slide in the back? Many cameras have an interlock preventing the shutter from firing while the slide is in. If that doesn't work, remove the lense and try it all over again - many times on these model's the problem lies in the lense, not in the body.

If neither works, consult a tech. But, expect more in repairs than you probably paid for the camera since these things are going for well under $300 these days.

You might have an earlier rb pro S ( not pro sd ) version.
The later pro sd lenses have a larger diameter rear element.
The rb67prosd extension yube is clearly marked pro sd the older version just has-
mamiya no.1 45mm.

Some of the gears are probably loose. I would suggest you take it to a professional camera shop.

Hi RMT, I sueest you only one thing. Please visit the service center. Beoause you already cocked the shutter & make it fired. So please follow the link its really very helpful for you.
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Thanks & waiting for your feedback.

There is good chance that the back needs a spring replaced. I've seen them fail many times.

Sounds like the film has come loose. Either it's not properly loaded or it has cut. Try to open the camera in a dark room and feel your way thru the inside of the film track to assure the situation.

Did you made sure the dark slide was removed? Check to see that the firing pins on the camera back are coming through the revolving bracket okay and that they are engaging the pin on the film back (left side). Is there film loaded? You can check without film if you have the multi-exposure lever engaged (red spot visible) and dark slide pulled out.

These lenses arn't designed to be taken apart.

A camera specialist may help but they should alwys be kept dry and at room temp never warm and humid. Silicate gel in your storage bag also prevents this from happening.

Good luck

Marc

This is not the best solution as it indicates a faulty film back. The film should advance without resorting to activating the film-wind release lever. That is only for intentionally advancing a partially exposed roll of film. Make sure the multi-exposure lever is not engaged and that the counter does advance and the red mark disappears as you advance to an unexposed frame.

Solutions here....
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Start by making sure the dark slide is removed, the camera will not fire with it in place. The next step is to check the rotating back to make sure it is locked in either the vertical or horizontal position. Without film in the magazine, the multi-exp lever on the back must be set to show the red dot under the advance lever. You can check the camera without the back by removing the rotating back using the latch on the bottom of the camera

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From your description, Yes. All RB67 lenses have common problems, usually sticky blades. Since there are 2 sets of blades, (shutter and aperture), the shutter blades may be contaminated with oil/debris

Perhaps you've already solved the mystery. There are 2 parts to the back of that camera, the film back + the part that it slips onto. And they have little safety latches/pins that couple in order to advance the film & release the shutter. I'm sure those just aren't in the right place. Here in Los Angeles you could take it to any major camera store or repair shop & they've help you out.