Congratulations on your purchase 
of a Mamiya RZ67 PRO II 
 
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II is the latest and most advanced model 
of Mamiya's famous 6 x 7 cm SLR camera series, distinguished by 
their Revolving Back and rack and pinion Bellows Focusing. 
 
The result of Mamiya's long experience and accomplishments in 
it  combines 
the  professional  medium 
mechanical perfection with the latest opto-electronic technology. 
format  camera 
field, 
Complimented by its large selection of world-class Mamiya lenses 
and  many  other  system  accessories,  the  RZ67  has  become  the 
camera of choice of the world's top photographers. 
The  RZ67  PRO  II is a versatile camera, ideally suited for many 
photographic applications, including commercial, portrait, fashion, 
industrial, nature and scientific photography. 
In  order  to  take  full  advantage  of  its  capabilities  and  to  insure 
proper  operation,  please  read  this  instruction  manual  carefully 
before you use your new camera. 
Contents 
 
 Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II ..............2 
 Nomenclature and Functions ...........................................4 
 Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications ............................ 10 
 Inserting the Battery  ........................................................ 11 
 Attaching / Removing Lenses ........................................ 12 
 Using the Waist-Level Finder ......................................... 14 
 Interchanging the Focusing Screen .............................. 16 
 Releasing the Shutter  .................................................... 17 
 Shutter Speed and Aperture  .......................................... 21 
 The Roll Film Holder ........................................................ 22 
 Loading the Film Holder .................................................. 24 
 Taking Photographs  ........................................................ 27 
 Unloading Exposed Film ................................................. 27 
 Focusing and Locking the Focusing Knob ................... 28 
The Revolving Back ............................................................. 29 
Distance Scale • Depth-of-Field  ........................................ 30 
Long Exposures  ................................................................... 31 
Multiple Exposures • Infrared Photography ..................... 32 
Mirror Lock-up Operation .................................................... 33 
Flash Photography • Using a Tripod ................................. 34 
Close-up Photography ........................................................ 35 
Attaching a Lens with 
Shutter Released or Mirror Raised ................................... 36 
Camera Back Lock System  ................................................ 37 
How to Use the Carrying Strap .......................................... 38 
Troubleshooting  ................................................................... 39 
Using RB Series Lenses and Accessories ...................... 40 
Care of the Camera  ............................................................. 41 
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Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II 
 
1. The Ideal Format 
The  6x7  cm  format  is  called  the  ideal  format  because  it 
enlarges to the standard 8x10" paper size without cropping, 
thus utilizing the entire image area. The 6x7 format of the RZ 
PRO II (actual image size is 56x69.5mm) is almost 5x larger 
than a 35mm frame and offers far superior image quality for 
enlargement  or 
full  page  magazine  reproduction.  6x7 
transparencies  can  be  viewed  on  the  light  table  without 
magnifiers. 
 
 
 
 
2. Mamiya Revolving Back with Automatic 
          Finder Masking 
With  a  flip  of  the  wrist,  the  Revolving  Back-a  Mamiya 
exclusive  among  6x7  SLRs-can be rotated for horizontal or 
vertical format without changing the optical axis. At the same 
time it also automatically changes the masking frame in the 
finder to match the format. Other cameras require removing 
and reattaching film holders when changing format or having 
to turn the camera on its side which complicates viewing and 
operation. 
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3. Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing 
Bellows focusing, another great advantage, permits precise 
focusing with the left or right hand and also features a focus 
lock lever. The RZ PRO II has an additional micro focus knob 
for  precise  fine  focusing.  The camera bellows eliminate the 
extra  costs  of  equipping  each  lens  with  a  helical  focusing 
mount  and  permits  close-up  photography  without  costly 
attachments. (The closest focusing distance of the 110mm lens 
is 31.3cm, the 65mm wide angle lens 8.5cm and the 180mm is 
84.5cm). 
 
 
4. World-Class Mamiya Lenses 
Mamiya world-class lens quality is a major reason for the top 
reputation  of  Mamiya  camera.  Mamiya  operates  its  own 
modern optical design, engineering and manufacturing plant 
and  accepts  undivided 
the  perfect 
performance  of  its  cameras  and  lenses.  The  RZ67  PRO  II 
camera  features  a  large  diameter  61mm  lens  mount  which 
makes  it  possible  to  design  a  variety  of  high  performance 
lenses, such as APO, Shift and Zoom. 
responsibility 
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5. Bright, Interchangeable Finders and 
          Focusing Screens 
A Waist Level Finder FW702 with self-erecting focusing hood 
and magnifier is factory supplied with each camera. 
The  eye-level  AE  Prism  Finder  FE701  is  an  important 
accessory.  It  features  three-way  metering  (average,  spot or 
auto shift) and computerized, aperture-priority shutter control, 
compatible with the intermediate shutter speeds. It can also 
be operated manually. Exposure compensation to +/- 3EV and 
AE  Lock  are  other  features.  All  RB67  finders  can  also  be 
used. 
 
 
6. Interchangeable Film Holders with Maximum  
         Film Flatness. 
Available for 120 or 220 films and made in 6x7, 6x6 and 
6x4.5 formats. Also Polaroid holder. The film holders can be 
quickly  interchanged,  even  in  mid-roll.  Two  film  counter 
windows  permit easy reading as film holders are rotated on 
cameras' revolving back. 
Dark slide storage drawer is another feature. 
 
7. Electronic Interface 
   The ISO film speed dial is located on the film holders and 
 
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interfaces electronically, through gold plated contacts, with 
the camera body, AE Prism Finder FE701 and RZ lenses. 
You set the dial when you load the film and never have to 
worry about correct meter indexing. 
 
8. Mirror Lock-up operation 
Locking  the  mirror  in  the  up  position  eliminates  all 
possible  vibrations and is especially important in close-up 
and telephoto work, when slow shutter speeds are required. 
 
Multiple exposures are easy with a flip of a switch. No 
removal of film holder is required. 
9. Multiple Exposures 
 
10. New Features 
• Modern, functional design 
• Rugged interior mechanisms 
• Intermediate shutter speeds 
• Micro focusing knob. 
• Roll Film Holders with dual exposure counters 
• "RBL" shutter speed dial setting when using RB67 lenses. 
 
Focusing Screen 
The  visible  field  of  the  focusing 
screen  automatically  changes 
from vertical to horizontal format, 
or  vice-versa,  as  the  revolving 
back is rotated. The screen it self 
is also interchangeable. 
Nomenclature and Functions 
Body 
R-M Lever 
For  normal  operation,  lever  is 
aligned with center index mark. 
"M":  For  making  Multiple  Expo-
sures set it to "M". This will dis-
engage the film transport when 
cocking the shutter. Do not for-
get  to  return  it  to  center  posi-
tion afterwards. This setting is 
also used to exercise the cam-
era without film. 
"R":  Turning  the  lever  to  "R"  un-
locks and permits rotating the 
Revolving Back. 
Cocking Lever 
In a single operation this lever ad-
vances the film, cocks the shutter, 
and  sets  the  mirror.  For  proper 
operation,  be  sure  to  push  the 
lever completely down. 
Distance Scale 
A single scale indicating distance 
in meters and feet is used for all 
lenses. 
Focal Length Scale 
Curved lines representing most fo-
cal  lengths  appear  on  this  scale. 
The point at which the appropriate 
focal  length  curve  intersects  the 
Distance Graduation indicates the 
distance focused upon by the lens. 
Dual Focusing Knob  
For regular and fine focusing. 
 
Release Button Collar 
For normal operation the white dot (q) on the Release But-
ton Collar is kept aligned with the white dot on the Collar 
Stop Lever. Aligning the white dot of the collar with the red 
dot on the camera body locks the Shutter Release Button. 
Aligning the collar with the orange dot makes it possible to 
operate  the  shutter  at  approximately  1/400  sec. without 
batteries in the camera. 
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Gold Plated Contacts 
Interface AE Prism Finder elec-
tronically with camera, lens and 
film holder. 
When using an RB67 PD Prism 
Finder or PD Magnifying Finder 
on the RZ PROII, be sure to first 
attach  the  small  plastic  cover, 
which comes packed with the RZ 
PROII, over the contacts. (See 
instructions packed with cover). 
Lens Alignment Dot 
Mirror 
Do not touch the mirror under any 
circumstances. 
Auxiliary Electronic Shutter 
Release Contacts  
Sliding the cover upwards reveals 
its contacts. 
Shutter Release Button 
Collar Stop Lever 
This safety feature prevents the 
Release Button Collar from 
being rotated to the orange dot 
until the Collar Stop Lever is first 
depressed. 
Shutter Speed Dial 
Speeds from 8 to 1/400 sec. 
Between 4 and 1/250 sec. there 
are intermediate settings with click 
stops. When set to "AEL" or "RBL" 
dial is locked. To release press 
center button. (See page 21) 
Carrying Strap Lug  
Lock Release Button  
Hot-Shoe 
Focusing Knob Lock Lever 
Winder Coupler Cover 
Tripod Socket 
The socket has standard U 1/4" 
threads which can be removed 
and converted to a 3/8" socket. 
Alignment Mark 
 
Revolving Ring 
Its small orange circle clicks into 
place and must always be 
aligned with the orange index 
marks in the 12 o'clock or 3 
o'clock positions. 
Film Advance Coupler 
The central pin transmits a signal 
to the film holder which disen-
gages the film advance-stop and 
activates the multiple exposure 
prevention mechanism. 
Light Baffle 
To avoid damaging the baffle 
and camera, do not touch. 
Film Holder Mount Pin 
One of four. 
Battery Chamber Cover  
The camera use a 6 V alkaline or 
silver oxide battery. 
Contacts for Power Winder 
 
Waist-Level Finder 
Magnifier Release 
To raise the magnifier, push the 
Magnifier Release to the left. 
Magnifier 
Interchangeable with other magni-
fiers in various diopter strengths. 
Finder Release Button 
To remove the finder, Push in on 
both (right and left) release 
buttons and lift the finder off 
camera body. 
Finder Catch 
 
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Roll Film Holder 
 
 
 
Alignment Mark 
 
 
 
Dark Slide Release Pin 
Holder Lock Pin 
The upper and lower holder lock 
pins prevent the holder from 
coming off position when 
mounted on the camera body. 
 
Film Advance Knob 
 
Dual Exposure Counter 
Features vertical and horizontal 
windows. 
Memo Clip 
Holds the film box top as a film-
type reminder or a memo. 
Dark Slide Storage Slot