This
3-D printed back is an opportunity for you to maximize the
versatility of your Mamiya
RB-67.
This is one of my custom "Lo- Fi" designs for your creative
enjoyment. It allows you to shoot Polaroid
Originals I-type film, 600 film, and SX-70 film!
I designed it so the camera has no clearance issues like some backs.
This back allows you to set your camera down flat on a table without
removing the back. It
is also dialed perfectly into the film plane so you can use your
rangefinder/ viewfinder of
your choice to
take your pictures. It uses four aaa batteries, so the film doesn’t
need an internal battery. This is handy with old film that may have a
bad battery, and also the cheap and common I type film. The eject
button is just a momentary switch so you just hold it down until the
film is ejected and then release the button. This takes some getting
used to, but by the 3rd
pack I was perfect at it!
This is my new vertical orientation back! Many like to use the viewfinder hood or chimney, so this is designed for that. If you are like me, and you like to shoot with the prism(standard slr viewfinder), you may be interested in my horizontal orientation listing!
I reinforced the mounting lugs for a perfectly tight fit that is really strong. I printed solid tops and bottoms with fill at 50 percent(much more than the average 20 percent fill that typical 3-d objects are printed). Unlike some instant backs for RB67, there is very little cropping. I opened up the inside so the only limit is the camera itself(you will see little “bracket” looking cutoff in corners)!
I have included a pack with used/bad photos so you can practice your ejection skills before you mount the back- just eject and reload until you are comfortable with the eject. The back is pre-loaded with batteries and I included some fresh ones- have fun!!
About me: I am an artist, college professor, creative photographer, and maker. I sell mostly Polaroid cameras, shoot mostly analog, and love to hack things. I am and have always been a huge fan of the DIY movement. I have a blog called Lo-Fi and DIY com(lofianddiy).