Mamiya RB67 Professional
The Mamiya RB67 Professional is a 6x7 medium format SLR introduced in 1970 as the first model in the RB67 system. It uses a rotating back (the 'RB' designation) that allows the film holder to switch between portrait and landscape orientation without turning the body, and was positioned for studio and commercial photographers working on tripod.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the RB67 Professional body have ranged from £320 to £600, with a median around £525 in 2025 — these are saleroom wholesale results excluding commission rather than dealer retail figures. What a clean example is worth today depends heavily on the condition of the bellows, focusing screen and waist-level finder, and outfits bundled with a 90mm Sekor and a 120 back typically sell for more than a bare body.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2025
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| May 2025 | £320 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 194) Title: A Mamiya RB67 Professional Camera
Description:
A Mamiya RB67 Professional Camera, serial no C58209, shutter working, body G-VG, some light wear to base, bellows G-VG, with Mamiya Sekor 90mm f/3.8 |
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| Apr 2025 | £600 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 264) Title: A Mamiya RB67 Professional Medium format Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body VG, working, with a f/3.8 90mm lens, barrel G, optics G, shutter working, a f/4.5 180mm lens, barrel G, optics G with light haze, shutter |
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| Feb 2025 | £525 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 129) Title: A Mamiya RB67 Professional Medium Format Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number C23562, body VG, shutter works, viewfinder G, advances correctly, with lenses, a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.8 90mm, optics VG, shutter |
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| Apr 2003 | £129 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 411) Title: Mamiya RB67 Professional no. C57503
Description:
Mamiya RB67 Professional no. C57503 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya RB67 Professional worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between £320 and £600 for the base Professional body, with a median around £525 in 2025.
How much does a Mamiya RB67 Professional sell for at auction?
At saleroom level it typically sells for £320 to £600 depending on cosmetic condition and whether a lens and film back are included.
Is the RB67 Professional the same as the RB67 Professional S?
No — the Professional is the original 1970 model without the mechanical interlocks that were added on the later Professional S, and the two command different prices in the used market.
What affects the price of an RB67 Professional?
Bellows condition, shutter accuracy on the lens, and the presence of a working 120 back and waist-level finder are the main factors that move the value up or down.