The Plaubel Makina 67 is a professional medium format camera. It was presented at Photokina in 1978 and was available from the beginning of 1979. The new price was 158,000 yen. The camera was produced in Japan.
The design of the camera is based on the Agfa Optima sensor series. The design was developed by Norbert Schlagheck from the German design office Schlagheck & Schultes.
Its scissor-spreading system ensures a compact design and a large image area at the same time, while the Nikkor lens specially developed for this camera with a focal length of 80 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 delivers razor-sharp images. The lens cannot be exchanged.
Exposure
The aperture is continuously adjustable from f/2.8 to f/22, and the shutter is a special Copal central shutter that offers mechanical shutter speeds from B, 1 to 1/500 second. Exposure time and aperture can be set manually.
An integrated exposure meter shows whether the exposure values have been set correctly. Films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to 1600 are supported.
The Makina 67’s viewfinder is a bright bright-frame rangefinder with a built-in, coupled rangefinder and offers automatic parallax compensation.
Tripod & flash
A flash can be connected to the medium format camera. It is also possible to use modern radio triggers, for example for studio photography. A tripod thread is available on the bottom.
This model does not have a self-timer.
Films for the Plaubel Makina 67
The Plaubel Makina 67 uses 120 films. Although the film format was developed many decades ago, there are still a few manufacturers that produce fresh films. Nice medium films for color or black and white photos are the Kodak Portra 160* and the Ilford HP5*. Both films deliver solid results
The Plaubel Makina 67 exposes the film in 6×7 image format. Ten 6×7 photos fit on a medium format roll. The film in the camera has to be wound manually as there is no automatic film transport.
220 films
The Plaubel Makina 67 can also be used with 220 films. A 220 film holds twice the number of photos of a 120 roll film. But using it doesn’t make much sense, as there are only a few films for this type and the films are very expensive.
Size and batteries
The dimensions of the Plaubel Makina 67 are 16.2 x 11.5 x 5.6 cm. It weighs 1280 grams. Power is provided by 2x S76 batteries (eBay / Amazon*). These batteries are easy to get online.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Bellow camera |
| Film format | 120, 220 |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 6 x 7 |
| Lens name | Nikon Nikkor 1:2.8 80 mm |
| Focal length | 80 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Smallest aperture | f/22 |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm / 3.28 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 58 mm |
| Lens design | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 1600 |
| Exposure modes | Manual mode |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 2x S76 batteries |
| Size | 16,2 x 11,5 x 5,6 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 6.38 x 4.53 x 2.20 inches |
| Weight | 1280 Grams |
| Country of production | Japan |
| Number of units produced | 17000 units |
| Estimated value / Used price | 2.335,78 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 27 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 2.380,38 Euro (2.58 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Plaubel Makina 67
What is the film format used by the Plaubel Makina 67, and how many exposures are possible on a single roll?
The Plaubel Makina 67 uses 120 film, which provides ten 6x7 format exposures per roll. It can also use 220 film, doubling the number of exposures, though availability is limited.
Does this camera offer automatic film advance, and what type of shutter mechanism does it employ?
No, the Plaubel Makina 67 lacks automatic film advance; film must be advanced manually. It utilizes a Copal central shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/500th of a second, plus a 'B' setting.
Can the lens be changed on the Plaubel Makina 67, and what are its key specifications?
No, the 80mm f/2.8 Nikkor lens is fixed. This lens was specifically designed for the camera and is known for its sharpness. It's designed for fixed-lens functionality.
What type of metering system does the Plaubel Makina 67 have, and what ISO film speeds are supported?
The camera has an integrated exposure meter, providing an indication of correct exposure settings. It supports film speeds from ISO 25 to 1600.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the camera, and what type of batteries does it require?
The Plaubel Makina 67 measures 16.2 x 11.5 x 5.6 cm and weighs 1280 grams. It requires two S76 batteries for power.