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Mamiya 7 II User manual
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- Mamiya 7 II
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READ ME FIRST
The camerais shippedwith the lightshieldcur-
tain in the open position.
Thereforeyou cannot remove the body cap
unlessyou close the curtainfirst.
Please read page 10 of the instructionbook
f irst.
The camera will not functionwithout a battery.
Pleaseread pages 8 and 9 next.
You will want to practicewith the camera with-
out film. This can be done in two ways. Either
leave the back cover open or set the Multi
ExposureLeverto Multi.
The instructionbook was written for the black
finishedcamera.Subsequentlya silver model
was added.The white index marks and dots on
the black model appear in black on the silver
model.
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lntroduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7lI and welcome to the world-wide family of happy Mamiya camera owners ! Mamiyapioneeredthe 6x7cm mediumformat SLR systemcamera when it introducedthe first Mamiya RB67 in 1970. In 1982 an additionalmodel followed,the Mamiya RZ67 with electronicfeatures. Both cameras soon became the market leaders and the preferredtool of trade for portrait, commercialand magazinephotographersall over the world and establishedthe 6x7 rectangularimageas the "idealformat". Now we are proudto presentthe MamiyaTn,6 x 7cm rangefindercamera. ReflectingMamiya'straditionalqualityworkmanshipplus moderndesign,the Mamiya7lI is compactand lightweight.lt offersthe handlingease of a 35mm camera,while yieldingfar superior4.5 times larger images. Featuringinterchangeable,rangefindercoupled lenses and AE metering,it also permitstaking 24 x 65mm panoramicimages on 35mm film, by meansof an optionaladapterkit. The MamiyaTlI lens programincludesa standard80mm lens, a 50mm and 65mm wide anglelens,an ultra-wide43mm lens and a 150mmtelephotolens. The MamiyaTn and its lenseshave undergoneextensivequalitycontrolsat every step of manufacture.Pleaseread this instructionmanualthoroughlybeforeyou use the camera.A proper understandingof all its featuresand functionswill eliminatepotentialmisuse and ensurea long servicelife.View original page 4
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MamiyaT II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera
The MamiyaTn is the only camera in the . Precision,super quiet, electronicshutterwith
world that has these exclusivefeatures: speeds f rom 4 to 1/500 sec., f lash
synchronizedat all speeds.
. l d e a l 6 x 7 c m f i l m f o r m a t t h a t e n l a r g e st o
standardphotographicand industrialpaper . Built-in "dark slide" curtain that permits
sizes without cropping and without wasting changinglenseswith film in camera.
film. A size that can be viewed with the naked
eye and that is easy to retouch. . PrecisionAE (automalicexposure)meter with
manualoverrides.
. Lightweight,compact,"quickon the draw" and
ergonomicallydesignedto fit in your hand like .Self-timer (delayed action release) with
a glove. automaticturn-off.
. Crisp, accurate, broad based, split-image . Optionalexternalbatterycase to wear inside
rangefinder,that is easy to focus, even in poor clothingin extremecold.
light.
. Optional panoramicadapter that permits use
. Bright viewfinder with frame lines that are of 35mm film and yields24x65mmimages.
automaticallyindexed to match the focal
lengthof lens in use and that automatically 'Built with typical Mamiya quality for hard
adjustfor parallax. professionaluse and long servicelife.
. Interchangeable,world-classMamiya lenses,
u t i l i z i n g t h e l a t e s t o p t i c a l g l a s s e s a n d
c o m p u t e r a i d e d d e s i g n a n d t h a t t a k e
advantageof the camera's short flange focal
distance(there is no mirror box) to reach new
heightsin lensquality.
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lllomenclature Parts
Vienrfinder display
Double-image
superimposing
rangefinderzone
Shutterspeed
Red warning lamp
The red lamp illuminateswhen
. the shutter is not cocked
. the lightshieldcurtainis closed
. the film is not loaded
. the lens is not attached
. the batterypower is weakening: The lamp blinks.
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Inserting Battery
The camera will not function without a battery.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Removethe batterychambercover on the bottom of the
camerawith a coin or screwdriver.
Battery(@)
2. Insertthe battery.
The + terminalis indicatedon the inside of the battery
chamber cover. Insert the battery as shown in the
lllustration,being sure to properlyplace the batterywith
the "+" side up, facingthe cover.
* eatteries
The Mamiya 7II uses one of 4SR44 silver oxide
battery,4LR44 alkaline battery or 2CR1/3 lithium
battery.
CAUTION: Insert the direction of battery
polarities("+" and "-"1correctly.
Power ON/OFF
Power ON
To turn the Power ON, align dot @ on the power switch
leverwith the dot @ on the camerabody.
Power OFF
To turn the Power OFF, align dot @ on the power
switch leverwith the dot @ on the camera body.
Shutterreleasebutton
The shutterreleasebuttonis designedso that pressure Power on/off lever
can be appliedin two stages.When it is lightlytouched,
correct meteringdata is displayedon the bottom of the
view finder. When it is depressedall the way, the
shutteris releasedand an exposureis made.
The LED's are located at the bottom of the finder in
order not to interferewith the field of view of the wide
anglelens.
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Battery Gheck
1. Set the shutter speed dial at 15.
Turn shutterspeed dial and set the figure 15 at the dot
@
* Wnen the shutter speed was already set at the
position A . AEL, the lock mechanism is func-
tioning. Therefore, turn the dial while pressing
the AE lock button @ locating at the center of
the shutter speed dial.
Batterycapacity is sufficient. 2. Hall-pressing the shutter button.
When the shutterbuttonis touchedgently,the figure15
lightsin the red color at the bottompart in the viewfind-
er, which indicatesthat the battery power is normal. lf
the figure15links,it indicatesdrop of the batterypower
below the allowablelevel,when preparefor the new
battery.When the batterypowerdropsfurther,the figure
15 will not blink,and warningLED,blinks.Replacethe
batterywith a new one.
* Otner than set figure 15, " ) " blinks and warning
LED lights, but check and confirm only set figure
15.
ttery capacity drops.
* gattery check can be done not only shutter
speed at 15 but also other shutter speeds, viz=
B . 1/1 to 1/500.
>k Even when AE photographing, the battery check
can be done with the shutter speed indicated in
the viewfinder.
hen the Batteryis badly weakening.
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Mounting/Remouing Lenses
Closingthe light shield curtain
1. Cock the wind-up lever.
Aftercockingtheshutter,closethe lightshieldcurtain.
2. Close the light shield mask.
Set uprightthe light shieldcurtainclosinglever handle
@ and turn it f rom the open position( O ) following
arrow directionand fit the white index line on the lever
to the (O), the lightshieldcurtainwill be closed.After
the motion,bring down the light shield closingcurtain
\ @ leverhandle.
* fne light shield curtain closing lever is ratchet
type. Do not stop turning without going all the
way. Be sure to turn until it clicks and stops.
lf your finger is removed from the light shield
curtain closing lever immediately before its
stopping, it sometimes return to its original
position.
lf the lever is brought halfway and left, the lens
removing button cannot be pressed.
Removing camera body cap
While pressingthe lens releasebutton@ in, rotatethe
cap counterclockwise,and align the groove @ on the
cap's side with the lens alignmentdot @ on the body.
The body cap can then be pulledout.
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Mounting/Removing Lenses
Mounting lens
1. Mounting lens.
AlignLensAlignmentDot @ with the CameraAlignment
Dot @. Insertthe lens into the camera body. Then turn
the lens in the directionof the arrow (clockwise)until it
clicksand locks into place.
>t nemove the front and rear lens caps. The front
lens cap can be removed by pressing in the tabs
on the right and left with your fingers and pulling
the cap towards you.
The rear lens cap can be removed by rotating it
counterclockwise.
2. Opening the light shield curtain.
To open the light shield curtain,slide the light shield
curtain release lever along to follow the arrow " l-- "
down and right.This will causecurtainto snap open.
The light shield lever indicator-(a white line) is then
alignedwith " e".
* Wnen the light shield curtain is closed, the
shutter cannot be released. When taking a
picture, open the light shield curtain.
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Mounting/Removing Lenses
Removing lens
1. Cock the shutterand close the light shield
curtain.
After cocking the shutter,close the light shield curtain
just as same as mountingthe lens.
-i 2. Remove the lens.
,r-t7l^lt While pressingthe lens releasingbutton@, turn the
lens in the arrowdirectionuntilthe lens alignmentdot @
lined up with the alignmentdot @ on the camerabody,
and pull out the lens.
>t ttever touch the light shield curtain. lf touched,
light leakageor a malfunction may result.
* Wnen removing a lens from the camera in which
the film is loaded, do not move the light shield
releasing lever. lf this lever is moved, the film
will be exposed to the light.
* Wnen the light shield curtain is open the lens
cannot be removed. Close the curtain to remove
the lens.
* When the lens has been removed and film
remains in the camera body avoid exposure to
direct sunlight as film fogging may result.
* put the front and rear lens cap on the lens when
the lens is removed.
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Mounting/Removing Lenses
Precautionfor mounting lremoving lenses
1) As the rangefinder coupling roller is precisely
adjusted, be sure not to touch with your hand or
move it with finger.
2) Gold plated electronic contacts are located inside
the bayonet mount and at the rear of each lens. lf
oil, dirt, or other foreign matter collects on the
contacts, poor electronic information transfer
may result. When soiled, use a clean cloth to
wipe them.
3) Be careful no t t o d a m a g e t h e r a n g e f i n d e r Shutter charge lever
coupling lever and the shutter cocking lever at
Electronic the rear of each lens.
contacts
4) When mounting the 43mm, 50mm and 65mm wide
angle lenses make sure that the rear lens rims do
not touch the rangefindercoupling roller.
Rear rim
Position the front face of the lens which has been
removed as shown in the left illustration.
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Gamera Functional Test
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Multi-exposurelever
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Beforeusingthe camera,it is advisableto understandhow it works.
lever Set to ON. (See page 8)e Power on/off
@ Film advancelever Wind the leverto cock the shutter.
@ Lightshieldcuftain Open.(Seepage 11)
@ Back cover Open.(Seepage 15)
(Theshuttercan be releasedwithoutopeningthe backcoverwhilethe "Multi-exposurelevef is
beingshiftedto "MULTI"position.Be sure to returnthe "Multi-exposureleved'tooriginalposition
aftercompletionof thetest.)""""""" (Seepage32)
@ Releasetheshutter (Seepage26)
Note:
lf the shutterls not released,rcd warninglampin the viewfinderwill light; rcpeatsteps@ to @ again.
Tip:
To observethe function of the shutter releaseand the interactionbetweenthe light shield curtain
shutterand lensea,you neednot load film in the camera.Just leavethe back cover open:
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Before Loading the Film
Setting the film speed
Set the film speed of the film being used by liftingup the
outer rim of the shutterspeed dial and rotateit until the
correctISO value appearsin the window.
>k Ae sure to set the exact film speed, as otherwise
incorrect exposure will result.
tso
25 o o 50 o o 100 o o 200 o o 400 . o 800 o o 1600
(32X40) (64X80) (125X160) (250X320) (500X640) (1000X1250)
Openinglclosing the back cover
While depressingthe back cover lock button@, simulta-
neouslypush down the lock lever @ in the directionof
the arrow and the back will open. When closingthe
back cover,securelypressboth comersuntilit clicks.
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Before Loading the Film
Setting the film type
This camera can use either 120 or 220fi35 film. To set
for the type of film used,simplyrotatethe pressureplate
in either directionof the arrow until the white dot is at
"120"or "2201135".
When set, "120" or "2201135"will appear in the small
windowunderthe memo clip on the rearof the camera.
The numberof exposureson the film counteris auto-
maticallyset at 10 for 120 film and 20 tor 220 film,
accordingto the positionof the pressureplate.
Memo clip
This memo clip on the back cover is used to hold the
film box tab to serve as a convenientreminderof the
type of film in the cameraor for recordingotherdata.
120.220/135selector index window
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Loading the Film 1. Operate the spool bearing release lever. Push the spool releaselever@ on rightside to the right, and installthe take-upspool in the take-upspool cham- ber @, top first,then push the lowerspoolstud up. 2. Place the film in the film chamber. Like installingthe take-upspool,push the spool release leveron left side to the left, place a roll of film in the film chamber,makingsure it seats properly.Make sure the backingpaper is in the positionillustratedabove, black side facingthe lens,coloredside towardsthe back. When the new roll has been inserted,be sure to reset the lower spool stud by pressingit in. (Also,be sure to resetthe take-upspoolstud in a similarmanner.) 3. Insert the film into the groove of the spool in the wind-up chamber. Pulloutthebackingpaper,andinsertthetip intotheslot on thetake-upspoolas pictured. 17View original page 20
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Loading the Film
Prevention of Light Leaks Due To Loose Film
Winding
>t Use your left thumb to press lightly on the paper
leader while advancing winding lever slowly to
assure smooth and tight film take-up on the
+ emptyprinted spool.arrow startAdvancemark thewithfilmthe andsmallaligntrianglethe
start mark on the camera. Then close the camera
back. l
For preventing the film loose winding
I When any other numeral than "S" appears in the exposure counter window, it is an indication
that the film is loaded. So do not open back cover.
I lf the film is not properly aligned with the "Y" indicator, the film may be improperly loaded
and cause spacing problems.
I When a 6EX roll film (5 exposures) is used, the procedure of loading the film is the same as
with 120 roll film.
I Make sure backing paper advances evenly between the spool flanges and does not begin to
slant. lf it advances unevenly, remove the backing paper from the take-up spool and start
over agarn.
I Do not pull excessively on the backing paper, and do not load/unload the film in direct
sunlight: bright light may fog the film.
I Before loading the film to the camera, be careful of the film looseness.
I When photographing with the 135 Panoramic Adapter, see its instructions.
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Taking Photographs
AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography
The apertureprioritymeteringdeviceis incorporatedintothe rangefindersystem.The correctshutter
speedfor the preselectedaperturewillautomaticallybe determined.
1. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial.
Align "A" on the shutterspeed dial with the white rine
indexmarkon the camerabody.
2. Setting the film speed.
Set the film speedby liftingup the outer rim of the shut-
ter speed dial and rotate it until the correct lso value
appearsin the window.
3. Set the aperture.
To set the diaphragmto a desired aperture,rotate the
aperturering @ until the appropriatefigure is aligned
with the centralred indexline@.
+ s s a 1 1 1 6 2 2 *q ick stops a r e p r o v i d e d a t e a c h e n g r a v e d
aperture number but the diaphragm can be set
also for intermediatestops.
* nt A or AEL, the dial is locked. The lock can be
released by pressing the AE lock release button
in the center of dial.
4. Half-pressing the shutter button.
when the shutterreleasebutton is slightlytouched,dn
LED indicatingproper exposurewill automaticallylight
in the viewfinder.
when it is depressedall the way, the shutteris released
and an exposureis made.
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Taking Photographs
t tt * Wnen ) LED blinks, it indicates overexpo-
sure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a
smaller f/stop until an LED indicates proper
exposure.
* gtinking "LT" indicates under-exposure:rotate
the aperture ring until the LED stops blinking to
increase exposure.
* llluminating"LT" indicatesthat the shutteris set for a relativelylong exposurefrom between
1 to 4 seconds.
When taking pictures at such slow speeds you must be able to hold the cameravery steady,
or increaseapertureto obtainhighershutterspeeds,or best of all, use a sturdytripod.
* UnderAE (automaticexposure)or AEL (AE lock),the LED dlsplayIn the vlewfinderwill con-
tinueto operateas long as the shutterreleasebuttonis touchedslightly.Whenyou take your
fingerofl the button,the LEDswill go out.
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Taking Photographs
Manual Photography
You may overridethe AE modeand selectthe apertureand shutterspeedmanually.Simplyset the
shutterspeedagainstthewhitelineindexmarkandalsosetthe lensapertureto the desired" f " stop'
1. Release A.AEL.
For releasing,depressAE lock releasingbutton @
locatingin the centerof the shutterspeeddial.
2. Set the shutter speed.
Rotatethe shutterspeed dial and alignwith index line of
the camerabody.
* Wnile rotating the shutter speed dial click'stop
functions at each step of engraved number but
the intermediate shutter speed cannot be used.
Whenusingbuilt-inexposuremeter
1. Half-pressing the shutter button.
When the shutter releasebutton is touchedgently,the
selectedshutter speed LED only will be continuously
illuminatedor anotherLED may alsoflash.
2. ln the case where one shutter speed is
lighting.
When the pre-selectedshutterspeed LED only illumi-
nates, it indicatesthe shutter speed for correct expo-
sure.
3. In the case where two shutter speeds (one
is blinking) are displayed.
When the preselectedshutter LED illuminatesand one
other LED blinksthe blinkingLED indicatesthe shutter
speedfor correctexposure.
Turn the shutterspeed dial and/oraperturering to align
the two LEDs until merged.The single LED indicates
correctshutterspeed.
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Taking Photographs
*Wnen on manual,10 secondsafter activation,the LED indicatorswill go out, to save battery
power.lf they do so during metering,press the Shutter ReleaseButton hall way agaln.
Pleasenote:
The LED indlcatorswill disappear10 seconds after you removeyour finger from the shutter
releasebutton In the following situations:
1) Whenthe lllm advanceIeveris not advanced.
, 2l Whenthe light shieldcurtainis closed.
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Taking Photographs
Focusingthe Lens
Whenthe lens has been focused,the doubleimagesuperimposingrangefinderproducestwo
superimposedimageswithin the square! of theviewfinder.
F o c u s i n g m e t h o d w i t h i n t h e d o u b l e i m a g e
coincidence zone
Positionthe subject within the central square a of the
viewfinder.As on the top left the subjectwill appearas a
doubleimages.
Rotatethe focusingring until the two images converge
and are superimposedas on the figure on the left. The
lens is'nowfocused.
Edge Focusing method at the edge of double image
coincidence zone
Look the object throughthe rangefinderand rotate the
focus ring so aS to make two images into one without
any imaginalslippageat the edge of the centraldouble
image coincidencezone. As this method improvesthe
focusing preciseness,this is especiallyeffectivefor
N150 mmtl4.5L lens.
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