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Mamiya C3 User manual
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USER'S iilANUAtView original page 2Page 4 · Read text
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9. Magnifying Glass
10. Frame Viewfinder Mask
Studs (right and left)
11. Focusittg Hood Lock
Screw
L2. Backlid Catch Button
13. Red Window Cover
14. Film Chamber
15. Film Spool Catch Stud
16. Take-up Spool Chamber
G-\-/L7. Take-Up Spool Catch Stud
18. Start Marks
(right and left)
19. Shutter Cockittg Lever
(lens-shutter assembly)
20. Synchroflash M-X Selector
(lens-shutter assembly)
2L. Synchroflash Tip
(lens-shutter assembly)
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22. Lens-shutter Assembly Scale
Change Knob 27. Filmspeed (ASA) Dial
23. Lens-shutter Catch 28. Accessory Clip
Lock Button 29. Strap Eyelets
24. Lens-Shutter Assemblv (right and left)
Catch 30. Tripod Socket
25. Distance Scale 31. Backlid Hinge Release
2b. Exposure Correction
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FOCUSING HOOD OPERATION
'l'ht'
I . focusing hoorl will snirl) erect whetr the focusing
hoorl front (7) is liftecl up from the rear.
'2. Slight l)ressure ()n the f rame viewfincler lirl (ti) will re-
l c i r s t ' t h e m a g n i f y i n g g l a s s ( 9 ) w h i c h w i l l s p r i n g i n t o p r o l ) e r
llosition ()\'er the grounrl gl:rss vicwing itnrl focusing screen.
.t. \\'hen the f mrnc vieu,finrler lirl (tJ) is ltushe<l rlown
fullf it u'ill c:rtch ancl stav rlou'n ()ver the grounrl glass. Iiy"
level view'finrling can thcn lrc perfornrerl through the peephole
,rf thc focusing hoorl back ltlate.
'l'o
l. releitse the frume view-
{inrlcr lirl (tt) for returning to ori-
girr:rl position push in the focusing
hoorl sirle ltlurte on the filmwintl
crank (2) sicle. (see FiS. l)
'l'o
5. collapse etncl f olcl the
focusing hoorl. first see that the
l'rirnre viewfinrler lirl (tJ) is closerl,
then fol<l rlou'tr the Initl{nifying
gl:rss (9) Iiolrl rlou'n the sirle
plates zrnrl the back ; holcl momen-
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tarily while folding back the focusing hood front (7).
FOCUSING
1. The method of focusing is the same as for any twin-
lens reflex camera. Turn either of the focusing knobs (1)
while keeping the image of your subject centered on the
ground glass screen.
2. When using the eye-level frame viewfinder in conjunc-
tion with the 80-millimeter lens, no masking of the opening
of the focusing hood front (7) is necessary.
3. When using 65-, 105-, 135-, and 180-millimeter lenses,
use the appropriate mask hooked on the mask studs (10).
LENS CHANGING
1. Before removing or fitting a lens-shutter assembly
turn focusing knob (1) to make certain that the lens mount
is fully retracted into the camera body.
2. Turn lens-shutter assembly change knob (22) to
..UNLOCK ".
3. Push lens-shutter catch lock button (23) toward front
of camera. (Fig. 2)
4. Press down knurled head of the lens-shutter assemblv
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catch (%), and allow it to swing
-fheout forwarcl. lens-shutter as-
sembly can then be lifted out.
(F-igs. 3, 4 and 5)
5. To attach a lens-shutter as-sembly, lower carefully into posi- (e
tion on the lens mount, then
secure in place by replacing the
lens-shutter assembly catch (24),
then turn the lens-shutter assembly
'fclrange knob (22) to "LOCK". he
catch lock button (23) will return
automatically to lock position.
6. A red warning signal visible
under the ground glass screen
indicates that the lens-shutter
assembly change knob (22) is
at " UNLOCK " position, with
light barrecl from entering the
camera through the lens. Always
make sure that your camera is
readied for picture-taking.
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FILM LOADING
'f l. o ()l)en lratcklirl., first turt't
backlirl catc:h button (12) s() that
the rerl tlot is trlignetl vertictrlly.
tl-ren push to the right. in thc rli-
rection inclicaterl lry the itrr()w
'l'l-rc rtrztrk. backlirl will lrc r('-
leaserl, atnrl the fil m c<tuntcr ('l ,
will lrc rt:-set itt " O ".
2. I-oitrling itttrl unloit<litrg lilrrr
is rlotre in the salne wily ils w ith
other twin-letrs reflex ciltlteras.
I krwever, lrcfore loarling always
make certain that the multiple ex-
posure/filmstop selector (5 ) is
turned to "ROf,L FII-,M". Itt this
posit ion , y( )Ll ilr(' itssttrt'rl t h:rt l ht'
shutter lluttotr (:t) t'irttttol lle ()l)('-
raterl for releitse of shutter utrless
thc filrn hits lteetr wttutrtl zttrtl itrl-
virtrcetl ()llc f ritttre .
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On the right hand spool holder (16) there is a yellow
mark which moves when the crank is turned. This mark is
provided for your convenience: align the yellow mark with
the white mark on the camera body for easy loading and un-
loading of film.
3. After the film has been positioned over the film gate,
and the end has been secured to the take-up spool, turn the
filmwind crank (2), winding until the start mark (double-
headed arrow) printed on the paper backing of the film comes
into alignment with the start marks (18) near the upper side
of the film gate. (Fig. 7)
4. To close the backlid, always press the both sides of the
catch button tightly so that both right and left sides of the
back are securely engaged to the body. Lock by turning the
backlid catch button counterclockwise so that the red mark
moves through an arc of 90 degrees.
5. Turn filmwind crank (2) in clockwise direction until it
stops. The first frame of film will be correct position for
exposure, while the film counter ( ) will indicate numeral 1.
Turn crank counterclockwise until it stops, then fold out of
the way.
6. Repeat the above step after each operation of the shutter.
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7. When the full number of exposures have been made,
continue winding the film until the film is completely wound
on the take-up spool. Remove film.
When the film is to be rewound completely after a short
length of film (six exposure color film, etc.) has be exposed,
or after exposing a specific number of frames, to take up the
film, wind up the exposed frame and cock the shutter. Then,
while depressing the shutter button of the camera body, turn
the filmwind crank. The entire film may be rewound in
one operation.
* Red window cover (13) can be slid down to ascertain
whether or not the camera contains film-
GAUTIONS
1. When the multiple exposure/filmstop selector (5) is set
at " ROLL FILM ", the shutter button (3) is operable once
only for each numeral, from L to L2, appearing in the film
counter window (4). This automatic locking of the shutter
button for prevention of multiple exposure does not occur
when no film is loaded.
When there is no film in the camera, crank operation will
not cause numerals to appear in the film counter window (4).
Consequently, the shutter button cannot be operated even with
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( ' \ l ) ( ) s L t r ( ' l r u t t o r r r i t r i s I r r r r r t ' r l t , ,
" I { ( ) 1 , 1 . l r l l , \ l ' ' .
IIor,r't'r't'r, il tlrt, takt--up spool is
llositiont'<l llt't\\'e(,n tlrt, sllo,rl l-rolrlcrs.
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l r r t l t o t t i . l t l r t ' i r t g l , r t ' k t ' < lu ' i t l r , r u t i l r ) \ ' i r t ' t i o r r o l t l r t ' s l r r r l l t , r .
I l \ ' ( ) L l s l t , r t t l < li r r i t r l t ' t ' r t t ' t t t l vl o r g t ' t l o . . ' , , r ' kt l r t ' s l r t r i l t , r l l t , l o r t ,
p r t ' s s i t r g t l r t ' s l t t r t t c r l l u t t o t t . v ( ) L r ( ' i u r s t i l l s i l \ ' r . ' t l r t , L t n ( . x p o s t , r l
lrirtt'tt' ol' f ilrrr l)-\'()l)('rirting the shutter. :rfter t',rt:king, lr-"-nre:urs
o l ' t h t ' s l t u t t t ' r I r i p l ( ' \ ' ( ' r ( ) n t h t ' s h u t l c r i t s e l f . ( ) r l , y s h i f t i n g
t h t ' r r r t r l t i p l t ' ( ' \ l ) o s r r r t ' / l i l t t r s t , r l l s t , l t ' t ' t o r ( i ' r t t o " S I I I . . l . . ' l ' o r
\ l u l t i - t ' x 1 l " t o r t ' l t ' i r s t ' t l r c s l t u t t c r l r u t t o n . I r r t h t ' l l r t t t , r ( . i r s ( , .
r l o r l ( ) t l o r g t ' t t o r ( ' - s ( ' t t h t ' s t ' l t ' t ' r o r ( 5 ) i r t " l t t ) 1 . 1 , I r l l . \ 1 "
r t l t t ' r ' n t i t l i i n g s ( ' ( ) ( l t l r t ' n r i s s t ' r l s h o t r I r i g . t J t
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PICTURE-TAKING
CLOSE.R,ANGEPHOTOGRAPHYCAUTIONS
l. As the distance between the lens and the film increases,
the effective brightness decreases, and compensation must be
macle to obtain correct exposure of the film. when undertak-
ing close-range photography, note the exposure correction
scale (26) , and adjust shutterspeed or aperture accorclingly '
(Fie. e)
2. lf , f t-rr examPle, You are using the 8O-millimeter lens,
ancl when the subject is in sharp focus the exposure correc-
ili tion scale (zti) indica- tion is as shown in
the cut, exposure
must be doubled, much
in the same way as
when a filter of xz
rating is in use. If
the brightness of Your
subject, oS measurecl
by an exposure meter,
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at f /8, then you must either adjust your settings to 1/30 second
at f /8 or 1/60 second at f./5.6.
3. In adclition, compensation must be made for parallax,
particularly with such wide angle lens as the 65-millimeter
assembly.
With the 8O-millimeter lens in use, when the distance to
the subject is down to the range calling for X 1.5 exposure,
the parallax can be corrected by using the upper correction
line across the ground glass. Compose your picture so thatffin'I all essentials come below this line. When the subject is
even closer, and x2 exposure is needed, use the lower
correction line as guide. When X3 exposure is needed, an/l imaginary line across the middle of the ground glass screen
should be used as the upper limit. This principle applies to
lenses of other focal lengths, but with the 1O5-millimeter
and longer focal length lenses, the cut-off line will be at
about the second correction line when the bellows is fully
extended.
When a tripod or stand is used, the interpositioning of the
parallax compensation mount (PARAMENDER) will permit
you to sight and focus without any parallax whatsoever.
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DISTANCE SCATE AND DEPTH OF FIETD
1. The curves and scale above the exposure correction
scale (26) constitute the distance scale (25). The point at
which the curve meets the edge of the scale indicates the
distance for the lens in use. A separate scale (blue) is
provided, however, for the l35-millimeter lens.
Another scale for 65- and 8O-millimeter lenses is nrovided
on the right side of the camera.
When it is necessary to consult the distance scale while t
using the grip holder, use this scale. l
2. When it is necessary to check the available depth of ; 'lfield, obtain the distance to the subject either by referring to
the distance scale (25) or by actual measurement, then make t'
use of the depth of field table. i
SINGTE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Turn multiple exposure/filmstop selector (5) to "SHEET
or Multi-exp.". At this position the shutter button can be I
operated at will, regardless of the filmwind crank and film I
counter.
2. To remove backlid, first release the backlid catch button
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so as to open the backlicl, tl-ren
pusl-r inwartl on the backlicl hinge
release (3f) , and lock Pivots'fhebY
turning uP tnto the slots'
backlirl will colne off completely '
(Fie. l0)
3. Remove tl-re spool from inside
the camera, then attach the special
single-exposure back' reversing the
reuroval Proceclure
4. lnsert loaclecl ht-rl<ler into thc 'fhen
single-exposure llack' closc
zrnrl lt-rck the frame while keeping
the plate holcler in proPer posttton'
( F i g . l 1 )
You are now reaclY for single
pictu re photography' (F ig ' l'2)
FOCUSING HOOD CHANGE
'l'he f ocusing hoocl can be l.
eitsily renloverl l'y loosening the
I o c k s c r e w ( l l ) i t n d l i f t i n g u l ) t h e
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INTERCHANGEABTE IENS-SHUTTER, ASSEMBTIES
(MAMIYA-SEKOB lens with SEIKOSHA-S shutter)
65-mm: This lens is fully corrected anastigmat with retro-
focus arrangement, unsurpassed for brilliance, sharpness and
color fidelity. Wide-angle in conjunction with large negative
size gives extreme versatility in press and candid photography.
Outstandingly suitable for close-range work such as copying
because lens-to-subject distance can be as close as 4 inches.
INTERCI{ANGEABLETENSES
Focol )Peedc.___r I Composition Type of Lens
Length | I element-group Angle
Wide-Angle 65 mm F 3 . 5 63'
80 mm F 2 . 8 50'40,
Standard
105mm F 3 . 5 4L"
Long Focal Length | 135mm F 4 . 5 330
Telephoto 180rfrm F 4 . 5 2 4 . 3 0 1
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cameras using lenses of 75-mm focal length or thereabouts.
This fully corrected anastigmat is eminently suitable for por-
traiture, commercial and art photography, and scientific and
industrial documentation.
180-mm: Fully corrected, this unique lens, because of its
telephoto design and construction, does not differ much in
physical length from the 135-millimeter assembly, and is
particularly suitable for stage action photography, portraiture,
and candid shots in situations where the subject cannot be
easily approached.
, SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
IENS HOODS
Four types are available: for 65-mm wide angle, for 80-mm
and 105-mm standard lenses, for 135-mm long focal length lens,
and for the 180-mm telephoto.
Caution 1: When attaching the hoods for the 135'mm and
180-mm lenses, the securing screw side should be fitted to
the picture-taking (not viewfinding) lens. Otherwise the
dividing partition will obstruct picture-taking.
Caution 2: Mount the hood for 65-mm lens on the lower
lens of the camera by moving side plate facing the viewing
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lens. During the focusing operation, reflection from the
upper side plate sometimes enters the viewing lens, depend-
ing on the direction of light, affecting the image reflected
on the focusing glass. When this happens, incline the upper
side plate to prevent the reflection from entering the upper
Iens.
FITTERS
Filters of various types are available in three sizes:
Diometer Lens TYP"
40.5-mm screw-in type 105-mm
46-mm 135-mm screw-in type
screw-in type 4r-*- 180-mmoo-mm
Y2, yG, 02 color filters, UV ultraviolet filter, and SUNLITE
6lter for color film are available.
Nore: When attaching filter to the 180-mm or 65-mm
lens, the guard ring at front extremity of the barrel must
first be removed by applying the palm and turning coun-
terclockwise. Always replace guard ring when filter is removed.
Be sure to specify filter for model C.
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GRIP HOIDER
Special grip-f orm handle is particularly handy or carrying
steady camera grip during picture-taking. It also provides a
mount for the flash unit.
PARAfiIENDER
(Parallax Correction Mount)
An accessory interposed between
the camera and tripod or other
mount,the PARAMENDER permits
the lowering of the viewfinding
lens clown to level of picture-taking
lens for parallax-free viewing during
focusing ancl composittg. Before
releasing the shutter, raise the
camera until it stops. The picture- I taking lens comes into the position
of the viewfincling lens ancl parallax
is thus cornpletely elirninated.
CLIP-ON DISTANGESCATE
When this scale is mounted on
the accessory shoe, quick focusing
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becomes possible by setting estimated distance on the scale
graduation. This is particularly convenient in flash photo-
graphy or when pictures are to be made at a pre-determined
distance.
PORROFTEX
This reflex mirror attachment permits eye-level viewing and
focusing by means of an image in correct orientation. Fitted
in the same way as the standard mirror finder, this viewer is
indispensable for candid and press photography.
SINGIE.EXPOSURE ATTAGHTT'IENT
By using the single-exposure back in place of thb standard
backlid, the special plate and cut film holders permit the
taking of single-frame negative pictures which are so useful
in professional and advanced amateur work. Immediate check-
ing of results is possible.
tlAMlYA F|tl,l CUTTER
For easy and accurate cutting of sheet film in a darkroom.
GADGET BAG
For carrying camera, interchangeable lenses, & c.
GOMPART'VIENTBAG
A large portable case in which the camera and practically
all its accessories can be stowed.
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