Mamiya Mamiayflex User manual

THIS BOOKLET is a manual for users of the MAMIYAFLEX Automatic,
precision camera. The MAMIYAFLEX Automatic is so well designed and
built that anyone can take photographs easily, quickly and without mistakes.
But if you want to get really good pictures, read these instructions and make
full use of the many ingenious features incorporated in this superb instrument.

The MAMIYAFLEX Automatic is a super-precision automatic camera using
120 roll film Brownie size). It takes 12 pictures of 2 1/4" x 2;" (6cm. X 6cm.)
on each roll of film. The special MAMIYAFLEX construction permits you to
see a full picture-size view of your shot. right side up, on a ground glass screen,
before, while and after you make the exposure. This feature makes the
MAMIYAFLEX Automatic the best camera. with which good, sharp and clear
photographs can be obtained with the minimum of effort and skill. All controls
are so arranged that the camera can be manipulated in a natural effortless way
with the hand, left entirely free to hold the instrument steady with a firm grip;
and all settings are visible from above at a glance. A simple turn of a knob
winds the film and wind the shutter in one operation, so pictures can be taken
in rapid succession with no fear of double or blank exposures.

A. FILM for the MAMIYAFLEX

The MAMIYAFLEX Automatic will take any standard make of black and white or color film of the 120
(Brownie) size. Each roll of film is sufficient for 12 exposures.

B. LOADING the MAMIYAFLEX with FILM


                                                          1. Disengage Back-Lid Lock Catch 12) and open
                                           up Back Lid Panel (21.)

                                                          2. Pull out Spool Stud (15b), place the film in
                                              Film Chamber (18), fitting the grooved end of
                                                     the spool to Spool Stud (15b). The spool clips in
                                           by itself. fig. 4)

                                                          3. Remove paper seal of film roll and pull out
                                            enough of the paper leader to reach Take-Up
                                              Spool (19.) insert end of paper leader in slot of
                                           Take-Up Spool. (The black side of the paper
                                                     leader should face the interior of the camera.)
                                          Check to see if film will be taken up properly by
                                                  giving the Film Winding Knob a little twist. (Fig.
                                                    5)





                                                          4. Close Back-Lid and lock. When this is done,
                                                     the figure " O " will automatically appear in Film
                                          Frame Indicator Window (2).

                                                          5. Turn Film-Wind Knob (3) until it stops. Now
                                                  everything is ready for exposing the first frame on
                                                     the film: the Film Frame Indicator shows " 1 " and
                                                     the shutter is in wound.


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C. FILM TAKE UP
When the shutter is tripped and an exposure is made, the Film-Wind Knob automatically released. Turn the
Knob until it stops, the exposed frame will be taken up, the shutter will be recooked and the Film Frame
Indicator will show the next number.

D. UNLOADING FILM
1. When 12 pictures have been taken, thus exposing the entire roll of film, the Film Wind Knob is freed. Keep
winding until all of the paper leader is taken up.

2. Open up Back-Lid, seal end of film roll with the gummed paper provided, pull out Spool Stud (15a) and
remove exposed roll of film.

3. Transfer empty spool to Take-Up position (19).

4. Close Back-Lid and lock. The Film Frame Indicator will have returned to 'O '.

E. TAKING PICTURES WITH THE MAMIYAFLEX

In photography, there are three things to which attention must be given:
1) Distance
2) Exposure Time
3) Lens Opening

Then, for obtaining a really good picture, the subject matter must be properly composed to fit into the frame.

The MAMIYAFLEX Automatic deals with distance and composition in a most ingen ious way: Focus is
checked by the sharpness of the image on the ground glass screen, which also is exactly as it will appear in the
finished print.
Depth of Focus- the range within which sharp images of the objects in, the picture field will be registered,
depending on the stopping of the lens opening is automatically indicated by the Depth of Focus Scale (6).


I. Focusing




                                      1. Holding the MAMIYAFLEX Automatic: Manipulation of all the
                                   controls is done with the right hand; so the left hand should be used
                                     to support and hold the camera. (Fig. 6)

                                      2. When the Hood Lock Catch ( 14) is disengaged, the Focusing
                          Hood (1) springs into position. Train the camera on the subject
                                    matter, look down on ground glass screen. Thy image of the subject
                                  matter will be seen projected on the screen. (Fig. 7)

3. With the thumb and middle finger of the right hand, turn the
                                  Focusing Knob (7) and bring the screen image into sharp focus.
                              The right forefinger will be rest ing lightly on the Shutter Trip
                                     Bar, ready to release the shutter at any instant shifting the hand
                                from the controls.

                          When the shutter is tripped and an exposure is made, it goes
                                    without saying that the two other essentials--Exposure Time
                                and Lens Aperture Stopping--have already been attended to.



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4. When specially sharp focusing must be done the Image Magnifier (13) is used.

The Magnifier will spring into position when pulled out with the right index finger. (Fig 9) The eye should be
brought down as close as possible to the glass. (Fig. 10,


II. Shutter Speeds and Lens Stops

With the MAMIYAFLEX Automatic the setting of shutter speeds and lens stops can be done without shifting
the hold on the camera.

1. Shutter Speeds: The shutter speeds (Bulb, 1, 1/2, 1/5,1/10,1125, 1/50, l/l00, 1/250, and 1/500 Sec.),are set by
turning the Shutter Control Dial (11) to the desired reading. (N. B.) .... with the shutter set at 1/500 it is not
advisable to change the setting unless the shutter has been tripped and unwound. This warning applies to all
Compur type shutters. As already stated, the shutter is automatically wound when the Film-Wind Knob is
turned to bring the next unexposed frame into position.

The Cable Release Socket (9) provided beneath the Shutter Trip Bar enables you to use both cable release and
self-timer.

2. Lens Aperture Stops; Lens opening is controlled by the Lens Stops Control Dial (10). Lens speeds can be
varied from F 3.5 to F 22.

F. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY with the MAMIYAFLEX

The MAMIYAFLEX Automatic is fitted with a precision flash synchronizing mechanism There is therefore no
need for a special synchronizer; and when the MAMIYA FLASH EQUIPMENT is used, all the'. need be done
is to connect the synchronizing lead wire to the Synchro-Flash Terminal ( 17). (Fig. 11)

Other flash attachments available on the market may by used with slight modifications to end of the wire lead.


G. WHEN NOT IN ACTUAL USE

1. Before closing cover of the MAMIYAFLEX field case, it is advisable to with draw the Len shutter assembly
by turning the focusing knob to infinity (00)

2. Care should be exercised not to lose the double lens cap which affords protection to the coated lens against
scratches, dust and moisture.

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