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Mamiya NC1000 User manual
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- Mamiya NC1000
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- English
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- 37
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The Mamiya NC 1000 is an innovative 35mm bayonet-mount automatic SLR camera which has been developed with Mamiya's superior technology and long experience as a leadirrg manufac- turer of professional medium-format cameras. This new camera offers the ultimate in handling ea$e because of its compact size and light weight. Moreover, the open-aperture metering system assures that the large, brilliant viewfinder always remains bright, and the exposure automation system is of the popular shutter-speed priority type, in which the carnera meter automatically selects the correct aperture in accordance with the shutter speed selected by the user. The NC 10O0 is designed to meet the needs of_the amateurand professional photographer alike. To further enhance its re- markable capabilities, a wide range of accessories are available including an adaptor which allows stop-down metering and diaphragm automation with the TL, DTL, SX series and other universal thread (42mm) mount lenses. Every care has been taken to assure that your Mamiya camera will provide you with years of trouble-free service. However, to avoid possible mishandling, be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before using your new camera.View original page 2
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Nomenclature
1. Exposure Counter
2. Meter OFF Button
3. Film Advance Lever
4. Shutter Release Button
5. Hot-Shoe with Safety Cover
6. Film Plane Reference Mark
7. Film Rewind Knoband Back Cover Release
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Load film and insert the tio ot the Shoot blank exposures by ad- Set the Film Speed by turning Set the Aperture Ring 1o "AE"
film leader into the Take-up Spool vancing the film and depressing the Film Speed Ring while de- by rotating until it locks into
and advance film with the Film the Shutter Release Button until pressing the Lock Button until place with the orange "AE"
Advance Lever, making sure that the Exposure Counter indicates the ASA/DlN number of the film button aligned with the Central
both the upper and lower Sprock- "1" (one). being used appears in the Index Mark.
ets are engaged in the film perfo- window.
rations before firmly closing the
Back Cover.
Compose the image and gently Advance the film to the next trame Rewind the film after the entire roll has been exposed
depress the Shutter Release
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Precautions
1. Do not use 1.3V mercury batteries
which are similar in size and shape.
Even if a battery fits.into the chamber, if it is not a silver-oiide battery, prop-
er functioning of the camera cannot
be guaranteed.
2. When the camera is not used for a
long period of time, remove the bat-
teries and store them in a cool, dry
place. Be careful so that the plus and
minus sides are not accidentally touch-
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3. When replacing batteries, properly
Remove the Battery Compartment tissue before insertion. After inserting dispose of the used batteries imme-
Cover (36) by rotating it a quarter- batteries, replace the Battery Compart- diately as they are potentially danger-
turn counterclockwise with a fingertip ment Cover, aligning its white dot with ous. Silver-oxide batteries are explosive and should never be thrown into a fire.or coin. lnsert two 1.5V silver-oxide the "O" (open) symbol indicated on 4. To assure consistent performancebatteries (Eveready S-76, Mallory the camera, and lock cover into place r and the utmost accuracy, your Mamiya
MS-76 or equivalent) into the Battery by rotating it a quarter-turn (90o) camera is equipped with an electronic
Compartment with the + (positive) clockwise. shutter. However, when the batteries
side facing the Battery Compartment are exhausted, or there are no batteries
Cover (it has a plus sign ind'rcated as in the Battery Compartment, the focal- plane shutter will function normallya reminder on its underside). Perspira- only at B (bulb), and when the Shuttertion, grease and dirt are harmful to the Speed Ring is set to any shutter speedbatteries so do not handle them by other than B, a speed of approximately
your fingertips when inserting into the 1/1 000 sec. will result. Of course, the
battery compartment. Batteries should metering system will not operate at
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Battery Gheck teries indicates they must be replaced * On the NC 1000, depressing the
with fresh batteries. Meter OFF ButtonAfter inserting the batteries, check simultaneously turns off the exposure meter and lockstheir voltage by pushing the Battery Exposure Meter Switch the Shutter Release Button (4) pre-Check Button (27!,. lf the Battery is venting the possibility of an acci-Check Lamp (8) illuminates, it indicates When the Film Advance Lever (3)
the batteries are in good condition. slightly pulled away from the camera dental exposure,
112 in. or 1.Scm) to its click-Battery condition shou ld also be (about
checked when the camera has not stop, the exposure meter is activated.
been used for a long period of time. To turn off the meter, merely depress
When the Battery Check Lamp fails to the Meter OFF Button (2).
light, remove the batteries and wipe When the Film Advance Lever is pulled
with a soft, dry cloth to assure good away from the camera, the Meter OFF exposing ancontact. Failure of the Battery Check Button will "pop" up, orange rim which serves as a reminderLamp to light after wiping the bat- that the exposure meter is turned on.
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Avoid direct sunlight when loading and Insert the film leader into one of the Wind the film until both the upper
unloading film. Pull up on the Film slots in the Film Take-up Spool (32). and lower sprockets {31) are engaged
Rewind Knob (7) to open the Back The arrow appearing on the Film Take- in the film perforations. lf the Film
Cover (33), and drop a 35mm film up Spool indicates the direction in Advance Lever stops advancing, free
cartridge into the film chamber (28l. , which it revolves. it by depressing the Shutter Release
locking the cartridge into place by Button (4). Before securely closing the
pushing down on the Film Rewind Back Cover, take up all the slack in the
Knob. lf the Film Rewind Knob does film by gently rotating the Film Re-
not return flush with the camera top, wind Knob clockwise.
rotate it while gently pushing down-
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Move the Film Advance Lever as far as Each time the film is advanced and the Turn the Film Rewind Knob clock-
it will go and then depress the Shutter shutter colcked, the Exposure Counter wise to take-up the slack, then depress
Release Button. Repeat the above pro- advances one number, informing the the Shutter Release Button and wind
Rewindcedure until the Exposure Counter user of the number of frames the film the film again. lf the Film
indicates 1 (one). The camera is now has been advanced. When the Back Knob still does not turn, open the
loaded and ready to use. Cover is opened, the Exposure Counter back and check the film loading.
automatically returns to "S" (start).
As the film is advanced, the Film Re-
wind Knob should revolve counter-
clockwise. lf it does not, it indicates
there is slack in the film, or the film is
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To select a shutter speed, rotate theCaution: Shutter Speed Ring (16) until theAutomatic exposure is not possible desired shutter speed is aligned withwhen the Aperture Ring is NOT set to the Central Index Mark.the AE position. The numerals on the Shutter SPeed
Do not set the Aperture Ring to the AE Ring indicate fractions of a second;
position while depressing the Depth- thus, "500" represents 1 /500 second'
of-Field Preview Button. lf you turn For an exposure time of longer than
the Aperture Ring forceably, the AE 1 second, the Shutter SPeed Ring is
mechanism of the lens will be damaged set to "B" (bulb). In this position, thethough the Aperture Ring will be shutter will remain open for as long as
stopped just prior to reaching the AE The shutter speed plays a verY im' the Shutter Release Button is depress-
position. {When operating the camera portant role in determining the sharp- ed.
to see the depth-of-field in the view- ness of your pictures. Therefore, as a For general purpose photography, youfinder, be especially careful to avoid general rule, use as fast a shutter speed may find it useful to set the Shutter
the operation described above.) as the prevailing lighting conditions Speed Ring to the speed indicated in
allow. For sharp pictures, do not use the following table.
shutter speeds longer than 1/30 sec.
(1/15 to 1 sec., or longer) unless the
camera is mounted on a sturdy tripod 11250 or
and the shutter is tripped with a cable 11125 sec.
release. Cloudy or 11125 or
in the shade 1/60 sec.
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FoCusing
1. While looking through the view- Moreover, simply depressing the Depth-
finder, adjust the Focusing Ring until of-Field Preview Button after setting
the most important part of the subject the Aperture Ring to the desired F-stop
appears sharp. will allow one to preview the Depth-of-
2. Extremely accurate focusing is Field and appearance of out-of-focus
simplified by the split-image range- images.
finder spot located in the center of the
focusing screen. lts wedge is set at a
45o angle, making it possible to use
either horizontal or vertical lines of
the subject for precise focusing. The
split-image rangefinder spot is sur-
rounded by a micropr.ism collar which
fractures the image whenever it goes
slightly out-of-focus; consequently, it
is an invaluable aid for pinpoint focus-
ing accuracy.
3. The outer ground glass area (which
surrounds the rnicroprism collar) can
also be used for focusing.
Since the camera is an SLR, the photo-
grapher always sees in the viewfinder
exactly what will appear on the film,
regardless of the lens or accessory
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the correct exposure.
Rangefinder Spot lf the Indicator Needle moves beyondMicroprism Collar
Matte Area the upper limit, underexposure will
result, so adjust the Shutter SpeedStop-Down Metering Index Mark Ring to a slower shutter speed until the
Indicator Needle drops into the correct
exposure area.
lf the Indicator Needle lies below the
lower limit. this indicates overexpo-
sure, and the Shutter Speed Ring
Pull the Film Advance Lever slightly of the minimum aperture of the lens should be adjusted to a faster shutter
away from the camera to its click-stop being used. speed until the Indicator Needle enters
position and look through the view- For example, when using an f/1 .4 lens into the correct exposure area.
any-finder to check that the Exposure and the Indicator Needle Points
Meter Indicator Needle is located with- where between the upper edge of 1.4 Aperture Scale:
in the correct exposure area before re- and lower edge of 16 on the aperture The Aperture Scale is found on the
screen leasing the shutter. scale in the viewfinder, correct expo- left-hand side of the focusing
. Correct Exposure Area sure will be obtained. area. The Exposure Meter Indicator When using an f 11 .7, f 12, or f/2.8 lens, Needle moves uP and down in this
The correct exposure area is anywhere the upper edge of the respective nu- area, indicating the aperture automati-
between the upper edge of the numeral meral on the aperture scale in the view- cally selected by the camera when the
corresponding with the maximum aper- finder is the upper limit of the correct Aperture Ring of the lens is set to the
ture and the lower edge of the numeral exposure. When using an f/3.5 lens, the AE position.
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Caution:
* During automatic exposure (AE)
operation, be careful not to inad-
vertently apply pressure to the Meter
OFF Button while releasing the shutter,
otherwise incorrect exposure may re-
sult.
* When attaching the camera to a
tripod that has a long attachment
screw, adjust the screw to less than
3/16 inch (4.5mm) to prevent damage After exposing a roll of film, it must film leader separates from the Take-upto the interior of the camera body. be rewound into its cartridge, for if Spool, there will be less tension upon
the Back Cover of the camera were to the Rewind Knob and this indicates
be opened without f irst rewinding, it is safe to open the Back Cover.
anywhere from a few frames to the To prevent the possibility of fogging
entire roll may be ruined. the first few frames, do not unload the
To rewind the film, push in on the film in direct, bright light nor rewind
Rewind Button (37) and gently rotate the film completely into its cartridge,
the Rewind Knob (7) with its fold- but leave part of the film leader
away Rapid Rewind Crank in the protruding to prevent light from leak-
direction of the arrow (clockwise). ing in between the felt lips of the
To avoid damaging the film, do not cartridge.
rewind the film too rapidly nor apply
excessive force. After the tip of the
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The Self-Timer provides a method of by releasing the shutter with the Shut-
taking delayed action pictures, allow- ter Release Button.
ing a photographer to get into his own Caution:
photographs! When using the self-timer in the auto-When ready to take a picture, rotate matic exposure (AE) mode, be sure tothe Self-Timer Lever (10) counter- attach the Hot Shoe Safety Cover
clockwise and push the Self-Timer (5A) (which also doubles as a view-
Activating Button (11) to start the finder cover) to the Viewfinder Eye-
Self-Timer. piece (291 to prevent extraneous light
Rotating the Self-Timer Lever as far from entering the eyepiece, possibly
as it will go (180o) will result in a causing underexposure.
shutter release delay of approximately When using the self-timer, be sure the
9 seconds. The time delay is adjust- Film Advance Lever is at its click-stop
able by rotating the Self-Timer Lever position, protruding slightly from the
in a 90 to 180o arc. However, when camera. lf the lever is flush with the
rotated to an angle of less than 90o, camera top, the meter is turned off.
the Self-Timer will not start. lf the self-timer is started with the
The Self-Timer Lever may be set either Film Advance Lever flush with thebefore or after the film is advanced. camera top, the shutter will not release
Starting the self-timer before the film because pushing the Meter OFF Buttonis advanced, however, will not result not only turns off the meter, but also
in releasing the shutter. locks the shutter release mechanism.Even after setting the self-timer, it In the event that the self-timer iscan be by-passed as often as desired
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accidentally started with the Film
Advance Lever flush with the camera
top, pull the lever out to its click-stop
position and then reset the self-timer;
there will be no need to push the Self-
Timer Activating Button again because
the self-timer will start as soon as
pressure is released from the Self-Timer
Lever.
Your camera is provided with two appropriate Sync Terminal.
flash Sync Terminals: FP for synchro Caution:
nization with FP class flash bulbs, and When using flash units withrsynchro-
X for synchronization with electronic nization cords, an electrical charge is
flash units. present in the "Hot Shoe". Therefore,
Compact electronic flash units designed keep the Safety Cover (5A) in place to
for cordless operation may be attached prevent the possibility of a light electri- to the Hot-Shoe (5) after its Safety cal shock while the cord is connected. Cover is removed. For a large flash The Hot-Shoe Safety Cover, as ex-
unit used with a bracket, or for a plained in the previous section, USING compact electronic flash unit without THE SELF-TIMER, also doubles as a
provision for cordless operation, attach vieMinder eyepiece cover. the flash synchronization cord to the
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To remove the lens from your camera, Attach the lens to the camera as Gaution:
push in on the Lens Release Button follows: while matching the red Align- * Do not apply pressure to the Depth-
(12), securely grip the lens by the lens ment Dots (19 & 22l., seat the lens in of-Field Preview Button (13) while
barrel, give it a short (approximately the bayonet mount, giving it a short interchanging lenses, as it may cause
45o) twist counterclockwise, and after (approx. 45o) twist clockwise until it damage to the diaphragm automation
the lens stops, merely lift it straight comes to a stop with a click, locking pin on the lens.
out of the bayonet mount. into place. * When the lens is removed, protect
the mirror chamber of the camera from
dirt, and never touch the mirror. lf dirt
particles must be removed frorn theI
mirror chamber, use a blower or soft
brush.
* Protect your camera body and lens
by using lens and body caps.
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When the camera is focused on an
object, an area in front of and behind
the object will also be in acceptably
sharp focus.
The distance between the nearest and
farthest points in sharp focus is called
DEPTH-OF.FIE LD.
Each time the aperture is changed, the
depth-of-field changes also. As the lens
is stopped down towards f 116, depth-
of-field increases, and as the lens is
opened up towards f 11.4 or f 11.7, it mean the difference between a snap- making it possible to preview the
decreases. shot and a much more successful depth-of-f ield. Releasing your f inger
The depth-of-field will appear in the photograph. from the Depth-of-Field Preview Button
viewf inder as it will appear in the To preview the depth-of-field push in will return the diaphragm to its maxi-
finished picture. By changing the focus on the AE Button (26) and rotate the mum aperture. After this is done, you
while the lens diaphragm is stopped Aperture Ring (23) until the same F- can take a picture. However, it is
down,you can select the area of sharp- number indicated by the Exposure better to return the Aperture Ring to
ness in your photograph. Meter Indicator Needle is aligned with the AE position immediately after
Knowing how to use depth-of-field the Central Index Mark 124l-. previewing the depth-of-field to mini-
allows the photographer to use the Next, push the Depth-of-Field Preview mize the possibility of future error.
principle of "selective focus" to give Button (13) as far as possible and the lf the focusing screen is not suff iciently
softer focus to unwanted foreground diaphragm of the lens Will stop down bright, because of a dark subject or
and background subjects. This could to the previously selected aperture, small aperture, to clearly distinguish
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Manual Exposure Correct Exposure in Unu
the depth-of-field, you can determine The automatic exposure system can be Your Mamiya camera automaticallY
the approximate depth-of-f ield by refer- disengaged at any time by pushing the computes correct exposure in most
ring to the Depth-of-Field Scale (24) AE Button to unlock the Aperture photographic situations. However, in
on the lens barrel. Ring and rotating it to the desired unusual circumstances such as when
manual the background area is large and muchFor example, if the standard (Somm) aperture. Even when in the
lens is focused at 15 feet, one of the mode, the Exposure Meter Indicator brighter or darker than the subject, it
marks representing tl11 appears at the Needle continues to indicate correct is best to make an exposure adjustment
a to lighten or darken the principal area10 foot mark and the other at the 30 exposure so that it may be used as
foot mark. This means that in a photo- reference point to assist the photo- of interest.
graph focused at 15 feet with the grapher who deliberately wishes to over
diaphragm set at t111, everything be- or underexpose for special effects. For
Needletween 10 and 30 feet will be in example, when the lndicator
canacceptably sharp focus. indicates f 18, the photographer
overexpose two stops by manually
setting the Aperture Ring to f l4;
similarly, he can underexpose two stops
by setting the Aperture Ring to f/16
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AE Correction for a Bright Background
When the background is exceptionally compose the image in the vievWinder
Yi# bright, as when the subject is strongly while maintaining pressure on the
back-lit, underexposure of the subject Shutter Release Button. Then, apply
will normally occur and this will render additional pressure to the Shutter
the subject excessively dark. To pre- Release Button to trip the shuttbr and
;l:iilllii:
'::ii,i.i' vent this f rom happening, tilt the take the picture.
camera so that the bright background When you desire to have a brightly
or bright light source is not included back-lit subject appear as a silhouette,
* in the viewfinder and then press the do not make the exposure correction
Shutter Release Button slightly (about suggested above, but simply compose
1mm) to lock the exposure in place. and shoot.
After the Indicator Needle locks, re-
o AE Correction for a Dark Background
When the background is very dark in slightly depressing the shutter release
relation to the subiect, as when photo- button. While maintaining pressure on
graphing a stage performer standing in the shutter release button to "hold"
a spotlight against a dark curtain, over- the correct exposure, back away from
exposure will normally occur, washing the subject, recompose, and shoot.
out (overexposing) the subject. To lf it is not possible to approach the
correct for this type of situation, move subject, take an exposure measurement
very close to the subject, excluding the . from a similarly lighted subject (such
dark background from the viewfinder, as one's own hand), tock the exposure,
and lock the exposure into place by recompose, and shoot.
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Using lnfrared Filrn
When using black and white infrared
film it is necessary to make a focusing
adjustment in order to achieve accu-
rate focus. This focusing adjustment is
particulary important when i
a) using non-wide-angle lenses 2. After focusing in the usual manner, tance previously indicated on theb) taking close-ups check the distance on the distance Central Index Mark is now aligned withc) shooting at wide apertures scale that is aligned with the Central the Infrared Index Mark.
Index Mark of the lens, and then make * For information regarding the pro-
o Focusing Adjustment Procedure a focusing adjustment by turning the per filter and exposure, refe.r to the
1. The red dot or line on the right side focusing ring slightly in the direction data sheet packed with the film. accom- * A focusing adjustment is not re-of the Central Index Mark is the indicated by the arrow in the
Infrared Index Mark. panying photograph so that the dis- quired with color infrared film.
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In the stop-down metering method, a faster shutter speed. Conversely,
there is no relationship between the when the Indicator Needle lies above
F-number indicated by the Exposure the index, change to a slower shutter
Meter Indicator Needle and the aper- speed. lt is not necessary for the
ture required to achieve correct expo- Indicator Needle to be perfectly center-
sure. When stop-Cown metering is neces- ed in the Stop-Down Metering Index
sary, proceed as follows: Mark, for when the Indicator Needle
1. Focus on the subject and, while enters any area of the index, it indicates
pushing the Depth-of-Field Preview that the camera has been adjusted
Button (13) as far as possible rotate within the range of correct exposure.'
the Aperture Ring until the Indicator 3. After adjusting for correct exposure,When an Auto Mamiya-Sekor CS lens , the usual practice is to remove one's Needle comes to rest at the Stop-Downis attached to the camera, stop-down Metering Index Mark (found beside finger from the Depth-of-Field Previewmetering is not possible. However, 1.2 on the Aperture Scale). Correct Button before releasing the shutterstop-down metering is used on the exposure is now set and the picture is so that composition and focus can be
following occasions: ready to be taken. (When using preset rechecked at the maximum aperture.1. When an accessory, such as Auto lenses, there is no need to manipulate However, it is perfectly acceptable toBellows is placed between the camera the Depth-of-Field Preview Button. ) release the shutter while the Depth-of-
body and lens. 2. lf the Indicator Needle cannot be Field Preview Button is still held.2. When lenses for the TL, DTL, SX aligned with the Stop-Down Meteringseries or any other universal (42mm) Index Mark by rotating the Aperturethread lenses are mounted on the Ring, change to another shutter speed.
Mamiya NC 1000 using the P (Praktica) lf the Indicator Needle lies below theMount Adapter. Stop-Down Metering lndex, change to
3. When preset lenses are used.
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The NC 1000 camera is protected from * lf you take up slack in the film
accidental double i.exposures under before releasing the first exposure, the
normal picture taking situations, how- film movement in the camera will be
ever, you can make multiple (double) minimized.
exposures for special effects as follows. * The next frame might be slightly
1. Take your f irst picture in the usual overlapped with the multiple exposed
manner. frame, so when finishing the multiple-
2. Rotate the Film Rewind Knob exposures, put on the lens cap or cover
clockwise until it stops to take up slack the lens with your hand, trip the Shut-
in the film. ter Release Button, and advance one
3. Wind the Film Advance Lever while blank shot of film.
holding the Film Rewind Knob so that
the knob will not be moved, simultane-
ously keeing the Rewind Button de-
pressed.
4. Depress the Shutter Release Button
for second exposure. Repeat the above
steps if you wish, for as many times as
you wish. The Exposure Counter ad-
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Advance Lever is wound.
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