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Mamiya Press Standard User manual
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- Mamiya
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- Mamiya Press Standard
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- User manual
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- English
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- 23
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- Film cameras
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GAMERABODY PARTS (B) B 10 Flashgun Mount LENS-SHUTTERASSEMBTY(R)
B 11 Tripod Socket
B 1 Lens Barrel Lock Button B L2 Tripod Socket R 1 Focusing Ring
B 2 Lens Coupling Mark B 13 Strap Eyelets (2) R 2 Depth of Field Scale
B 3 Viewfinder Window B 14 Cable Release Holder R 3 Distance Scale
B 4 Viewfinder Window Mask R 4 Shutter Cocking Lever
Lever (for 150mm lens) R 5 Shutter Release Lever
B 5 Focusing Screen and Rollfilm HAND GR|P (G) R 6 Time Lever
Holder Lock Knobs (2) R 7 Shutterspeed Dial
B 6 Support Plate G 1 Hand Grip R 8 Aperture Control
B 7 Hand Grip Lock Ring G 2 Shutter Release Button on R 9 M-X Selector
B 8 Eyepiece the Hand Grip R 10 Synchroflash Terminal
B 9 Accessory Clip G 3 Cable Release R 11 Cable Release Socket
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ROLLFTLMHOTDER (K)
K1 Filmwind Stop Release Lever
K2 Filmwind Knob
K3 Backlid Catch
K4 Safety Catch
K5 Insert Slide Cover
K6 Red Windor,v
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CHANGE OF NEGATIVE SIZE
When changing picture size f rom 6 x 9 or 6 x: 7 to
6 x 6 or 6 x 4.5 on rollfilm, it is necessary to fit the
rollfilm holder with the appropriate picture mask.
When taking substandard size pictures, the
exposures must be counted through the red window
at the back of the rollfilm holder. The automatic
filmwind stop and exposure counter cannot be used.
Also do not fail to fit the appropriate finder win-
dow masks; the viewfinder masks coming with the
filmholder in the case of the standard lens (f :90
mm), the masks coming with the lens in the case
of the long focal length lens (f -150 mm), and the
separate viewfinder for mounting on the accessory
clip in the case of the wide angle lens (f :65 mm).
NAAMIYA PRESSINTERCHANGEABTEIENSES
Standard (F 3.5, f -90 mm), wide angle (F 6.3, f -
65 mm), and long focal length (F 5.6, f :150 mm)
lenses are easily and quickly interchangeable, and
each unit couples accurately with the rangefinder.
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The MAMIYA-SEKOR lenses for the MAMIYA precision helicoid mount, with coupled rangefinder;
PRESS are specially designed anastigmats of high or by means of the ground glass focusing screen
resolving power for needle-sharp reproductions on available as an accessorv.
large negative areas. Focusing is by high
Focal lConstructionl Picture Angles
Length | (element- I n.,, q 6 x T 6 x 6 6 x 4 . 5 ( f - m m ) i g r o u p )
Standard 90 4-3 58"30' 51"50' 50" 420
Long Focal Length 150 4-3 37"10' 32030, 32" 26"
trVideAngle 65 4-4 75" 40' 67050' 63" 56010'
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rnoved by pressing lens barrel lock button (B 1) marks, then turn the barrel clockwise about 60 de-
toward the lower right corner of the camera body, grees. Slight resistance will be felt before the
as seen from the froht, and by turning the lens- catch holds and the barrel is locked in position.
shutter assembly counterclockwise about 60 degrees, When changing lenses, be sure to uncouple re-
gripping the barrel by means of the two protrusions lease cable (G 3) leading from grip handle (G 1).
provided on the depth of field scale ring (R2). The The rangefinder can be used, without any adjust-
assembly can be lifted out when the red triangle ment, with any of the interchangeable lenses.
mark on the barrel matches the red dot lens CAUTION: With the lens-shutter assembly re-
coupling mark (B 2) on the upper left hand corner moved, the interior of the camera body is exposed,
of the camera front. revealing a pin protruding from above. This is
To mount lens on cam era, match the two coupling the coupling pin for the rangefinder.
Do not tamper with this delicately adjusted part.
SHUTTER (SEIKOSHA-S, ZERO S!ZE)
Shutterspeed Settings: B (bulb, manual operation),
l, rlz, tl+, Lla, rl:.*,, Llso, rf ao, Lf:u:s,Lfz;0, and Lfsoo
second
Aperture Settings (scale markings) :
Standard 3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, ZZ, gZ, 45
Long Focal Length 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 45
Wide Angle 6.3, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32
Flash Synchronization; M and x synchroflash settings.
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with the ground glass focusing screen mounted on FOCUSING METHODS
the back of the camera or with a sports type frame
The helicdid mounts of the lens-shutter assemblies
finder mounted on the accessory clip. Reduction of
pern'lit back and forth movemerit of the lens barrel
subject size by means of the reverse telescope view-
in relation to the camera body, 3/8ilfor the standard
finder is to 66 per cent of life size. Correction of
lens,77r" for the long focal length, and3lta" for the
the viewfinder field for various negative sizes is ef-
wide angle.
fected by use of masks over the viewfinder window
Focus adjusrment may be effected either by the
(B 3). When using the wide angle lens-shutter as-
coupled rangefinder, by tape measure or sight judg-
sembly, a separate viewfinder (reverse telescope type)
ment and distance scale, or by the ground glass
is used mounted on the accessory clip. Viewfinder
focusing screen.
correction for parallax at close ranges is effected,
when using standard and long focal length lenses, SHUTTEROPERATION
by moving the eyepiece (B 8). To cock shutter mechanism, push cocking lever (R
COUPTEDRANGEFINDER 4) over toward left side of the camera (as seen from
The rangefinder is combined with the viewfinder, rear). The shutter is released as a general rule by
and is of the double image focusing spot type. The the left index finger through the button (G 2) and
length of the triangulation base is 60 mm, and the cable release of the hand grip. However, it is also
magnification is X 0.66. Accurate coupling ranges possible to trip the shutter by means of the shutter
are: for standard lens, 3.5 feet to oo; f.rr long focal release lever (R5) operated by the right index finger.
lengtir, 7 f.eet to oo ; and for wide angle, 3.5 feet For focusing and sighting by means of the rear
to oo. focusing screen, set shutterspeed dial (R 7) at,,B",
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cock shutter, and pull outward the knob of time flange. Push into upper groove, the press down firm'
lever (R 6). Shutter will remain open. ly. Lock by turning the lock knobs over 90 degrees.
ROLLFILM HOLDERS The f ocusing screen holder is secured in the
Two types of rollfilm holders for the MAMIYA same way.
PRESS are available : for 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm ne-
gative size from a roll of. I20 film, or for 10 exposures
of 6 x 7 cm negative size. Both holders can be used
for taking pictures of 6 x 6 cm or 6 x 4.5 cm size ;
holever filmwind stop and exposure counter cannot
be used in this case, the red window must be used
for visual check of film advance.
OPERATION OF ROLLFILM HOLDER
The rollfilm holder is secured to the camera back
mount by means of trvo securing knobs (B 5). To
remove rollfilm holder, turn knobs (B 5) so that
holding flanges are turned up and the straight
edges are parallel to the back mount, clear of the
rollfrlm holder. Lift up the lower side of the rollfilm
holder and pull out of top groove. To attach roll-
film holder, reverse this procedure, making sure that
the lock knobs (B 5) are turned clear of the locking
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AUTOMATIC FILMWIND STOP wind until filmwind knob locks. The first frame
By operating the filmwind stop release lever (1), of the rollfilm is now in position for picture-taking.
the filmwind knob (2) can be freely turned. Turn Attach rollfilm holder to camera, then pull out
exposure counter indicates the triangle start slide cover.
position. Open backlid by pulling curt both ends Af ter each shot, operate filmwind stop release
of the backlid catch (3). lever (1) to permit winding and transport of film
Place unexposed film in film chamber. Secure end to next frame. When removing rollfilm holder from
of paper leader to empty take-up spool. Commence camera with unexposed film remaining inside,
winding carefully, hold the roll of film tightly as always insert sl ide cover (5), then push in saf ety
illustrated, so that the strip is taken up evenly. catch (4) so that slide cover cannot be pulled out
When the start mark on the paper leader appears, inadvertently after rollfilm holder has been removed.
align it with the camera start mark (7). Close
backlid. When closing backlid, the pressure plate
may cause the film and camera start marks to go
out of alignment. This is quite in order.
When securing end of paper leader to slit of take-
up spool, exercise the greatest care to effect a good
junction. If fitting is poor, the take-up action will
not be even and straight, causing distortion of the
film surface.
Operate filmwind stop release lever (1) once, then
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5x6 cm or 6x4.5 cm NEGATIVESIZE When using a tripod for vertical pictures, remove
Load rollfilm holder with film, with filmwind stop the grip handle and replace with a tripod adapter.
mechanism ih free turning position. After closing A cable release runs through the grip handle. One
backlid, open red window cover (6) and turn film' end of the cable is connected to the camera shutter
wind knob (2) until numeral 1 appears in red (at R 11), white the other end is attached to the
window. shutter button on the grip handle. To keep discon-
When taking pictures of 6 x 6 or 6 x 4.5 size, fit ap- nected cable end. from dangling free, attach to
propriate masks on rollfilm holder before attaching cable release holder (B 14) on the strap eyelet.
to camera body. Masks can be easily fitted if they
MOUNTING FIASHGUN
are bent slightly lengthwise.
To attach flashgun to the camera, fix flashgun
After first exposure, wind film while watching
mounting piece on the flashgun mount (B 10) at the
red window for frame number to appear.
right side (as seen from the rear).
For all sizes other than the standard 6 x 9 cm, the
optical viewfinder window must be corrected by CAMERA SUPPORT PLATE
means of the corresPoding mask. When the hinged support plate (B 6) attached to
the base of the camera is unfolded, a steady support
is provided for the camera on any flat, level surface-
GRIP HANDTE
The special grip handle can be attached to the ACCESSORY CLIP ;
left side of the camera (as seen from the rear). Lock' A standard accessory clip (B 9) is provided on
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TRIPOD SOCKET capable of taking, with masks for standard lens
Two tripod socketsare provided, one (B 12) on supplied,negativesof 6x6 and 6x4.5 size.
the base of the camera for horizontal picture posi- Focusing Screen Holder: Assures sharpest possi-
tion, and the other (B 11) on the flashgun mount, ble image, critical composition. Shows true area
F for vertical position. being photographed, and completely eliminates
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT problem of parallax. No need to remove holder
6 sfrc' (height) *9 z1sz"(width) x 5zrfs2' (from after focusing for shot-making-just insert plate
front of standard lens at oo in normal position to or film pack holder.
rear of rollfilm holder) ; approximately 4 z/16lbs. Plate Holders: for dry plates of ASA 6.5x 9 cm
size, one plate per holder.
ACCESSORIES Film Pack Holder: for ASA 2y4x31/+' filmpack.
* Lens Hoods: Two types available, one for the Special Flashgun
standard lens, the other for the long focal length Flashgun Mounting Piece
lens. Wide angle lens requires no lens hood. Sports Finder: available in two types; for 6 x 9
Filters: Available in various types in two sizes, or 6xT size.
for standard and long focal length lenses, and for
Extension Rings: for Close-Up Photography
wide angle lens.
Special MAMIYA PRESS Camying Bag Rollfilm llolders; Available in two types; for 8
€xposures of 6 x 9 cm negatives per roll, or for 10 All-Metal Cable Release
€xposures of 6 x 7 cm negatives. Both types Tripod Adapter: for use of various types of tripods.
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To insert plate holder or film pack holder in PLATE HOLDER
focusing screen holder, first press focusing screen Pull out backlid catch (1), the backlid can be
release lever (P 4), keeping depressed until plate swung open by applying finger pressqre to finger
or film pack holder is in position. hold (2).
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Working in complete darkness, place plate ino1 FILM PACK HOLDER plate holder, emulsion (dull) side dorvn, facing
Open backlid of film pack holder by pressing toward slide cover (3). Close backlid and lock ini{
simultaneously the two catch button (1), and swing position by means of backlid catch (1). When
open on hinge. Take fresh film pack, and load, tab using out film of the same size as the plate, use
end first and metal case side up, in the film pack behind the cut film a discarded plate, or a clear
holder. Pull tabs should protrude beyond the catch piece of glass of the right size. When using
buttons (1). Use 27/+ x 37/+o size film pack (I2 out film of 27/+ x 37/+o size, first insert film in
exposures). adapter frame and place frame in plate holder.
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