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Mamiya RZ67 Professional IID User manual
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For proper use of the camera
O In order to preventinjuryto you or others read the "safety precautions"thoroughly.
O The symbolsused in this manualand their meaningsare as follows.
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glrTlON callsattentionto a procedure,practice,conditionor thelike,which,if notcorrectly
AC4UTpN ' |performedor adheredto,couldresultin injuryto peopleandmaydamageor destroyproperty
Precautions:These itemscontainimportantsafetydescriptions.Make sure to followthe advice.
AWARNING
O Storethe batteriesand smallaccessoriesout of the reachof infantsand smallchil-
dren.lf theyare swallowed,contacta physicianimmediately.
O Storethe cameraout of the reachof infantsand smallchildren.They mightwindthe
strapon the cameraaroundtheirnecks.
O lt you detectan abnormalitywith the camera,such as generatingheat,smoke,or a
burningsmell,stopusingit immediately.Removethe batteriesfromthe camera.Oth-
erwise,a fire may breakout or you may burnyour skin.lfremovingthe batteriesbe-
causeof an abnormalcondition,do not touchthemwithyour barehands.
ACAUTION
OOo notletthe batteries'terminals("+"and"-")comeintocontactwithmetalobjectsor carry
or storebatteriestogetherwithmetalhairpins,chains,paperclipsor othermetalobjects.
O Wnenstoringand disposingof batteries,insulate(applytapeto) the batteries'terminals
("+"and "-")so thatthey do not comeintocontactwith metalobjectsor otherbatteries.
O Oo not chargethe batteries,take them apart,applypressureto them,heatthem or
disposeof themin flames.
O Oonotusenewbatteriestogetherwithusedonesormixbatteriesofdifferentmanufacturersortypes,
O Oo not bangor dropthe camera.The cameramay breakand you may be injuredby
the brokenparts.lf it is bangedor dropped,stop usingit.
O Removespentbatteriesfrom the cameraimmediately.
O Use a tripodprovidingsufficientstrengthfor the cameraand lens. Alsodo not trans-
portthe camerawith it mountedon a tripod. Doingso coulddamagethe cameraor
causeyou to trip,resultingin injuryor otheraccidents.
OAe sureto fastenthe neckstrapsecurelyto the camera'sstrapmount.Failureto do so
may resultin the camerafalling,causinginjuryor damageto the product.
O Oonotlookdirectlyatthesunorstronglightsourcesthroughthelens.Doingsocouldimpairyourvision.
Oput a cap on the Lens.Withoutthe cap,sunlightcan enterthroughthe Lensandwillbe
focused.Thiscouldcausea fire.
O Oo not lift or hold the cameraby the viewfinder.The viewfindermay breakor the
cameramay fall,you couldbe injuredor the cameramay be damaged.
OOo not disassemble.Internalelectricalcircuitrymay causeelectricshocksif touched.
O Oo not use the camerafor purposesotherthantakingpictures. www.butkus.usView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
Introduction
Congratulationson your purchaseof the MamiyaRZOTPROIID and welcometo the
world-widefamilyof happy Mamiyacameraowners!
The Mamiya RZ6TPROII D is a 6 x 7 cm format single-lensreflexcamera with a lens
shutteron which is installeda revolutionaryRotatingBack.
Complimentedby its largeselectionof world-classMamiyalenses,and many othersys-
tem accessories,the RZ67 has becomethe cameraof choiceby the world'stop photog-
raphers.The RZGTPROII D is a versatilecamera,ideallysuitedto many photographic
applications,includingcommercialportraits,fashion,industrialdocumentation,nature
and scientificphotography.
Also,the DigitalBack accessoryfor the RZOTPROIID is compatiblewith Mamiya'sspe-
cial DigitalControlSystem,so it can expandthe applicationsof this camerafor both film
and digitalwork.
In order to take full advantageof its capabilities,and to insureproperoperation,please
readthis instructionmanualcarefullybeforeyou use the camera.After readingthe manual,
store it in a handy locationfor furtherreference.
This manual gives general instructionsfor normal uses of the camera. However,the
manualmay not cover some uses of the camerawhen combinedwith other systems.ln
such cases, read the user'smanualfor each systemand rereadthis manual.
Features of the RZ6TPROIID
O Versatilerangeof lensesavailablefrom wide angle to telephotography.
@ Mirror-upand multipleexposurefunctions.
(p Rotatingback that can changethe view betweenhorizontaland vertical.
@ Bellowsextensionfocaladjustmentmechanism(doublefocalpointadjustmentmecha-
nismequippedwith a fine feed knob)
@ Strobeflash is synchronizedat all shutterspeeds.
@ Intermediateshutterspeedscan be used.
O leO indicatorsin the viewfinderand an audiblealarm.
@ MamiyaDigitalCommunicationSystemcreatesthe optimumconditionsbetweenthe
cameraand the digitalback.
In order to combine camera functions with digital processing, the RZ6TPROIID employs the MSCE x com-
munication standard. Using this serial protocol the camera can operation of the camera and digital back can
be optimized, producing state-of-the-art, ultra high pixel, neutral control, digital imaging technology.
X MamiyaSerialCommunicationtor External,or MSCE is Mamiya'sproprietarydigilal communF
cationstandardfor communicatingdata directlybetweenlhe cameraand the digitalback.View original page 4Page 7 · Read text
Roll Film Holder
AlignmentMark
Film Advance Knob
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Waist-LevelFinder
(P23)
MagnifierReleaseLever
(P2s)
(P25.26)
Finder ReleaseButton
Finder Catch
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Cameraoperationtest
1. Inserta battery 2. Attach the lens
XMake sure that
the Mirror on the
body is in the low-
ered position and
that the Shutter is
released.
Openthe Batterycoverandinserta Removethe Front Cap from the body and the Front
batterynegativeO endfirst.Then and Rear Caps from the Lens. Match the mark on
closethe batterycover. the lens with the one on the body. Then turn the
bayonetring on the lens in the directionshown by
the arrow until it stops.
3. Attach the roll film holder.
Removethe Rear Cap from the
body and the Protective Cap
from the Roll Film Holder.Match
the AlignmentMark on the Roll
Film Holderwith the one on the
body. Then, slide the Holder
Lock Lever on the Roll Film
Holder to secure it.
XYoucantestthecamera'sfunction
withoutattachingthe Roll Film
Holder.
4. Lift the Waist-LevelFinder.
Lift the back of the Waist-LevelFinder
to open it.
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[Attach the Lens and Roll Film Holder to the body.]
l.Rotate the ShutterSelectorRing so that the white dot on it is alignedwith the white squarejust below.
2.Pull out the Dark Slide.
(You can test op€ration ol the camera even if the Roll Film Holder is not attached.)
3.Set tne R-M Lever to the'M' (multipleexposure)position.
4.Set the ShutterSpeed Dial to any speed from B to 1/400second,but do not use "AEF'or "RBL.'
S.Adiustthe focus using the FocusingKnobs on either side.
6.Press the Shutter Release Button.
7.Push the Cocking Lever all the way down to prepare for the next shot.
(Since this camera does not employ a quick retum system,
the Mirrorremainsin the up position.Set the Shutterand Mirror.)
I After you complete test shot above, return the R-M Lever to its normal position
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Contents
For properuse of the camera ..........1 Taking photographs .............. 44- 66
Introduction ....................2 LongExposures.............................45
Namesof EachParts..................3-8 MirrorLock-upOperation...............46
Cameraoperationtest ..............9- 10 How to stop
mirrorlock-upoperation 47-48
Before taking photographs DistanceScale/Depth-of-Field.......49
Preparationfor shooting ......12-31 FlashPhotography .......50
Loadingthe Battery ......13 Usinga Tripod ..............50
BatteryCheck ..............14 Close-upPhotography............51 -52
Numberof shotsthatcan be made... 15 MultipleExposures .......53
BatteriesCare......... .....15 InfraredPhotography.....................53
ShutterReleaseButton..................16 Attachinga Lenswith
AttachingandDetachingLenses.... 17-20 Shutteruncockedor Mirrorin theup.....54
The ShutterSpeedDia|...........21-22 Attachingthe Strap ......55
Detaching/Attaching Removingthe Strap .....55
the Waist-LevelFinder...................23 Interchangingthe FocusingScreen...56
Usingthe Waist-LevelFinder....24-25 LED MonitorLampsin Finder........57
lnterchangingthe Magnifier...........26 ElectronicWarningSounds............58
To attach or decach Troub1eshootin9.............................59
the Roll Film Holder 27-29 Customsettingthe BulbExposure....60
Usingthe ReleaseButtonCollar....30 CameraPackSystem....................61
The R-M Lever .............31 AccessorySystem 62-64
Whenusingaccessoriesfor RZ6TPRO... 65
Taking photographs .............. 32- 43 UsingRBSeriesLensesandAccessories.,,66
Loadingthe Film Holder 33-35
Advancingthe Film 36-37 MamiyaRZ67PROllDSpecifications....67-68
FocusingandLockingtheFocusingKnob...38 CommonSenseCameraCareandPractice....69
The RevolvingBack 39-40 Thelmportanceof ProperMaintenance....70
TakingPhotographs.......................41
UnloadingExposedFilm................42
Removinga paftiallyexposedrollof film...43
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taking photographs
Preparationfor shooting
This chapterdescribeshow to inserta battery
and how to attach and detach the Lens
and the Roll Film Holder. --------------------------------
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LoadingtheBattery fihecamerawillnotoperateunlessbatteryisloaded,)
1. With your fingernail,slide the BatteryCham-
ber Cover, on the bottom of the camera body, as
indicated by the arrows in the illustration.Open
the Battery Cover.The camera requiresa 6V al-
kaline, silver oxide or lithium battery.
It is a good idea to wipe the battery terminals
before insertionto assure proper contact.
Observe polarity.
2. @ position is marked in battery cavity. Insert
the O side first at a steep angle and then push
entire battery into place, making sure that the lift
ribbon @ wraps around battery.Close cover by
pushingit down.
*Be particularlycarefulnot to let the lift ribbon cover the O terminal.
*This cameracannot be operatedwithout a battery.Be sure to insert a battery
before operatingthe camera.
*The camerarequiresa 4SR44silver oride,4LR44alkalinemanganeseor
2CRllS lithium battery.
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BatteryCheck
By lookingat the LED in the Viewfinderon the body,you can see the remainingbattery
capacity.Attachthe Roll Film Holderto the body and leavethe Dark Slide inserted.
Align the white ! on the SelectorLock Lever6
on the body with the white O on the ShutterRe-
leaseSelector@ so that the shutteris locked,to
avoidaccidentalshutterrelease.Pressthe Shut-
ter ReleaseButtonhalfwaydown and the LED in
the Viewfinderwill lightto show the batterylevel.
Battery capacity check
- C a l - l l / / - The batterycapacitycan be read by +o t o-a\ \ watchingthe LEDin the Viewfinder
(lit steadilyor blinking,and the alarm
sound):
Lit steadily"'Batteryfull
Blinking"'Batteryis runninglow.
Obtaina new batteryto
replacethisone.
Blinkingand "'Batteryis extremelylow. soudsandam
(This mark only appearswhen the Viewfinder Replacewitha newbattery
screenis a type A Matte or a type A4 Checker.) rightaway.Youcannotrelease
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Numberof shots that can be madelunderourtestconditions)
At nomaltemperture(20'CX68"F)
Silver oxide button cell battery (4SR.+4) Approx.2600shots
Alkaline battery (4LR44) Approx. 1300 shots
Lithiumbattery (2CR1/3) Approx.3300shots
*RZ6TPROIIDbody with Z110nnll2.$W,AEPrism FinderFE701andWinderRZ Model2.
BatteriesCare
1.The sealed,new batterywhich is sup-
plied with this camera may have been 5. Be sureto matchthe polesof the batterywith subjectto storageconditionswhich have thoseshownin the diagramin the chamber. reduced its service life. Therefore it is
desirableto replace it with a fresh bat- 6. Always keep batteriesout of the reach tery as soon as possible. of childrenand never throw used batter-
ies into a fire or exposeto excessiveheat.2. Carefullywipe the batterycontactsbefore
insertingintothe chamber.Failureto do so 7. Whengoingontripsbesuretocarrysparebatleries may resultin poor electricalcontactand toensurethatthecamerawillfunction.Also,asbat- consequentmalfunctioningof the camera. teriestendtotemporarilymalfunctionattemperatures
belowfreezing,whenphotographingin extremely3. Always remove battery when camera is coldclimates,carrytheExternalBatteryCase. not used for a while. Always carry spare
batteries. 8. Whenyou carrysparebatteries,leavethem
in the originalfactorypackaging.lf theyare4. Battery life ditfers,dependingon type, "unpackaged",be sureto wrapthemcare- age, storagecondition,ambienttempera- fullyin orderto preventthemtouchingeach ture, frequencyof use etc. otheror any metalobjectswhichcan cause
themto shortcircuitand becomeuseless.
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Shutter ReleaseButton
The ShutterReleaseButton uses a two-stepsys-
tem. At the 1st step of being presseddown, the
LED in the Viewfinderlights.When the button is
pressedfurther,the 2nd step, the Shutterwill be
released.After pressingthe ShutterReleasebut-
ton halfwaydown, press it the rest of the way down
to releasethe Shutter and take a picture.
When the ShutterReleaseButtonis pressedhalf-
way down, the camerawill measurelight levelof
the scene in the AE Prism FinderFE701.
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Releaseposition
*When the R-M Lever is in the R position, press the Shutter Release Button half-
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Attachingand DetachingLenses
Beforeattachingthe Lens
Remove the Front Cap from the body and the
Front and Rear Lens Caps.
Turn the Front Cap on the body counter-clock-
wise to remove the Cap.
Push he FrontLensCap at the positionsshownon
the left to remove it.
Removethe Rear Lens Cap by tuminghe Bayonet
RingG) as shown until it stops.
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Beforeattachinga lens to the camera body, the mirror in the body must be set in the
downpositionand the shutterof the lens cocked.
Settingthe Mirror
Make sure the mirror is set (in the down posi-
tion).lf the mirroris in the up position,lower it by
pushingthe CockingLever as far as it will go in
the direcionof the arrow.
Cockingthe Lens Shutter
lf the lens shutter is not cocked,firmly rotatethe
ShutterCockingPinsG) as far as they will go to
the red dot @.
*Moving the Shutter Cocking Pins only as far as the green dot will result in in-
complete shutter cocking. Be sure to rotate them as far as the red dot @.
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Attachingthe Lens
1. Rotatethe BayonetRing as shownas far as it
will go (the white dot 6 on the BayonetRing witl
be alignedwith the central index @ on the lens
barrel).
2. Seat the lens on the camerabody with the red
indexline @ on the lens barrelalignedwith the
red alignmentdot @ of the camera body. Next,
rotatethe BayonetRing of the lens firmly in a
clockwisedirection,securingthe lens to the cam-
era body.
Detachingthe Lens
It is impossibleto detach the lens when the mirrorof the camera body is in the up
positionand the shutterof the lens is not cocked,becauseof the safetyfeatureto pre-
vent accidentalexposure.
1. Push the Cocking Lever of the camera body
completelydown, which will set the mirrorand
cock the lens shutter.
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2. Rotatethe BayonetRing of the lens counter-
clockwiseas far as it will go (the white dot G) on
BayonetRing willalignwith centralred indexline
@ of lens) and detachthe lens.
The ApertureRing
To set the diaphragmto a desired aperture,ro-
tate the ApertureRing G) until the appropriate
A-"' " figureperfectlyis alignedacceptablewith theto usecentralthe indexAperturelineRing@. ttatis
in-betweenclick-stops.When the Shutter Re-
lease Button is depressed,the diaphragmwill
automaticallystop down to the preselectedaper-
ture for the exposure.
lf the Time ExposureLeverstops in betweenthe
N (normal)and T (time)indicators,the Shutter - - - i ; 2- - 3 S t o q cannot be releasedcorrectly. i l t Move the Time ExposureLever to the left, until
the N (green)indicatorcan be seen.
*When you are adjusting the Aperture Ring, you might touch theTime Exposure
Lever and it is possible that you will move it to a position in between the two
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The ShutterSpeed Dial
Select the shutter speed desired and rotate the
ShutterSpeed Dial untilthe appropriatefigureis
alignedwith the shutterspeed index mark G).
o Usually,the Shutter Speed Dial must be set to a
o click-stopposition.However,it can also be set to
o an intermediatespeed.The numbersand dots on
o the dial and their representingshutterspeeds are
a shown in the followingtable.
a The AEF mark on the ShutterSpeed Dial is the
positionfor the AE Finder.
When set at this position,the dial locks in place.
To unlock it, rotate the dial while depressingthe
Lock ReleaseButton@ in the center of the dial.
1. Numbers2, 4, and8, as wellas
the yellowandwhitenumbers
These numbers indicateshutter speed.
The white numbersare denominators(fractions
of a second).The yellow numbers are seconds.
[Ex.] "125 (white)"means 11125of a second
"4 (yellow)"means 4 seconds
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2. B (red)
The Shutteris left open while the ShutterRelease
Button is pressed down.
*After 60 seconds, the Shutter will close au-
tomatically. (See page 45.)
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Detaching/Attachingthe Waist-LevelFinder
Detachthe Waist-LevelFinder
To detach the Waist-LevelFinder, push the right
and left release buttons towards the rear of the
Finderand while holdingthem in, litt the front of
the Finder.
*These release buttons are equipped with a safety mechanism so that they can-
not be unlocked merely by pushing them from the right or left side.
Attachingthe Waist-LevelFinder
1. To attach the Waist-LevelFinder,slide the
Finder Catches G) into the groove of the cam-
era body @.
2. While holdingin both Finder ReleaseButtons
O, seat the front of the finder on the camera
body. The finderwill lock in place after releasing
pressurefrom on the release buttons.
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Usingthe Waist-LevelFinder
Raisingthe Waist-LevelFinder
Merely lift the back of the Finderuntil it opens
completely.
Foldingthe Waist-LevelFinder
After loweringthe Magnifier,gentlysqueezethe
right and left panels of the finder togetherwhile
closingit.
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Raisingthe Magnifier
Slide the MagnifierRelease@ slightlyto the left
and the Magnifierwill pop up into position.
Loweringthe Magnifier
Gently push the base plate of the Magnifierall
the way down until it locks in place.
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