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Mamiya Twin Lens System User manual
User manual for Mamiya Twin Lens System. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Mamiya
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- Mamiya Twin Lens System
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- User manual
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a completesystemfor
twin-lensreflexphotography
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www.orphancameras.com Choiceoffilms Closeupcapabilities BothMamivaC22Oand C330accept22O Long focusingbellowsof Mamiya TLR aswell as 120 roll f ilm without changing cameraspermitcloseupswithout special backs.Straightfilm path from feed to attachments- to 3" with 55mm lens. take-upspool,in combinationwith pre Theaccessoryparamenderprovidesfull ciselydesignedf ilm gate and pressure parallax correction for extreme close- plate,assuresabsolutef latnessof f ilm ups with tripod-mountedcamera. during exposure.The C330 back inter- changeswith an accessoryadapterback for usewith sheetfilm/plate holders. Ruggedconstruction Mamiya twin-lens cameraswere intended for professionaluse and are built accord- ingly.Use of heavyduty rack-and-pinion focusing drive and structural reinforce- ment insuresrigid maintenanceof parallelism between lens standard and f ilm p la n e .Ma n y of the originalMamiya TLR models are still in constant use, after more than 14 yearsof reliablr. dn i--i n/da y-out serviceView original page 6
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The Mamiya C330 Automatic starts with the basic features of the
C22Oand adds ingenious automatic facilities for extra handling
easeand speed. Both cameras draw on the same battery of 7 high- The parallax-compensating bar line also indicates the correct exposure
increase factors for closeup and copy photography. With the cameraquality lensesand the same complement of precision accessories. brought into focus, the bar line points to the exact exposure multiplica-
tion factor for the selected camera-subiect distance.Automaticfilm/shutter*r&ffik
A single, rapid sweep advances the film, cocks the shutter and registers
the exposureon the countet simultaneously.The f ilm can't be overwound. This uniquefacilityof the C330enablesthe photographerto selectany ofAnd there can be no accidental double exposures,though they can be
made intentionally, whenever desired. six different Fresnel-typescreensto fit specificapplicationsor personal
Automatrcparallaxc0mperTsffits*s: preference. #*ii ii;i-'Viewing errors when shooting closeups are all but impossible with the
C330.As you focus the camera, a bar line moves automatically across the The C330 rollfilm back, as that of the C220, accepts both 120 and 22Ofilm.
finder screen, showing the progressive change in picture area due to ln the C330, however, rotating the pressure plate also automatically pre-
parallax.You cannot accidentally cut off part of the subject on the film. sets the exposure counter. Moreovet the C330 back interchanges with an
A control dial lets you preset this compensation for the various lenses. accessory sheet f ilmlplate adapter.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
www.orphancameras.com 1. removablefocusing-viewinghood (shownusedas open-frame sportsfi nderwith bui It-in .magni f ier rai sed) 2. rapidtransportcranksimultaneouslyadvancesfilm, cocks 8. matchedfinder-and taking-lensset shutterand countsexposure 9. M-X synchroshutter:1 secto 1/500plus'B' 3. provisionfor intentionaldoubleexposures 10. standardPCflashterminal 4. auto-resetexposurecounterfor 120and 220film 11. distancescalesfor all lenseson rotatinghexagonalbar 5. body shutterreleases(eithermay be used) 12. lenspresettingdial for automaticparallaxcompensation 6. cable releasesocket 13.ASA film speedindicator 7. right-and left-handfocusingknobs 14. accessoryshoeView original page 10
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www.orphancameras.com After shooting preliminary formals with The Mamiya TLR has no peer as a por- the 105mm lens, the photographer will trait camera, whether tripod-mounted switch to the 55 or 65mm wide angle for f o r f o r m a l s i t t i n g so r h a n d h e l d f o r c a n - coverage of ceremony, table groups and d i d s h o t s U s e o f t h e 1 3 5 o r 1 B O m ml e n s c a n d i ds .M o vin g in a n d o ut quickly is assurespleasing perspective and back- no trick with the compact, fast-handling g r o u n d s e p a r a t i o nw h i l e p r e v e n t i n gd i s - Mamiya Use of 220 roll f ilm provides tortion of features often produced by 24 continuous exposures,and semi-auto shorter lenses No less important is the matic loading speeds film changes.All large image obtained with long-focus lenseshave M-X synchro shutters. lensesat comfortable working distancesView original page 11
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Followtheaction with the viewing hood
folded into an open -frame sportsfinder,
or switch to one of the accessory eye-
level f inders The accessorygrip handles
provide a secure, comfortable hold for
eyelevel shooting. Use the 180mm or
250mm telephoto to bring action up
close; change to BOmm or 65mm lens
for full-field coverage. Electronic flash
can be used at all speeds,withall lenses.
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MamiyaTLR'shaveproducedmorethan
t h e i r s h a r e o f a w a r d - w i n ni n g n e w s
photos.More and more newspapersare
switchingto this rugged,reliablecamera
for all theirwork, color as well as black-
and-white.The automatic features of
the C330make this cameraparticularly
suitablefor fast-breakingnews.Also,the
abilityto usea wide angle lenswith its
extremedepth-of-field assuressharp
pictureseven without critical focusing.
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Unlike other professionalcameras,the Mamiya twin-
lens reflex offers all the conveniencefeaturesand
handling speeddesiredin a camerafor personaluse.
f ts precisionand versatilityallow the seriousphotog-
rapher complete freedom of creative expressionand
inspireconfidencein the quality of his pictures.
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With a choice of 7 interchangeablelenses,f rom
55mm wide angle to 250mm telephoto,the Mamiya
photographerenjoys unlimited control of image size,
picture angle and perspective.Mamiya lenses are
famous for their capacity for deliveringnegativesand
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OCCESSOTIESo
1. PORROFINDERfor eyelevelviewingand 6. GRIP HANDLEhaswrap-aroundleatherstrap 13.PROCOMPARTMENTCASEhasindividual
focusing.Showsimagerightsideup and for additionalsteadiness,security.Hasbuilt-in compartmentsfor camerawith grip handle
unreversed.Interchangeswith standardhood. accessoryshoefor flash unit or light meter. and eyelevelf inderattached,3 additional
lensunits,compactf lashunit and many other
2. CdSPORROFINDERsameas standardPorro- 7. PISTOLCRIP helpssteadycamerafor shoot- accessories.Made of finestleather,finishedin
f inderbut with built-inspot meter systemfor ing at eyelevel.Triggerreleaseleavesone black,with shoulderstrap.
thru-the-lensexposuremeasurements.Bright- hand f ree for focusing.
nessrangeEV3-18.Adiustsfor f ilms ASA 12 14.INTERCHANCEABLEFINDERSCREENSfor 8. PARAMENDERPARALLAXCORRECTOR C330.Six Fresnel-typescreensare available: to 6400. providesprecise,automaticparallaxcorrec- with matte spot (standardwith camera);clear
3. EYELEVELPRISMFINDERprovidesbrilliant, tion for extremecloseupswith tripod-mounted spotand crosshair; matte spot and vertical&
unreversed,right-side-upimageof entire camera. horizontallines;with 4osplit prismand matte
screen.Interchangeswith standardhood. 9. OPTICALCLASSFILTERSare coatedand opti- ring,and with 6" splitprismand mattering.
cally flat. Fullrangefor color and black& ls. ADAPTERFORSHEETFILN4/PLATEHOLDERS
4. MAC N t FYINCHOOD adiustsfor 3.5x white films,in sizesto fit all Mamiyalenses. for C330interchangeswith cameraback,
magnificationof entirescreenor 6x magnifi- permitssingleshotswith wide choiceof
cationof centralpicturearea.lnterChanges 10.LENSHOODS slip-ontype with set-screw emulsionsSuppliedwith 3 holdersfor Zt/tx3t/t,
with standardhood. availablefor all lenses. 2t/zx3t/zand 6.5x9cmsheetf ilm.
5. WIDEANCLEOPTICALSPORTSFINDER 11.EVEREADYCAMERACASESfinest leather, 16.CLIPON DISTANCESCALEfor C330facili-
ADAPTERSshowf ieldsof view with 55 and with hingeddrop f ront and shoulderstrap. tatesfast shootingwith cameraprefocused,
65mm lenseswhen viewinghood is usedas using55,65 or 80mm lens.Showssubiect
sportsfinder.Lenses105mmand longerare 12.LEATHERLENSCASEShold lensunit with distancein large,clearnumeralsvisiblef rom
suppliedwith matchingsportsfindermasks. capsand sportsfindermask. above,next to viewing screen.
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