Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 7 II Mamiya
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READ ME FIRST The camera is shipped with the light shield cur - tain in the open position. Therefore you cannot remove the body cap unless you close the curtain first. Please read page 10 of the instruction book first. The camera will not function with out a battery.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7II and welcome to the world-wide family of happy Mamiya camera owners ! Mamiya pioneered the 6x7cm medium format SLR system camera when it introduced the first Mamiya RB67 in 1970. In 1982 an additional model followed, the Mamiya RZ67 with electronic features.
Contents Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera ................................. 3 Nomenclature Parts ................................ 4 Camera Body ........................................... 4 Lens .........................................
Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera The Mamiya 7II is the only camera in the world that has these exclusive features: • Ideal 6x7cm film format that enlarges to standard photographic and industrial paper sizes without cropping and without wastin g film.
Nomenclature Parts Cam era Body Self - timer pilot lamp Exposure compensation lock release button Exposure compensation scale Power on/off lever Film speed window (ISO) Self - timer button Shutter spe.
Hot Shoe for mounting electronic Shutter speed dial A/AEL release button Film advance lever Multi - exposure lever Film setting index dots Film starting indicator 5 Nomenclature Parts.
Nomenclature Parts Focusing ring Depth - of - field scale Lens alignment dot Rangefinder coupling lever Aperture ring Distance scale (m • ft) Infrared index mark Back cover Viewfinder eyepiece Rubbe.
Nomenclature Parts Viewfinder display Brig ht field of view frame with 80mm F4 standard lens Long time exposure (under - exposure [Blinks]) Bulb Red warning lamp The red lamp illuminates when • the .
Inserting Battery The camera will not function without a battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Remov e the battery chamber cover on the bottom of the camera with a coin or screwdriver. 2. Insert the battery. The + terminal is indicated on the inside of the battery chamber cover.
Battery Check 1. Set the shutter speed dial at 15. Turn shutter speed dial and set the figure 15 at the dot “A” *When th e shutter speed was already set at the position A • AEL, the lock mechanism is functioning. Therefore, turn the dial while pressing the AE lock button “B” located at the center of the shutter speed dial.
Mounting/Removing Lenses Clos ing the light shield curtain Removing camera body cap 1. Cock the wind - up lever. After cocking the shutter, close the light shield curtain.
Mounting/Removing Lenses Mounting lens 1. Mounting lens. Align Lens Alignment Dot “A” with the Camera Alignment Dot “B”. Insert the lens into the camera body. Then turn the lens in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until it clicks and locks in to place.
Removing lens Mounting/Removing Lenses 1. Cock the shutter and close the light shield curtain. After cocking the shutter , close the light shield curtain just as same as mounting the lens.
Mounting/Removing Lenses Precaution for mounting/removing lenses 1) As the rangefinder coupling roller is precisely adjusted, be sure not to touch with your hand or move it with finger. 2) Gold plated electronic contacts are located inside the bayonet mount and at the rear of each lens.
Camera Functional Test Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works. ① Power on/off lever ........................................ Set to ON . (See page 8) ② Film advance lever ....................................... Wind the lever to cock the shutter.
Setti ng the film speed Before Loading the Film ISO 25 • • 50 • • 100 • • 200 • • 400 • • 800 • • 1600 (32)(40) (64)(80) (125)(160) (250)(320) (500)(640) (1000)(1250) Set the f.
Before Loading the Fi lm Setting the film type Memo clip This camera can use either 120 or 220/135 film. To set for the type of film used, simply rotate the pressure plate in either direction of the arrow until the white dot is at 120" or "220/135".
Loading the Film 1. Operate the spool bearing release lever. Push the spool release lever “A” on right side to the right, and install the take - up spool in the take - up spool cham ber “B”, top first, then push the lower spool stud up. 2. Place the film in the film chamber.
Loading the Film 4. Align the start mark of the film with the start mark on the body. Wind the film advance lever until the small arrow (the starting indicator on the backing paper) aligns with the film starting indicator ( ▼ ) on the camera body. Then close the back cover.
Loading the Film Prevention of Light Leaks Due To Loose Film Winding * Use your left thumb to press lightly on the paper leader while advancing winding lever slowly to assure smooth and tight film take - up on the empty spool. Advance the film and align the printed arrow start mark with the small triangle start mark on the ca mera.
Taking Photographs AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography The aperture priority metering device is incorporated into the rangefinder system. The correct shutter speed for the preselected aperture will automatically be determined. 1. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial.
Taking Photographs When “ ▼ ” LED blinks, it indicates overexpo sure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller f/stop until an LED indicates proper exposure . Blinking "LT" indicates under - exposure: rotate the aperture ring until the LED stops b linking to increase exposure.
Taking Photographs Manual Photography You may override the AE mode and select the aperture and shutter speed manually. Simply set the shutter speed against the white line index mark and also set the l ens aperture to the desired " f " stop. 1.
Taking Photographs • When on manual, 10 seconds after activation, the LED indicators will go out, to save battery power. If they do so during m etering, press the Shutter Release Button half way again.
Taking Photographs Focusing the Lens When the lens has been focused, the double image superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images with in the square of the viewfinder. Focusing method within th e double image coincidence zone Position the subject within the central square of the viewfinder.
Taking Photographs Photographic area covered Within the viewfinder the subject area covered is indicated by the visible bright frame. Parallax is automatically compensated for according to the subject-to-lens distance. The composition will be within in the lines of the bright frame “A” for 6 x 7 format and “B” for 135 panoramic format.
Taking Photographs 1. Pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter release button when you have focused and determined composition. • Wind the advance lever until it stops. (Otherwise, a red warning Lamp in the viewfind- er will signal that it is impossible to press the shutter release button.
Taking Photographs Unloading the film 1. The back cover open. While pressing the back cover lock button, push the back cover open/close button, then the back cover will open. 2. Unloading the film. Push the spool stud releases lever “A” to the right in order to disengage the spool from the stud.
Photographing to conform to purposes AE Lock (AEL) Photography The AEL position is very useful when making selective exposure measurements of important subject areas which are not in the center of the finder image when faced with difficult lighting conditions.
Photographing to conform to purposes Self - Timer The shutter is released about 10 seconds after pressing the self - timer button. The L ED on the front of the camera illuminates for about 8 seconds, then blinks for about 2 seconds and then the shutter is released.
Photographing to conform to purposes Time Exposures When taking an exposure longer than 4 seconds, set shutter to " B " (bulb). At " B " the shutter will remain open as long as the release is pressed down. • In order to prevent camera movement it is best to use a cable release and tripod.
Photographing to conform to purposes Flash Photography The Mamiya 7II features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all sh utter speeds. Shoe - mounted flash units can be attached directly to the hot - shoe, while flash brackets can be attached to the tripod socket for larger flash guns.
Photographing to conform to purposes Multiple exposure mechanism While pressing the lock release button “A”, move the lever in the arrow direction to the multiple exposure position. It does not matter if the changeover to multiple exposure is made before or after the first exposure.
Photographing to conform to purposes Exposure Compensation The exposure compensator functions in a numbe r of important ways. It can be used to correct exposure values (EVs) or the differences in brightness between a primary subject and its background - especially when over or under - exposures occur.
Photographing to conform to purposes Diopter Correction Lenses Six types of diopter correcting lenses are available for near/farsighted people. Mount as indicated above. Powers available are: +3, +2, +1 , - 1, - 2, and - 3. +: Far - Sighted - : Near - Sighted Depth - of - Field The depth - of - field varies according to the aperture.
Photographing to conform to purposes How to Hold the Camera Neck strap Because most out of focus pictures are the result of camera movement, make sure not to move when pressing the shutter button. Hold the camera with your elbows close to your body: pressing part of the camera on your forehead will help stabilize it.
Trouble shooting Uniquely designed to prevent errors. the Mamiya 7II incorporates numerous safety features. If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due to user error rather than camera malfunction. Should there be problems, be sure to review the following points.
Lenses N43mm f/4.5L N50mm f/4.5L N65mm f/4L 37 Lens construction : 9 elements in 5 groups Angle of view : 69° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 32mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.
Lenses N80mm f/4L N150mm f/4.5L Lens construction : 6 elements in 4 groups Angle of view : 58° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 39mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.
Accessories Lens hood Fo r 43mm f/4.5: Bayonet type For 50mm f/4: Bayonet type For 65mm f/4: Bayonet type For 80mm f/4: Bayonet type For 150mm f/4.5: Bayonet type All are supplied with the lenses. Diopter correcting Lenses Focusing accuracy diminishes when the eye diopte r is incorrect.
Accessories System chart 40.
Specifications Type of Camera : 6 x 7cm format interchangeable lenses, rangefinder camera, dou ble formats (6 x 7 and 35mm panorama) Film Used : 120 Roll Film (10 exposures ), 220 Roll Film (20 exposures), 135 Roll Film (16 exposures with 36 exp. film) Actual Image Size : 56 x 69.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice The Mamiya 7II is a precision optical/mechanical instrument, built for heavy professional use and a long service life, if properly treated and maintained. Please observe these basic caveats: • Read instructions before using camera.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Batteri es Care 1. The sealed, new battery which is supplied with this camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life. Therefore it is desirable to replace it with a fresh battery as soon as possible.
An important point after buying a device Mamiya 7 II (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Mamiya 7 II yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Mamiya 7 II - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Mamiya 7 II you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Mamiya 7 II will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Mamiya 7 II, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Mamiya 7 II.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Mamiya 7 II. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Mamiya 7 II along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
