READ ME FIRST The camera is shipped with the light shield curtain 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 without a battery. Please read pages 8 and 9 next. You will want to practice with the camera without film. This can be done in two ways. Either leave the back cover open or set the Multi Exposure Lever to Multi.
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 Neck strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....35 Troubleshooting ......................................36 Lenses .......................................................37 Accessories .............................................39 System chart ............................................40 Specifications ..........................................41 Common Sense Camera Care and Practice .....................................................
Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera • Precision, super quiet, electronic shutter with speeds from 4 to 1/500 sec., flash synchronized at all speeds. 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 wasting film. A size that can be viewed with the naked eye and that is easy to retouch.
Nomenclature Parts Camera Body Self-timer pilot lamp Film speed window (ISO) Exposure compensation lock release button Self-timer button Exposure compensation scale Power on/off lever Shutter speed Index Mark Rangefinder coupling roller Rangefinder window Cable release socket PC Terminal Electronic contacts Bayonet mount 4
Nomenclature Parts Shutter speed dial A/AEL release button Film advance lever Hot Shoe for mounting electronic Multi-exposure lever Film setting index dots Film starting indicator 5
Nomenclature Parts Back cover Viewfinder eyepiece Memo clip 120 • 220/135 selector index window Rubber eyecup Back cover lock release button Back cover latch Battery chamber Carrying strap lugs Light shield curtain release Film spool stud Tripod socket (The socket has U1/4" threads) Light shield curtain closing lever handle Lens Aperture ring Focusing ring Distance scale (m • ft) Infrared index mark Depth-of-field scale Lens alignment dot Rangefinder coupling lever 6
Nomenclature Parts Viewfinder display Bright field of view frame with 80mm F4 standard lens Double-image superimposing range finder zone Long time exposure (under-exposure [Blinks]) Bulb Red warning lamp The red lamp illuminates when • the shutter is not cocked • the light shield curtain is closed • the film is not loaded • the lens is not attached • the battery power is weakening : The lamp blinks.
Inserting Battery The camera will not function without a battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Remove 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. Insert the battery as shown in the Illustration, being sure to properly place the battery with the “+” side up, facing the 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 the 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. 2. Half-pressing the shutter button.
Mounting/Removing Lenses Closing the light shield curtain 1. Cock the wind-up lever. After cocking the shutter, close the light shield curtain. 2. Close the light shield mask. Set upright the light shield curtain closing lever handle ) following “A” and turn it from the open position ( arrow direction and fit the white index line on the lever to the closed position, the light shield curtain will be closed. After the motion, bring down the light shield closing curtain lever handle.
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 into place. * Remove the front and rear lens caps. The front lens cap can be removed by pressing in the tabs on the right and left with your fingers and pulling the cap towards you. The rear lens cap can be removed by rotating it counterclockwise. 2.
Mounting/Removing Lenses Removing lens 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. 2. Remove the lens. While pressing the lens releasing button “A”, turn the lens in the arrow direction until the lens alignment dot “B” lined up with the alignment dot “C” on the camera body, and pull out the lens. • Never touch the light shield curtain. If touched, light leakage or a malfunction may result.
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. If oil, dirt, or other foreign matter collects on the contacts, poor electronic information transfer may result. When soiled, use a clean cloth to wipe them.
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. ③ Light shield curtain ....................................... Open.(See page 11) ④ Back cover ................................................... Open.
Before Loading the Film Setting the film speed Set the film speed of the film being used by lifting up the outer rim of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the correct ISO value appears in the window. *Be sure to set the exact film speed, as otherwise incorrect exposure will result.
Before Loading the Film Setting the film type 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". When set, "120" or °220/135" will appear in the small window under the memo clip on the rear of the camera. The number of exposures on the film counter is automatically set at 10 for 120 film and 20 for 220 film, according to the position of the pressure plate.
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 chamber “B”, top first, then push the lower spool stud up. 2. Place the film in the film chamber. Like installing the take-up spool, push the spool release lever on left side to the left, place a roll of film in the film chamber, making sure it seats properly.
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. • Thread the paper leader on the empty take up spool so the film will be wound evenly and parallel. This will prevent the film from winding loosely or over the edge of the spool, which can cause light leaks and film fogging.
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 camera. Then close the camera back.
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. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial with the white line index mark on the camera body. 2. Setting the film speed.
Taking Photographs When “▼” LED blinks, it indicates overexposure. 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 blinking to increase exposure. Illuminating "LT" indicates that the shutter is set for a relatively long exposure from between 1 to 4 seconds.
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 lens aperture to the desired " f " stop. 1. Release A-AEL. For releasing, depress AE lock releasing button “A” located in the center of the shutter speed dial. 2. Set the shutter speed. Rotate the shutter speed dial and align with index line of the camera body.
Taking Photographs • When on manual, 10 seconds after activation, the LED indicators will go out, to save battery power. If they do so during metering, press the Shutter Release Button half way again. Please note: The LED indicators will disappear 10 seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter release button in the following situations: 1) When the film advance lever is not advanced. 2) When the light shield curtain is closed.
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 the double image coincidence zone Position the subject within the central square of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject will appear as double images. Rotate the focusing ring until the two images converge and are superimposed as on the figure on the left. The lens is now focused.
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. 83% of the field of view is visible at infinity, and 100% is visible at the minimum focusing distance.
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 viewfinder will signal that it is impossible to press the shutter release button.) • Remove the front lens cap. • Do not advance the film too quickly, as this might adversely affect film flatness, or frame spacing.
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. • Simply push the upper rim of the spool with your index finger as shown to lift up the other end of the spool.
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. 1. Align "AEL" on the shutter speed dial. Rotate the shutter speed dial until "AEL" aligns with the white index mark on the camera body. 2. Half-pressing the shutter button.
Photographing to conform to purposes Self-Timer The shutter is released about 10 seconds after pressing the self-timer button. The LED on the front of the camera illuminates for about 8 seconds, then blinks for about 2 seconds and then the shutter is released. 1. Fix the camera to a tripod. 2. Press the self-timer button. Cock the wind-up lever and press the self-timer button The self-timer mode cancels itself automatically. • When the shutter is set to "B" (bulb), the self-timer does not operate.
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. Cable Release Attachment The cable release can be screwed in the release socket on the lower left side of the body as pictured. Precautions for Bulb Photographing • When bulb photographing, the battery is consumed.
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 shutter 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. Remove safety cover "A" to attach sync cord to PC terminal on front left bottom of camera.
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. Once changed, the shutter is released and wind-up lever is cocked, but the film counter does not advance. • When taking multiple exposures of subjects with the same brightness, exposure compensation is necessary.
Photographing to conform to purposes Exposure Compensation The exposure compensator functions in a number 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. It can also be used when filters are employed or when engaged in available light photography -or under high contrast conditions (i.e. low or high key).
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. The smaller the aperture (f/8, f/11, f/16...) the greater the depth-of-field; the larger the aperture (f/8, f/5.6,...) the smaller the depth-of-field.
Photographing to conform to purposes How to Hold the Camera 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. Then gently release the shutter. When making exposures longer than 1/30 sec., it is advisable to use a tripod with a cable release.
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. • When the shutter wilt not function.
Lenses N43mm f/4.5L Lens construction : 10 elements in 6 groups Angle of view : 92° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 21mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.049 Area covered : 1145 x 1421 mm Filter size : 67mm Hood : Bayonet type Dimensions : 42 (L) x 72 (D)mm : 390g Weight N50mm f/4.5L Lens construction : 10 elements in 6 groups Angle of view : 84° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 25mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.
Lenses N80mm f/4L Lens construction Angle of view Minimum aperture 35mm equivalent Minimum focusing distance Magnification at minimum distance Area covered Filter size Hood Dimensions Weight : 6 elements in 4 groups : 58° : 22 : 39mm : 1m : 0.097 : 580 x 719mm : 58mm : Bayonet type : 56 (L) x 67 (D)mm : 290g N150mm f/4.
Accessories Lens case Type A Lens hood For 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. The lens case is made of special material which is very soft but tough and fits 43mm, 50mm, 65mm, 80mm and 150mm lenses. Dimension: bottom diameter is 90mm and it is 160mm in length. Diopter correcting Lenses Cold temperatures can affect battery power.
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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 69.5mm with 120/220 film, 24 x 65mm with 135 film, using Panoramic Adapter Kit Film winding : A single 185° stroke Lens Mount : Exclusive Bayonet Mount Lenses Ultra wide angle : 43mm f/4.
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: Specific Suggestions: • Operate the film advance lever with easy strokes. If moved too rapidly it may affect spacing. • Read instructions before using camera. • Hold lens focusing mounts on bottom in order not to block range finder window.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Batteries 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. 2. Carefully wipe the battery contacts before inserting into the chamber. Failure to do so may result in poor electrical contact and consequent malfunctioning of the camera. 3.