Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7 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. Both cameras soon became the market leaders and the preferred tool of trade for portrait, commercial and magazine photographers all over the world and established the 6x7 rectangular image as the "ideal format". Now we are proud to present the Mamiya 7, 6 x 7cm rangefinder camera. Reflecting Mamiya's traditional quality workmanship plus modern design, the Mamiya 7 is compact and lightweight. It offers the handling ease of a 35mm camera, while yielding far superior 4.5 times larger images. Featuring interchangeable, rangefinder coupled lenses and AE metering, it also permits taking 24 x 65mm panoramic images on 35mm film, by means of an optional adapter kit. The Mamiya 7 lens program includes a standard 80mm lens, a 65mm wide angle lens, an ultra-wide 43mm lens and a 150mm telephoto lens. The Mamiya 7 and its lenses have undergone extensive quality controls at every step of manufacture. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before you use the camera. A proper understanding of all its features and functions will eliminate potential misuse and ensure a long service life. Contents Mamiya 7, the ultimate 6 x 7 rangefinder camera ....................................................2 Nomenclature and Functional Parts ..........................3 Inserting Battery .........................................................7 Removing Camera Body Cap .....................................7 Opening/Closing Light Shield Curtain ......................8 Mounting/Removing Lenses ......................................9 Battery Check ........................................................... 10 Releasing the Shutter ............................................... 11 Before Loading the Film ........................................... 12 Loading the Film ....................................................... 13 Shutter Speed ........................................................... 15 Shutter Release Button ............................................ 16 LED Indicators in the Viewfinder ............................. 16 Focusing the Lens .................................................... 18 Taking Photographs ................................................. 19 AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography .................. 20 AE Lock (AEL) Photography .................................... 20 Manual Photography ............................................... 21 Self-Timer ................................................................ 21 Depth-of-Field .......................................................... 22 Diopter Correction Lenses ..................................... 22 Exposure Compensation ........................................ 23 Time Exposures ...................................................... 23 Flash Photography .................................................. 24 Infrared Photography .............................................. 24 How to Hold the Camera ......................................... 25 Trouble Shooting .................................................... 26 Lenses ...................................................................... 27 Accessories.............................................................. 28 System Chart............................................................ 29 Specifications........................................................... 30 Common Sense Camera Care and Practice..................................................... 31 1 Mamiya 7, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera. The Mamiya 7 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. · Lightweight, compact, "quick on the draw" and ergonomically designed to fit in your hand like a glove. · Crisp, accurate, broad based, split-image rangefinder, that is easy to focus, even in poor light. · Bright viewfinder with frame lines that are automatically indexed to match the focal length of lens in use and that automatically adjust for parallax. · Interchangeable, world-class Mamiya lenses, utilizing the latest optical glasses and computer aided design and that take advantage of the camera's short flange focal distance (there is no mirror box) to reach new heights in lens quality. · Precision, super quiet, electronic shutter with speeds from 4 to 1/500 sec., flash synchronized at all speeds. · Built-in "dark slide" curtain that permits changing lenses with film in camera. · Precision AE (automatic exposure) meter with manual overrides. · Selftimer (delayed action release) with automatic turn-off. · Optional external battery case to wear inside clothing in extreme cold. · Optional panoramic adapter that permits use of 35mm film and yields 24x65mm images. · Built with typical Mamiya quality for hard professional use and long service life. 2 Nomenclature and Functional Parts Exposure compensation scale Exposure counter window "S" appears automatically when opening the back cover. (Any other numeral indicates that the film is loaded. Do not open the back cover under this condition.) Film speed window (ISO) Shutter speed Index Mark Self-timer button Rangefinder window Shows the field of view within the bright frame and the doubleimage superimposed rangefinder. Exposure compensation lever Cable release socket Shutter release button Rangefinder coupling roller Power on/off lever Turn off after use Electronic contacts (Do not touch contacts and keep them clean in order not to impair good electrical contact.) Self-timer pilot lamp Lights for 8 seconds when the Self-timer button is pressed, then blinks for 2 seconds, after which the shutter is released. Lens release button Bayonet mount PC Terminal Lens alignment dot Align with the dot on the lens to mount/remove the lens. 3 Nomenclature and Functional Parts Hot Shoe for mounting electronic flash Shutter speed dial When A or AEL on the shutter speed dial is aligned with the indicator on the camera body, the dial will lock in place. To unlock it, rotate the dial while pushing in the AE lock (AEL) release button located in the center. Film advance lever Advance until it stops - the shutter is then cocked. Film setting index dots Pressure plate Set the pressure plate position according to the film type (120 or 220/135) used. Spool release levers When replacing the film, be sure to push this lever to the side to lower the spool stud. Exposure compensation lock release button Film starting indicator Be sure to align the film starting indicator "'w" on the camera with the arrow on the film. (Incorrect alignment may result in the film loading failure.) Film type (120 or 220/135) Position the pressure plate with either the 120, 220 or 135 roll film index mark. Film spool stud Film holder spring Back cover latch Back cover lock release button Back cover Memo clip Holds the film box top or memo as a film type reminder. Viewfinder eyepiece 120-220/135 selector index window When the pressure plate is aligned with the film type used, either "120" or "220/ 135" is indicated in this window. Rubber eyecup Film Rewind Button (use for 135 type film) Carrying strap lugs Battery chamber Film spool stud Stores one of silver-oxide battery (4SR44), alkaline manganese battery (4L-R44), or lithium battery (2CR1/3). Lower cover Tripod socket The socket has U1/4" threads. Light shield curtain release Used to open a closed curtain. Light shield curtain closing lever mark indicates that the curtain is open. mark indicates that the curtain is closed. 5 Nomenclature and Functional Parts Aperture scale Focusing ring Used to focus the lens. Aperture ring Distance scale (m-ft) Used to set or read the subject-to-lens distance. Depth-of-field scale Allows the aperture (f-stop) to be checked in relation to the correct focusing range. Infrared index mark When engaged in infrared photography, use this mark to align lens according to usual focusing position. Lens alignment dot When mounting or changing a lens, align this dot with the dot on the camera body. Rangefinder coupling lever 6 Inserting Battery [Power on/off] Removing camera body cap The camera will not function without a battery. 1. Remove the battery chamber cover on the bottom of the camera with a coin or screwdriver. 2. The + terminal is indicated on the inside of the battery chamber cover. Insert the battery as shown in the Photo, being sure to properly place the battery with the "+" side up, facing the cover. [Batteries] The Mamiya 7 uses one of 4SR44 silver oxide battery, 4LR44 alkaline battery or 2CR1/3 lithium battery. 1. Power can be turned on/off with the small lever beside the shutter release button. (ON) Align the white dot on the lever with the white dot on the camera body. (OFF) Align the white dot on the lever with the red dot on the camera body. While pressing the lens release button "A" in, rotate the cap counterclockwise, and align the groove "B" on the cap's side with the lens alignment dot on the body. The body cap can then be pulled out. *The lens release button cannot be pressed when the light shield curtain is open. So make sure the curtain is closed. For curtain opening/closing see page 8. 7 Opening/Closing Light Shield Curtain [Opening the light shield curtain] [Closing the light shield curtain] Before opening/closing the light shield curtain, be sure to cock the shutter, otherwise, it will not open/close. CAUTION: Never touch the light shield curtain. If touched, light leakage or a malfunction may result. * When the light shield curtain is open, the lens cannot be removed. Close the curtain to remove the lens. * When the light shield curtain is closed, the shutter cannot be released. When taking a picture, open the light shield curtain. (If the light shield curtain is closed, the red warning lamp in the viewfinder will indicate that it is closed.) 8 Mounting/Removing Lenses [Mounting lens] [Removing lens] CAUTION 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. 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. Same method as removing the camera body cap. While pressing in the lens release button "A", rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until the lens alignment dot is lined up with the white alignment dot "B"on the camera body. Changing lens * When the lens has been removed and film remains in the camera body, avoid exposure to direct sunlight as film fogging may result. * Put the front and rear lens cap on the lens when the lens is removed. 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. 9 Battery Check CAUTION 3) Be careful not to damage the rangefinder coupling lever and the shutter cocking lever at the rear of each lens. 4)When mounting the 43mm or 65mm wide angle lenses make sure that the rear lens rims do not touch the rangefinder coupling roller. 1. Set the shutter speed dial at A (Auto Exposure) position. When the power is turned on and the shutter release button is touched slightly, the shutter speed is indicated on the lower part of the viewfinder. 1) When the shutter speed LED lights on, the battery power is normal. 2) Blinking light of the shutter speed LED indicates drop of the battery power below the allowable level. Then replace the battery. 3) No light or blinking light of the red warning lamp on the lower left side of the viewfinder indicates depletion of the power, so that camera will not work. Replace the battery immediately. Position the front face of the lens which has been removed as shown in the photo. 10 Releasing the Shutter Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works. Set to ON. (See page 7) . .......... Wind the lever to y Film advance cock the shutter . z Light shield curtain .............................. Open. (See page 8) { Back cover .......................................Open. (See page 12) | Release the shutter (See page 16) Note: If the shutter is n ...