Congratulations on your purchase of a Mamiya RZ67 PRO II The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II is the latest and most advanced model of Mamiya's famous 6 x 7 cm SLR camera series, distinguished by their Revolving Back and rack and pinion Bellows Focusing. The result of Mamiya's long experience and accomplishments in the professional medium format camera field, it combines mechanical perfection with the latest opto-electronic technology. Complimented by its large selection of world-class Mamiya lenses and many other system accessories, the RZ67 has become the camera of choice of the world's top photographers. The RZ67 PRO II is a versatile camera, ideally suited for many photographic applications, including commercial, portrait, fashion, industrial, nature and scientific photography. In order to take full advantage of its capabilities and to insure proper operation, please read this instruction manual carefully before you use your new camera. Contents Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II ..............2 Nomenclature and Functions ...........................................4 Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications ............................ 10 Inserting the Battery ........................................................ 11 Attaching / Removing Lenses ........................................ 12 Using the Waist-Level Finder ......................................... 14 Interchanging the Focusing Screen .............................. 16 Releasing the Shutter .................................................... 17 Shutter Speed and Aperture .......................................... 21 The Roll Film Holder ........................................................ 22 Loading the Film Holder .................................................. 24 Taking Photographs ........................................................ 27 Unloading Exposed Film ................................................. 27 Focusing and Locking the Focusing Knob ................... 28 The Revolving Back ............................................................. 29 Distance Scale · Depth-of-Field ........................................ 30 Long Exposures ................................................................... 31 Multiple Exposures · Infrared Photography ..................... 32 Mirror Lock-up Operation .................................................... 33 Flash Photography · Using a Tripod ................................. 34 Close-up Photography ........................................................ 35 Attaching a Lens with Shutter Released or Mirror Raised ................................... 36 Camera Back Lock System ................................................ 37 How to Use the Carrying Strap .......................................... 38 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 39 Using RB Series Lenses and Accessories ...................... 40 Care of the Camera ............................................................. 41 1 Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II 1. The Ideal Format The 6x7 cm format is called the ideal format because it enlarges to the standard 8x10" paper size without cropping, thus utilizing the entire image area. The 6x7 format of the RZ PRO II (actual image size is 56x69.5mm) is almost 5x larger than a 35mm frame and offers far superior image quality for enlargement or full page magazine reproduction. 6x7 transparencies can be viewed on the light table without magnifiers. 3. Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing Bellows focusing, another great advantage, permits precise focusing with the left or right hand and also features a focus lock lever. The RZ PRO II has an additional micro focus knob for precise fine focusing. The camera bellows eliminate the extra costs of equipping each lens with a helical focusing mount and permits close-up photography without costly attachments. (The closest focusing distance of the 110mm lens is 31.3cm, the 65mm wide angle lens 8.5cm and the 180mm is 84.5cm). 2. Mamiya Revolving Back with Automatic Finder Masking With a flip of the wrist, the Revolving Back-a Mamiya exclusive among 6x7 SLRs-can be rotated for horizontal or vertical format without changing the optical axis. At the same time it also automatically changes the masking frame in the finder to match the format. Other cameras require removing and reattaching film holders when changing format or having to turn the camera on its side which complicates viewing and operation. 4. World-Class Mamiya Lenses Mamiya world-class lens quality is a major reason for the top reputation of Mamiya camera. Mamiya operates its own modern optical design, engineering and manufacturing plant and accepts undivided responsibility for the perfect performance of its cameras and lenses. The RZ67 PRO II camera features a large diameter 61mm lens mount which makes it possible to design a variety of high performance lenses, such as APO, Shift and Zoom. 2 5. Bright, Interchangeable Finders and Focusing Screens A Waist Level Finder FW702 with self-erecting focusing hood and magnifier is factory supplied with each camera. The eye-level AE Prism Finder FE701 is an important accessory. It features three-way metering (average, spot or auto shift) and computerized, aperture-priority shutter control, compatible with the intermediate shutter speeds. It can also be operated manually. Exposure compensation to +/- 3EV and AE Lock are other features. All RB67 finders can also be used. interfaces electronically, through gold plated contacts, with the camera body, AE Prism Finder FE701 and RZ lenses. You set the dial when you load the film and never have to worry about correct meter indexing. 8. Mirror Lock-up operation Locking the mirror in the up position eliminates all possible vibrations and is especially important in close-up and telephoto work, when slow shutter speeds are required. 9. Multiple Exposures Multiple exposures are easy with a flip of a switch. No removal of film holder is required. 6. Interchangeable Film Flatness. Film Holders with Maximum Available for 120 or 220 films and made in 6x7, 6x6 and 6x4.5 formats. Also Polaroid holder. The film holders can be quickly interchanged, even in mid-roll. Two film counter windows permit easy reading as film holders are rotated on cameras' revolving back. Dark slide storage drawer is another feature. 10. New Features · Modern, functional design · Rugged interior mechanisms · Intermediate shutter speeds · Micro focusing knob. · Roll Film Holders with dual exposure counters · "RBL" shutter speed dial setting when using RB67 lenses. 7. Electronic Interface The ISO film speed dial is located on the film holders and 3 Nomenclature and Functions Focusing Screen Body The visible field of the focusing For normal operation, lever is aligned with center index mark. "M": For making Multiple Exposures set it to "M". This will disengage the film transport when cocking the shutter. Do not forget to return it to center position afterwards. This setting is also used to exercise the camera without film. "R": Turning the lever to "R" unlocks and permits rotating the Revolving Back. R-M Lever screen automatically changes from vertical to horizontal format, or vice-versa, as the revolving back is rotated. The screen it self is also interchangeable. Interface AE Prism Finder electronically with camera, lens and film holder. When using an RB67 PD Prism Finder or PD Magnifying Finder on the RZ PROII, be sure to first attach the small plastic cover, which comes packed with the RZ PROII, over the contacts. (See instructions packed with cover). Gold Plated Contacts Lens Alignment Dot Cocking Lever In a single operation this lever advances the film, cocks the shutter, and sets the mirror. For proper operation, be sure to push the lever completely down. Mirror Do not touch the mirror under any circumstances. Distance Scale A single scale indicating distance in meters and feet is used for all lenses. Curved lines representing most focal lengths appear on this scale. The point at which the appropriate focal length curve intersects the Distance Graduation indicates the distance focused upon by the lens. Auxiliary Electronic Shutter Release Contacts Sliding the cover upwards reveals its contacts. Focal Length Scale Shutter Release Button This safety feature prevents the Release Button Collar from Release Button Collar For normal operation the white dot (K) on the Release But- being rotated to the orange dot ton Collar is kept aligned with the white dot on the Collar until the Collar Stop Lever is first Stop Lever. Aligning the white dot of the collar with the red depressed. dot on the camera body locks the Shutter Release Button. Aligning the collar with the orange dot makes it possible to operate the shutter at approximately 1/400 sec. without batteries in the camera. Collar Stop Lever Dual Focusing Knob For regular and fine focusing. 4 Shutter Speed Dial Speeds from 8 to 1/400 sec. Between 4 and 1/250 sec. there are intermediate settings with click stops. When set to "AEL" or "RBL" dial is locked. To release press center button. (See page 21) Alignment Mark Revolving Ring Its small orange circle clicks into place and must always be aligned with the orange index marks in the 12 o'clock or 3 o'clock positions. Film Advance Coupler Carrying Strap Lug The central pin transmits a signal to the film holder which disengages the film advance-stop and activates the multiple exposure prevention mechanism. Lock Release Button Light Baffle Hot-Shoe Focusing Knob Lock Lever To avoid damaging the baffle and camera, do not touch. Film Holder Mount Pin One of four. Winder Coupler Cover Battery Chamber Cover The camera use a 6 V alkaline or silver oxide battery. Tripod Socket The socket has standard U 1/4" threads which can be removed and converted to a 3/8" socket. Contacts for Power Winder 5 Waist-Level Finder Magnifier Release To raise the magnifier, push the Magnifier Release to the left. Roll Film Holder Alignment Mark Magnifier Interchangeable with other magnifiers in various diopter strengths. Dark Slide Release Pin Holder Lock Pin The upper and lower holder lock pins prevent the holder from coming off position when mounted on the camera body. Film Advance Knob Dual Exposure Counter Features vertical and horizontal windows. Finder Release Button To remove the finder, Push in on both (right and left) release buttons and lift the finder off camera body. Memo Clip Holds the film box top as a filmtype reminder or a memo. Dark Slide Storage Slot Finder Catch 6 Film Speed Dial Used to set the ISO speed of the film used. Back Cover Latch A safety feature prevents the shutter from being released unless the Dark Slide is first removed. Make it a habit to first remove the Dark Slide before attempting to take a photograph. Dark Slide Lock Release Lever Use this lever when removing the roll film holder when the dark slide has been pulled out. Spool Release Pins Depress these pins to insert or remove film. Film Spool Stud A new roll of film is loaded on this stud with the paper leader pulled over the roller in the direction indicated by the dotted line and arrow which appears around the stud. Should one inadvertently attempt to remove the Film Holder without first inserting the Dark Slide, the Holder Lock Lever will not unlock, thereby preventing accidental exposure of the film. Holder Lock Lever Take-up Spool Start Mark The start mark on the backing paper must be aligned with this mark. After removing an exposed roll of film, place the empty spool in this position. 7 Lens Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync) Bayonet Ring The Bayonet Ring is a breech mount which secures the lens on the camera body. As a safety feature, the lens can not be removed from the camera body unless the mirror is set (lowered), thereby assisting the Light Baffle in shielding the film from light. Knob for turning Depth of Field Calculating Ring Can be set for meters or feet. Depth-of-Field Scale Lens Distance Scale Depth-of-Field Preview Aperture Ring Time Exposure Lever Mirror Lock-up Cable Release Socket To lock mirror up for vibration free photography follow this sequence: Camera mirror and lens is in cocked position. Screw a cable release into this socket. You will notice that a chrome collar rises and shows a red ring. Depress the body release. This will now only move the mirror up and hold it there. Now fire shutter with cable release. Shutter Lock Pin If a lens is not to be used over a prolonged period, it is desirable to store it with the shutter released. In order to release the shutter of a lens which has been removed from the camera body, rotate the Shutter Cocking Pins clockwise while depressing the Shutter Lock Pin. Cocking Position Marks Shutter Cocking Pins When manually cocking the shutter, be sure to rotate the Shutter Cocking Pins as far as they will go (i.e.. to the red dot) 8 Mami ...