Congratulations on your purchase of the New Mamiya 6, 6 x 6cm range/viewfinder camera for 120/220 film, featuring interchangeable lenses and automatic exposure control in a compact, lightweight body, which handles as easily as a 35mm camera. Its innovative retractable lens mount allows the lens to be partially recessed in the camera body a unique feature which further adds to the camera’s compactness.
Special Features of the New Mamiya 6 ......................... s ............................... Nomenclature and Functional Parts Preparatory steps for use ............................................... Mounting/Removing g Lenses ............................................ How to Retract the Lens Mount ...................................... Inserting Batteries ............................................................ Opening/Closing g Light Shield Curtain ............................. e Shutter ......
Automatic Exposure (AE)/Simplicity at Your Fingertips Utilizing the latest in electronic technology, the New Mamiya 6 aperture-priority AE control guarantees simplicity in all camera operations. Just focus the lens and actuate the shutter with a touch of the electromagnetic release. The many built in error-preventing interlocks will be welcomed by the pro working under pressure.
The retractable Iens mount greatly reduces the profile of the New Mamiya 6. making it more convenient to store and carry.
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In order to attach the lens, first pull out the lens mount and remove the camera body cap. To do this, while pressing the retraction/ extension button (A) in, pull the lens mount out by gripping the cross bar of the lens cap. Then, while pressing the lens release button (B) in, rotate the cap counterclockwise, and align the groove (C) on the cap’s side with the lens alignment dot (D) on the body. The body cap can then be pulled out.
[Mounting lens] [Removing lens] Changing lens When changing lens, pull out the retractable mount and proceed to the action mode. Through mounting the lens is possible with the mount retracted, removing it is not possible. (Interlocks!) t When the mount is retracted, or if the light baffle is open when trying to remove the lens, the lens release button will not work, preventing lens release.
[Pulling out the retractable lens mount] [Retracting (storing) the lens mount] 1. While pressing in the retraction button (A) on the camera body in the direction of the arrow, pull out the lens and lens mount until it clicks. 2. When both have been pulled out, take your fingers off the retraction button, and make sure that both have been completely pulled out. 1.
[Battery check] CAUTION: l Be sure to confirm proper polarity of the batteries before insetting them. l Do not contaminate the battery surface with oil, sweat, or other foreign matter. Failure to insert clean batteries could result in poor electrical contact. When contaminated, carefully wipe with a dry cloth, or clean lens tissue. l After the camera has bean used for many hours of photographing, or has been inactive for a long time, insert new batteries.
[Opening the light shield curtain] [Closing the light shield curtain] To open the light shield curtain, slide the light shield curtain release lever along to follow the arrow down and right. This will cause curtain to snap open. The light shield lever indicator - (a white line) is then aligned with ” 3 “. Rotate the light shield closing lever in the direction of the arrow, away from the open position ” 2 ” and align the white indicator on the lever with ” @ ” to close.
Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works. 1. Power on/off lever .................... set to ON. (See page 12) 2. Film advance lever .... Wind the lever to cock the shutter. 3. Light shield curtain .._................ Open. (See page 13) 4. Retractable lens mount ._......_.._... Pull out. (Photographing position) (See page 11) 5. Back cover ....................................... Open. (See page 15) 6. Release the shutter ......
Set the film speed of the film being used by lining up the outer rim of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the correct IS0 value appears in the window. 15 [Opening/closing the back cover] [Setting the film type] While depressing the back cover lock button, simultaneously push down the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and the back will open. When closing the back cover, securely press both corners until it clicks. This camera can use either 120 or 220 film.
[Memo clip] The memo clip on the back cover is used to hold the film box to serve as a convenient reminder of the type of film in the camera or for recording the date. 1. Push the spool release lever of right side to the right, and install the take-up spool in the take-up spool chamber, then push the lower spool stud up. 2. Like installing the take-up spool, push the spool release lever of left side to the left, place a roll of film in the film chamber, making sure it seats properly.
3. When the new roll has been inserted, be sure to reset the lower spool stud by pressing it in. (Also, be sure to reset the take-up spool stud in a similar manner.) 4. Pull out the backing paper, and insert the tip into the slot on the take-up spool as pictured. 17 5. Wind the film advance lever until the small arrow (the starting indicator on the backing paper) aligns with the film starting indicator ( V ) on the camera body. Then close the back cover. 6 .
[Determining the shutter speed] Shutter speed dial: AE (automatic exposure) Based on the aperture setting, the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. -. The New Mamiya 6 has an aperture-priority, AE lens shutter. Once the aperture and film speed are set, the AE meter selects a proper shutter speed in relation to the set aperture. Under the manual photographic mode, proper shutter speed is indicated by a red LED within the viewfinder. 1. .
indicator The shutter release button is designed so that pressure can be applied in two stages. When it is slightly touched, correct metering data is displayed on the left side of the view finder. When it is depressed all the way, the shutter is released and an exposure is made. I~- -~-i Bright field of view frame (set by lens) *The LED’s are located at the very left margin of the finder in order not to interfere with the field of view of the wide angle lens.
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[Photographic area covered] When the lens has been focused, the double-image superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images within the square 0 of the viewfinder. How To: 1. Position the subject within the central square 0 of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject will appear as a double image. 2. Rotate the focusing ring until the two images converge and are superimposed as on the figure on the left. The lens is now focused.
[Unloading the film] 1. Press the shutter release button when you have focused and determined composition. 2. Advance the film by winding the film advance lever until it stops. (The shutter is then cocked.) 3. After completing the last exposure, wind the advance lever several times, until the film with its backing paper is completely wound onto the take-up spool. The advance lever will become easier to actuate when the film has been completely wound on the spool. 1. .
1. Align ” 0 ” on the shutter speed dial with the white line index mark on the camera body. 2. Be sure to set the exposure compensation scale to 0. 3. Set the aperture to the desided "f" number according to conditions. 4. When the shutter release button is slightly touched, an LED indicating proper exposure will automatically light in the viewfinder. When " " LED blinks, it indicates over-exposure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller exposure until an LED indicates proper exposure.
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....) the smaller the depth-of-field. To take pictures which are sharp from foreground to infinity or when taking snap shots, the focusing range is extended or depth increased by using a smaller aperture. When the subject is to stand out, with the background out of focus, a larger aperture is appropirate.
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).
[Determining the aperture] When using automatic flash units, refer to the instructions on the flash unit for correct aperture settings. When using a manual electronic flash, the guide number divided by subject distance gives the correct aperture. Guide number (46) The new Mamiya 6 features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all shutter speeds.
[Neck strap] If the batteries have been depleted - especially when the power on-off lever has been set to the OFF position during long exposures (at "B" ; 4 seconds or 2 seconds) the winding-stop prevents the film from being wound. If this happens, push the emergency advance/stop release button with a pen or other pointed object as shown above. The advance/stop is then released, allowing the film to be wound. Please note that that particular frame will be poorly exposed.
G4/50L (50mm f/4) G3.5/75L (75mm f/3.5) G4.5/15OL (150mm f/4.5) --Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups Angle of view: 75° Minimum aperture: 22 35mm equivalent: 28mm Minimum focusing distance: 1 m Minimum magnification: 0.
G4/50L G3.5/75L G4.
[Lens hood] [Auto Close up Lens ] [Lens case] Type A For 50mm f/4: The close-up adapter “Auto Close up Lens” is designed for use with standard 75mm/ f3.5 lens. It will be very convenient for taking closeups of portraits, plants, flowers and insects, as well as for the reproduction of books, and similar items. It can be simply mounted on or removed from the camera, without special adjustments. It easily couples with the rangefinder, and allows close-ups to 50cm.
Camera type: 6 x 6cm format, interchangeable lens, rangefinder camera Film type: 120 (12 exposures) or 220 (24 exposures) roll film Actual negative size: 56mm x 56mm Lens type: Wide Angle 5Omm f/4 Standard 75mm f/3.5 Telephoto 150mm f/4.
Uniquely designed to prevent mistakes, the New Mamiya 6 incorporates numerous safety features. If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due to user error rather than camera malfunction. Should something appear to go wrong, be sure to review the following points. 0 When the shutter will not function.
0 If the camera is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries and film. l Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40°C or below - 10°C. Also avoid storing in a damp or sea air environment. When stored in the vicinity of gaseous chemicals, such as naphthaline and formalin, the camera and film may be adversely affected. Read the instructions on the film carefully for proper handling procedures. 9 As your camera is a precision instrument, avoid exposing it to vibrations or severe shocks.
