Mamiya6 0 AAF
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 6 MF, Succeeding the New Mamiya 6, the Mamiya 6 MF is the latest addition to the Mamiya 6 x 6cm format series which has become the world’s standard in the medium format field thanks to Mamiya’s stress on “originality and reliability “-two qualities that have become synonymous with the very name Mamiya. A combination of Mamiya’s traditional precision workmanship and modern aesthetics, the 6 MF can take photos in any of three formats ( 6 x 6cm, 6 x 4.
Special Features of the Mamiya 6 MF ......................... Nomenclature and Functional Parts ............................... 3 5 Preparatory Steps for Usee............................................... 9 Mounting/Removing Lenses ............................................ 10 HOW to Retract the Lens Mount ...................................... 11 Inserting Batteries ............................................................ 11 Opening/Closing g Light Shield Curtain .............................
Mamiya 6 MF Three Size Multiple Formats In addition to the attractive 6 x 6cm square format which assures multifaceted composition, the Mamiya 6 MF is also capable of using the 6 x 4.5cm format frame mask and the wide 24 x 54mm panoramic format using 35mm film with the optional Panoramic adapter Set, Thus, these multipurpose formats greatly enhance the photographer’s potential creations.
[Retracted - locked] The retractable lens mount greatly reduces the profile of the Mamiya 6 MF. making it more convenient to store and carry. [Extended - ready to use] ~ I When not in use the lens mount, retracts into the body for storage and reduces the overall size of the camera. (The mount slides 31mm into and out of the body - depending on its being in the operational or storage mode.
Exposure compensation scale - Film speed window (ISO) - Retractable lens mount Internal bellows - Rangefinder coupling pin - Retraction/extension button Press this button to retract the lens for storage. or pull it out for operation.
AEL release button Film selector Exposure compensation lock release button Film holder roller Film type (120 or Pressure plate 6
Self-timer lever ( c) ) Synchro-socket ( f ) Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup - _ carrying strap lug Film spool stud 7
Body cap
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 figners off the retraction button, and make sure that both are completely pulled out. 1. While pressing in the retraction button (A) on the camera body in the direction of the arrow, push the lens straight in towards the camera body. 2.
[Battery check] CAUTION: l Be sure to confirm proper polarity of the batteries before inserting 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. * After the camera has been used for many hours of photographing. or has been inactive for a long time, insert new batteries.
[Closing the light shield curtain] Before opening/closing the light shield curtain, be sure to cock the shutter, otherwise, it will not open/close. To open the light shield curtain, slide the light shield curtain release lever along lo follow the arrow " I+ ” down and right. This will cause curtain to snap open. The light shield lever indicator - (a white line) is then aligned with ” 3 " CAUTION: Never touch the light shield curtain or the bellows. If touched, light leakage or a malfunction may result.
Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works ~2 Power on/off lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set to ON. (See page 12) T Film advance lever .._ Wind the lever to cock the shutter. f Light shield curtain . . . . . . . . . . . Open. (See page 13) ‘1: Retractable lens mount . . . . . . . Pull out. (Photographing position) (See page 11) > Back cover ..__...,,.......___.........,,,......, Open.
[Setting the film speed] 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 220/135 film, To set the type of film used, simply rotate the pressure plate in the direction of the arrow until the white dot is at “120” or “220/135”.
[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 ( 7 ) on the camera body. Then close the back cover. 6.
[Determining the shutter speed] Shutter speed dial: A; Automatic exposure Based on the aperture setting, the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. The Mamiya 6 MF 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.
Viewfinder display over-exposure L 4 Double-image The shutter release button i s designed so that pressure can be applied in two stages. When it is lightly 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 *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.
AE photography AEL photography Manual mode 20
Photographic area covered When the lens has been focused, the doubleimage superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images with in the square 0 of the viewfinder. 1. Position the subject within the central square 0 of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject will appear as a double images. 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 “A” 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 ” A ” LED blinks, it indicates over-exposure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller exposure until an LED indicates proper expsure.
You may over-ride 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. As noted previously when the shutter release button is touched slightly, the proper shutter speed will be indicated by a blinking LED. A non-blinking LED will indicate the set shutter speed. Adjust the exposure accordingly.
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). To set, press the compensator lock release button (A).
[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. The Mamiya 6 MF features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all shutter speeds.
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.
-I Photography with the 6X4.5cm Format Before taking photos, Insert the 6X4.5 frame under the film guide rails. making sure to open the light shield curtain first. If it is inserted when the curtain is closed, your fingers may come in contact with the curtain and light may leak in or other malfunctions may result. [6x4.5 Picture Area and the Number of E x p o s u r e s for each Film Type ] When using the 75mm lens at -: - Picture area: 56 x 41.
Lenses Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups Angle of view: 75° Minimum aperture: 22 35mm equivalent: 28mm Minimum focusing distance: 1m MInimum magnification: 0.059 Area covered: 945 x 945mm Filter size: 58mm Hood: Bayonet type Dimensions: 55 (length) x 64mm (diameter) Weight: 335g Lens construction 6 elements in Angle of view: 55° Minimum aperture: 22 35mm equivalent: 41mm Minimum focusing distance: 1m Minimum magnification: 0.
. [Lens hood] For 50mm f/4: Bayonet type (58mm in diameter) For 75mm f/3.5: Bayonet type (58mm in diameter) For 150mm f/4.5 Screw-in type (67mm in diameter) All are supplied with the lenses. [Diopter correcting lens] Focusing accuracy diminishes when the eye diopter is incorrect. So, it is advisable that near and far sighted people use diopter correcting lenses. Fit the proper diopter correcting lens to the eyepiece.
: Multiple format ( 6 x 6, 6 x 4.5 and 35mm Panorama ). [ Panoramic Adapter Set ] Camera Type When using the Panoramic Adapter, a wide panoramic photography can be taken by using 35mm film. The 135 panoramic Adapter Set is composed of the following: 1. 135 Panoramic Frame 2. Winding Spool 3. Magazine Holder 4. Rewind Crank Unit (Unit Weight: 60 g) Interchangeable lens, rangefinder camera 120 Roll Film ( 12 exposures with both 6 x 6 and 6 x 4.5) 220 Roll Film ( 24 exposures with both 6 x 6 and 6 x 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.
