CONTENTS We are highly gratified that you have selected the MAMIYA C330 from among so many makes of cameras on the market. Before using the camera, please read these instructions very carefully, and learn the correct method of handling it. By becoming completely familiarized with the MAMIYA C330, you can make the most of the splendid opportunities this fine camera offers for many years to come.
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Read These lnstructions Before Using Your MAMIYA C330 (cont.) When this camera is under any of the conditions described as follows, the shutter release button cannot be depressed. In this case, absolutelv do not use force. 1. When lens change 2 . When shutter re- 3 . When multiple exknob is set on “UNLOCK". A red warning signal is visible on the focusing screen. lease lock button is posure button is set set on the letter “L”. on “SINGLE,” and . . .
When taking ordinary pictures with roll film, set the multiple exposure selector triangular mark toward the word “SINGLE.." (2) When the film has not (3) When the shutter release (4) When the last film in roll been wound. button has pressed. already been is exposed (after 12 or 24 exposures). For multiple exposures, when the shutter is freely released without loading film, or when the single exposure attachment is used, set the triangular mark toward the word “MULTI.
Nomenclature of Operating Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. --@ --@ 11. 12. 13.
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Synchroflash M-X selector Shutter speed ring Aperture ring Shutter cocking lever Aperture control knob Shutter release button (lower) with cable release socket Lens catch bracket Accessory shoe Spool change knob (upper) ASA indication shifting lever Lens change knob Parallax correcting dial Film type indication select lever Distance scale window 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.
n Opening and Closing the Back Cover Twist the back cover catch button (31) until the red mark on the button faces upward. Then, by pressing the button in the direction indicated on the back cover, the back cover will open. The figure i n t h e exposure counter automatically returns to “0” when the back cover opens. 7 When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover catch button, making sure that neither side of the back cover is open or loose.
Before Loading Film This camera accepts either 120 or 220 roll film. It has an automatic film stopper and a double exposure prevention device. Take the following steps before loading a film: By turning the multiple exposure s e l e c t o r ( 5 ) , s e t t h e triangular mark toward the word “SINGLE.” This action locks the shutter release button until the film is wound. preventing accidental double exposures. 1 2 Adjust direction of the press u r e p l a t e a c c o r d i n g to the film used.
Loading Film 1 Open the back cover and pull out the spool change knob (22), then insert an empty spool into the takeup spool chamber (38) so that it engages the winding axis. Release the spool change knob. Pull out the spool change knob (29), and insert a roll of film in the film chamber (40). 9 PRECAUTIONS By turning the spool change knobs (22) and (29) either to the right or left after pulling them outward, the knobs stay at their protruded positions. Turn the knobs backward to reinsert them.
3 Close the back cover. When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover catch button. Twist the button counterclockwise, so that the back cover does not open unexpectedly. 4 Turn the film wind crank (6) clockwise until it stops. Figure 1 appears on the exposure counter (3) at the position where the crank stops diagonally upward, and the shutter is automatically set. Now the camera is prepared for the first exposure. T h e c r a n k cannot b e t u r n e d i n reverse.
n Handling the Focusing Hood Raising the Focusing Hood . By pulling up the rear of t h e f i n d e r f r a m e (9), the focusing hood automatically springs up into position. By pushing in the top of the sportsfinder flap (12) at the center of the finder frame, the magnifying glass swings up into position. While looking into the ground glass focusing screen in this position, turn the focusing knob (8) to focus.
3 When using the 105 m m , 135mm, 1 8 0 m m , o r 250mm lens, attach the respective sportsfinder mask for the lens used on the finder mask stud (11), adjusting for the change in field of view. 4 5 To return the finder frame (10) to its original position, by pushing and releasing the left side plate of the hood with a finger tip (left side when the camera is held for photographing), the finder frame will automatically return to its position.
n Handling the Focusing Hood (cont.) Changing the Focusing Hood Changing the Focusing Screen Various focusing screens inserted in convenient individual frames are interchangeable for this camera as accessories. They can be freely exchanged when desired. Removing the focusing screen Initially remove the focusing hood, then extend the bellows by turning the focusing knob. Release the frame catch (36) by turning it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the photo.
n Before Taking Pictures Setting the Parallax Correcting Dial By turning the parallax correcting dial (25), set the dial index to the focal length of the lens used. Subsequently. while the lens is being extended, the pointer will appear on the upper, left portion of the focusing screen. The position of this pointer indicates parallax and the exposure factor. Correcting parallax: When the pointer appears on the focusing screen. the upper portion visible above the pointer will be cut off on the film.
Indicating Film Speed and Type on Respective Windows By turning the ASA indication shifting lever (23) while pushing it against the camera body, the film speed (ASA) will appear in the window. Set it to the speed of the loaded film. By turning the film type indication select lever (26), three types of identifying marks will appear in the window. Use these marks as a film memory guide (black and white, daylight color, and tungsten type color).
Distance Scale Replacing the Distance Scale To remove the distance scale, at first, fully extend the bellows by turning the focusing knob, then remove the scale end cover by sliding it to the front. Next, pull out the distance scale after detaching it from the bearing, by holding the distance scale revolving knob portion while pressing in the distance scale shaft with a pointed, fine wire. A distance scale is provided on the left side (viewing the camera held for photographing).
in ictures 1. After focusing, turn the shutter speed ring (15) and set the shutter speed; then adjust the aperture of the lens by turning the aperture control knob (18). Now the camera is prepared for taking pictures. 2. Release the shutter by pressing the shutter release button (7) or (19). When a cable release is used, screw its tip into the cable release socket in the lower button (19). 3. After each exposure, wind the film by turning the film wind crank, then follow the same routine as mentioned above.
n Shutter Operations Using the Multiple Exposure Selector When the multiple exposure selector triangular mark is set toward the word “SINGLE,” double exposures are prevented. Once the shutter button has been depressed, it Locking the Shutter Button By shifting the lock button (4) toward the letter “L”, the shutter c a n o t be button is locked. While suspend- without first advancing the film.
For certain lens-shutter assemblies, the release lever for the shutter itself can be depressed many times even though the shutter is not cocked, the same as the 80mm f/ 3.7 lens. (When the shutter is not cocked, the shutter blades do not open). When using this type of lens shutter, if the shutter button is depressed without cocking the shutter, no pic- When No Film is Loaded in the Camera Even when the film wind crank is turned, the number in the exposure c o u n t e r r e m a i n s a t “0”.
n Photographing by Flash Unit When photographing by flash, attach a flash gun to the accessory shoe (21) on the camera body and connect the cord to the flash synchro-terminal (13). When M-class flash bulbs are used, set the synchroflash M-X selector (14) on M to synchronize flash at all shutter speeds. When an electronic flash unit is used, set the synchroflash M-X selector on X to synchronize flash at all shutter speeds. This synchroflash M-X selector can be changed even after cocking the shutter.
4 Changing lenses By turning the focusing knob, completely retract the bellows so that the lens mount portion contact to the body. Recess the film wind crank in the camera body. Turn the lens change knob (24) so that the triangular mark points to the word “UNLOCK.” 21 Tip the camera so that the lens faces upward. and while firmly grasping the lens barrel pinch the head of the lens catch bracket (20), press the head toward the camera body, push it down to release the lens catch, and remove the lens.
PRECAUTIONS 1. If the film wind crank is not kept positioned diagonally upward, (the same angle as the crank housing position), the cocking lever (17) cannot be connected with the cocking lever on the camera body. 2. Regarding the cocking lever on the 180mm lens, an auxiliary lever for connection is provided on the side of the lens barrel.
II Angle of View Changes by Interchanging lenses 80mm All these pictures were taken from the same position, at on identical distance from the sub$Fi+jjy ject.
