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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Mamiya Crossover Photography Congratulation on your choice of a Mamiya ZE-X Crossover single lens reflex camera. This highly versatile multimode automatic exposure (AK) camera not only offers you shutter speed priority AK, aperture priority AK, programmed AK, and electronic flash AE (with Mamiyalite MZ flash units), but is also equipped for crossover between all four modes. A full manual override is provided for advanced amateur and professional photographers.
Camera Shake Prevention Shutter Speed Priority Crossover AE Variation Aperture Priority Crossover AE Variation Programmed AE Variation Flash Photography (A) Flash AE Crossover with EF Lenses (B) Flash AE Crossover with E Lenses (C) Flash Photography with Mamiyalite ZE Additional Features : Exposure Compensation (A) Exposure Variation Dial (B) Exposure Memory Button Manual Exposures B (Bulb) for Long Exposures Self-Timer Eyepiece Blind Multiple Exposures Depth-of-Field Control Infrared Photography Mamiya Se
Features of the Crossover System and the AE (Auto Exposure) Mode The Crossover System The ZE-X Crossover System enables the camera to cross over automatically between the various AE modes in the following circumstances: 1) Used with the shutter speed priority AE or aperture priority AE modes, it allows the camera to automatically correct exposure settings in unforeseen situations when conditions are such that your pre-selected shutter speed or aperture will not give you a correct exposure.
Basic operations steps 1. Load the batteries. Make sure polarity is correct! 2. Load the film and advance to the first frame. 3. Set the ASA film speed.
Make sure the crossover switch (A) is at its normal position (flush with the camera body). 4. Select the AE mode. (See previous pane for general description). A) Shutter Speed Priority AE. B) Aperture Priority AE. C) Programmed AE. ·Before settee the dial away from the "A" setting, press the lock-release button (B) and turn simultaneously. ·To lock and unlock aperture ring, press the white button and simultaneously rotate. 4www. butku s.
5. Viewfinder Check. Press shutter button partway. Depending upon AE mode in use, shutter speed and aperture or "P" will appear in the viewfinder. Compose the picture and focus. Press shutter button gently to take photo. (Page 19) Rewind the film when all frames are exposed.
Loading the Batteries 1. Press the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow until it swings open. 2. Before inserting the batteries, wipe both sides with a dry cloth to ensure that contacts are clean. Place both batteries into the battery chamber as shown, making sure the (+) (-) polarity markings match those on the chamber cover. Your ZE-X will not function if batteries are improperly inserted or batteries are not loaded.
Battery Check/Low Battery Warning After loading the batteries, press the shutter button partway to see if the data display inside the viewfinder lights. If the display fails to light, batteries may be depleted or improperly inserted. Low Battery Warning: When the entire I display begins to flicker at a fast rate (8 flashes per second) batteries are low and should be replaced promptly to ensure uninterrupted operation. The slow pulsation of the displays warns you of over and underexposures. 4www.bu tkus.
3. First advance the film by operating the film advance lever; then rotate the film rewind knob in the direction of the arrow to take up film slack. Make sure that both the upper and lower teeth of the sprocket are engaged in the perforations of the film. · To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, set the shutter speed dial to one of the faster manual settings, e.g., 1/1000 sec.
1. Set the crossover switch (A) at its normal position (flush against the camera body). 2. Press the white button on the lens aperture ring and rotate the ring until it locks at the index mark. 3. Select the shutter speed desired according to the type of subject you are photographing and the effect you wish to create. CAUTION: If the dial is locked at "A" beforehand, press the lock release button (B) and turn. Do not force the dial.
Selecting the AE Mode Aperture Priority Crossover AE - With this exposure mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera selects the correct aperture for you. 1. Set the crossover switch (A) at its normal position (flush with camera body). 2. Set the shutter speed dial at "A" (dial locks at "A" to prevent accidental movement). 3. Set the aperture on the lens aperture ring in accordance with the effects desired or lighting conditions of the subject.
When you desire the camera not to alter the aperture you initially set for certain purpose, disengage the crossover system by sliding the crossover switch (A) out over the camera body. If the setting in use is not proper, the fastest shutter speed (1000) indication will flash to indicate overexposure. The slowest speed (16 ) will flash for underexposure. When proper exposure is desired, turn the aperture ring until the flashing ceases. Selecting the AE Mode C.
·With programmed AK, the position of the crossover switch has no effect on exposures except for flash photography. * Over/Underexposure Warning When the scene is too bright for the proper exposure, the fastest shutter speed indication (1000) appears in the viewfinder and flashes. If the scene is too dark for the proper exposure, the slowest shutter speed indication (16) appears in the viewfinder and flashes. Focusing Focus sharply on the subject by rotating the focusing ring of the lens.
Most blurred photographs are due to camera shake caused by not holding the camera steady. Improve the sharpness of your pictures by holding your camera steady. Depress the release button gently with a squeezing motion, without jerking. 4www .butkus.org Rewinding the film After the last exposure, the film must be rewound completely into its cartridge before opening the back cover. 1. Press the film rewind release button. 2.
Electronic Mechanism ZE-X * Viewfinder Display Your ZE-X features a bright, full-frame viewfinder which gives all the necessary exposure information for the exposure mode in use via an easy to-read LED digital display system. The brightness of the LED read-out is automatically regulated to match the brightness of the subject. The viewing of the LED read-out therefore, is always comfortable under any circumstances. 4www. butku s.org For lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.
Programmed AE mode Crossover system in effect manual exposure operation Exposure variation in effect (warns dial is no t set at "0") Flash ready indication for Mamiya dedicated flash units. Indicates maximum flash distance in meters with E lenses (and EF lenses with focusing distance priority switch OFF) ·Features of the Crossover System The ZE-X's Crossover System permits automatic "crossover" between the various AE modes to assure exposureperfect photos at all times. 1.
In the programmed AE mode, "60" will appear in the viewfinder as the "camera shake" warning for 1/80 sec., while "250" warns you that the speed has actually dropped below 1/200 second. (A) Shutter Speed Priority Crossover AE Variation This chart shows the pattern used by the camera's microprocessor to maintain the selected shutter speed for as long as possible in relation to the lens aperture and the lighting conditions. When shooting bright scenes at 1/125 sec.
(B) Aperture Priority Crossover AE Variation This chart shows the pattern used by the camera's microprocessor to maintain the selected aperture for as long as possible in relation to the shutter speed, the lighting conditions and the "camera shake" limit of the lens in use. When shooting bright scenes with the 50mm lens at f/8, for example, the camera maintains the preset aperture until the fastest shutter speed of 1/1000 sec. is reached, and then varies to ensure proper exposure as shown.
(C) Programmed AE Variation This chart shows the aperture and shutter speed combinations automatically chosen by the camera in the programmed AE mode. With bright scenes, the program automatically select a combination of a fast shutter speed and a small aperture, while for dark scenes, it automatically keeps the shutter speed above the "camera shake" limit of the lens in use (1/30 sec. with 50mm lens) until the maximum aperture is reached.
Selecting the Base Mode for Flash The following instructions for Flash AE Crossover operations are divided into two main sections: (A) Flash AE with EF Lenses and (B) Flash AE with E Lenses. With both types of lenses, all three regular AE modes may be used for flash AE photography. With EF lenses, however, the aperture priority AE mode is preferable to the others since it saves flash energy.
5. Turn the flash unit power switch on and set the selector at MZ-A. Press the shutter button partway and the indication EF appears in the viewfinder, take your picture. The shutter is set automatically at 1/60 sec. and the flash exposure is controlled according to the distance to the subject. Note: The focusing distance priority switch is ON when positioned next to the serial number and OFF when positioned at the opposite side where an orange mark appears in the groove.
·When the subject is too far away for a proper exposure, however, the aperture setting will flash in the viewfinder as a warning. To obtain a proper exposure, open the aperture ring manually until the flashing ceases. ·In the programmed AE/shutter speed priority AE modes (at ASA 100, with 50mm F/1.4 EF lens and Mamiyaite MZ 36R) In the programmed AE or shutter speed priority AE modes, the aperture changes automatically in relation to the focusing distance. Up to 12.
Automatic Flash Synch Speed Setting In the shutter speed priority AE and manual operation mode: 1. The shutter speed is automatically set at a flash synch speed of 1/60 sec. after the flash unit has charged, even though the dial is set for faster shutter speeds. 2. When the preselected shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec., the exposure will be made at the speed in use. Use of slower shutter speeds is useful for long exposures where additional exposure of the background is desired.
Exposure compensation The center-weighted exposure metering system of the ZE-X will give you the best possible exposures with each of the camera's AE modes in most of all shooting situations. However, when the subject is situated against a bright light source such as snow, against a window in the shade of a backlit tree, or when the subject is spotlighted on stage against a dark background, some exposure increase or decrease may be required to bring out the details of the subject.
Besides the exposure variation dial, there's also another method of insuring compensate exposures with the exposure memory button. This method permits you to make a direct light reading without guesswork. The exposure memory button may be used to compensate exposures with any AE mode. Direct reading of the subject: Walk up directly to your subject and make an exposure reading of the subject or part of the subject you wish to emphasize by pressing the shutter button partway.
When you wish to take family or group photos or snapshots of places you have been and include yourself in the picture, you can mount the camera on a tripod and use the self-timer. It is also useful for close-up and copy works. Self-Timer The self-timer has 2, 6 and 10 second settings. During self-timer operation the timer LED flashes and the camera sounds an audible warning; at the end of 2 seconds, the speed of the warning indicators increases to let you know the shutter is about to release. 1.
Multiple Exposures Multiple exposures are easily made with the ZE-X because the handy multiple exposure lever automatically disengages the film advance system and also the exposure counter to keep accurate exposure count. 1. Make the first exposure in the normal manner. 2. Slide the multiple exposure lever all the way to the right and hold. Cock the shutter by winding the film advance lever all the way. 3. Release the shutter for your second exposure on the same frame.
To render the background in sharp focus or for snapshots and candid photos where there isn't time for pin-point focus, stop the lens down to a small aperture, so the greater depth-of-field will give you greater overall focus for the picture area. To stand out your subject against its surroundings, open the lens up to a larger aperture, so the shallow depth-offield will throw the back-ground out of focus. The depth-of-field range can be determined using the depth-of-field scale for the lens in use.
2. Attach a red filter over the lens, and set the exposure manually as indicated by the film instructions for infrared photography. · Focusing compensation is required only for black and white infrared films, not for color. Read the film instructions carefully for proper use of the filter. <<<< Additional information not in the manual: I just wanted to point out that not all Mamiya M42 lenses are safe to use with the P adapter for the Auto-XTL.
System accessories ZE-X Mamiyalite MZ 36R This grip-type automatic electronic flash unit takes full advantage of the ZE-X's crossover mode feature and sophisticated electronic aperture control systems for flash photos with unprecedented ease and accuracy. The MZ 36R has a guide number of 36 (ASA 100 in meters) which is reduced to 28 when the wide angle diffuser is used.
Mamiyalite ZE This clip on auto flash unit features a guide number of 17 (ASA100 in meters) which is reduced to GN 12 with the wide-angle diffuser attached. It features two auto flash ranges plus manual flash override. When using with the ZE-X, set the film speed on the flash unit and select either of the two usable apertures, it will automatically control flash intensity for proper exposure within the flash operating range. In addition, shutter speed automatically synchronizes at 1/60 sec.
viewfinder system. This situation, however, can easily be remedied by using a diopter correction lens and adapter. These diopter correction lenses are available in six different strengths: +3, +2, +1, -1, -2 and -3. · Before purchasing a diopter correction lens at your Mamiya dealer, be sure to actually try various strength diopter lenses and select the one that suits your eyesight. 1. Rubber Eye-cup ZE with Adapter This adapter is required for attaching the diopter correction lenses to the camera.
5. Auto Extension Rings ZE A set of three extension rings are intended for close-up photography and mount between the camera body and lens, directly coupling with the ZE camera metering system and the lens automatic diaphragm. Three different lengths of the rings can be used individuality or in combination. 6. Auto Bellows ZE This is an easy to operate, precision bellows type close-up attachment. Automatic aperture stop-down coupling is possible using a double cable release.
· Batteries should always be removed when the camera is not be used for an extended time. Keep them in a cool, dry place. Leaving batteries in the camera for long periods may result in leakage which could damage the internal mechanisms. · Always keep batteries out of the reach of children and never throw used batteries into a fire or expose to excessive heat. · When going on trips be sure to carry spare batteries to ensure that the camera will function.
Specifications: Type of camera: 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) multimode automatic exposure (AK) camera. Mode of operation: Crossover mode (Shutter speed priority AK, Aperture priority AK, Programmed AK, Electronic flash AE with automatic crossover among these modes), plus full manual override. Picture format: 24mm x 36mm Usable lenses: Mamiya-Sekor EF and E series lenses with Mamiya ZE bayonet mount. Standard lenses: Mamiya-Sekor EF/E 50mm f/1.4, MamiyaSekor EF/E 50mm f/1.7 and Mamiya-Sekor E 50mm f/2.0.
Film rewind: Via crank and film rewind release button. Back cover: Opens by pulling film rewind crank; removable, with memo holder. Power source: Two 1.5V alkaline-manganese LR44 batteries or two 1.5V silver oxide SR44 batteries; activate meter and camera systems on pressing shutter button partway. 4www.butkus.org Other features: Eyepiece blind, winder/auto rewind-attachment provision, auxiliary shutter release contacts for electronic remote control. Dimensions: 139.5mm (W) x 89mm (H) x 50.
