User manual MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The Film Holder can be removed after moving the Holder Lock Lever as far as it will go toward the Lock Release Lever "A". It is recommended that you remove the holder on a table or similar support, or in your lap, to avoid the possibility of dropping the holder or having it fall off the camera. If you attempt to remove the holder without replacing the Dark Slide, the Holder Lock Lever will automatically lock in place, preventing accidental removal of the holder and exposure of the film. However, if you must remove the holder without the Dark Slide in place, the automatic lock can be overridden by pulling the Lock Release Lever toward the Holder Lock Lever, holding the lever there, and then moving the Lock Lever. When detached from the camera body, the Dark Slide cannot be pulled out. However, if you wish to remove it, push in the pin "A" on the holder with a pointed object. Note: Non-Compatibility of Roll Film Holder Inserts. While all model RZ and RZ PRO II roll film holders can be used with both the RZ and RZ PRO II, this does not apply to the interchangeability of the film holder inserts. They can only be used with their respective roll film holder housings. 23 Loading the Film Holder Pull out the upper and lower Back Cover Latches and the back cover will open. Because of the double safety lock, pulling out just one of the two Back Cover Latches will not open the cover. After opening the back cover of the Roll Film Holder, remove the Film Insert. When loading film, it is not necessary to remove the holder from the camera back. When loading film, avoid direct sunlight--either load in the shade or turn your body away from the sun and use the shade of your own body. While holding down the left-hand Spool Release Pin of the Film Insert, fit a roll of film between the upper and lower left-hand Film Spool Studs. Make sure that the backing paper is set as shown in the photo above. When loaded correctly, the inside of the backing paper (the black side) will appear on the outside of the insert back. If it does not, remove the film, turn it upside-down, and reload . After feeding the tip of the backing paper into the slot of the Take-up Spool, 24 gently wind the Film Advance Knob until the arrow of the backing paper aligns with the insert Start Mark. As your gently advance the backing paper, make sure it advances evenly between the spool flanges and does not begin to slant. If it advances unevenly, remove the backing paper from the Take-up Spool and re-insert. Heeding this point will eliminate the possibility of crimping the edge of the film. Set the correct film speed value on the Film Speed Dial of the Roll Film Holder. Place the Film Insert into the housing, making sure the film advance coupler of the insert fits into the appropriate hole of the cassette. After correctly placing the insert into the housing, close the back cover, and while gently holding it in place, push both of the Back Cover Latches as far as they will go. The Roll Film Holder Housing will accept either 120 (HA703) or 220 (HB702) Film Inserts. 25 Advancing the Film Before attempting to advance the film to the first frame, make sure the R-M Lever is set to its normal (center) position. If the lever is set to 'M'(multiple exposure), it will not be possible to advance the film with the Cocking Lever. The film can be advanced in either of two ways. A. By winding the Film Advance Knob of the Film Insert until it stops. By activating the Cocking Lever of the camera body several times, until it stops. [. . . ] Shutter Speed Selection When a RB67 lens is mounted on the RZ PRO II body, use the Shutter Speed Ring of the lens for shutter speed selection. Be sure to set to the "RBL" position. Once this done all the other speed dial settings are immobilized. The shutter is cocked and released in the same manner as RZ series lenses. [. . . ]