User manual MAMIYA C330

[. . . ] 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. This MAMIYA C330, an exceptionally high-grade camera, was designed by emphasizing further improvements on the popular MAMIYA C series. [. . . ] Turn the crank each time one picture is exposed. Regardless of the number of pictures taken, the crank always stops at a diagonally upward position. In this position, when folding the crank in the opposite direction, the crank can be recessed in the body. 10 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. After focusing, push down the magnifying glass, and decide the photo composition by using the entire view on the focusing screen as a guide. . Using the Focusing Hood as a Sportsfinder By pulling up the magnifying glass and pushing down the sportsfinder flap, and by attaching the latter to the catch at the bottom of the focusing hood, the hood can be used as a sportsfinder for the 80mm standard lens. 1 2 After pushing down the flap (12). also fold down the finder frame (10) to obtain the field of view for the 65 mm lens. 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 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. To return the sportsfinder flap (12), push the right side plate. 5 Folding the Focusing Hood Return the sportsfinder flap, push down the magnify ing glass, fold the side plates inward and the back plate downward, finally folding the finder frame (9). 12 n Handling the Focusing Hood (cont. ) 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. Next, by pulling back the focusing screen frame after raising its front portion upward, the focusing screen frame can be removed. Changing the Focusing Hood The focusing hood can be replaced with various finders available for this camera as accessories. How to Remove the Focusing Hood By turning the focusing hood lock screw (30) counterclockwise to loosen it, pull back the hood a n d move it upward: then the hood can be taken off. How to Attach a Focusing Hood Match the grooves on the hood's front both sides to the pins of the camera body, fit the groove on the hood's rear to the focusing hood lock screw. then fasten it. Installing the focusing screen After positioning the two holes on the rear side of the focusing screen the two guide pins (37) 13 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. 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. Be sure that the subject is satisfactorily appears under the lower portion of this pointer. In turn, this becomes a correcting scale when the exposure factor is 2, 2. 5 and 3. 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 this case, also, set the multiple exposure button triangular mark toward "MULTI" button, and or depress the the shutter by release shutter pushing the release lever on the lensshutter assembly. 19 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. [. . . ]