User manual MAMIYA RZ67 PRO

[. . . ] Building upon its long experience since the introduction in 1970 of the revolutionary RB67 SLR with revolving back and the later refinements incorporated into the RB67 Pro-S, Mamiya Camera Company has utilized the latest electronic technology in order to fulfill its Commitment to advanced amateurs and professional photographers by producing the ultimate 6 x 7cm camera, the Mamiya RZ67. The result is a camera with incredible versatility and handling ease. ideally suited for commercial, industrial, scientific, news, portrait, scenic, and fashion photography. In fact, the Mamiya RZ67 knows no bounds in photographic application?. . [. . . ] Set the correct film speed value on the Film Speed Dial of the Roll Film Holder. 22 Advancing the Film 6. Place the Film Insert into the outer cassette, making sure the film advance coupler of the insert fits into the appropriate opening of the cassette. 7. After correctly placing the insert into the cassette, 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 RZ Roll Film Holder outer cassette will accept either 120 or 220 Film Inserts . 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. 23 Taking Photographs When the film is advanced to the next frame, the numeral in the Exposure Counter will automatically change and the red mark will disappear. If if is pressed very rapidly, the spacing between frames may not be uniform. After an exposure is made, the automatic double exposure prevention mechanism will make it impossible to release the shutter until the film is advanced. After completing the last exposure, press the Cocking Lever several times, until the film and backing paper is completely wound onto the Take-up Spool. Instead of using the Cocking Lever, you can use the Film Advance Knob of the Film Insert, if you prefer. The film can be advanced in either of two ways. A) By winding the Film Advance Knob of the Film Insert until it stops. B) By pressing the Cocking Lever of the camera body several times, until it stops. (The lens shutter will not be cocked unless the Cocking Lever is consecutively pressed until it stops. ) When the film is completely advanced, the numeral `1' will appear in the Exposure Counter and the red, film-unadvanced warning will disappear. While advancing the film from S (start) to 1 with the Cocking Lever, the shutter releasing mechanism is automatically locked until the film is fully advanced to frame 1. After removing the Dark Slide and releasing the shutter, the red warning mark will reappear in the Exposure Counter, indicating that the exposure has been made and the camera needs to be set for the next exposure. 24 Unloading the Film When desiring to turn in for processing a roll of film that has been only partially exposed, first remove the holder after inserting the Dark Slide. Next, while holding in the pin in thecenter of the coupler(A), completely wind the film onto the Take-up Spool with the Film Advance Knob. Instead of continuously holding in the coupler pin, you can push it in once after each frame, if preferred. 1. Open the back cover of the Film Holder and remove the Film Insert. While holding down the right-hand Spool Release Pin, remove the film, exercising care that the backing paper does not unroll or become loose. In preparation for the future, remove the empty spool from the Film Insert, replacing it on the right-hand side so that it will act as the new Take-up Spool. When the back cover of the holder is opened, the Exposure Counter will automatically return to "S" (Start). If anything other than `s' appears in the Exposure Counter, it indicates that there is film in the holder. [. . . ] Also check any accessories you plan to use. For a general overhaul, cleaning, or minor repair, take the camera to your nearest authorized Mamiya Service Center or see your camera shop for advice. 40 Mamiya RZ67 Specifications 6 x 7cm roll film SLR with lens shutter. Uses 120 (10 exposure) or 220 (20 exposure) roll film. Standard Lenses: Mamiya-Sekor Z 90 mm f/3. 5 (6 elements in 6 groups). [. . . ]