Mamiya 7 II manual

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READ ME FIRST The camera is shipped with the light shield cur - tain in the open position. Therefore you cannot remove the body cap unless you close the curtain first. Please read page 10 of the instruction book first. The camera will not function with out a battery. Please read pages 8 and 9 next. You will want to practice with the camera with - o[...]

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7II and welcome to the world-wide family of happy Mamiya camera owners ! Mamiya pioneered the 6x7cm medium format SLR system camera when it introduced the first Mamiya RB67 in 1970. In 1982 an additional model followed, the Mamiya RZ67 with electronic features. Both cameras soon became the[...]

Contents Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera ................................. 3 Nomenclature Parts ................................ 4 Camera Body ........................................... 4 Lens ........................................................... 6 Viewfinder display ................................... 7 Inserting Battery ...[...]

Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera The Mamiya 7II is the only camera in the world that has these exclusive features: • Ideal 6x7cm film format that enlarges to standard photographic and industrial paper sizes without cropping and without wastin g film. A size that can be viewed with the naked eye and that is easy to retouch. • Ligh[...]

Nomenclature Parts Cam era Body Self - timer pilot lamp Exposure compensation lock release button Exposure compensation scale Power on/off lever Film speed window (ISO) Self - timer button Shutter speed Index Mark Rangefinder coupling roller Rangefinder window Cable release socket P C Terminal Electronic contacts Bayonet mount 4[...]

Hot Shoe for mounting electronic Shutter speed dial A/AEL release button Film advance lever Multi - exposure lever Film setting index dots Film starting indicator 5 Nomenclature Parts[...]

Nomenclature Parts Focusing ring Depth - of - field scale Lens alignment dot Rangefinder coupling lever Aperture ring Distance scale (m • ft) Infrared index mark Back cover Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup Back cover lock release button Back cover latch Carrying str ap lugs Film spool stud Tripod socket (The socket has U1/4" threads) Lens M[...]

Nomenclature Parts Viewfinder display Brig ht field of view frame with 80mm F4 standard lens Long time exposure (under - exposure [Blinks]) Bulb Red warning lamp The red lamp illuminates when • the shutter is not cocked • the light shield curtain is closed • the film is not loaded • the lens is not attached • the battery power is weakenin[...]

Inserting Battery The camera will not function without a battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Remov e the battery chamber cover on the bottom of the camera with a coin or screwdriver. 2. Insert the battery. The + terminal is indicated on the inside of the battery chamber cover. Insert the battery as shown in the Illustration, being sure to properl[...]

Battery Check 1. Set the shutter speed dial at 15. Turn shutter speed dial and set the figure 15 at the dot “A” *When th e shutter speed was already set at the position A • AEL, the lock mechanism is functioning. Therefore, turn the dial while pressing the AE lock button “B” located at the center of the shutter speed dial. 2. Half - press[...]

Mounting/Removing Lenses Clos ing the light shield curtain Removing camera body cap 1. Cock the wind - up lever. After cocking the shutter, close the light shield curtain. 2. Close the light shield mask. Set upright the light shield curtain closing lever handle “A” and turn it from the o pen position ( ) following arrow direction and fit the wh[...]

Mounting/Removing Lenses Mounting lens 1. Mounting lens. Align Lens Alignment Dot “A” with the Camera Alignment Dot “B”. Insert the lens into the camera body. Then turn the lens in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until it clicks and locks in to place. * Remove the front and rear lens caps. The front lens cap can be removed by pressin[...]

Removing lens Mounting/Removing Lenses 1. Cock the shutter and close the light shield curtain. After cocking the shutter , close the light shield curtain just as same as mounting the lens. 2. Remove the lens. While pressing the lens releasing button “A”, turn the lens in the arrow direction until the lens alignment dot “B” lined up with the[...]

Mounting/Removing Lenses Precaution for mounting/removing lenses 1) As the rangefinder coupling roller is precisely adjusted, be sure not to touch with your hand or move it with finger. 2) Gold plated electronic contacts are located inside the bayonet mount and at the rear of each lens. If oil, dirt, or other foreign matter collects on the contacts[...]

Camera Functional Test Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works. ① Power on/off lever ........................................ Set to ON . (See page 8) ② Film advance lever ....................................... Wind the lever to cock the shutter. ③ Light shield curtain ....................................... Open.[...]

Setti ng the film speed Before Loading the Film ISO 25 • • 50 • • 100 • • 200 • • 400 • • 800 • • 1600 (32)(40) (64)(80) (125)(160) (250)(320) (500)(640) (1000)(1250) Set the film spee d of the film being used by lifting up the outer rim of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the correct ISO value appears in the windo[...]

Before Loading the Fi lm Setting the film type Memo clip This camera can use either 120 or 220/135 film. To set for the type of film used, simply rotate the pressure plate in either direction of the arrow until the white dot is at 120" or "220/135". When set, "120" or °220/135" will appear in the small window under th[...]

Loading the Film 1. Operate the spool bearing release lever. Push the spool release lever “A” on right side to the right, and install the take - up spool in the take - up spool cham ber “B”, top first, then push the lower spool stud up. 2. Place the film in the film chamber. Like installing the take - up spool, push the spool release lever [...]

Loading the Film 4. Align the start mark of the film with the start mark on the body. Wind the film advance lever until the small arrow (the starting indicator on the backing paper) aligns with the film starting indicator ( ▼ ) on the camera body. Then close the back cover. • Thread the paper leader on the empty take up spool so the film will b[...]

Loading the Film Prevention of Light Leaks Due To Loose Film Winding * Use your left thumb to press lightly on the paper leader while advancing winding lever slowly to assure smooth and tight film take - up on the empty spool. Advance the film and align the printed arrow start mark with the small triangle start mark on the ca mera. Then close the c[...]

Taking Photographs AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography The aperture priority metering device is incorporated into the rangefinder system. The correct shutter speed for the preselected aperture will automatically be determined. 1. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial with the white line index m[...]

Taking Photographs When “ ▼ ” LED blinks, it indicates overexpo sure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller f/stop until an LED indicates proper exposure . Blinking "LT" indicates under - exposure: rotate the aperture ring until the LED stops b linking to increase exposure. Illuminating "LT" indicates that the[...]

Taking Photographs Manual Photography You may override the AE mode and select the aperture and shutter speed manually. Simply set the shutter speed against the white line index mark and also set the l ens aperture to the desired " f " stop. 1. Release A - AEL. For releasing, depress AE lock releasing button “A” located in the center o[...]

Taking Photographs • When on manual, 10 seconds after activation, the LED indicators will go out, to save battery power. If they do so during m etering, press the Shutter Release Button half way again. Please note: The LED indicators will disappear 10 seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter release button in the following situations[...]

Taking Photographs Focusing the Lens When the lens has been focused, the double image superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images with in the square of the viewfinder. Focusing method within th e double image coincidence zone Position the subject within the central square of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject will appear [...]

Taking Photographs Photographic area covered Within the viewfinder the subject area covered is indicated by the visible bright frame. Parallax is automatically compensated for according to the subject-to-lens distance. The composition will be within in the lines of the bright frame “A” for 6 x 7 format and “B” for 135 panoramic format. 83% [...]

Taking Photographs 1. Pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter release button when you have focused and determined composition. • Wind the advance lever until it stops. (Otherwise, a red warning Lamp in the viewfind- er will signal that it is impossible to press the shutter release button.) • Remove the front lens cap. • Do not advance [...]

Taking Photographs Unloading the film 1. The back cover open. While pressing the back cover lock button, push the back cover open/close button, then the back cover will open. 2. Unloading the film. Push the spool stud releases lever “A” to the right in order to disengage the spool from the stud. • Simply push the upper rim of the spool with y[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes AE Lock (AEL) Photography The AEL position is very useful when making selective exposure measurements of important subject areas which are not in the center of the finder image when faced with difficult lighting conditions. 1. Align "AEL" on the shutter speed dial. Rotate the shutter speed dial until &[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Self - Timer The shutter is released about 10 seconds after pressing the self - timer button. The L ED on the front of the camera illuminates for about 8 seconds, then blinks for about 2 seconds and then the shutter is released. 1. Fix the camera to a tripod. 2. Press the self - timer button. Cock the wind - up [...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Time Exposures When taking an exposure longer than 4 seconds, set shutter to " B " (bulb). At " B " the shutter will remain open as long as the release is pressed down. • In order to prevent camera movement it is best to use a cable release and tripod. Cable Release Attachment The cable rel[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Flash Photography The Mamiya 7II features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all sh utter speeds. Shoe - mounted flash units can be attached directly to the hot - shoe, while flash brackets can be attached to the tripod socket for larger flash guns. Remove sa[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Multiple exposure mechanism While pressing the lock release button “A”, move the lever in the arrow direction to the multiple exposure position. It does not matter if the changeover to multiple exposure is made before or after the first exposure. Once changed, the shutter is released and wind - up lever is c[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Exposure Compensation The exposure compensator functions in a numbe r of important ways. It can be used to correct exposure values (EVs) or the differences in brightness between a primary subject and its background - especially when over or under - exposures occur. It can also be used when filters are employed o[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes Diopter Correction Lenses Six types of diopter correcting lenses are available for near/farsighted people. Mount as indicated above. Powers available are: +3, +2, +1 , - 1, - 2, and - 3. +: Far - Sighted - : Near - Sighted Depth - of - Field The depth - of - field varies according to the aperture. The smaller th[...]

Photographing to conform to purposes How to Hold the Camera Neck strap Because most out of focus pictures are the result of camera movement, make sure not to move when pressing the shutter button. Hold the camera with your elbows close to your body: pressing part of the camera on your forehead will help stabilize it. Then gently release the shutter[...]

Trouble shooting Uniquely designed to prevent errors. the Mamiya 7II incorporates numerous safety features. If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due to user error rather than camera malfunction. Should there be problems, be sure to review the following points. • When the shutter wilt not function. ① Is the battery good? ② Is th[...]

Lenses N43mm f/4.5L N50mm f/4.5L N65mm f/4L 37 Lens construction : 9 elements in 5 groups Angle of view : 69° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 32mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.078 Area covered : 719 x 892mm Filter size : 58mm Hood : Bayonet type Dimensions : 65 (L) x 67 (D)mm Weight : 380g Lens const[...]

Lenses N80mm f/4L N150mm f/4.5L Lens construction : 6 elements in 4 groups Angle of view : 58° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 39mm Minimum focusing distance : 1m Magnification at minimum distance : 0.097 Area covered : 580 x 719mm Filter size : 58mm Hood : Bayonet type Dimensions : 56 (L) x 67 (D)mm Weight : 290g Lens construction : 6 ele[...]

Accessories Lens hood Fo r 43mm f/4.5: Bayonet type For 50mm f/4: Bayonet type For 65mm f/4: Bayonet type For 80mm f/4: Bayonet type For 150mm f/4.5: Bayonet type All are supplied with the lenses. Diopter correcting Lenses Focusing accuracy diminishes when the eye diopte r is incorrect. So, it is advisable that near and far sighted people use diopt[...]

Accessories System chart 40[...]

Specifications Type of Camera : 6 x 7cm format interchangeable lenses, rangefinder camera, dou ble formats (6 x 7 and 35mm panorama) Film Used : 120 Roll Film (10 exposures ), 220 Roll Film (20 exposures), 135 Roll Film (16 exposures with 36 exp. film) Actual Image Size : 56 x 69.5mm with 120/220 film, 24 x 65mm with 135 film, using Panoramic Adapt[...]

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice The Mamiya 7II is a precision optical/mechanical instrument, built for heavy professional use and a long service life, if properly treated and maintained. Please observe these basic caveats: • Read instructions before using camera. • Protect camera against shocks and falls. Us e neck strap supplied with it,[...]

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Batteri es Care 1. The sealed, new battery which is supplied with this camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life. Therefore it is desirable to replace it with a fresh battery as soon as possible. 2. Carefully wipe the b attery contacts before inserting into the chamb[...]