Mamiya 6MF manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 6 MF, Succeeding the New Mamiya 6, the Mamiya 6 MF is the latest addition to the Mamiya 6 x 6cm format series which has become the world’s standard in the medium format field thanks to Mamiya’s stress on “originality and reliabilit y “- two qualities that have become synonymous with the very na[...]

Special Features of the Mamiya 6 MF ......................... 3 Nomenclature an d Functiona l Part s ............................... 5 Preparatory Steps for Use e ............................................... 9 Mounting/Removin g Lense s ............................................ 10 H OW t o Retract th e Lens Moun t ............................[...]

Three Size Multiple Formats In addition to the attractive 6 x 6cm square format which assures multifaceted composition, the Mamiya 6 MF is also capable of using the 6 x 4.5cm format frame mask and the wide 2 4 x 54mm panoramic format using 35mm film with th e optional Panoramic adapter Set, Thus, these multipurpose formats greatly enhance the photo[...]

[Retracte d - locked] The retractable lens mount greatly reduces the profile of the Mamiya 6 MF. making it more convenient to store and carry. When not in use the lens mount, retracts into the body for storage and reduces the overall size of the camera. (The mount slides 31mm into and out of the body - depending on its being in the operational or s[...]

Exposure compensation scale - Film speed window (ISO) - Retractable lens moun t Internal bellows - Rangefinder coupling pin - Retraction/extension button Press this button to retract the lens fo r st orage . or pull it out for operation.[...]

AEL release button Film selector Exposure compensation lock release button Film holder roller Film type (120 or Pressure plate 6[...]

Self-timer lever ( c) Synchro-socket ( f Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup - carrying strap lug ) ) _ Film spool stud 7[...]

Body cap[...]

In order to attach the lens, first pull out the lens mount and remove the camera body cap. To do this, while pressing the retraction/ extension button (A) in, pull the lens mount out by gripping the cross bar of the lens cap. Then, while pressing the lens release button (B) in, rotate the cap counterclockwise, and align the groove (C) on the cap’[...]

[Mounting lens] [Removing lens] Remove the front and rear lens caps. a The front lens cap can be removed by pressing in the tabs on the right and left with your fingers and pulling the cap towards you. * The rear lens cap can be removed by rotating it counterclockwise. Align Lens Alignment Dot (E) With the Camera Alignment Do t (D). Insert the lens[...]

[Pulling out the retractable lens mount] [Retracting ( storing) the lens 1. While pressing in the retraction button (A) on the camera body in the direction of the arrow, pull out the lens and lens mount until it clicks. 2. When both have been pulled out, take your figners off the retraction button, and make sure that both are completely pulled out.[...]

[Battery check] 1. Power can be turned on/off with the small lever beside the shutter release button. (ON) Align the white dot on the lever with the white dot on the camera body. (OFF) Align the white dot on the lever with the red dot on the camera body. 2. When the power is turned ON and the shutter release button is touched slightly, the shutter [...]

[Closing the light shield curtain] Before opening/closing the light shield curtain, be sure to cock the shutter, otherwise, it will not open/close. To open the light shield curtain, slid e the light shield curtain release lever along lo fol- low the arro w " I+ ” down and right. This will cause curtain to snap open. The light shield lever in[...]

Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works ~2 Power on/off lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set to ON. (See page 12) T Film advance lever .._ Wind the lever to cock the shutter. f Light shield curtai n . . . . . . . . . . . Open. (See page 13) ‘1: Retractable lens mount . . . . . . . Pull out. (Photographing position) (S[...]

[Setting the film speed] [Opening/closing the back cover] [Setting the film type] While depressing the back cover lock but- ton, simultaneously push down the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and the back will open. When closing the back cover, securely press both corners until it clicks. This camera can use either 120 or 220/135 film, To se[...]

[Memo clip] The memo clip on the back cover is use d to 1. hold the film box to serve as a convenient Push the spool release lever of right side reminder of the type of film in the camera or to the right, and install the take-up spool in for recording the date. the take-u p spool chamber, then push the lower spool stud up. 2. Like installing the ta[...]

3. When the new roll ha s been inserted, be sure to reset the lower spool stud b y pres- sing it in. (Also, be sure to reset the take-up spool stud in a similar manner.) 4. Pull out the backing paper, and insert the tip into the slot on the take-up spool as pic- tured. 5. Wind the film advance lever until the small arrow (the starting indicator on [...]

[Determining the shutter speed] The Mamiya 6 MF has an aperture-prior- ity, AE lens shutter. Once the aperture and film speed are set, the AE meter selects a proper shutter speed in relation to the set aperture. Under the manual photographic mode, proper shutter speed is indicated by a red LED within the viewfinder. 1. To set the diaphragm to a des[...]

Viewfinder display The shutter release button is designed so that pressure can be applied i n two stages. When it is lightly touched, correct metering data is displayed on the left side of th e view finder. When it is depressed all the way, the shutter is released and an exposure *Th e LED's are located at the very left margin of the finder in[...]

AE photography AEL photography Manual mode 20[...]

Photographic area covered When the lens has been focused, the doubleimage superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images with in the square 0 of the viewfinder. 1 . Position the subject within the central square 0 of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject will appear as a double images. 2. Rotate the focusing ring until the two [...]

[Unloading the film] 1. Press the shutter release button when you have focused an d determined compos- ition. 2. Advance the film by winding the film advance lever until it stops. (The shutter is then cocked.) 3. After completing the last exposure, wind the advance lever several times, until the film with its backing paper is completely wound onto [...]

1. Align “A” on the shutter speed dial with the white line index mark on the camera body. 2. Be sure to set the exposure compensa- tion scale to 0. 3. Set the aperture to the deside d “f” number according to conditions 4. When the shutter release button is slightly touched, an LED indicating proper exposure will automatically light in the v[...]

You may over-ride the A E mode an d select the aperture and shutte r speed manually. Simply set the shutter speed against the white line index mark and also set the lens aperture to the desired “f" stop. As noted previously when the shutter re- lease button is touched slightly, the proper shutter speed will be indicated by a blinking LED. A [...]

The depth-of-field varies according to the aperture. The smaller the aperture (f/8, f /11 , f/16...) the greater the depth-of-field; the larger the aperture (f/8, f/5....) the smaller the depth-of-field. To take pictures which are sharp from foreground to infinity or when taking snap shots, the focusing range is extended or depth increased by using[...]

The exposure compensator functions in a number of important ways. It can be used to correct exposure values (EVs) or the differ- ences in brightness between a primary sub- ject and its background -especially when over or under-exposures occur. It ca n also be used when filters are employed or when engaged in available light photograph y - or under [...]

The Mamiya 6 MF features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all shutter speeds. Shoe-mounted flas h units can be attached directly to the hot-shoe, while flash brackets can be attached to the tripod socket for larger flash guns. Remove safety cover (A) to attach sync cord in the socket. [Determi[...]

If the batteries have been deplete d - espe- cially when the power on-off lever has been set to the OFF position during long expo- sures (at "B" ; 4 seconds or 2 seconds ) - the winding-stop prevents the film from being wound. If this happens, push the emergency ad- vance/stop release button with a pen or other pointed object as shown abo[...]

-I [ Determining the Fiel d of View in the Viewfinde r ] Before taking photos, Insert the 6X4.5 Gently bend the 6x4.5 frame [with the frame under the film guide rails. making ivlarmya name visible as pictured ( A ) ] sure to open the light shield curtain first. If under the film guide rails, making sure that it is inserted when th e curtain is clos[...]

Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups Lens construction 6 elements in Angle of view : 75° Minimum aperture : 22 Angle of view: 55° 35mm equivalent: 28mm Minimum aperture: 22 Minimum focusing distance: 1m 35mm equivalent: 41mm MInimum magnification: 0.059 Minimum focusing distance: 1m Area covered : 945 x 945mm Minimum magnification: 0.089 Are[...]

[Lens hood] For 50m m f/4: Bayonet type (58mm in diameter) For 75mm f/3.5: Bayonet type (58mm in diameter) For 150mm f/4.5 Screw-in type (67mm in diameter) All are supplied wit h the lenses. [Diopter correcting lens] Focusing accuracy diminishes when the eye diopter is incorrect. So, it is advisable that near and far sighted people use diopter corr[...]

[ Panoramic Adapter Se t ] When using the Panoramic Adapter, a wide panoramic photography can be taken by using 35mm film. The 135 panoramic Adapter Set is com- posed of the following: 1. 135 Panoramic Frame 2. Winding Spool Camera Type : Film Type Actual Negative Siz e : 3. Magazine Holder Lens Type 4. Rewind Crank Unit (Unit Weight: 60 g) l 135 P[...]

Uniquely designed to prevent mistakes, the New Mamiya 6 incorporates numerous safety features. If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due to user error rather than camera malfunction. Should something appear to go wrong, be sure to review the following points. 0 When the shutter will not function. @ Is the power on/off lever set to the[...]

0 If the camera is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries and film. l Do not store the camera at temperatures exceedin g 40°C or below - 10°C. Also avoid storing in a damp or sea air environ- ment. When stored in the vicinity of gaseous chemicals, such as naphthaline and formalin, the camera and film may be adversely affected. Read [...]