User manual MAMIYA RZ67

[. . . ] 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. ideally suited for commercial, industrial, scientific, news, portrait, scenic, and fashion photography. In fact, the Mamiya RZ67 knows no bounds in photographic application?. . However, in order to fully take advantage of its capabilities, as well as avoid possible mishandling, be sure to carefully read this instruction manual before attempting to use your new camera. Contents Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When loading film, avoid direct sunlight, either load- ing the film in the shade or turning your body away from the sun and loading it in the shade of your own body. 2. 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. Pull the backing paper in the direction of the dotted line and arrow around the stud, over the roller, across the back, over the right-hand roller, and feed it into the Take-up Spool. When loaded correctly, the inside of the backing paper (black side) w i l l appear outside of the insert back. If it does not, remove the roll of film, turn it upside-down, and reload it. 21 Loading the Film Holder 3. After feeding the tip of the backing paper into the slot of the Take-up Spool. 4. Gently wind the Film Advance Knob until the arrow of the backing paper aligns with the insert Start Mark. As you 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 refeed, starting again. Heeding this point will eliminate the possibility of crinkling the edge of the film. 5. 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. 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. [. . . ] When handholding your camera always use a neck strap and exercise extreme caution when removing a lens or Film Holder. Thus, when storing a camera for a long time, periodically remove the camera and release the shutter several times to keep the camera in good condition. Cleaning Do not touch the lens or mirror surfaces. If a lens needs cleaning, use a blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles. Never use anything other than a blower for the mirror, as its surface should never be touched. [. . . ]