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Page 2: ...camera will not function without a battery Please read pages 8 and 9 next You will want to practice with the camera with out film This can be done in two ways Either leave the back cover open or set the Multi Exposure Lever to Multi The instruction book was written for the black finished camera Subsequently a silver model was added The white index marks and dots on the black model appear in black ...

Page 3: ...g Mamiya s traditional quality workmanship plus modern design the Mamiya 7II is compact and lightweight It offers the handling ease of a 35mm camera while yielding far superior 4 5 times larger images Featuring interchangeable rangefinder coupled lenses and AE metering it also permits taking 24 x 65mm panoramic images on 35mm film by means of an optional adapter kit The Mamiya 7II lens program inc...

Page 4: ...ening closing the back cover 15 Setting the film type 16 Memo clip 16 Loading the Film 17 Taking Photographs 20 AE Automatic Exposure Photography 20 Manual Photography 22 Focusing the Lens 24 Photographic area covered 25 Unloading the film 27 Photographing to conform to purposes 28 AE Lock AEL Photography 28 Self Timer 29 Time Exposures 30 Flash Photography 31 Multiple exposure mechanism 32 Infrar...

Page 5: ...ength of lens in use and that automatically adjust for parallax Interchangeable world class Mamiya lenses utilizing the latest optical glasses and computer aided design and that take advantage of the camera s short flange focal distance there is no mirror box to reach new Precision super quiet electronic shutter with speeds from 4 to 1 500 sec flash synchronized at all speeds Built in dark slide c...

Page 6: ...re 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 PC Terminal Electronic contacts Bayonet mount ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ... ft Infrared index mark Back cover Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup Back cover lock release button Back cover latch Carrying strap lugs Film spool stud Tripod socket The socket has U1 4 threads Lens Memo clip 120 220 135 selector index window Battery chamber Light shield curtain release Light shield curtain closing lever handle 6 ...

Page 9: ...osure 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 weakening The lamp blinks 7 Double image superimposing range finder zone Over exposure indicator ...

Page 10: ...m battery CAUTION Insert the direction of battery polarities and correctly Power ON OFF Power ON To turn the Power ON align dot A on the power switch lever with the B on the camera body Power OFF To turn the Power OFF align dot A on the power switch lever with the dot C on the camera body Shutter release button The shutter release button is designed so that pressure can be applied in two stages Wh...

Page 11: ...bottom part in the viewfinder which indicates that the battery power is normal If the figure 15 blinks it indicates drop of the battery power below the allowable level when prepare for the new battery When the battery power drops further the figure 15 will not blink and warning LED blinks Replace the battery with a new one Other than set figure 15 blinks and warning LED lights but check and confir...

Page 12: ...otion bring down the light shield closing curtain lever handle The light shield curtain closing lever is ratchet type Do not stop turning without going all the way Be sure to turn until it clicks and stops If your finger is removed from the light shield curtain closing lever immediately before its stopping it sometimes return to its original position If the lever is brought halfway and left the le...

Page 13: ...n 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 2 Opening the light shield curtain To open the light shield curtain slide the light shield curtain release lever along to follow the arrow down and right This will cause curtain to snap open The light shield lever indicator a white line is then aligned...

Page 14: ...ody and pull out the lens Never touch the light shield curtain If touched light leakage or a malfunction may result When removing a lens from the camera in which the film is loaded do not move the light shield releasing lever If this lever is moved the film will be exposed to the light When the light shield curtain is open the lens cannot be removed Close the curtain to remove the lens When the le...

Page 15: ... dirt or other foreign matter collects on the contacts poor electronic information transfer may result When soiled use a clean cloth to wipe them 3 Be careful not to damage the rangefinder coupling lever and the shutter cocking lever at the rear of each lens 4 When mounting the 43mm 50mm and 65mm wide angle lenses make sure that the rear lens rims do not touch the rangefinder coupling roller Posit...

Page 16: ...over while the Multi exposure lever is being shifted to MULTI position Be sure to return the Multi exposure lever to original position after completion of the test See page 32 Release the shutter See page 26 Note If the shutter is not released red warning lamp in the viewfinder will light repeat steps to again Tip To observe the function of the shutter release and the interaction between the light...

Page 17: ...ter speed dial and rotate it until the correct ISO value appears in the window Be sure to set the exact film speed as otherwise incorrect exposure will result Opening closing the back cover While depressing the back cover lock button A simulta neously push down the lock lever B in the direction of the arrow and the back will open When closing the back cover securely press both corners until it cli...

Page 18: ...0 or 220 135 When set 120 or 220 135 will appear in the small window under the memo clip on the rear of the camera The number of exposures on the film counter is auto matically set at 10 for 120 film and 20 for 220 film according to the position of the pressure plate This memo clip on the back cover is used to hold the film box tab to serve as a convenient reminder of the type of film in the camer...

Page 19: ...side to the left place a roll of film in the film chamber making sure it seats properly Make sure the backing paper is in the position illustrated above black side facing the lens colored side towards the back When the new roll has been inserted be sure to reset the lower spool stud by pressing it in Also be sure to reset the take up spool stud in a similar manner 3 Insert the film into the groove...

Page 20: ...nly and parallel This will prevent the film from winding loosely or over the edge of the spool which can cause light leaks and film fogging If the multi exposure lever A is shifted to MULTI position film will not advance 5 Wind up the film advance lever Wind the film advance lever until it stops automatically and 1 appears in the exposure counter window Setting Start Mark with 220 Roll Film To ass...

Page 21: ...do not open back cover If the film is not properly aligned with the indicator the film may be improperly loaded and cause spacing problems When a 6EX roll film 5 exposures is used the procedure of loading the film is the same as with 120 roll film Make sure backing paper advances evenly between the spool flanges and does not begin to slant If it advances unevenly remove the backing paper from the ...

Page 22: ... ISO value appears in the window 3 Set the aperture To set the diaphragm to a desired aperture rotate the aperture ring A until the appropriate figure is aligned with the central red index line B Click stops are provided at each engraved aperture number but the diaphragm can be set also for intermediate stops At A or AEL the dial is locked The lock can be released by pressing the AE lock release b...

Page 23: ...icates that the shutter is set for a relatively long exposure from between 1 to 4 seconds When taking pictures at such slow speeds you must be able to hold the camera very steady or increase aperture to obtain higher shutter speeds or best of all use a sturdy tripod Under AE automatic exposure or AEL AE lock the LED display in the viewfinder will continue to operate as long as the shutter release ...

Page 24: ...the intermediate shutter speed cannot be used When using built in exposure meter 1 Half pressing the shutter button When the shutter release button is touched gently the selected shutter speed LED only will be continuously illuminated or another LED may also flash 2 In the case where one shutter speed is lighting When the pre selected shutter speed LED only illumi nates it indicates the shutter sp...

Page 25: ...er If they do so during metering 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 1 When the film advance lever is not advanced 2 When the light shield curtain is closed ...

Page 26: ...he subject will appear as double images Rotate the focusing ring until the two images converge and are superimposed as on the figure on the left The lens is now focused Focusing method at the edge of double image coincidence zone Look at the object through the rangefinder and rotate the focus ring so as to make two images into one without any imaginal slippage at the edge of the central double ima...

Page 27: ...l be within in the lines of the bright frame A for 6 x 7 format and B for 135 panoramic format 83 of the field of view is visible at infinity and 100 is visible at the minimum focusing distance The appropriate bright frame area is automatically indexed upon lens interchange However for 43 mm 50 mm lens an exclusive viewfinder must be used Also for composition check purpose an exclusive viewfinder ...

Page 28: ... Do not advance the film too quickly as this might adversely affect film flatness or frame spacing While the shutter is functioning do not try to cock the film advance lever because the film will be moved during exposure 2 After completing the last exposure After completing the last exposure wind the advance lever several times until the film with its backing paper is completely wound onto the tak...

Page 29: ...he take up chamber To remove the film before exposing the entire roll cap the lens and press the shutter release button and wind the film onto the take upspool frame by frame For unloading method of Panoramic photographing with 135 mm film refer to Instruction Manual for 135 Panorama Adapter Kit AD701 sold separately 3 Seal the unloaded film Be careful not to let the roll of exposed film unwind Be...

Page 30: ...hutter button Position the important part of your subject in the central square of the viewfinder this will establish the correct exposure Then touch the shutter release button slightly and an LED will light indicating the correct exposure 3 When changing composition In above state the exposure reading will be memorized After adjusting for composition as desired release the shutter If you cannot g...

Page 31: ...ally When the shutter is set to B bulb the self timer does not operate To override the self timer after having pressed the release press the self timer button again Then the self timer lamp will go out and then the self timer mode will be canceled When using the self timer the camera must rest on a steady support Precaution when Self timer Photographing When battery check the self timer sometimes ...

Page 32: ...hing When bulb photographing the battery is consumed A new alkaline manganese battery is durable for about 3 hours silver oxide battery and lithium battery for about 7 hours When the battery is fully consumed the shutter will be closed automatically Using a tripod When using the camera with a large tripod head the head may interfere with the spool stud preventing film from being loaded To prevent ...

Page 33: ...ivided by subject distance gives the correct aperture X contact of this camera is an exclusive contact for strobe Charged electronic flash units sometimes fire when they are attached to the camera This does not indicate a defective circuit When using electronic flash be sure to read its manual carefully Be careful if electronic flash is used at the A Auto exposure mode overexposure may occur CAUTI...

Page 34: ... first Then follow with an exposure of the lighter subject After finishing multiple exposure photographing be sure to return the lever to normal position Infrared Photography When using infrared film it is necessary to make a focusing adjustment in order to achieve accurate focus This is because the focus position of the image deviates from normal since the infrared ray wavelength is longer After ...

Page 35: ...ure to reset to 0 Precautions for Using Polarized Light Filter PL As this camera is the rangefinder type it is impossible to check polarized light effect in the viewfinder However it becomes possible to use the filter by means of following procedures Be sure to make prior test and check the effect beforehand 1 Check the polarized light effect position Before fitting the PL filter to the lens apply...

Page 36: ... take pictures which are sharp from foreground to infinity or when taking snapshots the focusing range is extended or depth increased by using a smaller aperture When the subject is to stand out with the background out of focus a larger aperture is appropriate The depth of field scale on the lens indicates depth of field in terms of the distance between subjects on both sides of the scale For exam...

Page 37: ...e to your body pressing part of the camera on your forehead will help stabilize it Then gently release the shutter When making exposures longer than 1 30 sec it is advisable to use a tripod with a cable release Pass the neck strap through the carrying strap lugs and fasten it as shown TIP Be sure to focus the lenses by spanning the lower part of the focusing collar with your fingers in order not t...

Page 38: ...xt frame Have all the exposures already been made 10 with 120 20 with 220 Has the film advance lever been moved until it stops Is the light shield curtain closed In the case of examples the red warning Lamp will flash a warning on the lower left hand comer of the viewfinder When the lens cannot be removed Is the light shield curtain open The light shield curtain must be closed and the film advance...

Page 39: ...ction 10 elements in 6 groups Angle of view 84 Minimum aperture 22 35mm equivalent 25mm Minimum focusing distance 1m Magnification at minimum distance 0 063 Area covered 895 x 1111 mm Filter size 67mm Hood Bayonet type Dimensions 55 L x 70 D mm Weight 456g Lens construction 10 elements in 6 groups Angle of view 92 Minimum aperture 22 35mm equivalent 21mm Minimum focusing distance 1m Magnification ...

Page 40: ...m 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 elements in 5 groups Angle of view 34 Minimum aperture 32 35mm equivalent 71mm Minimum focusing distance 1 8m Magnification at minimum distance 0 096 Area covered 581 x 721mm Filter size 67mm Hood Bayonet type Dimensions 96 L x 70 D mm Weight 520g 38 ...

Page 41: ...it is composed of the following 135 Panoramic Mask Take up Spool Cassette Holder Rewind Crank Unit Unit Weight 110g 135 Panoramic Picture Area and the Number of Exposures Picture area 24mm x 65mm Number of exposures 135 Film 36EXP 16 135 Film 24EXP 10 The picture area 24 x 65mm provided by the Mamiya 7II panoramic format is 3 3 x larger than the 35mm panoramic format 13 x 36mm Note A panoramic pap...

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Page 43: ...PD receptor in viewfinder metering range EV3 EV18 with 80mm f 4 lens ISO 100 Exposure compensa tion 2 2EV in 1 3EV steps Film speed range ISO 25 1600 Rangefinder Lens declination double image super imposing system base length 60mm effective base length 34 2mm Viewfinder Coupled with rangefinder automatic bright line frame indexing 65 80 and 150mm parallax compensation Magnification ratio 0 57X 83 ...

Page 44: ...ot store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40 C 105 F and 10 C 15 F Also avoid humid or sea air environment Prolonged disuse shortens camera life Periodically exercise the shutter at different speeds lens diaphragms and focusing mounts Protect camera against rain and moisture Do not touch lens surfaces Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles Specific Suggestions Operate the film adva...

Page 45: ...orage condition ambient temperature frequency of use etc 5 Be sure to match the poles of the battery with those shown in the diagram in the chamber 6 Always keep batteries out of the reach of children and never throw used batteries into a fire or expose to excessive heat 7 When going on trips be sure to carry spare batteries to ensure that the camera will function Also as batteries tend to tempora...

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