Mamiya 6 Spécifications

In order to attach the lens, first pull out thelens mount and remove the camera bodycap. To do this, while pressing the retraction/extension button (A

[Mounting lens] [Removing lens]Remove the front and rear lens caps.aThe front lens cap can be removed bypressing in the tabs on the right and leftwith

[Pulling out the retractablelens mount]1. While pressing in the retraction button(A) on the camera body in the direction ofthe arrow, pull out the len

[Battery check]1. Power can be turned on/off with thesmall lever beside the shutter release button.(ON) Align the white dot on the lever withthe white

[Opening the light shield curtain] [Closing the light shield curtain]Before opening/closing the lightshield curtain, be sure to cockthe shutter, other

Before using the camera, it is advisable tounderstand how it works.1.Power on/off lever ...set to ON.(See page 12)2. Film advance lev

Set the film speed of the film being used bylining up the outer rim of the shutter speeddial and rotate it until the correct IS0 valueappears in the w

[Memo clip]The memo clip on the back cover is used tohold the film box to serve as a convenientreminder of the type of film in the camera orfor record

3. When the new roll has been inserted, besure to reset the lower spool stud by pres-sing it in. (Also, be sure to reset the take-upspool stud in a si

[Determining the shutter speed]-.The New Mamiya 6 has an aperture-prior-ity, AE lens shutter. Once the aperture andfilm speed are set, the AE meter se

Congratulations on your purchase of the New Mamiya 6, 6 x 6cmrange/viewfinder camera for 120/220 film, featuring interchangeablelenses and automatic e

The shutter release button is designed sothat pressure can be applied in two stages.When it is slightly touched, correct meteringdata is displayed on

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[Photographic area covered]When the lens has been focused, the double-imagesuperimposing rangefinder produces two superim-posed images within the squa

[Unloading the film]1. Press the shutter release button whenyou have focused and determined compos-ition.2. Advance the film by winding the filmadvanc

1. Align ” 0 ” on the shutter speed dial withthe white line index mark on the camerabody.2. Be sure to set the exposure compensa-tion scale to 0.3. Se

The depth-of-field varies according to theaperture. The smaller the aperture (f/8, f/11,f/16...) the greater the depth-of-field; thelarger the apertur

The exposure compensator functions in anumber of important ways. It can be used tocorrect exposure values (EVs) or the differ-ences in brightness betw

The new Mamiya 6 features an X synchroflash terminal and its lens shutter systempermits flash synchronization at all shutterspeeds.Shoe-mounted flash

[Neck strap]If the batteries have been depleted - espe-cially when the power on-off lever has beenset to the OFF position during long expo-sures (at &

Special Features of the New Mamiya 6...3Nomenclature andFunctionalPartss...5Preparatory steps for us

G4/50L (50mm f/4)G3.5/75L (75mm f/3.5)Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groupsAngle of view: 75°Minimum aperture: 2235mm equivalent: 28mmMinimum focu

G4/50LG3.5/75LG4.5/1 50L30

[Lens hood]For 50mm 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)Al

Camera type: 6 x 6cm format, interchangeable lens, rangefinder cameraFilm type: 120 (12 exposures) or 220 (24 exposures) roll filmActual negative size

Uniquely designed to prevent mistakes, the New Mamiya 6incorporates numerous safety features.If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due t

0 If the camera is not to be used for a long time, remove thebatteries and film.l Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40°Cor below - 10°

Automatic Exposure (AE)/Simplicity at Your FingertipsUtilizing the latest in electronic technology, the New Mamiya 6aperture-priority AE control guara

The retractable Iens mount greatly reducesthe profile of the New Mamiya 6. making itmore convenient to store and carry.to

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