Mamiya RZ67 Bedienerhandbuch

Roll Film Holder RZWhen the Film Holder is removed from the camera back, the Dark Slide isautomatically locked in the holder, preventing accidental re

Inserting a BatteryBecause the Mamiya RZ67 does not func-tion properly without a battery, be sure to loadone into the Battery Chamber before attempt-i

Attaching/Removing LensesAttaching LensesBefore attaching a lens to the camera body,the mirror of the body must be set and the shut-ter of the lens co

Focusing Hood OperationRemoving Lenses Raising the Focusing Hood1.Push the Cocking Lever of the camera bodycompletely down, setting the mirror and coc

Raising the MagnifierLowering the Magnifier. rFolding the Focusing HoodSlide the Magnifier Release slightly to the leftand the Magnifier will pop up i

rReleasing the ShutterIt is best to becomeacquainted with themethod of releasing theshutter before using filmin the camera.1.2.3.4.5.Rotate the Releas

Using the Release Button Collar I1. For normal operation, align the white dot onthe Release Button Collar (A) with the white doton the lever below (B)

[ Operating the Cocking Lever /When depressing the Cocking Lever, be sure to push it all the way for-ward (toward the Shutter Release Button).If the C

Shutter Speed and ApertureThe Shutter Speed DialISelect the shutter speed desired and rotatethe Shutter Speed Dial until the appropriate fi-gure is al

Building upon its long experience since the introduction in 1970 of therevolutionary RB67 SLR with revolving back and the later refinementsincorporate

Focusing and Locking the Focusing KnobFocusingDepressing the Cocking Lever sets the mir-ror. projecting a bright image on the focusingscreen. Focus by

The Revolving BackThe Vertical and Horizontal FormatsBefore attempting to revolve the back, setthe R-M Lever to “R” To change from horizon-tal to vert

The Roll Film HolderAttaching the HolderRemove the rear body cap by sliding it up-wards.CAUTION: Do not touch the Light Baffle or mir-ror.Touching the

Loading the Film HolderRemoving the Holder4. Insert the Dark Slide into the Roll Film Hol-der. For instant recognition, the Dark Slide Slotis bordered

Loading the Film Holder3. After feeding the tip of the backing paperinto the slot of the Take-up Spool.4.Gently wind the Film Advance Knob until thear

6.Place the Film Insert into the outer cassette,making sure the film advance coupler of the in-sert fits into the appropriate opening of the cas-sette

Taking PhotographsThe film can be advanced in either of twoways.A) By winding the Film Advance Knob of theFilm Insert until it stops.B) By pressing th

Unloading the Film1.Open the back cover of the Film Holder andremove the Film Insert.2. While holding down the right-hand SpoolRelease Pin, remove the

Distance Scale Depth-of-FieldThe Distance Scale is used to determine thefilm-plane-to-subject distance. The scale itselfis composed of two parts, the

Close-up PhotographyExposure Compensation for Close-up PhotographyArea Covered with Bellows fully ExtendedWhen working very close to the subject, thee

ContentsSpecial Features of the Mamiya RZ67...2Outline of Names and Functions of Partss...

Using a Tripod Long ExposuresFor optimum quality, use of a large, sturdytripod is recommended.1. The Tripod Socket will accept standard size(U 1/4&quo

Mirror-up OperationTime Exposures1. To make a time exposure, first slide the TLever of the lens until the letter "T" is exposed.After doing

Multiple ExposuresIf you complete step 3 above, but remove the cable re-lease without making an exposure (step 4), the shutterwill be released as soon

Flash PhotographyAttaching Flash UnitsCompact, clip-on units can be attached di-rectly to the Hot-Shoe of the camera.When using large, grip-type units

Close-up Photography with Auto Extension TubesClose-up Table .IExtension Tubs MagnificationSubjectDistance (cm)Area Covered (cm)(ll.Zx13.9)-i5.5x6.9)(

How to Use the Carrying StrapAttaching the StrapHold the metal clamp of the strapso that the key-hole shaped open-ing faces the Carrying Strap Lug ont

Interchanging Magnifier/ Focusing Hood/Focusing ScreenMagnifier Focusing HoodThe Magnifier of the Focusing Hood is inter-changeable. In addition to th

Attaching a Lens with Shutter Released or Mirror RaisedWhen a lens is removed from the camera 1.body, the mirror is set (lowered) and the lensIf the m

Overriding the Dark Slide Safety Overriding the Shutter Lock PinWhen a Film Holder is removed from thecamera body, the Dark Slide automaticallylocks i

Camera Back Lock System120 Roll film holder RZ220 Roll film holder RZPolaroid Land pack film holder RZThe unique camera back lock system of theiMamiya

Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67The following exemplify how the outstanding features of theRB67 have been further refined in the Mamiya RZ67, resul

RB Series Lenses and Accessoriesl Lenses1. FocusingRB67 lenses mount directly onto the RZ67; however, the bellows mustbe extended 7mm in order to focu

TroubleshootingNXK3 FindersWhen using the RB series CdS Finder or CdS Prim Finder on a RZ67body, be sure the Electrical Contact Cover is in place, for

Care of the CameraWhen not used for a long period of time, remove the battery and anyfilm from the camera. Do not store the camera at temperatures exc

Mamiya RZ67 SpecificationsCamera Type:Film Type:Standard Lenses:Lens Mount:Shutter:Focusing Hood:Focusing Screen:Viewfinder Information:Revolving Back

Instant Change in FormatBy revolving the back 90’, the photographer can instantly change fromhorizontal to vertical format, or vice versa. In the RZ67

l Outline of Names and Functions of Parts(Detailed instructions follow.)R-M LeverFor double exposure prevention andnormal operation. keep R-M Leverali

Magnifier ReleaseTo raise the magnifier. push the Mag-nifier Release to the left.MagnifierInterchangeable with other magnifiersCdS Prism Finder, for t

The small circle appearing on the Re-volving Ring should be aligned witheither the uppermost (“12 o’ clock”) orright-hand side (“3 o’ clock”) index.Fi

Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync)Lens Distance Scale KnobDepth-of-Field Preview LeverTime Exposure LeverMirror-up SocketBayonet RingThe Bayonet Ring is a b