Mamiya 6 Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the New Mamiya 6, 6 x

1

range/viewfinder camera for

120/220

film, featuring interchangeable

6cm

lenses and automatic exposure control in a compact, lightweight body,
which handles as easily as a 35mm camera.
mount allows the lens to be partially recessed in the camera body

Its

innovative retractable lens

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a unique feature which further adds to the camera’s compactness.

Three interchangeable lenses, a 75mm standard, a 50mm wide-angle

and a

150mm

telephoto, make the New Mamiya 6 a system camera that

serves many needs.

The New Mamiya 6 is built with traditional precision workmanship and
optical perfection. It is a product of Mamiya Camera Co., Ltd., Tokyo,
Japan, a pioneer in medium format cameras for over half a century.

While the New Mamiya 6 has undergone extensive quality control
checks, it is extremely important that this manual be read carefully before
attempting to use the camera. A thorough understanding of just how and
why your new camera works eliminates mishandling and ensures a long
service life.

Special Features of the New Mamiya
Nomenclature and
Preparatory steps

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Automatic Exposure

Utilizing the latest in electronic technology, the New Mamiya
aperture-priority
operations.

Just focus the lens and actuate the shutter with a touch of the
electromagnetic release. The many built in error-preventing inter­locks will be

6 x 6 Square Format

The

6 x 6
finder camera, which has the handling ease of a 35mm camera but
the advantages of a 360% larger negative and therefore far
superior image quality. Composition details can be leisurely
decided in the darkroom.

Advantages of

Since rangefinder focusing is easier than groundglass focusing in
dim light, the New Mamiya 6 will be particularly useful to wedding
and party photographers. Sports, aerial and action photographers
will

also

Innovative Retractable Lens Mount Compactness and

Safety Controls

The interchangeable lenses fit on a retractable lens
reduces the

The lens barrels and mount are made of a tough, durable light
weight aluminum alloy that promises
rough

AE control guarantees simplicity in all camera

welcomed

medium format lends itself to this “quick-draw”

benefit from its

storage

professional

(AE)/Simplicity at

by the pro working under pressure.

Rangefinder

fast

depth by 31mm (1-1/4").

use.

Camera

operational features.

a

long

Your Fingertips

service

range-

mount

which

life, even under

Precision and
Rangefinder

6

The rangefinder with its precision ground pentaprism is crisp and
clear and ensures quick, easy focusing. Focusing
substantially eliminated due to its long
any one of its three lenses, the corresponding field of view frames
in the viewfinder are automatically selected, and parallax is
automatically compensated for.

LED

Display/A

The

user
shutter speed.
ing LED signals when

A self-timer with a 10 second delay and electronic flash sychroni-

zation at all shutter speeds are additional features.

Wide Angle, Standard and Telephoto Lenses

The

high contrast, color balance and resolving power of
Mamiya multi-coated, high performance lenses reflect the latest
discoveries in optical technology. The short flange focal distance
design of these lenses contributes substantially to their out­standing quality.

The wide-angle lens in particular transmits large amounts of
peripheral light rays, resulting in corner to corner sharpness.
The image quality produced by these new Mamiya lenses is
unsurpassed, regardless of the subject matter-be it landscape,
aerial, industrial, scientific, fashion or

Accuracy/Double-lmage Superimposing

6Omm

base. When mounting

Variety of Safety Features

will find all relevant data on the LED display - correct

as well as over or under exposure indicator. A blink-

the batteries

need to be replaced.

portrait

photography.

error

has been

3

to

The retractable
the profile of the New Mamiya 6. making it
more convenient to

Iens mount

store

greatly

and carry.

reduces

5

6

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7

Body cap

In

9

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’s side with
the lens alignment dot (D) on the body. The
body cap can then be pulled out.

*The lens release button cannot be pressed
when the light shield curtain is open. So make sure
the curtain is closed. For curtain
see page 13.

opening/closing

[Mounting 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.

[Removing lens]

Like removing the camera body cap, while
pressing in the lens release button (B),
rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow
until the lens alignment dot is lined up
with the white alignment dot (D) on the
camera body.

Changing lens

When changing lens, pull out the retractable

mount and proceed to the action mode.

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Through mounting the lens is possible with the
mount retracted, removing it is not possible. (Inter­locks!)

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When the

is

release button will not work, preventing lens re­lease.

+ Particularly

care so that the rear rim of the lens does not
the body’s rangefinder coupling cam.

*When the lens has been removed and film
remains in the camera body, avoid exposure to

direct

mount is retracted, or if the

open

when trying to remove the lens, the lens

when mounting the 50mm lens, take

sunlight as film fogging may result.

light baffle

touch

Align Lens Alignment Dot (E) With the
Camera Alignment Dot
into the camera body. Then

(D).

Insert the lens

turn

the lens in
the direction of the arrow until it clicks and
locks into place.

[CAUTION]

Gold Plated Electronic contacts
mount and at the rear of each lens. If oil, dirt, or other foreign matter
collects on the contacts poor electronic
result. When soiled, use a piece of clean cloth to wipe
thoroughly before installing the lens. Also,
not to touch them. (Position the front face of the lens which has

are

provided inside the retractable

information transfer

may

them

use the utmost care so as

been removed as shown in the photo.)

[Pulling out the retractable
lens mount]

1. While pressing in the retraction button

(A) on the camera
the

arrow, pull out

until it clicks.

2.

When both have been pulled

your

fingers

make

sure

pulled out.

that both have been

body

the lens and lens

off the

retraction

in the direction of

mount

out,

take

button, and

completely

[Retracting (storing) the lens
mount]

1.

While pressing in the

(A) on the camera body in the direction of

the

arrow,

the camera

2.

in place, take your fingers off the button and
make sure that the
seated in the camera

push the lens

body.

When the lens

mount

retraction button

straight

in towards

has been retracted

lens

has been securely

body.

The camera will not function with­out

batteries.

1.

Remove the battery chamber cover on

the

bottom

screwdriver.

2. “+”

battery
teries,
battery with the

of the camera with a

is indicated on the inside of the

chamber

being sure to properly place each

cover. Insert

“+”

side up, facing the

the

two

coin

or

bat-

cover.

The New Mamiya 6 uses either two SR44
silver oxide batteries or two

manganese

batteries.

LR44

alkaline

.

1111

[Battery check]

1.

Power can be
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.

turned on/off

with the

2.

When the power is turned ON and the
shutter release button is touched slightly,
the shutter speed is indicated on the left
side of the viewfinder and a red LED indi­cator lights on the upper right side indicating
that power is normal.

*When battery power drops below normal,
when the batteries have been inserted improperly
the

shutter speed does

does not light.

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When

the

shutter release

not

show and the red LED

button

is lightly touched.

or

,

CAUTION:

l Be sure to confirm proper polarity of the bat-

teries before insetting them.

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Do not contaminate the battery surface with oil,
sweat, or other foreign matter. Failure to insert
clean batteries could result in
contact.

When contaminated, carefully wipe with a dry
cloth, or clean lens tissue.

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After the
of photographing, or has been inactive for a long
time,

battery
use new batteries as needed.

[Spare batteries]

camera has bean used for many hours

insert

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new batteries.

When the camera is used in low temperatures,

performance

deteriorates: below

poor

electrical

0°C. 34F

Can be stored inside the body cap.

If

the power
lights up when the shutter release
pressed,
Be sure to

on/off lever

resulting

keep the

is left ON, the LED

in early battery depletion.

on/off

lever OFF.

button

is

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Before opening/closing the light
shield curtain, be sure to cock

the shutter, otherwise, it will not

open/close.

[Opening the light shield curtain]

[Closing the light shield curtain]

Never touch the light shield curtain or the
bellows. If touched, light leakage or a mal­function may result.

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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
line) is then aligned with ” 3

-

(a white

“.

Rotate the light shield closing lever in the
direction of the arrow, away from the open
position

cator on the lever with

l

cannot
the lens.

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ter cannot be
When taking a picture, open the light shield cur­tain.
(If the light shield curtain is closed, a
indicate that it is closed.)

” 2

”

and align the white indi-

”

@ ”

to close.

When the light shield curtain is open, the lens

be removed. Close the curtain to

remove

When the light shield curtain is closed, the shut-

released.

red

LED will

Before using the camera, it is advisable
understand how it works.

Power

on/off

1.

2. Film advance lever ....

Light shield curtain

.

3

4

. Retractable lens mount

(Photographing position) (See page

5. Back

6. Release the shutter ......

Note:

If the shutter is

viewfinder will light; repeat steps 2 to 5 again.

lever ....................

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cover .......................................

not

released, a red (LED) in the

set to ON.

(See

page

Wind

the lever to

cock the shutter.

Open.

(See

page 13)

._......_.._...

Pull

out.

Open.

(See

page

(See page

12)

11)

15)

19)

to

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[Opening/closing the back cover]

[Setting the film

type]

Set the film speed of the film being used by

lining up the outer rim of the
dial and rotate it until the
appears in the window.

shutter speed

correct

IS0 value

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While depressing the back
ton,

simultaneously
lever in the direction of the arrow and the
back will open.
When closing the back
press both corners until it clicks.

cover

cover,

lock but-

securely

push down the lock

This camera can use either

To

set the type of film used, simply rotate
the pressure plate in the direction of the
arrow until the white dot is at “120”
or

“220”.
When set. “120” or “220” will appear in
the small window under the memo clip.

120

or 220 film.

[Memo clip]

The memo clip on the back
hold the film box to
reminder of the type of film in the camera or
for recording the date.

cover

serve

as a convenient

is used to

1.

Push the spool release lever of

to the

right,

the take-up spool chamber, then push

lower

and install the

spool

stud up.

right

take-up spool

side

in

the

2.

Like installing the take-up spool, push

the

spool release lever of

place a

roll
ing sure it seats properly. Make sure the
backing

of film in the film chamber, mak-

paper is in the position illustrated

left

side to

the

left,

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3. When the new

sure to reset the lower

roll

has been inserted, be

spool

stud by

pres­sing 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

tured.

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5. Wind the

film

advance lever until the
small arrow (the starting indicator on the
backing paper) aligns with the film starting
indicator

( V ) on the camera body. Then

close the back cover.

pic-

6 . Wind the film advance until it stops and
“1” appears in the exposure counter
window.

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Make sure backing paper advances evenly be­tween the spool flanges and does
slant. If it advances unevenly, remove the backing
paper from the take-up spool and refeed, starting
again.

l If the film is not properly aligned with the

indicator, the film may be improperly loaded.

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When any other numeral than

the exposure counter window, it is an indication

film

that the
* Do not excessively pull on the backing
and do not load/unload the film in direct sunlight:
bright light may

t

Tightly
a couple of times. If this is not done, light may
enter from the spool flanges
unloaded.

is loaded. So do not open!

fog

wind

the film.

the backing paper around the spool

"S"

when

not

begin

“V”

appears in

paper.

the film is

to

[Determining the shutter speed]

Shutter speed dial:

AE (automatic exposure)

Based on the aperture setting, the
camera automatically selects the shut­ter speed.

-.

The New Mamiya 6 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 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.)

2. Rotate the shutter speed dial and

select either the AE

0

or manual mode for
photographing.
Rotate the dial to align it with the white
index line (-) on the camera body.

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At 0 or

13,

the

released by pressing the AE lock release button

dial is locked.

(A) in the center of the dial.

l In any position other than

speed dial moves freely from click-stop to

stop: it must be set on a specific click-stop and
cannot be used at an in between setting.

l Intermediate Diaphragm settings (between

click stops) are possible. Intermediate Shutter
Speeds (between engraved numbers) are not
possible.

The

lock

can be

0

or @, the shutter

click-

AEL (AE

lock)

The camera memorizes the aperture
when shutter release

button is
touched slightly so that, even when
the position of the subject or
changes, a picture can be taken with
the initial aperture setting and is not
affected by changes in light.

Bulb

exposure

At this position, the shutter will remain
open as long as the shutter release

~~

. .

button is pressed.

Shutter controls

On the shutter speed dial the yellow
numbers indicate the number of whole
seconds while the white numbers indi­cate fractions of seconds,
Example: “4”
while 125 indicates

indicates 4 seconds

1/125 seconds.

camera

1818

The

all lenses.

shutter

that pressure can be applied in two stages.

release

When it is slightly touched, correct metering

data is displayed on the left side of the view
finder. When it is depressed all the way,
the shutter is released and an exposure

is made.

button

is designed

so

indicator

*The LED’s are located at the very left
margin of the finder in order not to interfere

with the

field

of view of the wide angle lens.

1919

Bright field of view frame (set by lens)

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When the lens mount is retracted, the viewfinder frame

(i.e.

the bright frame) selected is the widest frame for

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When the lens has been focused, the double-image
superimposing rangefinder produces two superim­posed images within the square 0 of the viewfinder.

How To:

[Photographic area covered]

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1. Position the subject within the central square
of the viewfinder. As on the top left the subject
will appear as a double image.

2. Rotate the focusing ring until the two images
converge and are superimposed as on the
figure on the left. The lens is now focused.

The two images can also be superimposed by
using the boundary line between the viewfinder and
the square or split image.
Adjust the images until the boundary lines converge.

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Within the viewfinder the photographic
area covered is indicated by the visible

bright frame. Parallax is automatically
compensated for according to the
to-lens distance.
The composition will be with in the lines of
the bright frame

view is visible at
the minimum focusing distance. The

appropriate bright frame area is auto-

matically selected upon lens interchange.

0.

83% of the field of

r;,

and 100% is visible at

subject-

[Unloading the film]

1. Press the shutter release button when

you have focused and 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 the take-up spool. The advance

lever will become easier to actuate when

the film has been completely wound on the

spool.

*

When the shutter release button is pressed and

the film is exposed, a red LED will light on the

upper right side of the viewfinder.

1. .

Open the back cover and remove the roll

of film. By pushing the

spool

stud release
lever to the right, disengage and remove the
spool. As shown, the roll of film can be eas­ily removed from the take-up chamber if you
push up the spool up a little-it will then lift
out. When the back cover is opened, the
exposure counter will automatically return to
'S' (start).

2. Be careful not to let the roll of exposed

film unwind. Be sure to seal it immediately.

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To prepare for another roll, remove the empty
spool from the film chamber, and place it in the
take-up chamber.

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Wind

the advance lever until it
wise, a red LED in the
is impossible

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adversely affect

t

To remove
roll, cap the lens and press the shutter release but­ton and wind the
by frame.

to press

Do not advance the

viewfinder

the

shutter release button.)

film

too quickly, as

film

flatness, or frame spacing.

the film

before exposing the entire

film

onto the take-up spool frame

stops. (Other-

will signal that it

this

might

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1. Align ” 0 ” 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 desided
number according to conditions.

4. When the shutter release button is
slightly

touched, an LED indicating proper

exposure will automatically light in the view-

finder. When "

"

LED blinks, it indicates
over-exposure. Rotate the aperture ring to
stop down to a smaller exposure until an

LED indicates proper exposure.

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f

Blinking "LT" indicates under-exposure:

the aperture ring until the LED stops blinking to

increase exposure.

t

Illuminating

for a relatively

"f"

seconds.

4

When taking pictures at such

careful not to move or vibrate the camera. Either
open the aperture for a higher shutter
use a tripod, or

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(AE lock), the

continue to Operate as long as the shutter
lease button is touched slightly. When you
take your
go out.

"LT"

indicates

long

use

Under AE (automatic exposure) or AEL

LED display in the viewfinder will

finger off

exposure

a flash.

the

button.

that

the shutter is set

from

between 1 to

slow

speeds, be

speed,

the

LEDs

rotate

re-

will

Rotate the shutter speed dial until “m
aligns with the
camera

body.

white

index mark on the

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 expc-

or

sure. After making any necessary adjust-

ments to the aperture, press completely for
your exposure. Even when light quality is
variable, an optimum exposure is possible.

If you cannot get close enough to your sub­ject for another meter reading, make substi­tute measurements by pointing the camera
to light and dark areas and calculate a

mean exposure value or try taking a reading
off your palm.

”

The depth-of-field varies according to the
aperture. The smaller the aperture

(f/8, f

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 a
smaller aperture. When the subject is to
stand out, with the background out of

focus,

a larger aperture is appropirate.

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The depth-of-field scale on the lens
cates depth-of-field in terms of the distance

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,

between subjects on both sides of the
scale. For example, when a 75mm lens is
stopped down to

f/8

and f/16, respectively,
everything photographed within the ranges
shown in the photo at the left will be sharp.

l

See page 30 for depth-of-field tables for all three

lenses.

indi-

Six types of diopter correcting lenses are
available for near/far-sighted people. Mount
as indicated above.

Powers available are: +3, +2.

+1

-1, -2

and -3.

The exposure compensator functions in a

number of important ways. It can be used to
correct exposure values
ences in brightness between a primary sub­ject and its background
over or under-exposures occur. It can also

be used when filters are employed or when
engaged in available light photography
or under high contrast conditions (i.e.

high key).

(EVs)

or the differ-

-

especially when

low

-

or

To set, press the compensator lock release
button (A), and move lever (B) to select the
desired EV: graduations are 1/3 EV.

[When a filter is

Whether using the AE or manual mode sim­ply compensate for the
as indicated in the table below.

used]

filter

exposure factor

When taking an exposure longer than
4 seconds, set shutter to “B” (bulb). While
the button is pressed down, the shutter will

remain open. In order to prevent camera
movement, it is best to use a cable release
and tripod.
When set at
work.
The cable release can be screwed in the
release socket beside the shutter release
button as pictured above.

“B”

the self-timer does not

Fitter exposure factor
Exposure compensation value

(EV) 0

Xl x1.2 x1.5 xl.7 x2 x2.5 x3 x4

+‘h +zh +2h +1 +I’/+ +12h +2

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[Determining the aperture]

When using automatic flash units, refer to
the instructions on the flash unit for correct
aperture settings.
When using a manual electronic flash, the
guide number divided by subject distance
gives the correct aperture.

The new Mamiya 6 features an X synchro
flash terminal and its lens shutter system
permits flash synchronization at all shutter
speeds.
Shoe-mounted flash 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.

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Guide number (46)
Subject distance (6 m)

t

Charged

when they are attached to the camera. This does
not indicate a defective circuit.

l

manual

electronic flash units sometimes fire

When using electronic flash, be sure to read its

carefully.

= Correct aperture

setting (8)

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 focusing in the usual manner,
check the distance on the distance scale

that is aligned with the center reference

mark of the lens. Make the focusing adjust­ment by turning the focusing ring in the
direction of the arrow in the accompanying
photograph so that the distance just
observed is aligned with the infrared mark.

[Neck strap]

If the batteries have been depleted - espe­cially when the power on-off lever has been
set to the
sures (at

OFF position during long expo-

"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 above. The

advance/stop is then released, allowing the

film to be wound. Please note that that par-

ticular frame will be poorly exposed.

l When the batteries have been depleted,

immediately replace them.

l

The emergency winding-stop release button

should

not

be used for any other purposes.

-

Since the New Mamiya 6 has a 6 x 6 for­mat, it

is not necessary to adjust for vertical
and horizontal composition. Because most
out of focus pictures are the result of camera
movement, make sure

not

to move when
pressing the shutter button. Hold the camera
with your elbows close 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 lug, and fasten it
as shown.

[Using a tripod]

When using the camera

head, the head may interfere with the spood
stud, preventing
prevent this, use the optional tripod adapter
for the M645 Super.

*The threaded tripod screw hole is
and the use of a longer tripod screw might result in
the damage or breakage of internal working parts.
So be careful not to apply unnecessary pressure
when mounting the camera.

film

with a large tripod

from being loaded. To

5.5mm

deep

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G4/50L

(50mm f/4)

G3.5/75L

(75mm f/3.5)

G4.5/15OL (150mm

---

f/4.5)

Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view: 75°

Minimum aperture: 22

35mm equivalent: 28mm

Minimum focusing distance: 1 m
Minimum magnification: 0.059
Area covered: 945 x 945mm
Filter size: 58mm
Hood: Bayonet type
Dimensions: 55 (length) x 64mm (diameter)
Weight:

335g

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Lens construction: 6 elements in 4 groups

Angle of view: 55°

Minimum aperture: 22
35mm equivalent: 41 mm
Minimum focusing distance: 1 m
Minimum magnification: 0.089
Area covered: 632 x 632mm

Filter size: 58mm
Hood: Bayonet type
Dimensions: 43 (length) x 64mm (diameter)

Weight:

250g

Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view: 30°
Minimum aperture: 32
35mm equivalent: 82mm
Minimum focusing distance:
Minimum magnification: 0.0996
Area covered: 562 x 562mm
Filter size: 67mm
Hood: Screw-in type
Dimensions: 86 (length) x 70mm (diameter)
Weight: 480g

1.8m

G4/50L

G4.5/1 50L

G3.5/75L

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[Lens hood]

For 50mm
For 75mm f/3.5: Bayonet

For
All are supplied with the lenses.

f/4:

150mm f/4.5

Bayonet type
(58mm

in diameter)

type

(58mm in diameter)

Screw-in type

(67mm in diameter)

[Diopter correcting lens]

Focusing accuracy diminishes when the
eye diopter is incorrect. So, it is advisable
that near and far sighted people use diopter
correcting lenses.
Fit the proper diopter correcting lens to the
eyepiece.

“,v”_”

are available: +3, +2,

[Tripod adapter

(common to

This is used to mount the camera to the
tripod head.

Even when the tripod has a large head, the
adapter allows film to be loaded, while the
camera is attached to the tripod.

M645

N]

Super)

+1,

-1,

[Auto Close up Lens

The close-up adapter “Auto Close up Lens”
is designed for use with standard
f3.5 lens.

It will be very
ups of portraits, plants, flowers and insects,
as well as for the reproduction of books, and
similar items.

It can be simply mounted on or removed
from the camera, without special adjust-

ments. It easily couples with the

der, and allows close-ups to 50cm. (20 inch)

Subject

distance
Magnification

Area covered

Percentage of

the field of

view visible

convenient

From the film 110 - 61.7 (cm)

From the front frame of the

auto

x0.07 (100cm)-0.17

]

75mm/

for taking

close

up lens 100-50 (cm)

75x75-34x34 (cm)

90%-100

close-

rangefin-

(50cm)

%

[Lens case] Type A

The lens case is made of special material
which is very soft but tough.
Dimension: bottom diameter is 90mm and it
is

160mm

in length

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Camera type: 6 x 6cm format, interchangeable lens, rangefinder camera
Film type: 120 (12 exposures) or 220 (24 exposures)
Actual negative size: 56mm x 56mm
Lens type: Wide Angle

Focusing: A single 185° stroke
Shutter:

Exposure Control: Aperture priority AE; Silicon Photo Diode receptor in viewfinder; meter-

Film speed range:
Rangefinder:

Viewfinder: Coupled with rangefinder; automatic bright line frame selection

Internal “Dark Slide” curtain: For interchangeable lens function

Safety

Power supply: Two
Dimensions: Camera body: 6.1” (155mm) length x 4.3”

Weight: Camera Body: 31.4

*

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Standard 75mm
Telephoto

#OO

electronic

tact, synchronizing at all speeds with hot shoe and cord

ing range: EV 3.5 to EV 18 (75mm lens f/3.5,

+2 to -2EV (in

Lens declination, double image superimposing system; base length 60mm

(effective base length

150mm): parallax compensation; magnification: 0.58X; 83% of the field of view

visible at infinity; built-in shutter speed and exposure display, safety interlock

warning L.E.D.

mechanisms: 1. Double exposure prevention

Body with 75mm lens: 6.1”
(106mm) depth

Body with 75mm lens: 40.2 oz

5Omm

f/4

f/3.5

150mm

f/4.5

leaf

shutter; B, 4 to

l/3

EV increments)

IS0

25 - 1600

2. Exposure prevention when internal dark slide engaged

3. Exposure prevention when lens mount is retracted

1.5V

batteries (MS 76,

depth - 2.1” (54mm) depth when lens mount retracted

-

2.9” (75mm) depth when lens mount retracted

oz (890g)

‘1500

34.8mm)

SR44

(155mm)

(1,140g)

roll

film

second, electromagnetic release; X con-

or

length x 4.3”

socket;

electronic self timer

IS0

100); exposure compensation:

(50mm, 75mm,

LR44)

(109mm)

height x 2.7”

(109mm)

height x 4.2”

(69mm)

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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 ON position?

@

Has the film been completely advanced to the

next

frame?

Have all the exposures already been made (12 with
120, 24 with

@

Has the film advance lever been wound until it stops?

@

Is the lens mount retracted?

@

Is the light shield curtain closed?

220)?

(In the case of examples 0 - 0, the red LED will
flash a warning on the upper right side of the view­finder.

0

When the lens cannot be removed:

0

Is the light shield curtain open?

@

Is the lens mount retracted or stored in the body?

0 Be

sure to use new batteries.

*

Expose the camera to cold air only when in use.

t

Batteries

which will not

returned to use at normal temperatures.

function

at low temperatures may be used when

Avoid quick heating or cooling as unstable voltage may result.

An automatic circuit will signal battery depletion.
When the shutter release button is touched slightly, an LED

blinks to indicate a suitable shutter speed. A few exposures can
be made, but replace the batteries as soon as possible.
When the batteries are depleted, the LED ceases to light and

the shutter cannot be released.

l Replace both batteries at the same time. Avoid using old

batteries with new ones, and avoid mixing different types
of batteries.

*

When inserting batteries in the battery chamber, verify correct
polarity. If contaminated with oil, sweat or other foreign matter,
be sure to wipe clean with a dry cloth or lens tissue.

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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 exceeding

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 the instructions on the film carefully for proper
handling procedures.

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As

your

camera is a precision instrument, avoid exposing it to
vibrations or severe shocks.
When handholding your camera, always use a neck strap and
exercise extreme caution when removing lenses and adjusting
the mount.

*

Prolonged disuse does not lengthen camera life, but shortens

it. So,

when storing for a long time, periodically take the camera
and release the shutter several times to keep it in good condi­tion.

l

Do not touch either the front or the back of the lens surfaces.
If either needs cleaning use blower or lens tissue to remove dust
particles. A fingerprint can be removed with a drop of lens
cleaner and wiped off with lens tissue.

l Carefully read all instructions in the manual.

Periodic Examination

In order to maintain the camera in its best condition, it is advis­able to pedodically check all functions.
When the camera has not been used for a long time, or when it
is to be used for very important photographs, check the camera
or take some trial pictures beforehand. (Be sure to check the

batteries, electronic flash synchronization, film advance,
upper and lower images in the rangefinder, correct

m

position, and shutter function.)

For a general

overhaul, cleaning, or repairs, take the camera to
your nearest authorized Mamiya Service Center or ask your
camera shop for advice.

This product employs a protective circuit for prevention of electrostatic
electrification. Should an electrostatic trouble occur, be sure to turn off
power to this Product before using it again. Be careful not to touch the
electrical

In rare cases,

electromagnetic wave. In such cases, carefully use this Product.

contact

of this

Product.

this Product may be affected by a

strong

external

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