Mamiya 6MF User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 6 MF,
Succeeding the New Mamiya 6, the Mamiya 6 MF is the latest addition to the
Mamiya 6
medium format field thanks to Mamiya’s stress on “originality and reliability
qualities that have become synonymous with the very name Mamiya.
A combination of Mamiya’s traditional precision workmanship and modern
aesthetics, the 6 MF can take photos in any of three formats ( 6 x
the wide panoramic format using an adapter with 135 film
Featuring automatic exposure
exhibits the versatility of a 35mm camera, while assuring high quality medium
format pictures, The retractable lens mount, which allows the lens to be partially
recessed into the camera body, further adds to the camera’s compactness while
protecting the lens.
The 6 MF also comes with three types of high perfomance interchangeable
lenses
satisfy a variety of photographic prerequisites.
While the 6 MF 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 work will eliminate
potential misuse and ensure a long service life.
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x
6cm format series which has become the world’s standard in the
6cm,
6 x 4.5cm and
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(AE)
control, the 6 MF is compact, light weight and
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the standard (75mm),wide angle
(50mm),
and telephoto
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Special
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Features of the
Nomenclature andFunctional
Preparatory
Mounting/RemovingLenses
HOW to
InsertingBatteries............................................................
Opening/ClosinggLight Shield
Releasinggthe Shutterr......................................................
Before
Loading the Film
ShutterSpeed
ShutterrReleaseButton
LEDIndicatorsintheViewfinder
FocusingtheLens............................................................
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AE (Automatic Exposure)
AE
Lock
Steps for
Retract the
Loading the Film
(AEL)
Mamiya 6
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Self-Timer........................
Depth-of-Field
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Exposure Compensation
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TimeeExposures
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Flash
Photography
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InfraredPhotography
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Emergency Winding-Stop
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How to Hold the Camera
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Photography
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Lenses..
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Accessories
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Specificationss
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TroubleShooting
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CameraCare
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Camera Storage and
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Three Size Multiple Formats
Mamiya 6 MF
In addition to the attractive 6 x 6cm square format which assures
multifaceted
using the 6 x
panoramic format using 35mm film with the optional
adapter Set, Thus, these multipurpose formats greatly enhance
the photographer’s potential creations.
Compact and Light Weight 6 x 6
Quick
Although the Mamiya 6 MF is a 6 x 6cm format camera, its
versatility is comparable to that of a 35mm camera and allows for
fast operation, thus serving particularly well for covering wedding,
parties, sports as well as a host of other photographic venues.
Innovative Retractable Lens Mount/Compact and Safe
The interchangeable lenses fit on a retractable lens mount
which reduces storage depth by 31 mm.
The lens barrels and mount are made of a tough, durable light
weight aluminum alloy that promises a long service life even
under the roughest professional use.
Automatic Exposure(AE)/Simplicity at Your Fingertips
Utilizing the latest in electronic technology, the Mamiya 6 MF
aperture- priority AE control guarantees simplicity in all camera
operations, Simply
with a soft touch of the electromagnetic release, every photogra-
pher can avail himself of a negative area that is a significant
3.6X larger than the
composition,
4.5cm
the Mamiya 6 MF is also capable of
format frame mask and the wide 24 x 54mm
Format / Versatile and
by
focusing the lens and actuating the shutter
35mm
format.
Panoramic
Double-lmage Superimposing Rangefinder/Precise and
Accurate
Focusing has been enhanced and errors substantially
nated due to the rangefinder’s long 60mm base, while the precision
ground pentaprism guarantees the clearest and most
photos possible. When mounting any one of the three lenses,
the corresponding frames in the field of view in the viewfinder
are automatically selected, and parallax is automatically compensated for.
LED Display/A Variety of Safety Features
The user will find all relevant data on LED display
shutter speed, as well as over or under exposure indication. A
blinking red LED signals when an erroneous photographic step
has been taken.
A self-timer with a 10 second delay and electronic flash
synchronization 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 optical
discoveries. 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, resulting in corner to corner sharpness. The
image quality produced by these new Mamiya lenses is unsurpassed, regardless of the subject matter
industrial, scientific, fashion or portrait photography.
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be it landscape, aerial,
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[Retracted - locked]
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[Extended - ready to use]
The retractable lens mount greatly reduces
the profile of the Mamiya 6 MF. making it
more convenient to store and carry.
When not in use the lens mount,
retracts into the body for storage
and reduces the overall size of
the camera.
(The mount slides 31mm into and
~
out of the body - depending on its
being in the operational or storage
mode.)
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(“A”
retracts first, then
lens retracts)
"B"
coupled
with
the
Exposure compensation scale
Film
speed window
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Retractable lens mount
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Internal bellows
Rangefinder coupling pin
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Retraction/extension button
Press this button to retract the lens for
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orage. or pull it out for operation.
(ISO)
AEL release button
Film selector
Exposure compensation lock
release button
Film holder roller
Film type (120 or
Pressure plate
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Self-timer lever (
c)
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Synchro-socket ( f
Viewfinder eyepiece
Rubber eyecup
carrying strap lug
Film spool stud
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Body cap
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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