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Mamiya C330S Manual
Mamiya C330 Professional
Mamiya C330S & C330
This manual was adapted for the web from scans of an original C330S manual. The scans were done by Erik Jonker. During the conversion to the web version I made a few style changes as well as a couple of grammer changes, mainly to make the document more web friendly. Also thanks to Keven Fedirko for finding all of my typos.
There are also a few additions that I made; pointing out where the C330S differs from the original C330, and the color photos on page 3 are of a C330, and not a C330s. (the color photos are by Bob Erdman).
Scans of the tables on pages 40 and 41 were difficult to read and I am hoping to get some better scans so that I can complete them. At the moment they are empty...eventually they should contain the depth of field tables for the 7 lenses listed in the manual.
Hope you find this helpful...John M. Brewer of a few propellerheads.
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Mamiya C330S: Contents
Mamiya C330 Professional |
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Before using the camera, read these instructions very carefully, and learn the correct method of hanlding it. By becoming completely families with the Mamiya C330 Professional "S", you can for many years to come make the most of the splendid opportunities this fine camera offers.
Congratulations on your choice of Mamiya C330 Professional "S" twin-lens reflex camera.
This mamiya C330S, an exceptionally high-grade camera, was designed by emphasizing further improvements on the popular Mamiya C series. Retaining the many features of the Mamiya C series cameras which have won highest praise from professional photographers the world over as unique twin-lens reflex cameras (2- 1/4 in. square format) with interchangeable lenses.
Final results reveal that this Mamiya C330S, an ideal camera for professional photographers, is also a wise choice for the many advanced amateurs who wish to take advantage of fine details in enlargements which only a large format camera truly makes possible.
The Mamiya C330S accepts all interchangeable lenses of the current Mamiya C series as well as all of the accessories except the single exposure attachment.
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Specifications.......................... |
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Names of Parts.......................... |
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Lens Mounting/Removal................... |
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Handling the Neck Strap................. |
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Handling Focusing Hood.................. |
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Opening and Closing the Back Cover..... |
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Winding and Shutter Test Without Film.. |
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Before Loading Film.................... |
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Loading Film........................... |
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Photographing.......................... |
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Distance Scale......................... |
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Close-up Photography................... |
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Changing the Focusing Hood............. |
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Changing the Focusing Screen........... |
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Flash Photography...................... |
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Handling the 105mm f/3.5 Lens.......... |
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Multiple Exposures..................... |
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Precautions on Shutter Operations...... |
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Mamiya Sekor Lenses.................... |
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Accessories............................ |
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Depth-of-Field Tables.................. |
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System Chart for Mamiya C330S.......... |
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Mamiya C330S: Contents
With the wide selection of all these interchangeable lenses and accessories, you can further widen your scope of photography by making the most of the unlimited versatility of Mamiya C330S offers.
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Mamiya C330S: Page 2
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6 x 6 Twin-Lens Reflex Camera with Interchangeable Lens System |
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56 x 56 mm (actual picture area) |
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Film Size |
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120 roll film (12 exposures), 220 roll film (24 exposures) |
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Changeover effected by turning pressure plate |
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Lens (standard) |
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Mamiya/Sekor 80 mm f/2.8 |
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Shutter |
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Seiko-#0 (B, 1-1/500 sec., M-X synchronization) |
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Focusing |
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Front extension system by rack-and-pinion with focusing knobs. |
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Focusing screen |
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Changeable |
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Focusing hood |
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One-touch operation facilitates interchange of dioptric lenses. |
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Removable and replaceable by other types of finders. |
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Film wind |
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By winding crank. Automatic shutter cocking and winding stop. Double |
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exposure prevention device. |
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Exposure counter |
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Progressive type, automatic re-set. (120/220 changeover coupled with the |
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pressure plate) |
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Parallax and exposure compensation are readable on the focusing screen in the |
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Multiple exposure possible. Shutter release lock provided. |
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123 (W) x 171 (H) x 113 (D) mm |
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1,650 grams (with 80 mm f/2.8 lens) |
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·Due to a modification of the product, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Mamiya C330S: Page 3
Names of Parts |
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Lens clamp bracket |
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Accessory shoe |
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Synchro socket |
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Parallax correcting dial |
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M-X synchro selector |
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Lens lock knob |
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Shutter cocking lever |
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Distance scale window |
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Aperture ring |
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Distance scale revolving knob |
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Shutter speed ring |
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Focusing knob fixing lever** |
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Magnifier |
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Focusing knob |
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Neck strap lug* |
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Sportsfinder frame (for 65mm lens)** |
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Aperture control knob |
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Sportsfinder frame (for 80mm lens) |
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Shutter release button (lower) with cable release socket |
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Sportsfinder mask stud |
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Tripod Socket |
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Sportsfinder flap |
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Release button for sportsfinder frame and flap** |
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Shutter release lever |
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Exposure counter |
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Shutter release lock |
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Multiple exposure dial |
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Shutter release button (upper) |
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Film advance crank |
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* Standard C330 has loops not lugs. |
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Mamiya C330S: Page 4
Names of Parts |
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Back cover lock button |
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Focusing screen frame lock |
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Back cover open knob and spool change knob (upper) |
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Take-up spool chamber |
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Spool change knob (lower) |
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Start marks |
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Eye opening for sportsfinder |
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Film chamber |
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Focusing hood lock screw |
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Film pressure plate |
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Mamiya C330S: Page 5
Lens Mounting/Removal |
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Wind up the film advance crank and fold it into the camera body. Turn the focusing knob and fully retract the lens into the camera body. Then, turn the lens lock knob (11) until the triangle mark points to UNLOCK.
Place the camera so that the lens mount faces upward and pinch the lens clamp bracket
(1), press the head toward the camera body, and move it along the groove to release the lens clamp. Now the body cap and/or lens can be removed.
Insert the lens into the lens mount so that the lens shutter cocking lever (4) connects with the cocking lever on the camera body. This operation is more easily performed by cocking the lens shutter with the fingers and inserting the lens from the cocking lever side on the body.
Hook the lens clamp bracket (1) to its original position, and turn the lens lock knob (11) clockwise to the LOCK position.
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Lens Mounting/Removal (cont.) |
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Precautions
1 If the film advance crank is not kept positioned diagonally upward, (the same angle as the crank housing position), the cocking lever (4) cannot be connected to the cocking lever on the camera body.
After changing a lens, set the parrallax correcting dial (10) to the focal length value of the mounted lens. For 55mm and 65mm lenses, set the parallax correcting dial to 80, then attach the parallax correction plate for 55mm/65mm lenses to the focusing hood. (Refer to p.22). For the 250mm lens, set the parallax correcting dial to 180.
2 For the cocking lever on the 180mm lens, an auxiliary lever for connection is provided on the side of the lens barrel. Since this lever is constantly pushed upward by a spring, when mounting the lens, hold the auxiliary lever downward with a finger tip to prevent obstructing installation.
3 When the lens lock knob (11) is in the UNLOCK position, the portion to which the picture taking lens (lower lens) is attached is protected from the camera interior by a cover to shield the film from exposure to light and a red warning signal is visible on the focusing screen surface. Should this cover be pushed while removing the lens, light will strike the film. Don't push it.
4 After changing a lens, turn the lens lock knob (11) to the LOCK position, otherwise, the shutter release button cannot be depressed.
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Mamiya C330S: Page 7
Handling the Neck Strap
Attaching to Camera
Removing from
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Place the neck strap fastener over the neck strap lug on the camera body and slide it toward the hanging direction while pressing it toward the body until it clicks and locks in place
While pushing in on the rear blade of the neck strap fastener with your thumb, slide it in the direction opposite to that for attaching, and remove the fastener.
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Handling the Focusing Hood |
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Raising the Focusing
Hood
Using the Magnifier
Raise the rear of the focusing hood; it will automatically spring up into position.
By pushing in the top of the sportsfinder flap (19) at the center of the finder frame, the magnifier swings up into position.
While looking into the focusing screen, turn the focusing knob until the image becomes clear and sharp.
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Handling Focusing Hood |
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Using the Focusing Hood as a Sportsfinder
1. By setting up the magnifier and pushing down the sportsfinder flap, and by retaining the latter to the catch at the bottom of the focusing hood, the hood can be used as a sportsfinder for the 80mm standard lens.
2. After pushing down the flap
(19), also, fold down the finder frame (17) to obtain the field of view for the 65mm lens.
3. When using the 105mm, 135mm, 180mm, or 250mm lens, attach the sportsfinder mask corresponding with the lens used to the sportsfinder mask stud (18) to obtain the correct field of view.
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Handling Focusing Hood (cont.)
Using the Focusing Hood as a Sportsfinder
4. To return the sportsfinder frame (17), and the flap (19) to their original position, move the release button (26)* towards the arrow mark and the frame and the flap will automatically return to position.
5. To fold the magnifier, simply depress the base plate of the magnifier.
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Folding the Focusing Hood
Return the sportsfinder frame and flap; then fold the magnifier. In this condition, the focusing hood can be folded by pressing the front frame inward while pushing both side panels inward.**.
*The original focusing hood does not have a release button, simply jiggle the sportsfinder flap with your finger to release.
**The original focusing hood does not have hinged flaps. You will need to fold the side flaps down before folding down the back, and finally the front flaps.
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Mamiya C330S: Page 11
Opening & Closing the Back Cover |
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Push the back cover open knob (31) while the back cover lock button (30) is pulled down, and the back cover is open. When the back cover opens, the figure in the exposure counter automatically returns to '0'.
When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover, making sure that neither side of the back cover is open or loose. Unless the back cover is closed tightly, the automatic film stopper will not work.
To familiarize yourself with the operation of your camera, practice the shutter release before loading film.
1.Check to make sure that the triangle mark on the lens lock knob points to LOCK and SINGLE on the multiple exposure dial matches the red dot.
2.The shutter release lock should be fully pulled backward. If the triangle mark of the release lock is aligned with the "L", the shutter button cannot be depressed.
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Winding & Shutter Test Without Film
Open the back cover and make sure that a spool has been inserted into the take-up spool chamber.
3. By closing the back cover and turning the film advance crank, the exposure counter will advance. When figure 1 appears on the counter, the crank will be stopped.
Turn the shutter speed ring and align a desired shutter speed with the index line. The shutter speed ring must be set on a click stop position. Turn the aperture ring and set a desired f/stop to the index line. The aperture ring may be set at intermediate click stop positions.
5. Depress the shutter button and
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the shutter will be released. By turning the film advance crank until it stops the shutter button may be depressed again.
·Depending on the kind of takeup spools (especially in case of metal one) the shutter may not be cocked by a single winding.
·When the shutter speed ring is set on "B" (Bulb), the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is depressed and it will close as soon as the shutter button is released. This method is used for a long exposure of 2 seconds or more.
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Mamiya C330S: Page 13
Before Loading Film |
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This camera accepts either 120 or 220 roll film. It has an automatic film stopper and a double exposure prevention device. Take the following steps before loading film:
1. Preventing Double Exposures Turn the multiple exposure dial (28) until SINGLE matches the red dot of the side plate. This action locks the shutter release button until the film is wound, and prevents accidental double exposures.
2. Adjust the film pressure plate according to the film used. (120 or 220) Open the back cover and turn the film pressure plate either to the right or to the left 90 degrees until the red dot on the film pressure plate matches the figure 120 or 220 respectively.
The exposure counter is automatically set to match the used film size when the back cover is closed.
The figure 120 or 220 will appear in the film size indicating window at the center of the back cover.
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