Mamiya RZ67 PRO II User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase
before you use your new camera.
of a Mamiya RZ67 PRO
II
The Mamiya RZ67 PRO II is the latest and most advanced model
of Mamiya's famous 6 x 7 cm SLR camera series, distinguished by
their Revolving Back and rack and pinion Bellows Focusing.
The result of Mamiya's long experience and accomplishments in
the professional medium format camera field, it combines
mechanical perfection with the latest opto-electronic technology.
Complimented by its large selection of world-class Mamiya lenses
and many other system accessories, the RZ67 has become the
camera of choice of the world's top photographers.
The RZ67 PRO
photographic applications, including commercial, portrait, fashion,
industrial, nature and scientific photography.
In order to take full advantage of its capabilities and to insure
proper operation, please read this instruction manual carefully
II is a versatile camera, ideally suited for many
Contents
Focusing and Locking the Focusing Knob ...................28 Care of the Camera .............................................................41
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Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II ..............2 The Revolving Back ............................................................. 29
Nomenclature and Functions ...........................................4 Distance Scale • Depth-of-Field ................................ ........30
Mamiya RZ67 PRO
Inserting the Battery ........................................................11 Multiple Exposures • Infrared Photography .....................32
Attaching / Removing Lenses ........................................12 Mirror Lock-up Operation ....................................................33
Using the Waist-Level Finder .........................................14 Flash Photography • Using a Tripod ................................ .34
Interchanging the Focusing Screen ..............................16 Close-up Photography ........................................................35
Releasing the Shutter ....................................................17 Attaching a Lens with
Shutter Speed and Aperture ..........................................21 Shutter Released or Mirror Raised ...................................36
The Roll Film Holder ........................................................22 Camera Back Lock System ................................................37
Loading the Film Holder ..................................................24 How to Use the Carrying Strap ..........................................38
Taking Photographs ........................................................27 Troubleshooting ...................................................................39
Unloading Exposed Film .................................................27 Using RB Series Lenses and Accessories ......................40
II Specifications ............................10 Long Exposures ...................................................................31
Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II
ration.
lenses, such as APO, Shift and Zoom.
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1. The Ideal Format
The 6x7 cm format is called the ideal format because it
enlarges to the standard 8x10" paper size without cropping,
thus utilizing the entire image area. The 6x7 format of the RZ
PRO
II (actual image size is 56x69.5mm) is almost 5x larger
than a 35mm frame and offers far superior image quality for
enlargement or full page magazine reproduction. 6x7
transparencies can be viewed on the light table without
magnifiers.
2. Mamiya Revolving Back with Automatic
Finder Masking
With a flip of the wrist, the Revolving Back-a Mamiya
exclusive among 6x7 SLRs-can be rotated for horizontal or
vertical format without changing the optical axis. At the same
time it also automatically changes the masking frame in the
finder to match the format. Other cameras require removing
and reattaching film holders when changing format or having
to turn the camera on its side which complicates viewing and
ope
3. Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing
Bellows focusing, another great advantage, permits precise
focusing with the left or right hand and also features a focus
lock lever. The RZ PRO
for precise fine focusing. The camera bellows eliminate the
extra costs of equipping each lens with a helical focusing
mount and permits close-up photography without costly
attachments. (The closest focusing distance of the 110mm lens
is 31.3cm, the 65mm wide angle lens 8.5cm and the 180mm is
84.5cm).
II has an additional micro focus knob
4. World-Class Mamiya Lenses
Mamiya world-class lens quality is a major reason for the top
reputation of Mamiya camera. Mamiya operates its own
modern optical design, engineering and manufacturing plant
and accepts undivided responsibility for the perfect
performance of its cameras and lenses. The RZ67 PRO
camera features a large diameter 61mm lens mount which
makes it possible to design a variety of high performance
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5. Bright, Interchangeable Finders and
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Focusing Screens
A Waist Level Finder FW702 with self-erecting focusing hood
and magnifier is factory supplied with each camera.
The eye-level AE Prism Finder FE701 is an important
accessory. It features three-way metering (average, spot or
auto shift) and computerized, aperture-priority shutter control,
compatible with the intermediate shutter speeds. It can also
be operated manually. Exposure compensation to +/- 3EV and
AE Lock are other features. All RB67 finders can also be
used.
6. Interchangeable Film Holders with Maximum
Film Flatness.
Available for 120 or 220 films and made in 6x7, 6x6 and
6x4.5 formats. Also Polaroid holder. The film holders can be
quickly interchanged, even in mid-roll. Two film counter
windows permit easy reading as film holders are rotated on
cameras' revolving back.
Dark slide storage drawer is another feature.
7. Electronic Interface
The ISO film speed dial is located on the film holders and
interfaces electronically, through gold plated contacts, with
the camera body, AE Prism Finder FE701 and RZ lenses.
You set the dial when you load the film and never have to
worry about correct meter indexing.
8. Mirror Lock-up operation
Locking the mirror in the up position eliminates all
possible vibrations and is especially important in close-up
and telephoto work, when slow shutter speeds are required.
9. Multiple Exposures
Multiple exposures are easy with a flip of a switch. No
removal of film holder is required.
10. New Features
• Modern, functional design
• Rugged interior mechanisms
• Intermediate shutter speeds
• Micro focusing knob.
• Roll Film Holders with dual exposure counters
• "RBL" shutter speed dial setting when using RB67 lenses.
Nomenclature and Functions
Body
lenses.
For regular and fine focusing.
batteries in the camera.
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pressed.
Shutter Release Button
its contacts.
circumstances.
Lens Alignment Dot
is also interchangeable.
R-M Lever
For normal operation, lever is
aligned with center index mark.
"M": For making Multiple Expo-
sures set it to "M". This will disengage the film transport when
cocking the shutter. Do not forget to return it to center position afterwards. This setting is
also used to exercise the camera without film.
"R": Turning the lever to "R" un-
locks and permits rotating the
Revolving Back.
Cocking Lever
In a single operation this lever advances the film, cocks the shutter,
and sets the mirror. For proper
operation, be sure to push the
lever completely down.
Distance Scale
A single scale indicating distance
in meters and feet is used for all
Focusing Screen
The visible field of the focusing
screen automatically changes
from vertical to horizontal format,
or vice-versa, as the revolving
back is rotated. The screen it self
Gold Plated Contacts
Interface AE Prism Finder electronically with camera, lens and
film holder.
When using an RB67 PD Prism
Finder or PD Magnifying Finder
on the RZ PRO
attach the small plastic cover,
which comes packed with the RZ
II, over the contacts. (See
PRO
instructions packed with cover).
II, be sure to first
Mirror
Do not touch the mirror under any
Auxiliary Electronic Shutter
Release Contacts
Sliding the cover upwards reveals
Focal Length Scale
Curved lines representing most focal lengths appear on this scale.
The point at which the appropriate
focal length curve intersects the
Distance Graduation indicates the
distance focused upon by the lens.
Dual Focusing Knob
Release Button Collar
For normal operation the white dot (❑) on the Release Button Collar is kept aligned with the white dot on the Collar
Stop Lever. Aligning the white dot of the collar with the red
dot on the camera body locks the Shutter Release Button.
Aligning the collar with the orange dot makes it possible to
operate the shutter at approximately 1/400 sec. without
Collar Stop Lever
This safety feature prevents the
Release Button Collar from
being rotated to the orange dot
until the Collar Stop Lever is first
de
Shutter Speed Dial
Carrying Strap Lug
Hot-Shoe
Focusing Knob Lock Lever
Winder Coupler Cover
and converted to a 3/8" socket.
Contacts for Power Winder
One of four.
and camera, do not touch.
prevention mechanism.
o'clock positions.
Alignment Mark
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Speeds from 8 to 1/400 sec.
Between 4 and 1/250 sec. there
are intermediate settings with click
stops. When set to "AEL" or "RBL"
dial is locked. To release press
center button. (See page 21)
Revolving Ring
Its small orange circle clicks into
place and must always be
aligned with the orange index
marks in the 12 o'clock or 3
Film Advance Coupler
The central pin transmits a signal
to the film holder which disengages the film advance-stop and
activates the multiple exposure
Lock Release Button
Tripod Socket
The socket has standard U 1/4"
threads which can be removed
Light Baffle
To avoid damaging the baffle
Film Holder Mount Pin
Battery Chamber Cover
The camera use a 6 V alkaline or
silver oxide battery.
Waist-Level Finder
Magnifier Release
To raise the magnifier, push the
Magnifier Release to the left.
Magnifier
Finder Release Button
camera body.
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Dark Slide Release Pin
mounted on the camera body.
windows.
type reminder or a memo.
Dark Slide Storage Slot
To remove the finder, Push in on
both (right and left) release
buttons and lift the finder off
Roll Film Holder
Alignment Mark
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Holder Lock Pin
The upper and lower holder lock
pins prevent the holder from
coming off position when
Film Advance Knob
Dual Exposure Counter
Features vertical and horizontal
Memo Clip
Holds the film box top as a film-
Finder Catch
Film Speed Dial
Used to set the ISO speed of
the film used.
Spool Release Pins
remove film.
Film Spool Stud
around the stud.
Start Mark
mark.
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this position.
dark slide has been pulled out.
Back Cover Latch
Dark Slide
A safety feature prevents the
shutter from being released
unless the Dark Slide is first
removed. Make it a habit to first
remove the Dark Slide before
attempting to take a photograph.
Lock Release Lever
Use this lever when removing
the roll film holder when the
Depress these pins to insert or
A new roll of film is loaded on
this stud with the paper leader
pulled over the roller in the
direction indicated by the dotted
line and arrow which appears
The start mark on the backing
paper must be aligned with this
Holder Lock Lever
Should one inadvertently attempt
to remove the Film Holder without
first inserting the Dark Slide, the
Holder Lock Lever will not unlock,
thereby preventing accidental exposure of the film.
Take-up Spool
After removing an exposed roll
of film, place the empty spool in
Lens
Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync)
Knob for turning Depth of
Can be set for meters or feet.
Depth-of-Field Preview
Time Exposure Lever
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in shielding the film from light.
Aperture Ring
Shutter Lock Pin.
Cocking Position Marks
they will go (i.e.. to the red dot)
Field Calculating Ring
Bayonet Ring
The Bayonet Ring is a breech
mount which secures the lens on
the camera body. As a safety
feature, the lens can not be
removed from the camera body
unless the mirror is set (lowered),
thereby assisting the Light Baffle
Depth-of-Field Scale
Lens Distance Scale
Mirror Lock-up Cable
Release Socket
To lock mirror up for vibration free
photography follow this sequence:
Camera mirror and lens is in
cocked position. Screw a cable
release into this socket. You will
notice that a chrome collar rises
and shows a red ring. Depress the
body release. This will now only
move the mirror up and hold it
there. Now fire shutter with cable
release.
Shutter Lock Pin
If a lens is not to be used over a
prolonged period, it is desirable
to store it with the shutter
released. In order to release the
shutter of a lens which has been
removed from the camera body,
rotate the Shutter Cocking Pins
clockwise while depressing the
Shutter Cocking Pins
When manually cocking the
shutter, be sure to rotate the
Shutter Cocking Pins as far as
Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications
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• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Camera Type :6 X 7 cm roll film SLR with lens shutter.
Film Holder :120 Roll Film Holder HA703 ---the standard holder
220 Roll Film Holder HB702
6x4.5 120 Roll Film Holder RZ
Polaroid Pack Film Holder HP702
Film type :120 film (120 Roll Film Holder HA703) (10 exposure) /120 film
Negative size:6x7 cm format: 56x69.5 mm / 6x4.5 cm format: 56x41.5 mm /
Polaroid Pack: 70x70 mm
Revolving Back: The back revolves 90° to change from the horizontal to
vertical format or vice versa. Viewfinder format automatically
changes as back revolves.
Lens Mount :Special bayonet mount (with built-in safety lock)
Lens type :110mm f/2.8---the Standard Lenses/ Interchangeable RZ
lenses/Interchangeable lenses for the RB can also be used.
Shutter :Seiko #1 electronic shutter
Shutter release: Body shutter release plus electronic shutter release contacts.
Shutter speed:1/400-8 sec. (with intermediate speeds), B, T (mechanical) /
RBL (when the RB lens used) and AEF (when the AE Prism
Finders used) positions / Mechanical shutter of 1/400 sec.
usable.
Sync operation: with flash sync terminal (X-sync) on lens or hot shoe.
Multiple exposure: possible by means of R-M lever.
Focusing Screen: Type A Matte is the standard / Focusing screens for the RZ
are interchangeable.
Viewfinder :Waist-Level Finder FW702 is the standard interchangeable with
the AE Prism Finder FE701 / Finders for the RZ and RB can also
be used.
Percentage of the field of view visible:95% This information is based on a
Film Transport:A single 114° stroke of the Cocking Lever advances the film
and Exposure Counter, sets the Mirror and Light Baffle, and
(6x4.5 120 Roll Film Holder RZ) (15 exposures) /220 film (220
Roll Film Holder HB702) (20 exposure) / Instant film (Polaroid
Pack Film Holder HP702)
linear (horizontal / vertical) measurement.
cocks the shutter.
] interchangeable
Focusing Method: The Rack and pinion focusing extends the built-in bellows
up to a maximum of 46 mm /Equipped with a Focusing Knob
and Lock Lever/ With subject distance and exposure factor
indications.
Winder :RZ Winder
Cable release contact:The shutter can be released by mean of a cable
release connected to a contact on the camera body / Remote
control is possible by means of a receiver connected to the
same contact.
Battery Type: One alkaline-manganese battery (4LR44) or silver oxide Bat tery (4SR44) to operate the body / Six AA size Ni-Cd
batteries or one special AC adapter (DC9V) for driving the winder.
Safety features (in normal shutter release operation):
• Viewfinder display (by LEDs and pictorial symbols):
• Electronic alarm sound when : The shutter speed dial is at the "RBL" position
when an RZ lens is used /The shutter dial is at the "AEF" position
when the AE Prism Finder is removed / The shutter speed dial is
any other position than "RBL" when no lens is mounted or an RB
lens is mounted on the camera / The battery power has dropped.
• Release locked when : The cocking lever has been set incompletely / The dark
Dimensions :108 mm (width) X133.4 mm (height) X 211.5 mm (length).
Weight :2,490g when the body (1,350g) (with Waist-Level Finder), 120
Roll Film Holder (530g) and 110 mm f/2.8 lens (610g) are
combined.
Warning on incomplete cocking lever setting / Warning on failure
to pull out the dark slide / Battery check.
slide has not been pulled out / The shutter speed dial is at the
"RBL" position when an RZ lens is used /The shutter speed dial is
at the "AEF" position when the AE Prism Finder is removed / The
shutter speed dial is at any other position than "RBL" when there
is no lens on the body or an RB lens is mounted on the camera.
II (RZ Winder I cannot be used)
Inserting the Battery
Because the Mamiya RZ67 Pro-II does not
with the ribbon.
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life than alkaline batteries.
function properly without a battery, be sure to
load one into the Battery Chamber before
attempting to use the camera.
The camera uses one of either of the following batteries:
4LR44 (6V alkaline manganese battery)
4SR44 (6V silver oxide battery)
1. Pull the finger catch on the Battery
Chamber Cover in the direction of the arrowhead to open it.
2. Insert the battery into the chamber taking
care to match the + with those shown in the diagram found in
the chamber: match the extraction and replacement of the battery
will be simplified if the Battery Removal
Ribbon is placed under and over the battery.
Be careful though not to block the + - poles
poles of the battery
pole first. Future
• Even if battery power is depleted, aligning
the Release Button Collar with the orange dot
will make it possible to release the shutter at
approximately 1/400 sec.
CAUTION:
1. Since the battery that comes with the cam-
era was packed at the time of shipment, its
power may be depleted sooner than that of a
fresh battery. Therefore, please buy a new
battery at your earliest convenience.
2. Be sure to match the poles of the battery
with those shown in the diagram in the chamber.
3. Carefully wipe the contacts of the battery
before insetting it into the chamber. Failure to
do so could result in poor electrical contact
and cause erratic functioning of the camera.
4. When not using the camera for a long
period of time, remove the battery and store it
in a dry, cool place.
5. Battery life varies considerably in accordance with the following factors: battery type,
freshness of the battery when purchased, the
conditions under which the battery was stored
before purchase and how it is stored after
purchase, temperature at the time of use and
service frequency.
6. Silver oxide batteries have a longer battery
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