Mamiya RZ67 PRO II User Manual

Lens Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync) Knob for turning Depth of Field Calculating Ring Can be set for meters or feet. Depth-of-Field Preview Time Exposu

Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications Camera Type :6 X 7 cm roll film SLR with lens shutter. Film Holder :120 Roll Film Holder HA703 ---the standard hol

Inserting the Battery Because the Mamiya RZ67 Pro-II does not function properly without a battery, be sure to load one into the Battery Chamber bef

Attaching / Removing Lenses Attaching Lenses Attaching the Lens Before attaching a lens to the camera body, the mirror in the body must be set in t

Removing the Lens 1. Push the Cocking Lever of the camera body completely down, which will set the mirror and cock the lens shutter. 2. Rotate the

Using the Waist-Level Finder Raising the Finder Raising the Magnifier Lowering the Magnifier Merely lift the back of the Finder until it opens com

Folding the Finder Removing/Attaching the Finder After lowering the Magnifier, gently squeeze the right and left panels of the finder together whil

Interchanging the Focusing Screen Interchanging the Magnifier Removing the Focusing Screen To remove the Magnifier, gently squeeze the magnifier fr

Releasing the Shutter It is best to become acquainted with the method of releasing the shutter before using film in the camera. 1. Rotate the Rele

Congratulations on your purchase 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

Using the Release Button Collar 1. For normal operation, align the white square “B” on the Release Button Collar “A” with the white dot on the

Operating the Cocking Lever When depressing the Cocking Lever, be sure to push it all the way forward (toward the Shutter Release Button). If the Coc

LED Monitor Lamps in Finder There are three monitor lamps visible on the rear edge of the finder. They will indicate the following conditions when t

Shutter Speed and Aperture The Shutter Speed Dial Select the shutter speed desired and rotate the Shutter speed Dial until the appropriate fig-ure

The Roll Film Holder Attaching the Holder 1. Slide the Holder Lock Lever of the Roll Film Holder completely toward the Lock Release Lever “A”. 2.

Removing the Holder Insert the Dark Slide into the Roll Film Holder. For instant recognition, the Dark Slide Slot is bordered by white reference li

Loading the Film Holder Pull out the upper and lower Back Cover Latches and the back cover will open. Be-cause of the double safety lock, pulling

gently wind the Film Advance Knob until the arrow of the backing paper aligns with the insert Start Mark. As your gently advance the backing pape

Advancing the Film Before attempting to advance the film to the first frame, make sure the R-M Lever is set to its normal (center) position. If th

Taking Photographs Unloading Exposed Film When the film is advanced to the next frame, the numeral in the Exposure Counter will automatically chang

Contents Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II ...2 The Revolving Back ...

Focusing and Locking the Focusing Knob Focusing Locking the Focusing Knob During exposures, the Dark Slide can be stored in the Dark Slide Slot in

The Revolving Back The Vertical and Horizontal Formats Change in Viewfinder Format Before attempting to revolve the back, set the R-M Lever to &quo

Distance Scale • Depth-of-Field Distance Scale Depth-of-Field The Distance Scale is used to determine the film-plane-to-subject distance. The scale

Long Exposures Bulb (B) Exposures Time Exposures When the Shutter Speed Dial is set to B, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter Relea

Multiple Exposures • Infrared Photography Multiple Exposures 1. Set the R-M Lever to 'M' (multiple exposure). The lever can be 100 moved

Mirror Lock-up Operation With the RZ 67 PRO II, it is possible to lock the mirror in the up position beforehand, and at the desired instant release

Flash Photography • Using a Tripod CAUTION • As long as a cable release remains attached to the Mirror Lock-up Socket, the camera is set for mirror

Close-up Photography Exposure Compensation for Close-up Photography 35 When working very close to the subject, the exposure must be in-creased. The

Attaching a Lens with Shutter Released or Mirror Raised When a lens is removed from the camera body, the mirror is set (lowered) and the lens shutte

Camera Back Lock System 120 Roll Film Holder HA703 220 Roll Film Holder HB702 120 Roll Film Holder 6 x 4.5 HA704 Polaroid Pack Film Holder HP702 37

Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II 1. The Ideal Format The 6x7 cm format is called the ideal format because it enlarges to the standard 8x10&

How to Use the Carrying Strap Attaching the Strap Hold the metal clamp of the strap so that the key-hole shaped opening faces the Car-rying Strap

Troubleshooting Uniquely designed to prevent errors, the RZ67 incorpo-rates numerous safety features, so if you can not release the shutter, or remov

Using RB Series Lenses and Accessories Lenses 1. Focusing RB67 lenses are mounted directly onto the RZ PRO II ; however, the bellows must be extended

Care of the Camera Handling Camera As your camera is a precision instrument avoid exposing it to severe vibrations or shock. Be careful when interchan

5. Bright, Interchangeable Finders and Focusing Screens A Waist Level Finder FW702 with self-erecting focusing hood and magnifier is factor

Nomenclature and Functions Body R-M Lever For normal operation, lever is aligned with center index mark. "M": For making Multiple Expo-sur

Shutter Speed Dial Speeds from 8 to 1/400 sec. Between 4 and 1/250 sec. there are intermediate settings with click stops. When set to "AEL"

Waist-Level Finder Magnifier Release To raise the magnifier, push the Magnifier Release to the left. Magnifier Interchangeable with other magni-fi

Film Speed Dial Used to set the ISO speed of the film used. Spool Release Pins Depress these pins to insert or remove film. Film Spool Stud A new ro