Mamiya 6MF Specifications

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In order to attach the lens, first pull out thelens mount and remove the camera bodycap. To do this, while pressing the retraction/extension button (A

[Mounting lens] [Removing lens]Remove the front and rear lens caps.aThe front lens cap can be removed bypressing in the tabs on the right and leftwith

[Pulling out the retractablelens mount][Retracting (storing) the lens1. While pressing in the retraction button(A) on the camera body in the direction

[Battery check]1. Power can be turned on/off with thesmall lever beside the shutter release button.(ON) Align the white dot on the lever withthe white

[Closing the light shield curtain]Before opening/closing the lightshield curtain, be sure to cockthe shutter, otherwise, it will notopen/close.To open

Before using the camera, it is advisable tounderstand how it works~2 Power on/off lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set to ON.(See page 12)T Film adva

[Setting the film speed] [Opening/closing the back cover] [Setting the film type]While depressing the back cover lock but-ton, simultaneo

[Memo clip]The memo clip on the back cover is used to 1.hold the film box to serve as a convenientPush the spool release lever of right sidereminder o

3. When the new roll has been inserted, besure to reset the lower spool stud by pres-sing it in. (Also, be sure to reset the take-upspool stud in a si

[Determining the shutter speed]The Mamiya 6 MF has an aperture-prior-ity, AE lens shutter. Once the aperture andfilm speed are set, the AE meter selec

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 6 MF,Succeeding the New Mamiya 6, the Mamiya 6 MF is the latest addition to theMamiya 6 x 6cm format se

Viewfinder displayThe shutter release button is designed sothat pressure can be applied in two stages.When it is lightly touched, correct meteringdata

AE photography AEL photography Manual mode20

Photographic area coveredWhen the lens has been focused, thedoubleimage superimposing rangefinderproduces two superimposed images within the square 0

[Unloading the film]1. Press the shutter release button whenyou have focused and determined compos-ition.2. Advance the film by winding the filmadvanc

1. Align “A” on the shutter speed dial withthe white line index mark on the camerabody.2. Be sure to set the exposure compensa-tion scale to 0.3. Set

You may over-ride the AE mode and selectthe aperture and shutter speed manually.Simply set the shutter speed against thewhite line index mark and also

The depth-of-field varies according to theaperture. The smaller the aperture (f/8, f/11,f/16...) the greater the depth-of-field; thelarger the apertur

The exposure compensator functions in anumber of important ways. It can be used tocorrect exposure values (EVs) or the differ-ences in brightness betw

The Mamiya 6 MF features an X synchroflash terminal and its lens shutter systempermits flash synchronization at all shutterspeeds.Shoe-mounted flash u

If the batteries have been depleted - espe-cially when the power on-off lever has beenset to the OFF position during long expo-sures (at "B"

Special Features of theMamiya 6 MF ... 3Nomenclature andFunctionalParts... 5Preparatory Steps for Us

-I[ Determining the Field of View in theViewfinder ]Before taking photos, Insert the 6X4.5 Gently bend the 6x4.5 frame [with theframe under the film g

Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups Lens construction 6 elements inAngle of view: 75°Minimum aperture: 22Angle of view: 55°35mm equivalent: 28mm

[Lens hood]For 50mm f/4: Bayonet type(58mm in diameter)For 75mm f/3.5: Bayonet type(58mm in diameter)For 150mm f/4.5 Screw-in type(67mm in diameter)Al

[ Panoramic Adapter Set ]When using the Panoramic Adapter, awide panoramic photography can betaken by using 35mm film.The 135 panoramic Adapter Set is

Uniquely designed to prevent mistakes, the New Mamiya 6incorporates numerous safety features.If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due t

0 If the camera is not to be used for a long time, remove thebatteries and film.l Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40°Cor below - 10°

Three Size Multiple FormatsIn addition to the attractive 6 x 6cm square format which assuresmultifaceted composition, the Mamiya 6 MF is also capable

[Retracted - locked]The retractable lens mount greatly reducesthe profile of the Mamiya 6 MF. making itmore convenient to store and carry.When not in

Exposure compensation scale- Film speed window (ISO)-Retractable lens mountInternal bellows-Rangefinder coupling pin- Retraction/extension buttonPress

AEL release buttonFilm selectorExposure compensation lockrelease buttonFilm holder rollerFilm type (120 orPressure plate6

Self-timer lever ( c)Synchro-socket ( fViewfinder eyepieceRubber eyecup -carrying strap lug ))_Film spool stud7

Body cap