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 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.
Contents Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II ..............2 Nomenclature and Functions ...........................................4 Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications ............................ 10 The Revolving Back ............................................................. 29 Distance Scale • Depth-of-Field ........................................ 30 Long Exposures ................................................................... 31 Inserting the Battery ...................................
Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRO II 1. The Ideal Format 3. Rack and Pinion Bellows Focusing 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.
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. 5. Bright, Interchangeable Finders and 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.
Nomenclature and Functions Focusing Screen Body The visible field of the focusing R-M Lever For normal operation, lever is aligned with center index mark. "M": For making Multiple Exposures 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" unlocks and permits rotating the Revolving Back.
Shutter Speed Dial Alignment Mark 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 o'clock positions.
Waist-Level Finder Roll Film Holder Magnifier Release To raise the magnifier, push the Magnifier Release to the left. Alignment Mark Magnifier Interchangeable with other magnifiers in various diopter strengths. Dark Slide Release Pin Holder Lock Pin The upper and lower holder lock pins prevent the holder from coming off position when mounted on the camera body. Film Advance Knob Dual Exposure Counter Features vertical and horizontal windows.
Film Speed Dial Used to set the ISO speed of the film used. 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 dark slide has been pulled out. Spool Release Pins Holder Lock Lever Depress these pins to insert or remove film.
Bayonet Ring Lens 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 in shielding the film from light. Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync) Knob for turning Depth of Field Calculating Ring Can be set for meters or feet.
Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications 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 II (RZ Winder I cannot be used) 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.
Inserting the Battery • 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. Because the Mamiya RZ67 Pro-II does not 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) 2.
Attaching / Removing Lenses Attaching Lenses Before attaching a lens to the camera body, the mirror in the body must be set in the down position and the shutter of the lens cocked. Setting the Mirror 1. Remove the Body Cap from the camera. 2. Make sure the mirror is set (lowered). If the mirror is in the up position, lower it by pushing the Cocking Lever as far as it will go toward the front of the camera body. Cocking the Lens Shutter 1. Remove the Rear Lens Cap by rotating the bayonet ring clockwise.
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 Bayonet Ring of the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go (the white dot on Bayonet Ring will align with central red index line of lens) and remove the lens. To release the shutter on a lens which has been removed from the camera body, rotate the shutter cocking pins “B” clockwise as far as they will go, while depressing the shutter lock pin “A”.
Using the Waist-Level Finder Raising the Finder Raising the Magnifier Lowering the Magnifier Merely lift the back of the Finder until it opens completely. Slide the Magnifier Release slightly to the left and the Magnifier will pop up into position. Gently push the base plate of the Magnifier all the way down until it locks in place.
Folding the Finder Removing/Attaching the Finder After lowering the Magnifier, gently squeeze the right and left panels of the finder together while closing it. Removing the Finder Attaching the Finder To remove the Finder, push the right and left release buttons towards the rear of the Finder and while holding them in, lift the front of the Finder. These release buttons are equipped with a safety mechanism so that they cannot be removed merely by pushing them from the right or left side.
Interchanging the Focusing Screen Interchanging the Magnifier To remove the Magnifier, gently squeeze the magnifier frame with the sides of the finder and rotate the Magnifier counterclockwise. To attach the Magnifier, align the white dot on the Magnifier frame, and rotate the Magnifier clockwise. • The Magnifier is interchangeable. In addition to the standard (-1.5 diopter) lens, +1, 0, -1, -2 and -3 diopter lenses are also available.
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 Release Button Collar until the white dot on it is aligned with the one immediately below (on the Collar Stop Lever). 2. Remove the Dark Slide. 3. Set the R-M Lever to the "M" (multiple exposure) position. 4. Set the shutter speed dial to any speed except "AEF" and "RBL". 5. Push the Cocking Lever all the way down. 6. Press the Shutter Release Button.
Using the Release Button Collar The R-M Lever The Normal Position (❏) 1. For normal operation, align the white square “B” on the Release Button Collar “A” with the white dot on the lever below ”B”. When this is done, the Shutter Release functions electromagnetically and the various safety mechanisms operate electrically. For normal operation of the camera, the R-M Lever should be kept in the center position, aligned with the index mark.
LED Monitor Lamp and Electronic Warning Sounds 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 Cocking Lever is not pressed forward as far as it will go, it will return to its original position when released, but the shutter will not be cocked. At such a time, shutter will not operate and an orange warning lamp will illuminate in the viewfinder when the Shutter Release Button is depressed.
Electronic Warning Sounds 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 the shutter release is depressed: If the dark slide is withdrawn, the release is depressed but the shutter will not fire and a beeping warning sound is heard, the following conditions may exist: The speed dial is set on "AEF" but: • the AE Finder or an RZ lens is not attached. • An RB lens is mounted to camera.
Shutter Speed and Aperture The Shutter Speed Dial Select the shutter speed desired and rotate the Shutter speed Dial until the appropriate figure is aligned with the shutter speed index mark. Usually, the Shutter Speed Dial must be set to a click-stop position. However, it can also beset to an intermediate speed. The numerals as they appear on the dial and the shutter speeds they represent are shown in the following table.
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. Align the orange circle “B” of the Revolving Ring (found at the rear of the camera) with one of the two white index marks “C” or “D” on the camera body. 3.
Removing the Holder Insert the Dark Slide into the Roll Film Holder. For instant recognition, the Dark Slide Slot is bordered by white reference lines. The Film Holder can be removed after moving the Holder Lock Lever as far as it will go toward the Lock Release Lever “A”. It is recommended that you remove the holder on a table or similar support, or in your lap, to avoid the possibility of dropping the holder or having it fall off the camera.
Loading the Film Holder Pull out the upper and lower Back Cover Latches and the back cover will open. Because of the double safety lock, pulling out just one of the two Back Cover Latches will not open the cover. After opening the back cover of the Roll Film Holder, remove the Film Insert. When loading film, it is not necessary to remove the holder from the camera back. When loading film, avoid direct sunlight--either load in the shade or turn your body away from the sun and use the shade of your own body.
gently wind the Film Advance Knob until the arrow of the backing paper aligns with the insert Start Mark. Place the Film Insert into the housing, making sure the film advance coupler of the insert fits into the appropriate hole of the cassette. As your gently advance the backing paper, make sure it advances evenly between the spool flanges and does not begin to slant. If it advances unevenly, remove the backing paper from the Take-up Spool and re-insert.
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 the lever is set to 'M'(multiple exposure), it will not be possible to advance the film with the Cocking Lever. The film can be advanced in either of two ways. A. By winding the Film Advance Knob of the Film Insert until it stops. B. By activating the Cocking Lever of the camera body several times, until it stops.
Taking Photographs Unloading Exposed Film When the film is advanced to the next frame, the numeral in the Exposure Counter will automatically change. • CAUTION 120 or 220 film used in this roll film holder is, unlike 35 mm film, not perforated. Therefore, if it is advanced very rapidly, the spacing between frames may become uneven. So, be sure to gently operate the cocking lever with even strokes to maintain proper frame spacing.
Focusing and Locking the Focusing Knob Focusing During exposures, the Dark Slide can be stored in the Dark Slide Slot in the back of the holder. The Memo Clip on the back cover can be used for holding the film box-top as a film reminder or for holding a piece of paper with pertinent data. Locking the Focusing Knob Depressing the Cocking Lever sets the mirror, projecting a bright image on the focusing screen. Focus by rotating either Focusing Knobs until the image appears sharp.
The Revolving Back The Vertical and Horizontal Formats Change in Viewfinder Format Before attempting to revolve the back, set the R-M Lever to "R". To change from horizontal to vertical format, rotate the Film Holder clockwise as far as it will go. Rotating it counter-clockwise, changes the format from vertical back to horizontal. Revolve the back clockwise or counterclockwise until it securely clicks at a 90° turn. If the back is not in a "click position", the shutter release button will not function.
Distance Scale • Depth-of-Field Distance Scale The Distance Scale is used to determine the film-plane-to-subject distance. The scale itself is composed of two parts, the Distance Scale and Focal Length Scale. After focusing, the correct distance can be determined by locating the point at which the curved line for the focal length in use intersects the Distance Scale. For example, if the 110 mm lens is mounted on the camera and focused as shown in the illustration, the subject is 1.
Long Exposures Bulb (B) Exposures When the Shutter Speed Dial is set to B, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter Release Button remains depressed. Since bulb exposure is also controlled electronically, the shutter will automatically close after approximately one minute in order to prevent inadvertent battery depletion. When using bulb, after the Shutter Release Button has been depressed for approximately 55 seconds, a warning buzzer will sound.
Multiple Exposures • Infrared Photography Multiple Exposures Infrared Photography RZ lenses need no focusing mount because of the bellows feature. Normally, lenses with focusing mounts have a secondary index for infrared film. Therefore, if you want to do critical infrared photography, you should focus as usual and before exposures move the focus slightly towards the camera body, as per table below. There is a millimeter scale on top of the focus scale.
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 the shutter without the usual accompanying mirror movement. Referred to as, "mirror lock-up operation," this technique is extremely valuable when even the slightest mirror vibration must be eliminated.
Flash Photography • Using a Tripod Attaching Flash Units CAUTION • As long as a cable release remains attached to the Mirror Lock-up Socket, the camera is set for mirror lock-up operation. Consequently, it will not be possible to take a photography by merely pressing the shutter release button. • It the red line around the Mirror Lock-up Socket is still visible when the cable release is removed, the camera is still set for mirror lockup operation.
Close-up Photography Exposure Compensation for Close-up Photography When working very close to the subject, the exposure must be increased. The actual exposure factor will vary in accordance with the distance that the lens is extended. (Optical law: Light intensity decreases by the square of the distance from the film plane). Exposure compensation is easily determined by referring to the Exposure Compensation Scale. After focusing the lens, read the exposure compensation factor on the scale.
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 shutter cocked. Conversely, when attaching a lens, the same conditions should prevail (mirror set and shutter cocked). However, should a lens be attached with either the mirror raised or shutter released, or both, the camera can be reset by following the procedures below. 1.
Camera Back Lock System 120 Roll Film Holder HA703 220 Roll Film Holder HB702 120 Roll Film Holder 6 x 4.
How to Use the Carrying Strap Attaching the Strap Carrying Position Hold the metal clamp of the strap so that the key-hole shaped opening faces the Carrying Strap Lug on the camera body. Gently fit the upper part of the key-hole opening over the lug. Next, gently push the bottom of the metal clamp upwards and it will lock in place with a click. Since the Carrying Strap Lug is not rotary, the carrying strap will not become twisted.
Troubleshooting Uniquely designed to prevent errors, the RZ67 incorporates numerous safety features, so if you can not release the shutter, or remove a lens or holder, it is most likely due to user error rather than a camera malfunction. Should something appear to go wrong, be sure to check the following points. When the Film Holder can not be removed Have you inserted the Dark Slide into the holder? CAUTION: When the shutter can not be released 1.
Using RB Series Lenses and Accessories Lenses Finders When using the RB series PD Prism Finder or PD Magnifying Finder be sure the Electrical Contact Cover is in place, for it is used to depress the switch at the base of the finder. 1. Focusing RB67 lenses are mounted directly onto the RZ PRO II ; however, the bellows must be extended 7 mm in order to focus the lens at infinity. Therefore, even when photographing distant subjects, be sure to use the Focusing Screen.
Care of the Camera Handling Camera Proper Maintenance As your camera is a precision instrument avoid exposing it to severe vibrations or shock. Be careful when interchanging lenses and film holders. Use the neckstrap whenever possible. The Mamiya RZ PRO II is designed for heavy professional use and will last indefinitely, if properly maintained. Every camera has mechanisms like film transport, shutter, diaphragm blade etc. They are controlled by gears. levers, springs, rollers, etc.
