Mamiya 7 II manual Manual Photography, When using built-in exposure meter

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Taking Photographs

Manual Photography

You may override the AE mode and select the aperture and shutter speed manually. Simply set the shutter speed against the white line index mark and also set the lens aperture to the desired " f " stop.

1. Release A-AEL.

For releasing, depress AE lock releasing button “A” located in the center of the shutter speed dial.

2. Set the shutter speed.

Rotate the shutter speed dial and align with index line of the camera body.

∙While rotating the shutter speed dial click-stop functions at each step of engraved number but the intermediate shutter speed cannot be used.

When using built-in exposure meter

1. Half-pressing the shutter button.

When the shutter release button is touched gently, the selected shutter speed LED only will be continuously illuminated or another LED may also flash.

2. In the case where one shutter speed is lighting.

When the pre-selected shutter speed LED only illumi- nates, it indicates the shutter speed for correct expo- sure.

3.In the case where two shutter speeds (one is blinking) are displayed.

When the preselected shutter LED illuminates and one other LED blinks the blinking LED indicates the shutter speed for correct exposure.

Turn the shutter speed dial and/or aperture ring to align the two LEDs until merged. The single LED indicates

correct shutter speed.

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Contents Page Read ME First Introduction Contents Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera Nomenclature Parts Camera BodyPage Lens Viewfinder display Bright field of view frame with 80mm F4 standard lensInserting Battery Power ON/OFFBattery Check Set the shutter speed dial atMounting/Removing Lenses Closing the light shield curtainRemoving camera body cap Cock the wind-up leverMounting lens Mounting lensRemoving lens Cock the shutter and close the light shield curtainRemove the lens Precaution for mounting/removing lenses Camera Functional Test Setting the film speed Before Loading the FilmOpening/closing the back cover 25 50 100 200 400 800Setting the film type Memo clipLoading the Film Operate the spool bearing release leverPlace the film in the film chamber Setting Start Mark with 220 Roll Film Loading the Film Prevention of Light Leaks Due To Loose Film Winding For preventing the film loose windingSetting the film speed Taking PhotographsAE Automatic Exposure Photography Align a on the shutter speed dialTaking Photographs When using built-in exposure meter Manual PhotographyTaking Photographs Focusing the Lens Focusing method within the double image Coincidence zonePhotographic area covered Pressing the shutter button After completing the last exposureUnloading the film Back cover openUnloading the film When changing composition Photographing to conform to purposesAE Lock AEL Photography Align AEL on the shutter speed dialSelf-Timer Fix the camera to a tripod Press the self-timer buttonTime Exposures Flash Photography Determining the apertureMultiple exposure mechanism Infrared PhotographyWhen a filter is used After using exposure compensation, be sure to reset toExposure Compensation Check the polarized light effect positionDiopter Correction Lenses Depth-of-FieldHow to Hold the Camera Neck strapTrouble shooting When the shutter wilt not functionWhen the lens cannot be removed When the film cannot be advancedLenses N43mm f/4.5LN50mm f/4.5L N65mm f/4LLenses N80mm f/4L N150mm f/4.5LAccessories System chart AccessoriesSpecifications Importance of Proper Maintenance Common Sense Camera Care and PracticeSpecific Suggestions Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Batteries Care