Mamiya Complete RZ67 PRO II and RZ67 Manual for Optimal Performance

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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.

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 II is a versatile camera, ideally suited for many 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 before you use your new camera.

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Contents Page Congratulations on your purchase A Mamiya RZ67 PRO Contents Ideal Format Special Features of the Mamiya RZ67 PRORack and Pinion Bellows Focusing Mamiya Revolving Back with Automatic Finder MaskingFilm Flatness Bright, Interchangeable Finders Focusing ScreensNew Features Electronic InterfaceNomenclature and Functions Body Shutter Speed Dial Battery Chamber CoverContacts for Power Winder Alignment Mark Revolving RingWaist-Level Finder Roll Film HolderFilm Spool Stud Spool Release PinsFilm Speed Dial Start MarkBayonet Ring Cocking Position Marks Shutter Cocking PinsLens Page Mamiya RZ67 PRO II Specifications Film typeInserting the Battery Attaching Lenses Setting the MirrorAttaching / Removing Lenses Attaching the LensRemoving the Lens Lowering the Magnifier Using the Waist-Level FinderRaising the Finder Raising the Magnifier Removing the Finder Folding the FinderRemoving/Attaching the Finder Attaching the FinderFocusing Screens Interchanging the Focusing ScreenRemoving the Focusing Screen Removing a Focusing ScreenReleasing the Shutter Using the Release Button Collar R-M LeverOperating the Cocking Lever LED Monitor Lamp and Electronic Warning SoundsLED Monitor Lamps in Finder Electronic Warning SoundsShutter Speed and Aperture Shutter Speed DialAttaching the Holder Page Loading the Film Holder Page Advancing the Film Film can be advanced in either Two waysTaking Photographs Unloading Exposed Film Refocusing Focusing and Locking the Focusing KnobFocusing Locking the Focusing Knob Change in Viewfinder Format Revolving BackVertical and Horizontal Formats Distance Scale Using the Depth-of-Field ScaleDistance Scale Depth-of-Field Depth-of-FieldLong Exposures Bulb B Exposures Time ExposuresMultiple Exposures Infrared Photography Multiple Exposures Infrared PhotographyMirror Lock-up Operation Determining the Aperture Flash Photography Using a TripodAttaching Flash Units Using a Tripod Close-up Photography Exposure Compensation for Close-up PhotographyAttaching a Lens with Shutter Released or Mirror Raised Camera Back Lock System Removing the Strap How to Use the Carrying StrapAttaching the Strap Carrying PositionWhen the shutter can not be released TroubleshootingWhen the Film Holder can not be removed When the lens can not be removedShutter Speed Selection Using RB Series Lenses and AccessoriesFocusing Care of the Camera