Flash Photography Using a Tripod | Mamiya RZ67 PRO II instruction

Flash Photography • Using a Tripod

Attaching Flash Units

Using a Tripod

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. If such is the case, reattach the cable release, making sure that the socket retracts as you remove it once again.

•The shutter should be released with the cable release within 55 seconds of pressing the Shutter Release Button. If this is not done, the alarm will sound after 55 seconds later and continue for 5 seconds before stopping.

•If you release the shutter with the cable release after the alarm stops (approx. 60 seconds), the shutter speed will be 1/400sec. If you wish to use a shutter speed other than 1/400 sec. after the buzzer stops, follow the procedure for multiple exposure in the steps given below.

1.Set the R-M lever to "M" (multiple exposure),and press down the cocking lever.

2.Set the shutter speed dial to a desired speed and perform "mirror lock-up".

3.Reset the R-M lever to its normal position.

Compact, clip-on units can be attached directly to the Hot-Shoe of the camera.

When using large, grip-type units, attach the sync cord of the flash to the Flash Sync Terminal (X-sync) of the lens.

•When the Mamiya MZ36R Flash is used, a green monitor lamp will glow, indicating that battery charging has been accomplished.

Determining the Aperture

When using automatic flash units, refer to the instructions of the particular flash units for the correct apertures to use.

When using a manual electronic flash unit or flash bulbs, the guide number (G.N) divided by the subject distance gives the correct aperture to use.

NOTE:

Flash time, recharging time and synchro polarity differ depending on the type of flash unit. Check performance by taking test photographs.

For optimum quality, use of a large, sturdy tripod is recommended.

The Tripod Socket will accept standard size (U 1/4" thread) tripod screws without modification. Simply attach the RZ 67 as you would any other camera with standard threads.

When using a tripod with a 3/8" screw, first remove the small screw in the base of the Tripod Socket of the camera by rotating it counterclockwise with an appropriately sized screwdriver. Next, use a coin to remove the 1/4" adapter “A” from the Tripod Socket by rotating it counterclockwise. The camera can then be mounted on a 3/8" screw tripod.