Mamiya 6MF manual Using a tripod

If the batteries have been depleted - espe- cially when the power on-off lever has been set to the OFF position during long expo- sures (at "B" ; 4 seconds or 2 seconds) - the winding-stop prevents the film from being wound.

If this happens, push the emergency ad- vance/stop release button with a pen or other pointed object as shown above. The advance/stop is then released, allowing the film to be wound. Please note that that par- ticular frame will be poorly exposed.

*When the batteries have been depleted, immediately replace them.

• The emergency winding-stop release button should not be used for any other purposes.

Since the Mamiya 6 MF has a 6 x 6 for- mat, it is not necessary to adjust for vertical and horizontal composition. Because most out of focus pictures are the result of camera movement, make sure not to move when pressing the shutter button. Hold the camera with your elbows close to your body: pres- sing part of the camera on your forehead will help stabilize it. Then gently release the shutter.

When making exposures longer than 1/30 sec., it is advisable to use a tripod with a cable release.

~Pass the neck strap through the carrying strap lug, and fasten it as shown.

[Using a tripod]

When using the camera with a large tripod head, the head may interfere with the spool stud, preventing film from being loaded. To prevent this, use the optional tripod adapter N.

•The threaded tripod screw hole is 5.5mm deep and the use of a longer tripod screw might result in the damage or breakage of internal working parts. So be careful not to apply unnecessary pressure when mounting the camera.

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