Mamiya Power Winder II RZ Instructions Manual

Brand: Mamiya

Model: Power Winder II RZ

Type: Instructions Manual

Mamiya Power Winder II RZ

The Mamiya Power Winder II RZ is a camera accessory that attaches to the bottom of an RZ67 camera body and automates the film advance and shutter cocking process. It can be used with both 120 and 220 film formats.

The winder is powered by six AA batteries, either alkaline/manganese or NiCad. It has a built-in battery test function to ensure that the batteries are providing enough power to operate the winder.

To use the winder, simply attach it to the camera body and turn on the power switch. Then, load a film insert with a roll of film and place it into a roll film holder. Install the roll film holder on the camera body and press the winder's start button. The winder will automatically advance the film to the first frame and cock the shutter.

Mamiya Power Winder II RZ

The winder is powered by six AA batteries, either alkaline/manganese or NiCad. It has a built-in battery test function to ensure that the batteries are providing enough power to operate the winder.

Power Winder II RZ

English Instructions

Special Features

The Power Winder II RZ fits conveniently under the RZ67 camera body and attaches to the camera via its

tripod mount.

The winder cocks the shutter, advances the film to the next frame and moves the camera’s mirror to its

down position after the shutter is fired by:

 Pressing the camera’s Shutter Release Button

 Using a remote control unit to fire the shutter

 Using the Electromagnetic Cable Release to fire the shutter

Names of Parts

1 Electrical Contacts 2 Battery Test Lamp

3 Alignment Pins 4 Fastening Screw

5 Power Switch 6 Lock Key

7 Tripod Socket 8 Battery Test Button

9 Battery Cartridge Release Lever 10 Start Button

11 AC Power Source Jack 12 Battery Cartridge

Specifications

Power Source 6 AA alkaline/manganese or NiCad batteries;

built-in 2-way battery test; AC adapter.

Film Transport Speed 1 frame/1.5 sec.

Film Transport Method Single and continuous exposures via the camera’s

Shutter Release Button.

Maximum Rolls Transported 50 rolls of 120 film with AA alkaline/manganese

batteries; 30 rolls of 120 film with NiCad

batteries.

Film Advance Automatic winding after the first exposure

followed by auto-stop.

Dimensions 100 x 43 x 95mm (LHW)

Weight 530g without batteries.

Installing the Batteries

Move the Battery Cartridge Chamber Release Lever in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 1, and then remove

the Battery Cartridge from the winder.

Insert 6 AA alkaline/manganese, or 6 AA NiCad batteries, into the Battery Chamber while matching the

polarity markings on the batteries with those of the cartridge, Fig. 2.

Battery Test

Turn the winder’s Power Switch to its ON position, and then push the applicable Battery Check Button, Fig.

 When using alkaline/manganese batteries, push the ‘LR’ Button

 When using NiCad batteries, push the ‘NiCd’ Button, Fig. 3.

Battery Check LED Indications, Fig. 4

 The LED is lit – The batteries are OK

 The LED flickers – Replace must be replaced

 The LED doesn’t light – The batteries are inserted incorrectly or they are exhausted

Battery life depends on several factors, including:

 Battery type

 Brand

 Storage conditions

 Temperature at time of use

 Frequency of use

Attaching the Power Winder II RZ to the Camera Body

1. Open the camera’s Winder Cover, Fig. 5, by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Place the Power Winder II RZ on the base of the camera body, Fig. 6, making sure that the

winder’s two Alignment Pins fit into the holes in the camera’s base.

3. Turn the winder’s Lock Key (A) clockwise to secure the winder to the camera body, and then fold

the Lock Key down into the winder.

 During use, periodically check that the winder is still securely attached to the camera body

by turning the Lock Key clockwise.

Using the Power Winder II RZ with RZ67 Series Lenses

1. Load a Film Insert with a roll of film and align the film’s Start Mark with the Film Insert’s Start

Mark.

 You do not need to advance the film to the first frame, the winder will do that automatically.

2. Place the Film Insert into a Roll Film Holder, and then install the Roll Film Holder on the camera

body.

3. Turn the winder’s Power Switch to its ON position.

4. Push, and then release, the winder’s Start Button, Fig. 7.

 The film will advance to the first frame.

 While the film is advancing, the winder’s Battery Test LED will remain on.

 The camera’s Shutter Release Button will be deactivated until the film is advanced to the first

frame.

5. After the film has advanced to the first frame, press the camera’s Shutter Release Button. The

Power Winder II RZ will advance the film to the next frame, cock the lens’ shutter and move the

camera’s mirror to its down position.

6. When all the film has been exposed, 10 frames for 120 film and 20 frames for 220 film, the

winder will automatically wind the film on the take-up spool, and then stop.

 Continuous exposures can be made by holding down the camera’s Shutter Release Button.

 If a Roll Film Holder with a partially exposed roll of film is attached to the camera and the winder

does not advance the film, press the winder’s Start Button. If the shutter will not fire after

pressing the Start Button, press the Start Button again.

 When the camera’s Release Button Collar is set to Emergency Operation, the winder’s Start

Button must be pressed to advance the film to the next frame.

 If the winder’s Start Button is pressed when the camera’s R-M Lever is set to its ‘R’ position, the

winder may stop after the lever returns to its normal, white square, position. If this occurs, press

the Start Button again.

Using the Power Winder II RZ with RB67 Series Lenses

The winder will immediately start winding the film after pressure is released from the camera’s Shutter

Release Button, even if the shutter is still open.

Therefore, do not release the camera’s Shutter Release Button until the shutter operation has competed.

Mamiya Power Winder II RZ Instructions Manual

Brand: Mamiya

Model: Power Winder II RZ

Type: Instructions Manual

Mamiya Power Winder II RZ

The winder is powered by six AA batteries, either alkaline/manganese or NiCad. It has a built-in battery test function to ensure that the batteries are providing enough power to operate the winder.

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