Mamiya C3 User manual

Brand: Mamiya

Model: C3

Type: User manual

Mamiya C3

This is a twin-lens reflex camera that is capable of taking 120 film. It has a variety of features that make it a great choice for photographers of all levels, including:

Interchangeable lenses: The Mamiya C3 can be used with a variety of lenses, giving you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of subjects.
Eye-level viewfinder: The eye-level viewfinder makes it easy to compose your shots and see what your final image will look like.
Focusing hood: The focusing hood helps you to focus your shots accurately, even in low-light conditions.
Multiple exposure capability: The Mamiya C3 allows you to take multiple exposures on the same frame of film, giving you the opportunity to create unique and creative images.

Mamiya C3

This is a twin-lens reflex camera that is capable of taking 120 film. It has a variety of features that make it a great choice for photographers of all levels, including:

Interchangeable lenses: The Mamiya C3 can be used with a variety of lenses, giving you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of subjects.
Eye-level viewfinder: The eye-level viewfinder makes it easy to compose your shots and see what your final image will look like.
Focusing hood: The focusing hood helps you to focus your shots accurately, even in low-light conditions.
Multiple exposure capability: The Mamiya C3 allows you to take multiple exposures on the same frame of film, giving you the opportunity to create unique and creative images.

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MAMIYA

USER'S

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Focusing

Knobs

(right

and

left)

Filmwind

Crank

Shutter

Button

Film

Counter

Winclow

NOMENCTATURE

Multiple

Exposure

/Filmstop

Selector

Cable

Release

Socket

Focusirg

Hood

Front

Frame

Viewfinder

Lid

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10.

Magnifying Glass

Frame

Viewfinder

Mask

Studs

(right

and

left)

Focusittg

Hood

Lock

Screw

L2.

Backlid Catch

Button

13.

Red

Window Cover

14.

Film

Chamber

15.

Film

Spool

Catch

Stud

16.

Take-up

Spool

Chamber

G-

L7.

Take-Up

Spool Catch

Stud

\-/

18.

Start

Marks

(right

and

left)

19.

Shutter

Cockittg

Lever

(lens-shutter assembly)

20.

Synchroflash

M-X Selector

(lens-shutter assembly)

2L.

Synchroflash

Tip

(lens-shutter

assembly)

11.

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22.

Lens-shutter Assembly

Change

Knob

23.

Lens-shutter Catch

Lock

Button

24.

Lens-Shutter Assemblv

Catch

25.

Distance

Scale

2b.

Exposure Correction

Scale

27.

Filmspeed

(ASA)

Dial

28.

Accessory Clip

29.

Strap

Eyelets

(right

and

left)

30.

Tripod

Socket

31.

Backlid Hinge Release

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FOCUSING

HOOD OPERATION

'l'ht'

focusing

hoorl

will snirl)

erect

whetr the

focusing

hoorl front

(7)

liftecl

from the

rear.

'2.

Slight

l)ressure

()n

the f

rame viewfincler lirl

(ti)

will

re-

lcirst'the

magnifying

glass

(9) which will

spring

into

prol)er

llosition

()\'er

the

grounrl gl:rss

vicwing

itnrl

focusing

screen.

.t.

\\'hen

the f mrnc

vieu,finrler

lirl

(tJ)

ltushe<l

rlown

fullf

it u'ill c:rtch ancl

stav

rlou'n

()ver

the

grounrl

glass.

Iiy"

level

view'finrling

can

thcn

lrc

perfornrerl

through the

peephole

,rf

thc

focusing

hoorl back

ltlate.

'l'o

releitse the

frume view-

{inrlcr

lirl

(tt)

for

returning to

ori-

girr:rl

position

push

the focusing

hoorl

sirle

ltlurte

on the

filmwintl

crank

(2)

sicle.

(see

FiS.

'l'o

collapse etncl f olcl the

focusing

hoorl. first

see

that the

l'rirnre

viewfinrler

lirl

(tJ)

is closerl,

then

fol<l

rlou'tr the

Initl{nifying

gl:rss

(9)

Iiolrl

rlou'n the

sirle

plates

zrnrl the

back

;

holcl momen-

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tarily

while

folding

back the focusing

hood front

(7).

FOCUSING

The

method of focusing

is the

same as

for any

twin-

lens

reflex camera. Turn either

of the

focusing

knobs

(1)

while

keeping the

image of

your

subject

centered

the

ground

glass

screen.

When

using the eye-level

frame

viewfinder

in conjunc-

tion with

the

80-millimeter

lens, no masking

of the opening

of the

focusing

hood front

(7)

is necessary.

When

using

65-,

105-, 135-,

and

180-millimeter lenses,

use the

appropriate

mask hooked on the

mask studs

(10).

LENS

CHANGING

Before

removing or fitting

lens-shutter assembly

turn

focusing

knob

(1)

to make certain that

the lens mount

is fully

retracted

into the

camera

body.

Turn

lens-shutter

assembly change

knob

(22)

..UNLOCK

Push

lens-shutter

catch

lock

button

(23)

toward front

camera.

(Fig. 2)

Press

down

knurled head

of the

lens-shutter

assemblv

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catch

(%),

and

allow it to swing

out

forwarcl.

-fhe

lens-shutter

as-

sembly

can

then be lifted

out.

(F-igs.

3, 4

and

To attach

lens-shutter

as-

sembly,

lower

carefully

into

posi-

tion

the lens

mount,

then

secure

in place

by replacing

the

lens-shutter

assembly

catch

(24),

then

turn

the lens-shutter

assembly

clrange

knob

(22)

"LOCK".

catch lock

button

(23)

will return

automatically

lock

position.

red

warning signal

visible

under

the

ground

glass

screen

indicates

that

the lens-shutter

assembly

change

knob

(22)

UNLOCK

position,

with

light

barrecl

from

entering the

camera

through

the

lens.

Always

make

sure

that

your

camera

readied

for

picture-taking.

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FILM

()l)en

lratcklirl.,

first

turt't

backlirl

catc:h

button

(12) s() that

the

rerl tlot

is trlignetl

vertictrlly.

tl-ren

push

the

right.

in thc

rli-

rection

inclicaterl

lry

the

itrr()w

rtrztrk.

'l'l-rc

backlirl

will

lrc r('-

leaserl,

atnrl

the

fil

m c<tuntcr

('l

will

lrc

rt:-set

itt

I-oitrling

itttrl unloit<litrg

lilrrr

is rlotre

in the

salne

wily ils

w ith

other

twin-letrs

reflex

ciltlteras.

krwever,

lrcfore

loarling

always

make

certain

that

the

multiple

ex-

posure/filmstop

selector

)

turned

"ROf,L

FII-,M".

Itt

this

posit ion

)Ll

ilr(' itsstt

rt'rl t h:rt

l ht'

shutter

lluttotr

(:t)

t'irttttol

lle

()l)('-

raterl

for

releitse

of shutter

utrless

thc

filrn

hits

lteetr

wttutrtl zttrtl itrl-

virtrcetl

()llc

f ritttre

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the

right

hand

spool holder

(16)

there

yellow

mark

which

moves

when the crank is

turned.

This

mark

provided

for

your

convenience:

align the

yellow

mark

with

the

white

mark

on the camera

body for

easy loading

and un-

film.

After the

film

has

been

positioned

over the film

gate,

and

the

end

has

been secured

to the

take-up spool,

turn the

filmwind crank

(2),

winding until

the start mark

(double-

headed arrow)

printed

on the

paper

backing

of the film

comes

into alignment

with the

start

marks

(18)

near

the

upper side

of the

film

gate. (Fig.

To close

the

backlid,

always

press

the both sides

of the

catch

button

tightly

so that

both right

and left

sides of the

back are securely

engaged

to the

body.

Lock by

turning the

backlid catch button

counterclockwise

that the

red

mark

moves

through an arc

of 90 degrees.

Turn

filmwind

crank

(2)

in clockwise

direction

until it

stops.

The

first

frame

of film

will be

correct

position

for

exposure, while the

film counter

(

)

will

indicate numeral

Turn

crank

counterclockwise

until it

stops,

then fold out of

the way.

Repeat the above step

after

each

operation

of the

shutter.

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7. When

the

full

number

of exposures

have

been

made,

continue winding

the film

until

the

film

is completely

wound

the take-up

spool. Remove

film.

When

the

film

rewound

completely

after

a short

length of

film

(six

exposure

color

film, etc.)

has

be exposed,

after exposing

a specific

number

frames,

take

the

film, wind

up the exposed

frame and

cock the

shutter.

Then,

while

depressing

the shutter

button

the

camera

body,

turn

the

filmwind crank. The

entire

film

may be

rewound

one

operation.

Red

window

cover

(13)

can be

slid down

ascertain

whether

not the

camera

contains

film-

GAUTIONS

When

the

multiple exposure/filmstop

selector

(5)

set

ROLL

FILM ",

the

shutter

button

(3)

is operable

once

only

for each

numeral,

from

L2,

appearing

in the

film

counter window

(4).

This

automatic

locking

the

shutter

button

for

prevention

multiple exposure

does

not occur

when

no film

loaded.

When

there

no film

in the

camera,

crank operation

will

not cause

numerals to

appear

in the

film

counter window

(4).

Consequently,

the shutter

button

cannot

be operated

even

with

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PICTURE-TAKING

CLOSE.R,ANGE

PHOTOGRAPHY

CAUTIONS

the

distance

between

the

lens

and

the

film

increases,

the

effective

brightness

decreases,

and

compensation

must

macle

obtain

correct

exposure

the

film.

when

undertak-

ing

close-range

photography,

note

the

exposure

correction

scale

(26)

and

adjust

shutterspeed

aperture

accorcl

ingly

(Fie.

f t-rr examPle,

You

are

using

ancl

when

the

subject

sharp

focus

ili

the

8O-millimeter

lens,

the

exposure

correc-

tion

scale

(zti) indica-

tion

shown

the

cut,

exposure

must

doubled,

much

the

same

way

when

filter

of xz

rating

use.

the

brightness

Your

subject,

measurecl

exposure

meter,

calls

for

1/60

second

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ffi

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then

you must

either

adjust

your

settings

1/30

second

1/60

second at

f./5.6.

adclition, compensation

must be

made for

parallax,

particularly

with

such wide angle

lens

as the

65-millimeter

assembly.

With

the

8O-millimeter

lens in use, when the distance

the

subject

down

to the

range calling for

1.5

exposure,

the

parallax can be corrected

by using the upper correction

line across

the

ground glass.

Compose

your

picture

so that

all

essentials

come

below this

line.

When

the subject is

even

closer, and

exposure

needed, use the lower

correction

line

guide.

When

exposure

is needed,

imaginary

line across

the

middle

the

ground

glass

screen

should be used as

the upper

limit.

This

principle

applies

lenses

of other

focal lengths,

but with the

1O5-millimeter

and

longer

focal length

lenses, the

cut-off

line

will

about

the second

correction

line

when

the

bellows

is fully

extended.

When

a tripod

or stand

is used, the

interpositioning of the

parallax compensation

mount

(PARAMENDER)

will

permit

you to

sight

and

focus without

any

parallax

whatsoever.

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DISTANCE SCATE

AND DEPTH OF

FIETD

The

curves

and

scale

above the

exposure

correction

scale

(26)

constitute the

distance scale

(25).

The

point

which

the curve

meets

the

edge of the scale

indicates

the

distance

for the

lens in

use.

A separate scale

(blue)

provided,

however,

for

the

l35-millimeter

lens.

Another

scale for

65-

and

8O-millimeter

lenses is

nrovided

the

right side of the camera.

When

it is necessary to consult

the distance scale

while

using

the

grip

holder, use

this scale.

When

it is necessary

to check the

available

depth

;

field, obtain

the

distance

the

subject

either by referring to

the distance

scale

(25)

or by

actual

measurement,

then

make

use of the depth of

field

table. i

SINGTE EXPOSURE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Turn

multiple

exposure/filmstop

selector

(5)

"SHEET

Multi-exp.". At

this

position

the shutter button can

operated at will,

regardless of

the filmwind crank

and film

counter.

remove backlid, first

release the backlid

catch button

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open

the

backlicl,

tl-ren

pusl-r

inwartl

the

backlicl

hinge

release

(3f)

and

lock

Pivots

turning

tnto

the

slots'

'fhe

backlirl

will

colne

off

completely

(Fie.

l0)

Remove

tl-re

spool

from

inside

the

camera,

then

attach

the

special

single-exposure

back'

reversing

the

reuroval

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thc

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screw

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SYNCHROFLASH

PHOTOGRAPHY

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junction

with electrotric

Hash

(xenon

str<llxr)

f or

shutterspeecls.

with

ortlinary

flash-

bulbs

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TABLE

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SYNCHRONIZATION

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Electronic

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INTERCHANGEABTE

IENS-SHUTTER, ASSEMBTIES

(MAMIYA-SEKOB

lens

with SEIKOSHA-S shutter)

65-mm:

This

lens

fully

corrected

anastigmat with

retro-

focus arrangement,

unsurpassed

for brilliance, sharpness

and

color fidelity.

Wide-angle

conjunction with large negative

size

gives

extreme

versatility

press

and candid

photography.

Outstandingly

suitable

for

close-range work such

as copying

because

lens-to-subject distance can be as close

inches.

INTERCI{ANGEABLE

TENSES

Type

Lens

Focol

c.___r I

Composition

Length

)Peed

element-group

Angle

Wide-Angle

65 mm

80 mm

105mm

3.5

63'

2.8

50'40,

4L"

Standard

3.5

Long

Focal

Length

135mm

4.5

330

180

rfrm

4.5

Telephoto

24.301

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80-mm:

general purpose

anastigmat, this

lens

permits

close-range

photography

down to approximately

inches

be-

tween lens and subject.

is therefore convenient

for docu-

ment

copying and high

magnification

work.

10Fmm: All-purpose;

this lens is used for

portraiture

and

general

landscapes, serving

both

amateur

and

commercial

photography.

l3$mm: Ingeniously designed

fully corrected

anastigmat,

this

lens

gives

reproductions of

extreme

naturalness

and

depth,

which cannot be obtained with conventional

twin-lens

reflex

GLOSE.RANGE

PHOTOGRAPHY TABTE

Lenr

Minimurn Dirtonce

from

Film to Subiect

Subiect

Coveroge

<ri

Minimum

Distonce

65-mm

Itu'

2tf

x2sle'l

80-mm

L' 1

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105-mm

/tu"

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135-mm

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180-mm 3t

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Mamiya C3 User manual

Brand: Mamiya

Model: C3

Type: User manual

Mamiya C3

This is a twin-lens reflex camera that is capable of taking 120 film. It has a variety of features that make it a great choice for photographers of all levels, including:

Interchangeable lenses: The Mamiya C3 can be used with a variety of lenses, giving you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of subjects.
Eye-level viewfinder: The eye-level viewfinder makes it easy to compose your shots and see what your final image will look like.
Focusing hood: The focusing hood helps you to focus your shots accurately, even in low-light conditions.
Multiple exposure capability: The Mamiya C3 allows you to take multiple exposures on the same frame of film, giving you the opportunity to create unique and creative images.

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Mamiya C3 User manual

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