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We are highly gratified that you have selected the MAMIYA C330 from among so many makes of cameras on the market. Before using the camera, please read these instructions very carefully, and learn the correct method of handling it. By becoming completely familiarized with the MAMIYA C330, you can make the most of the splendid opportunities this fine camera offers for many years to come. This MAMIYA C330, an exceptionally high-grade camera, was designed by emphasizing further improvements on the popular MAMIYA C series. Retaining the many features of the MAMIYA C series cameras which have won highest praise from professional photographers the world over as unique twin-lens reflex cameras (2 1/4 in. square format) with interchangeable lenses, especially stressed was minimizing size and weight plus handling ease. Final results reveal that this MAMIYA C330, an ideal camera for professional photographers, is also a wise choice for the many advanced amateurs who wish to take advantage of fine details in enlargements which only a large-format camera truly makes possible. The MAMIYA C330 accepts all interchangeable lenses of the current Mamiya C series as well as all of the accessories except the single-exposure attachment. In addition, various new accessories have been designed for this model. With the wide selection of all these interchangeable lenses and accessories, you can further widen your scope of photography by making the most of the unlimited versatility the MAMIYA C33O offers. page Read These Instructions Before Using Your 2 MAMIYA C330. 5 Nomenclature of Operating Parts. Opening and Closing the Back Cover. Before Loading Film.. 9 Loading Film... 11 Handling the Focusing Hood.. 13 Changing the focusing hood. 13 Changing the focusing screen. 14 Before Taking Pictures. Setting the parallax correcting dial.. Correcting parallax.. 14 Compensating exposure.. Indicating film speed and type on respective 15 windows.. Distance S c a l e.. 16 Taking Pictures.. 17 Shutter Operations... 18 Using the multiple exposure selector. Locking the shutter button.. When no film is loaded in the camera. Photographing by Flash Unit.. Changing Lenses.. 21 Changing the Back Cover.. Tripod Socket.. 24 Accessories... Lens Specifications Table. 32 Depth of Field Table.. 34 System chart f o r MAMIYA C330. 41
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Read These lnstructions Before Using Your MAMIYA C330 (cont.)
When this camera is under any of the conditions described as follows, the shutter release button cannot be depressed. In this case, absolutelv do not use force.
1. When lens change 2. When shutter re- 3. When multiple exknob is set on UNLOCK". lease lock button is posure button is set set on the letter L. on SINGLE, and.
A red warning signal is visible on the focusing screen.
(1) When film is not loaded (exposure counter indicates 0).
When taking ordinary pictures with roll film, set the multiple exposure selector triangular mark toward the word SINGLE."
(2) When the film has not been wound.
(3) When the shutter release (4) When the last film in roll button has already been is exposed (after 12 or 24 exposures).

pressed.

For multiple exposures, when the shutter is freely released without loading film, or when the single exposure attachment is used, set the triangular mark toward the word MULTI.
Nomenclature of Operating Parts
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Magnifying glass Strap eyelet Exposure counter Shutter release lock button Multiple exposure selector Film wind crank Shutter release button (upper) Focusing knob Sportsfinder frame (for 65mm lens) Sportsfinder frame (for 80mm lens) Sportsfinder mask stud Sportsfinder flap Synchroflash terminal

10. --@ --@ 11. 12. 13.

14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
Synchroflash M-X selector Shutter speed ring Aperture ring Shutter cocking lever Aperture control knob Shutter release button (lower) with cable release socket Lens catch bracket Accessory shoe Spool change knob (upper) ASA indication shifting lever Lens change knob Parallax correcting dial Film type indication select lever Distance scale window
28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.
Distance scale revolving knob Spool change knob (lower) Focusing hood lock screw Back cover catch button Film indicating window (120/ 220) Back cover hinge release Tripod socket Eye opening for sportsfinder Focusing screen frame catch Focusing screen frame guide pin Take-up spool chamber Start mark Film chamber Film pressure plate
Opening and Closing the Back Cover
Twist the back cover catch button (31) until the red mark on the button faces upward. Then, by pressing the button in the direction indicated on the back cover, the back cover will open. The figure i n t h e exposure counter automatically returns to 0 when the back cover opens.
When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover catch button, making sure that neither side of the back cover is open or loose. Unless the back cover is closed tightly, the automatic film stopper will not work. Also, if only one side of the back cover is pressed when closing, the automatic film stopper may not function.
When the back cover is closed, by twisting the back cover catch button counterclockwise until the red mark of the button is on the left side, the back cover can be locked. If the button is twisted and the red mark moved to the left side before closing, the back cover will automatically lock when closed.

Before Loading Film

This camera accepts either 120 or 220 roll film. It has an automatic film stopper and a double exposure prevention device. Take the following steps before loading a film: By turning the multiple exposure s e l e c t o r ( 5 ) , s e t t h e triangular mark toward the word SINGLE. This action locks the shutter release button until the film is wound. preventing accidental double exposures.
Adjust direction of the press u r e p l a t e a c c o r d i n g to the film used. Open the back cover, twist the pressure plate (41) either to the right or left 90 degrees until the red mark on the pressure plate matches either 120 or 220.
Subsequently, when closing the back cover the film stopper mechanism is automatically set to coincide with the film frame number. The figure 120 or 220 will appear in the film indicating window (32). informing the user of the loaded film size when the back cover is closed.

Loading Film

Open the back cover and pull out the spool change knob (22), then insert an empty spool into the takeup spool chamber (38) so that it engages the winding axis. Release the spool change knob. Pull out the spool change knob (29), and insert a roll of film in the film chamber (40).

PRECAUTIONS

By turning the spool change knobs (22) and (29) either to the right or left after pulling them outward, the knobs stay at their protruded positions. Turn the knobs backward to reinsert them. If both spool change knobs are not returned to their original positions after loading a film, unbalanced film winding will result. Should the spool change knob not return to its original position, move the spool slightly to the front and rear or up and down.
Pull out the leader paper of the film and guide it into the slit of the take-up spool, turn the film wind crank (6) clockwise until the start mark on the leader paper matches the start marks (39) on the camera.
Close the back cover. When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover catch button. Twist the button counterclockwise, so that the back cover does not open unexpectedly.
Turn the film wind crank (6) clockwise until it stops. Figure 1 appears on the exposure counter (3) at the position where the crank stops diagonally upward, and the shutter is automatically set. Now the camera is prepared for the first exposure.

T h e c r a n k cannot b e t u r n e d i n reverse. Turn the crank each time one picture is exposed. Regardless of the number of pictures taken, the crank always stops at a diagonally upward position. In this position, when folding the crank in the opposite direction, the crank can be recessed in the body.
Handling the Focusing Hood
Raising the Focusing Hood
By pulling up the rear of t h e f i n d e r f r a m e (9), the focusing hood automatically springs up into position. By pushing in the top of the sportsfinder flap (12) at the center of the finder frame, the magnifying glass swings up into position. While looking into the ground glass focusing screen in this position, turn the focusing knob (8) to focus. After focusing, push down the magnifying glass, and decide the photo composition by using the entire view on the focusing screen as a guide.
Using the Focusing Hood as a Sportsfinder
By pulling up the magnifying glass and pushing down the sportsfinder flap, and by attaching the latter to the catch at the bottom of the focusing hood, the hood can be used as a sportsfinder for the 80mm standard lens.
After pushing down the flap (12). also fold down the finder frame (10) to obtain the field of view for the 65 mm lens.
When using the 105 m m , 135mm, 0 m m , o r 250mm lens, attach the respective sportsfinder mask for the lens used on the finder mask stud (11), adjusting for the change in field of view.
To return the finder frame (10) to its original position, by pushing and releasing the left side plate of the hood with a finger tip (left side when the camera is held for photographing), the finder frame will automatically return to its position.
To return the sportsfinder flap (12), push the right side plate.
Folding the Focusing Hood
Return the sportsfinder flap, push down the magnify ing glass, fold the side plates inward and the back plate downward, finally folding the finder frame (9).
Handling the Focusing Hood (cont.)
Changing the Focusing Screen
Various focusing screens inserted in convenient individual frames are interchangeable for this camera as accessories. They can be freely exchanged when desired. Removing the focusing screen Initially remove the focusing hood, then extend the bellows by turning the focusing knob. Release the frame catch (36) by turning it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the photo. Next, by pulling back the focusing screen frame after raising its front portion upward, the focusing screen frame can be removed.

Changing the Focusing Hood
The focusing hood can be replaced with various finders available for this camera as accessories. How to Remove the Focusing Hood By turning the focusing hood lock screw (30) counterclockwise to loosen it, pull back the hood a n d move it upward: then the hood can be taken off. How to Attach a Focusing Hood Match the grooves on the hoods front both sides to the pins of the camera body, fit the groove on the hoods rear to the focusing hood lock screw. then fasten it.
Installing the focusing screen After positioning the two holes on the rear side of the focusing screen the two guide pins (37)

Before Taking Pictures

Setting the Parallax Correcting Dial
By turning the parallax correcting dial (25), set the dial index to the focal length of the lens used. Subsequently. while the lens is being extended, the pointer will appear on the upper, left portion of the focusing screen. The position of this pointer indicates parallax and the exposure factor. Correcting parallax: When the pointer appears on the focusing screen. the upper portion visible above the pointer will be cut off on the film. Be sure that the subject is satisfactorily
appears under the lower portion of this pointer. When using the camera on a tripod, use the Paramender (parallax corrrecting device) to ensure that the camera photographs the same image viewed on the focusing screen through simple operations.

-1.5.1.5

Compensating exposure: As distance between the lens and film increases. image brightnea on the film is reduced even though aperture size remains the same. Consequently, it is necessary to increase the exposure.

-2 -2.5 -3

The figures on the focusing screen left side indicate the exposure factor. Compensate the exposure after reading the figure indicated by the pointer while focusing. For instance. assuming that the correct exposure value measured by an exposure meter is 1/125 sec. at f/11, compensate the exposure as follows: If the pointer indicates 2, 1/125 sec., f/8 or 1/60 sec., f/11 If the pointer indicates 3, 1/125 sec., between f/S and f/5.6 or 1/60 sec., between f/11 and f/8
Indicating Film Speed and Type on Respective Windows
By turning the ASA of the loaded film. By turning the film type indication select lever (26), three types of identifying marks will appear in the window. Use these marks as a film memory guide (black and white, daylight color, and tungsten type color). indication shifting lever (23) while pushing it against the camera body, the film speed (ASA) will appear in the window. Set it to the speed

When using a 55mm or 65mm lens, set the dial (25) to 80 and attach the parallax correction plate for 55mm/65mm lenses to the focusing hood. How to install the parallax correction plate: Remove the focusing hood from the camera and turn it inside out. Also turn the correction plate inside out and insert its chamfered edge in the two catches on the hood, then fit the correction plate while pulling out the slide lock on the opposite side. When the slide lock is released, the plate is secured. The figures visible on the left side of the correction plate after attaching the focusing hood to the camera reveal the exposure factor. Observe the line on the right for correcting parallax. When the pointer indicates 1.5, the upper portion of the first line will be cut off. In turn, this becomes a correcting scale when the exposure factor is 2, 2.5 and 3.

Distance Scale

Replacing the Distance Scale
To remove the distance scale, at first, fully extend the bellows by turning the focusing knob, then remove the scale end cover by sliding it to the front. Next, pull out the distance scale after detaching it from the bearing, by holding the distance scale revolving knob portion while pressing in the distance scale shaft with a pointed, fine wire. A distance scale is provided on the left side (viewing the camera held for photographing). By turning the knob (28), set the distance scale to coincide with the lens used, so that the scale faces horizontally. Distance scales for 55mm, 65mm, and 80mm lenses are indicated in red. Read these scales at the index position in the window. D i s t a n c e s c a l e s f o r 105mm, 135mm, 180mm, a n d 250mm lenses are indicated in black. Read these scales at the front end of the camera body side plate. Since the flange-focal length varies between the 105 mm F3.5DS or 105mm F3.5D lens and the ordinary 105mm F3.5 lens, a distance scale is especially provided. A distance scale marked 105D.DS is used for 105mm DS and 105mmD lenses (There are two types, scaled in feet or meters.). A distance scale marked 105 is used for ordinary 105 mm lens (There are two types, scaled in feet or meter.). Distance graduations of lenses other than the 105mm lens are all the same.

When installing the distance s c a l e , i n s e r t t h e s h a f t tip opposite the revolving knob into the camera body bearing. In this case, insert the shaft tip while pressing the spring located near the bearing to the inner side, at the side of the scale. Next, fit the shaft to the bearing while pushing in the shaft tip with a finger nail; then install the cover as it originally was.

ictures

1. After focusing, turn the shutter speed ring (15) and set the shutter speed; then adjust the aperture of the lens by turning the aperture control knob (18). Now the camera is prepared for taking pictures. 2. Release the shutter by pressing the shutter release button (7) or (19). When a cable release is used, screw its tip into the cable release socket in the lower button (19). 3. After each exposure, wind the film by turning the film wind crank, then follow the same routine as mentioned above.

How to Remove Film

mechanism is automatically released. When all film frames have been exposed, the film winding stop Remove the film after
winding the remaining leader paper on the film end.

Winding Up the Roll Film

To remove film before exposing the entire roll, or to wind up a short roll of film after exposure (6-exposure color films), turn the film wind crank while depressing the shutter button on the camera body after winding the exposed frame. film can be completely wound without stopping. In this manner,

Shutter Operations

Using the Multiple Exposure Selector
When the multiple exposure selector triangular mark is set toward the word SINGLE, double exposures are prevented. Once the shutter c a n o t be
Locking the Shutter Button
By shifting the lock button (4) toward the letter L, the shutter button is locked. While suspending photography or the camera is stored in the case, even though the shutter has been cocked by film winding inadvertently releasing the shutter can be prevented.
button has been depressed, it redepressed
without first advancing the film.

When the multiple exposure selector triangular mark is set toward the word MULTI, the shutter button can be depressed repeatedly
regardless of advancing film. This proves convenient in the following cases: 1. When multiple exposures are desired. 2. For operations without loaded film (such as shutter testing). 3. When photographing with the single-ex-
posure attachment. When photography is suspended by a missing chance to release the shutter in spite of deeply depressing the shutter button half way, it rarely happens that the shutter button cannot be
depressed on the next attempt. In this case, by setting the mark on MULTI. pictures can be taken without needlessly advancing the film.
For certain lens-shutter assemblies, the release lever for the shutter
itself can be depressed many times even though the shutter is not cocked, the same as the 80mm f/ 3.7 lens. (When the shutter is not cocked, the shutter blades do not open). When using this type of lens shutter, if the shutter button is depressed without cocking the shutter, no pic-
When No Film is Loaded in the Camera
Even when the film wind crank is turned, the number in the exposure c o u n t e r r e m a i n s a t 0. I n t h i s case, if the multiple exposure button is set on SINGLE, the shutter release button cannot be depressed. However, when a takeup spool is in the take-up spool chamber, although no film is loaded, the counter may be advanced (depending upon the type of spool). In this case, roller connected to a film will run idle. causing wear on the roller and proving undesirable to turn the film wind crank in this condition.
ture will be recorded on the film. Concerning the unopened shutter 0 m m f/6.3 a n d 80mm f / 3. 7 lenses : Shutters of these lenses have no self-cocking system. requiring the shutter to be set manually after each film advance.
blades, even though the shutter is cocked manually, the shutter button will not operate due to action of the double-exposure-preventing device. In this case, also, set the multiple exposure button triangular mark toward MULTI button, and or depress the the shutter by release shutter
pushing the release lever on the lensshutter assembly.
Photographing by Flash Unit
When photographing by flash, attach a flash gun to the accessory shoe (21) on the camera body and connect the cord to the flash synchro-terminal (13). When M-class flash bulbs are used, set the synchroflash M-X selector (14) on M to synchronize flash at all shutter speeds. When an electronic flash unit is used, set the synchroflash M-X selector on X to synchronize flash at all shutter speeds. This synchroflash M-X selector can be changed even after cocking the shutter. When photographing without flash, keep the selector on X.

SYNCHRONIZATION

Shutter Soeed

M class Electronic Flash

F class M class

Combinations with the 0 mark synchronize. Combinations with the x mark do not synchronize.

Changing

lenses
By turning the focusing knob, completely retract the bellows so that the lens mount portion contact to the body. Recess the film wind crank in the camera body. Turn the lens change knob (24) so that the triangular mark points to the word UNLOCK.
Tip the camera so that the lens faces upward. and while firmly grasping the lens barrel pinch the head of the lens catch bracket (20), press the head toward the camera body, push it down to release the lens catch, and remove the lens.
To attach another lens tothe camera body, carefully position the lens so that the lens shutter cocking lever (17) connects with the cocking lever on the camera body. This operation is correctly performed by previously cocking the lens shutter with the fingers, first inserting the lens from the cocking lever side on the body. Clamp the lens catch (20) to its original position, and turn the lens change knob (24) clockwise to the LOCK position. With this operation, lens replacement is completed.
1. If the film wind crank is not kept positioned diagonally upward, (the same angle as the crank housing position), the cocking lever (17) cannot be connected with the cocking lever on the camera body.
2. Regarding the cocking lever on the 180mm lens, an auxiliary lever for connection is provided on the side of the lens barrel. Since this lever is constantly pushed upward by a spring, when mounting the lens, hold the auxiliary lever downward with a finger tip to prevent obstructing installation. After changing a lens, set the parallax correcting dial (25) to the focal length value of the mounted lens. Regarding 55mm and 65mm lenses, set the parallax correcting dial to 80. then attach the parallax correction plate for 55mm/65mm lenses to the focusing hood. (Refer to p. 15 for handling method of the focusing hood). Concerning the 250mm lens, set the parallax correcting dial to 180. 3. When the lens change knob (24) is in the UNLOCK position, the portion to which the picture taking lens (lower lens) is attached is protected by a cover from the camera interior to shield the film from exposure to light, and a red warning signal is visible on the focusing screen surface. Should this cover be pushed while removing the Never push it. lens, light will strike the film.
4. After changing a lens, turn the lens change knob (24) to the LOCK position; otherwise, the shutter release button cannot be depressed.
II Angle of View Changes by Interchanging lenses
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Mamiya C330S Manual

Mamiya C330 Professional

Mamiya C330S & C330

This manual was adapted for the web from scans of an original C330S manual. The scans were done by Erik Jonker. During the conversion to the web version I made a few style changes as well as a couple of grammer changes, mainly to make the document more web friendly. Also thanks to Keven Fedirko for finding all of my typos. There are also a few additions that I made; pointing out where the C330S differs from the original C330, and the color photos on page 3 are of a C330, and not a C330s. (the color photos are by Bob Erdman). Scans of the tables on pages 40 and 41 were difficult to read and I am hoping to get some better scans so that I can complete them. At the moment they are empty.eventually they should contain the depth of field tables for the 7 lenses listed in the manual. Hope you find this helpful.John M. Brewer of a few propellerheads. [START] | Table of Contents | Next ->
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Mamiya C330S: Contents

Before using the camera, read these instructions very carefully, and learn the correct method of hanlding it. By becoming completely families with the Mamiya C330 Professional "S", you can for many years to come make the most of the splendid opportunities this fine camera offers.

Contents

Specifications.2 Names of Parts.3 Lens Mounting/Removal.5 Handling the Neck Strap..7 Handling Focusing Hood.8 Opening and Closing the Back Cover..11 Congratulations on your choice of Winding and Shutter Test Without Film.12 Mamiya C330 Professional "S" Before Loading Film..13 twin-lens reflex camera. Loading Film..14 Photographing.17 This mamiya C330S, an Distance Scale..19 exceptionally high-grade camera, was Close-up Photography.21 designed by emphasizing further Changing the Focusing Hood.23 improvements on the popular Mamiya C series. Retaining the many Changing the Focusing Screen.25 Flash Photography..26 features of the Mamiya C series Handling the 105mm f/3.5 Lens..27 cameras which have won highest praise from professional Multiple Exposures.29 photographers the world over as Precautions on Shutter Operations.29 unique twin-lens reflex cameras (2Mamiya Sekor Lenses..31 1/4 in. square format) with Accessories..33 interchangeable lenses. Depth-of-Field Tables.40 System Chart for Mamiya C330S..42 Final results reveal that this Mamiya C330S, an ideal camera for professional photographers, is also a wise choice for the many advanced amateurs who wish to take advantage of fine details in enlargements which only a large format camera truly makes possible. The Mamiya C330S accepts all interchangeable lenses of the current Mamiya C series as well as all of the accessories except the single exposure attachment.
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Specifications
Type Picture Size Film Size Lens (standard) Shutter Focusing Focusing screen Focusing hood Film wind 6 x 6 Twin-Lens Reflex Camera with Interchangeable Lens System 56 x 56 mm (actual picture area) 120 roll film (12 exposures), 220 roll film (24 exposures) Changeover effected by turning pressure plate Mamiya/Sekor 80 mm f/2.8 Seiko-#0 (B, 1-1/500 sec., M-X synchronization) Front extension system by rack-and-pinion with focusing knobs. Changeable One-touch operation facilitates interchange of dioptric lenses. Removable and replaceable by other types of finders. By winding crank. Automatic shutter cocking and winding stop. Double exposure prevention device.
Exposure counter Progressive type, automatic re-set. (120/220 changeover coupled with the pressure plate) Other features Parallax and exposure compensation are readable on the focusing screen in the finder. Multiple exposure possible. Shutter release lock provided. 123 (W) x 171 (H) x 113 (D) mm 1,650 grams (with 80 mm f/2.8 lens)

Dimensions Weight

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Names of Parts

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Lens clamp bracket Synchro socket M-X synchro selector Shutter cocking lever Aperture ring Shutter speed ring Magnifier Neck strap lug*
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Accessory shoe Parallax correcting dial Lens lock knob Distance scale window Distance scale revolving knob Focusing knob fixing lever** Focusing knob
16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
Sportsfinder frame (for 65mm lens)** Sportsfinder frame (for 80mm lens) Sportsfinder mask stud Sportsfinder flap Shutter release lever Shutter release lock Shutter release button (upper)
23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
Aperture control knob Shutter release button (lower) with cable release socket Tripod Socket Release button for sportsfinder frame and flap** Exposure counter Multiple exposure dial Film advance crank
Standard C330 has loops not lugs.
Not available on standard C330.
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30. 31. 32. 33. 34.
Back cover lock button Back cover open knob and spool change knob (upper) Spool change knob (lower) Eye opening for sportsfinder Focusing hood lock screw

35. 36. 37. 38. 39.

Focusing screen frame lock Take-up spool chamber Start marks Film chamber Film pressure plate
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Lens Mounting/Removal
Wind up the film advance crank and fold it into the camera body. Turn the focusing knob and fully retract the lens into the camera body. Then, turn the lens lock knob (11) until the triangle mark points to UNLOCK.
Place the camera so that the lens mount faces upward and pinch the lens clamp bracket (1), press the head toward the camera body, and move it along the groove to release the lens clamp. Now the body cap and/or lens can be removed.
Insert the lens into the lens mount so that the lens shutter cocking lever (4) connects with the cocking lever on the camera body. This operation is more easily performed by cocking the lens shutter with the fingers and inserting the lens from the cocking lever side on the body. Hook the lens clamp bracket (1) to its original position, and turn the lens lock knob (11) clockwise to the LOCK position.
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Lens Mounting/Removal (cont.)

Precautions

1 If the film advance crank is not kept positioned diagonally upward, (the same angle as the crank housing position), the cocking lever (4) cannot be connected to the cocking lever on the camera body. 2 For the cocking lever on the 180mm lens, an auxiliary lever for connection is provided on the side of the lens barrel. Since this lever is constantly pushed upward by a spring, when mounting the lens, hold the auxiliary lever downward with a finger tip to prevent obstructing installation. 3 When the lens lock knob (11) is in the UNLOCK position, the portion to which the picture taking lens (lower lens) is attached is protected from the camera interior by a cover to shield the film from exposure to light and a red warning signal is visible on the focusing screen surface. Should this cover be pushed while removing the lens, light will strike the film. Don't push it. 4 After changing a lens, turn the lens lock knob (11) to the LOCK position, otherwise, the shutter release button cannot be depressed. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->

Using the Focusing Hood as a Sportsfinder 4. To return the sportsfinder 5. To fold the magnifier, simply frame (17), and the flap (19) to depress the base plate of the their original position, move the magnifier. release button (26)* towards the arrow mark and the frame and the flap will automatically return to position.
Folding the Focusing Hood Return the sportsfinder frame and flap; then fold the magnifier. In this condition, the focusing hood can be folded by pressing the front frame inward while pushing both side panels inward.**.
The original focusing hood does not have a release button, simply jiggle the sportsfinder flap with your finger to release. ** The original focusing hood does not have hinged flaps. You will need to fold the side flaps down before folding down the back, and finally the front flaps.
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Opening & Closing the Back Cover
To familiarize yourself with the operation of your camera, practice the shutter release before loading film.
Push the back cover open knob (31) while the back cover lock button (30) is pulled down, and the back cover is open. When the back cover opens, the figure in the exposure counter automatically returns to '0'.
When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides of the back cover, making sure that neither side of the back cover is open or loose. Unless the back 1. Check to make sure that the cover is closed tightly, the automatic film stopper will not triangle mark on the lens lock knob points to LOCK and work. SINGLE on the multiple exposure dial matches the red dot. 2. The shutter release lock should be fully pulled backward. If the triangle mark of the release lock is aligned with the "L", the shutter button cannot be depressed. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->
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Winding & Shutter Test Without Film

2. Pull out the lower spool change knob (32), and insert a roll of film into the film chamber (38). By turning the spool change knobs either to the right or to the left after pulling them outward, the knobs stay at their protruded positions. Turn the knobs backward to reinsert them.
If either spool change knob is not returned to its original position after loading film, unbalanced film winding will result. To make sure that the spool change knobs fit their original positions, move the spools slightly to the right and to the left or up and down.
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Loading Film (cont.)
3. Pull out the leader paper of the film and insert it into the slit of the take-up spool, turn the film advance crank clockwise until the start mark on the leader paper matches the start marks on the camera.
4. Close the back cover. When closing the back cover, firmly press both sides at the upper portions of the back cover as indicated in the photo.
Memo Holder As a reminder of the type and number of exposures of the film loaded in the camera, tear off the end of the film box and insert it in the memo holder on the back cover.
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5. Turn the film advance crank clockwise until it stops. The figure 1 appears on the exposure counter at the position where the crank stops diagonally upward, and the shutter is automatically set. Now the camera is ready for the first exposure. Turn the crank each time one picture is exposed. Regardless of the
number of pictures taken, the crank always stops at a diagonally upward position. In this position, when folding the crank in the opposite direction, the crank can be recessed into the body. The crank cannot be turned in reverse direction, and the shutter release button can only be pressed at the crank stops position.
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Photographing
1. After focusing, turn the shutter speed ring (6) and set the shutter speed, then adjust the aperture of the lens by turning the aperture control knob (23). Any of three procedures mentioned above can be performed first. 2. Release the shutter by pressing the shutter release button (21) or (24). When a cable release is used, screw its tip into the cable release socket in the lower button (24). 3. After each exposure, wind the film by turning the film advance crank, then follow the same procedure as mentioned above. Focusing Knob Fixing After adjusting the focus, turn the focusing knob fixing lever (14) forward and appropriately clamp it, whereby the focusing mechanism is secured. Deviation in focusing can be prevented in this manner, when continuously taking pictures, taking snapshots with wide-angle lenses, close-up photographs, and using telephoto lenses. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->

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Photographing (cont.)
How to Remove Film When all film frames have been exposed, the film winding stop mechanism is automatically disengaged. Remove the film after winding the remaining backing paper on the film end. Winding Up the Roll Film To remove film before exposing the entire roll, or to wind up a short roll of film after exposure (6-exposure color films), turn the film advance crank while depressing the shutter button on the camera body after winding the exposed frame. In this manner, film can be completely wound without stopping.
Locking the Shutter Button* By shifting the triangle mark on the lock button (22) to the letter 'L', the shutter button is locked. During a period when the camera is not in use and is stored in the case, inadvertent shutter release can be prevented.
* On the earlier C330, the shutter locking button is a small round button found on the metal lever above the side

shutter release button.

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Distance Scale
A distance scale is provided on the left side (viewing the camera held for photographing). By turning the knob (13), set the distance scale to coincide with the lens used, so that the scale faces horizontally. Distance scales for 55mm, 65mm, and 80mm lenses are indicated in orange. Read these scales at the index position in the window. Distance scales for 105mm DS, 135mm, 180mm, and 250mm lenses are indicated in black. Read these scales at the front end of the camera body side plate. Since the flange-focal length varies between the 105mm f/3.5 DS or 105mm f/3.5D lens and the former 105mm f/3/5 lens, a special distance scale is provided. A distance scale marked 105DDS is used for 105mm D and 105mm DS lenses. A distance scale marked 105 is used for the former 105mm lens. The former distance scale for the C330f cannot be used for the C330S. The distance scales are available in two types, scaled in feet or meters. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->
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Distance Scale (cont.)
Replacing the Distance Scale To remove the distance scale, first, fully extend the bellow by turning the focusing knob, then remove the scale end cover by sliding it to the front. Next, detach the distance scale from the bearing, while pressing in the distance scale shaft with a pointed, fine wire.
When installing the distance scale, insert the shaft end opposite the revolving knob into the camera body bearing. Insert the shaft end while pressing the spring located near the bearing to the inner side with the side of the scale. Next, fit the shaft to the front bearing while pushing in the shaft tip with a finger nail; then install the cover as it originally was. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->

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Close-up Photography
Setting the Parallax Correcting Dial: By turning the parallax correcting dial (10), set the dial index to the focal lenght of the lens used. Subsequently, while the lens is being extended, the pointer will appear on the upper left portion of the focusing screen. The position of this pointer indicates parallax and the exposure factor. Correcting Parallax: When the pointer appears on the focusing screen, the upper portion visible above the pointer will be cut off on the film. Be sure that the subject satisfactorily appears under the lower portion of this pointer. When using the camera on a tripod, use the Paramender (parallax correcting device) to ensure that the camera photographs the same image viewed on the focusing screen through simple operations. Compensating Exposure: As distance between the lens and film increases, image brightness on the film is reduced even though aperture size remains the same. Consequently, it is necessary to increase the exposure. The figures on the focusing screen left side indicate the exposure factor. Compensate in the exposure after reading the figure indicated by the pointer while focusing. For instance, assuming that the correct exposure value measured by an exposure meter is 1/125 sec. at f/11, compensate in the exposure as follows: If the pointer indicates 2, 1/125 sec., f/8 or 1/60 sec., f/11 If the pointer indicates 3, 1/125 sec., between f/8 & f/5.6 or 1/60 sec., between f/11 & f/8 <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->
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Close-up Photography (cont.)
When Using a 55mm or 65mm Lens: When using a 55mm or 65mm lens, set the dial (10) to 80 and attach the parallax correction plate for 55mm/65mm lenses to the focusing hood.
How to Install the Parallax Correction Plate: Remove the focusing hood from the camera and turn it inside out. Also turn the correction plate inside out and insert its chamfered edge into the two catches on the hood, then fit the correction plate while pulling out the slide lock on the opposite side. When the slide lock is released, the plate is secured. The figures visible on the left side of the correction plate after attaching the focusing hood to the camera reveal the exposure factor. Observe the line on the right for correcting parallax. When the pointer indicates 1.5, the upper portion of the first line will be cut off. In turn, this becomes a correcting scale when the exposure factor is 2, 2.5 and 3. <- Prev | Table of Contents | Next ->

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Precautions on Shutter Operations (cont.)
250mm f/6.3 and 80mm f/3.7 lenses. Shutters of these lenses have no self-cocking system, requiring the shutter to be set manually after each film advance.
For certain lens-shutter assemblies (such as the formar 80mm f/3.7 lens), the release lever of the lens-shutter can be depressed many times even though the shutter is not cocked. When the shutter is not cocked, the shutter blades do not open. When using this type of lensshutter, no picture will be recorded on the film if the shutter button is depressed without cocking the shutter. If you find the shutter blades are unopened after depressing the shutter button, the shutter button cannot be depressed again by the double exposure prevention device even if the shutter is cocked afterwards. In this case, set the multiple exposure dial to the 'MULTI' and depress the shutter button, or release the shutter by pushing the release lever on the lens-shutter assembly.
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Mamiya-Sekor Lenses
55mm f/4.5 65mm f/3.5 80mm f/2.8 105mm f/3.5DS

135mm f/4.5

Super 180mm f/4.5

250mm f/6.3

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Mamiya-Sekor Lenses (cont.)
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens Hood Diameter (mm) Shortest Distance from Film to Subject

Close-Up Capabilities

Composition

Picture Angle

Minimum Aperture

Subject Coverage

55mm f/4.5

9 element 7 group

9 1/2 in. 2 17/32 in.2 (24.1 cm) (6.4 cm2) 10 11/21/32 in.2 in. 2 (27.1 cm) (6.7 cm ) 1 ft. 25/64 in.2 15/16 in. 2 (35.4 cm) (8.6 cm ) 1 ft. 11 in. (58.4 cm) 7 1/4 in.2 (18.4 cm2)

6 element 65mm f/3.group 5 element 80mm f/2.group 105mm f/3.5DS 135mm f/4.5 Super 180mm f/4.5 250mm f/6.element 3 group 4 element 3 group 5 element 4 group 6 element 4 group
2 ft. 11 1/15/16 in.2 in. 2 (90.2 cm) (25.2 cm ) 4 ft. 2 3/4 in. (1 m 29 cm) 10 53/64 in.2 (27.5 cm2)
6 ft. 8 3/ft. 1/4 in.2 in. 2 (2 m 5 cm) (31.1 cm )
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Accessories
Filter Filters are available in five types: SY48 (Y2), SO56 (O2), SL39 (UV), YG, SL-1B (skylight). Filter sizes for each lens are shown in the system chart. When using a 49mm diameter filter, employ the 49mm filter for Mamiya C; otherwise attaching the lens hood might be impossible. When you order filters, always specify the Mamiya C Professional type. To attach a filter to a lens of 49mm filter diameter, place your palm on the protective lens ring screwed into the front barrel of the lens, turn the ring counter-clockwise to remove it, and then screw in the filter. When a filter is not used, always replace the ring to protect the lens barrel. 2. Lens hood for 65mm lens* 3. Lens hood 48mm for 80mm f/2.8, 105mm f/3.5 DS and 135mm f/4.5 lenses. 4. Lens hood for super 180mm and 250mm lenses*.
Lens Case To protect and easily carry interchangeable lenses, the following hard cases (4 types) are available: (1) Case for 55, 80, and 105mm lenses (2) Case for 65 and 135mm lenses (3) Case for 180mm lens (4) Case for 250mm lens Soft Lens Case The soft lens case is widely applicable to protect interchangeable lenses for the Mamiya C Professional or to store accessories. This case also can hold lenses for the Mamiya Press and Mamiya RB.
Marked lens hoods have a side plate which can be inclined. Attach the lens hood to the lens with this plate upward. When light reflected from the lens hood to the viewing lens becomes annoying while focusing, due to a certain light condition, incline the side plate to eliminate the annoying reflection. All of these lens hoods are comparatively new type attached only to the taking lens. Old type lens hoods are also acceptable.
Focusing Screen A focusing screen is necessary to focus quickly and accurately. Diopter Lens For persons whose vision is not Mamiya offers the following seven types, and advises you to Lens Hood adapted to the magnifier (-1.5 use these focusing screens by There are four different types of diopter) mounted on the changing them according to the lens hoods available for focusing hood as standard interchangeable lenses. equipment, five additional types lens used, the photographing of lens (-3,-2,0,+1,+2 diopters) purpose, and/or the subject condition. Each focusing screen are available to effect diopter 1. Lens hood for 55mm lens*. has exposure factor correction. graduations.

(8) Focusing Knob Adapter
DSF-2/DSM-2 (for Mamiya C330S and C220f) An adapter for attaching to the focusing knob to facilitate precise focusing. Focused distance can be read easily by using distance scales (for 65, 80, and 105mm lenses) which comes with the adapter. The DSF is calibrated in foot and the DSM, in meter.

(7) Paramender Model 2

This is a parallax-correcting instrument used between the camera base and a tripod. Keep the part attached to the camera base downward while focusing, then raise the camera position by turning the handle unit it stops prior to releasing the shutter. Thus, the taking lens is lifted to the position where the viewing lens was, and parallax is hereby automatically corrected.
From left to right: Flashgun bracket Type M (for Mamiya flashgun), Type H (for Heiland flashgun), Type G (for Graflex flashgun), and Subgrip.
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(9) Quick-Show Model 2
A two piece set in which one piece is attached to the camera and the other to the tripod. Power source: Eight AA-size When this is done, the camera can instantly be mounted to, or alkaline or rechargeable Niremoved from, a tripod without Cad batteries. the need to fumble with screws. (11) Electronic Flash Auto 480 Model 2 (10) Mamiyalite MZ 36R The Auto 480 Model 2 is an This grip-type auto electronic flash has a guide number of 36 automatic electronic flash which features superior bursts (ASA 100m); 28 when wideof light with a guide number of angle adapter is attached. 48 (with ASA 100, in meters), The head of unit can be swung superb flashlight delivery upward 90 and rotated almost characteristics and three f-stop value settings. one full turn, so bounce flash operation on auto is possible. You can select three different apertures and the flash unit automatically controls flash intensity according to the subject distance. In addition, you can select on of five different flash intensities for your purpose, so it is highly convenient for close-up work and daylight synchro flash.
As the bracket can be set to three different angles, the Auto 480 Model 2 may be used in a bounced automatic flash mode with a sensor, which is available as an accessory. Flash angle: 60 vertically, 70 horizontally. Power source: 12 AA-size alkaline batteries in the TR Pack. A Ni-Cad cartridge is seperately available.
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(12) Compartment Case
In addition to the Camera and Standard Lens set, this convenient, heavy-duty camera case holds interchangeable lenses and camera accessories in separate compartments. Panels inside the case may be rearanged freely for accomodating various items. Accessory wrapping cloth for protection of the camera body and lenses is also provided.

Inside Dimensions Length Width Height (top cover) 13 9/16" 7 7/8" 34.5cm 20cm 6 7/8" +2" 17.5cm +5cm
The interchangeable inserts, made of sponge rubber, provide effective shock absorption and sufficient protection of the equipment. The case measures 18 3/8" x 13 7/8" x 6 3/4" (47 x 35 x 17cm) and weighs 8 lbs, 2 1/2 oz. (3.7 kg).

(13) Aluminum Custom

Case The Mamiya Custom Case is a smartly portable, luggage-type aluminum case. The Custom Case is designed to accomodate and to easily hand-carry normally required interchangeable lenses and accessories as well as standard equipment. By changing the inserts, the Custom Case conveniently accomodates the Mamiya C, Mamiya RZ/RB, or Mamiya Press and related equipment.
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Depth of Field Tables

Distance (in feet)

Aperture
29' 1" 23' 2" 16' 5" 11' 8" 8' 4" 5' 111/2" 14' 11" 13' 3" 10' 9" 8' 6" 6' 8" 5' 1"
10' 30' 1" 9' 3" 40' 8' 8' 145' 6' 9" 5' 6" 4' 5"
5' 9" 9' 5' 6" 9' 81/2" 5' 1" 11' 7" 4' 61/2" 16' 1" 3' 113/4" 35' 10" 3' 43/4"
4' 41/4" 5' 11" 4' 21/2" 6' 2"
2' 91/4" 3' 31/4" 2' 81/2" 3' 41/4"
2' 45/8" 2' 83/4" 2' 41/4" 2' 91/2"

9 1/2"

97/16" 99/16" 97/16" 99/16" 97/16" 99/16" 93/8" 99/16" 93/8" 95/8" 95/16" 911/16"

4.5 5.22

1' 107/8" 1' 51/2" 1113/16" 2' 11/8" 1' 61/2" 1'1/8" 1' 105/8" 1' 53/8" 1113/16" 2' 11/2" 1'63/4" 1'3/16" 113/4" 1' 1/4" 115/8" 1' 3/8" 111/2" 1' 5/8" 115/16" 1' 7/8"
3' 111/2" 2' 71/2" 2' 33/8" 1' 101/8" 1' 51/8" 3' 61/4" 2' 103/4" 2' 21/4" 6' 10" 1' 7" 3' 73/4" 8' 2" 3' 31/2" 11' 1" 2' 57/8" 3' 91/2" 2' 41/8" 4' 31/4" 2' 21/4" 3' 3/4" 2' 7/8" 3' 41/4" 1' 91/2" 2' 31/4" 1' 85/8" 2' 5" 1' 71/2" 2' 73/4" 1' 43/4" 1' 71/2" 1' 41/4" 1' 81/4" 1' 33/4" 1' 91/4"

6' 81/4" 7' 4" 6' 73/4" 7' 41/2" 6' 61/4" 7' 63/4" 6' 4" 7' 93/4" 6' 11/2" 8' 21/4" 5' 93/4" 8' 101/2" 5' 51/2" 9' 101/2" 4' 113/4" 12' 21/4"
4' 101/4" 5' 2" 4' 10" 5' 21/4" 4' 91/4" 5' 3" 4' 81/4" 5' 41/2" 4' 63/4" 5' 61/4" 4' 43/4" 5' 93/4" 4' 21/2" 6' 21/4" 3' 111/4" 6' 113/4"
4' 41/2" 4' 71/2" 4' 41/2" 4' 73/4" 4' 33/4" 4' 81/2" 4' 3" 4' 91/2" 4' 2" 4' 11" 4'1/4" 5' 11/2" 3' 101/2" 5' 5" 3' 73/4" 5' 113/4"
3' 11" 4' 1" 3' 103/4" 4' 11/4" 3' 101/4" 4' 13/4" 3' 93/4" 4' 23/4" 3' 83/4" 4'33/4" 3' 71/2" 4' 51/2" 3' 6" 4' 8" 3' 4" 4' 3/4"
2' 1115/32" 3' 9/16" 2' 1113/32" 3' 5/8" 2' 115/32" 3' 7/8" 2' 1013/16" 3' 19/32" 2' 1013/32" 3' 125/32" 2' 923/32" 3' 211/16" 2' 815/16" 3' 325/32" 2' 73/4" 3' 527/32"
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Depth of Field Tables (cont.)
159' 31/2" 128' 3/4" 89' 83/4" 65' 4" 45' 1/4" 32' 10" 22' 8" 16' 21/2" 25' 43/4" 36' 8" 24' 53/4" 38' 91/4" 22' 81/2" 44' 41/4" 20' 93/4" 54' 11/4" 18' 31/2" 85' 63/4" 15' 113/4" 286 21/4" 13' 21/2" 10' 91/2"
13' 91/2" 16' 51/4" 13' 61/2" 16' 10" 13' 17' 9" 12' 41/2" 19' 1" 11' 53/4" 21' 91/2" 10' 63/4" 26' 31/2" 9' 33/4" 40' 23/4" 8' 1" 132' 8"
9' 53/4" 10' 7" 9' 41/4" 10' 9" 9' 11/4" 11' 11/4" 8' 93/4" 11' 9" 8' 41/4" 12' 53/4" 7' 101/2" 13' 91/4" 7' 21/4" 16' 8" 6' 53/4" 23' 1/2"
6' 9" 7' 31/4" 6' 81/4" 7' 4" 6' 7" 7' 53/4" 6' 51/4" 7' 81/4" 6' 21/2" 8' 3/4" 5' 111/4" 8' 61/2" 5' 63/4" 9' 6" 5' 13/4" 11' 2"