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Summary of Contents for Mamiya Universal
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Special Pointers for Using Mamiya Universal ... Main Features ... Specifications Description of Parts ... Assembling ... Attaching the Lens..Pulling Out the Lens from i t s Retracted Position..Attaching the Hand Grip ... Stabilizing Plate ... -
Page 3: Special Pointers For Using Mamiya Universal
Page 7 When using the roll film holder for Mamiya RB or the various film holders and adapters for the 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Graflok made by GRAFLEX M adapter. -
Page 4: Main Features
* Use of Polaroid Land pack film holder offers instant photographic prints in 3¼ mat. * The G adapter enables using the roll film holder and various film holders for Mamiya RB, in addition to the film holders of 2¼ x 3¼ Graflok back made by Graflex, Inc. -
Page 5: Specifications
G r i p : Removable hand grip with cable release. Others : Flashgun mounting socket, accessory shoe, camera body stabilizing plate, and tripod socket are provided. Physical dimensions : (Camera body, with 100 mm f/3.5 lens) Height: 6 19/32 in. -
Page 6: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts 1. Accessory shoe 2. Strap eyelet 3. Flashgun mount 4. Flashgun mounting socket 5. Back locking slide 5' Lock button 6. Bayonet ring 7. Stabilizing plate 8. Hand grip socket 9. Rangefinder coupling pin 1 0 . Lens coupling mark 1 1 . - Page 7 20. . M-X selector 21. Shutter speed dial 22. Synchroflash terminal 2 3 . Shutter release lever 24. Aperture control lever 25. Cable release socket 2 6 . Press focus lever 26' Press focus lever lock button 27. Indicator window for viewfinder field frame 28.
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Page 8: Assembling
Assembling By rotating the bayonet ring counter clockwise until it stops, the red dot of the lens coupling mark on the bayonet ring comes to the top, and the dust cap on the front of the camera body can be removed. At this position of the bayonet ring, insert the lens, matching the red mark on the lens to the red mark on the bayonet ring. -
Page 9: Attaching The Hand Grip
Attaching the Hand Grip To attach the hand grip, insert the hand grip into the grip socket (8) of the camera body, and firmly turn the hand grip lock ring (12). Screw the end of the cable release (15) extending from the hand grip into the release socket (25) of the lens-shutter assembly. -
Page 10: Attaching The Back
(5’) are pushed in. M Adapter When installing the M adapter on the camera back, the roll film holder for Mamiya Press, focusing screen holder, and so on can be used. To attach the above-mentioned accessories to the adapter, keep the... -
Page 11: G Adapter
95mm) becomes possible. On the ground glass focusing screen are 6 x 9 and 6 x 7 format indicating lines. NOTE : The back attaching system used on this camera is exclusive with Mamiya; thus, do not attempt to use other Polaroid Land camera backs. -
Page 12: Operating The Viewfinder
(27) to match the focal length of the using lens. When using the 50mm or 75mm lens, attach the exclusive optical viewfinder of each lens to the accessory shoe on the camera body. Focusing with Coupled Rangefinder Within the small circle in the center of the viewfinder field two images of the subject are visible. -
Page 13: Areas Of Viewfinder Field To Be Composed
Areas of Viewfinder Field to be Composed When using Roll Film Holder When composing the 6 x 9 or 6 x 7 format with the viewfinder frame, employ inside edges of the frame for subjects at close distance; use the outer edges of the frame for subjects further away. -
Page 14: When Using Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder
Polaroid film pack (3¼ x 4¼ ) inch format). However, since other ordinary Mamiya Press lenses are designed for the 6 x 9 cm format, if these lenses are used with the Polaroid film pack, the four corners of the format may be slightly darkened. - Page 15 100 mm lens as a guide. With the 50mm Attach the optical viewfinder for 50 mm lens on the accessory shoe and observe the view- finder entire area. lens: With the 75mm lens: Use the brilliant frame for 3¼ x 4 ¼ format in the optical viewfinder for 75mm lens.
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Page 16: Depth Of Field Scale And Infrared Photography
Depth of Field Scale and Infrared Photography... -
Page 17: Shutter Operation
Shutter Operation Cock the shutter by moving the shutter cocking lever (19). Screw the end of the cable release which extends from the hand grip into the cable release socket (25). To release the shutter, press the shutter release trigger of the hand grip with the left forefinger. -
Page 18: Using Flash
Using Flash Flash Synchronizing Table... -
Page 20: Acceptable Photosensitive Material And Actual Picture Size
Acceptable Photosensitive Material and Actual Picture Size Type of holder Type Roll film 6 X 9 cm roll film bolder 6 X 7 cm roll film holder Roll film Roll film holder model K Roll film (6 X 9, 6 X 6, 6 X 4.5cm) Plate Cut film/plate holder (type J) Cut film... -
Page 21: Roll Film Holder (6 X 9, 6 X 7)
Roll Film Holder (6 x 9, 6 x 7) R-14 R-15 R-12 R-10 R-11 R - 1 0 R - 9... -
Page 22: Prior To Loading Roll Film
Prior to Loading Roll Film Set the automatic film wind stop device for the film to be used (120 or 220). Turn the counter change-over knob (R-4) either to the right or left until the figure appearing in the film indicator window (R-5) corresponds to that of the film to be used (120 or 220). -
Page 23: Photographing
Draw out the end of the leader paper of the film, inserting the tip into the slit of the take-up spool. If the spool is not in the proper position or the leader paper of the film is not correctly inserted into the take-up spool slit, film winding cannot be operated properly or smoothly. -
Page 24: Roll Film Holder Model K
Roll Film Holder Model K This holder is for taking 6 x 9, 6 x 6 and 6 x 4.5 format pictures with a 120 roll film. The film is advanced by turning the knob. The number of exposures are read on the back of the holder. -
Page 25: Focusing Hood
Attach the holder to the camera body, pull out the dark slide, and start to photograph. After each exposure, open the back window, and turn the film advance knob until the next figure appears in the window. When removing the holder from the camera or changing the lens while the film is loaded, be sure to insert the dark slide. -
Page 26: Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder
Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder ® With a Polaroid Land film pack, you can obtain a color print in 60 seconds, and a black- and-white print in 15 seconds. For color pictures, use Polaroid Polacolor film, Type 108 or 668. For black and white pictures, use Polaroid Land film Type 107, 665 or 667. -
Page 27: Accessories For Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder
Accessories for Polaroid Focusing Hood Model P This focusing hood has the same size format as the Polaroid Land film pack. The focusing screen has a Fresnel lens, offering a bright, sharp image on the screen. Use this focusing hood to confirm accurate focus or the actual picture format. -
Page 28: Focusing Screen Holder
Focusing Screen Holder s c r e e n s c r e e n release lever Immediately after focusing with the focus- ing screen, a cut film/plate holder can be inserted from one side of the focusing screen holder. How to Open the Back Cover By moving the back cover catch button at the bottom of the back cover in the direction... -
Page 29: Right-Angle And Magnifying Focusing Backs
Right-angle and Magnifying Focusing Backs Right-angle focusing back serving the image on the 7 Eyecup ground glass from the right- angle direction against the optical axis. The right-angle magnifier can simply turned upward or sideward, facilitating focus- ing from any camera angle. Focusing screen - release lever... -
Page 30: Composing The Picture By Ground Glass Focusing Screen For Cut Film
Composing the Picture by Ground Glass F o c u s i n g Screen for screen. When “one-quarter size” cut films or 2-1/4 x3-1/4 inch cut films are used, since the actual picture size of these films is a little smaller than the ground glass focusing screen, compose the picture within the frame of the broken lines as shown in the drawings. -
Page 31: Cut Film/Plate Holder Type J
Cut Film/Plate Holder (Type J) When Using a Dry Plate 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch (6.5 x 9 cm) : B a c k lid c a t c h Dark slide Open the Back Lid: Remove the film sheath from the holder, insert the dry plate By pulling out the back lid with the emulsion side facing the... -
Page 32: Cut Film/Plate Holder Type A
When Using a Dry Plate 2 ½ x 3 ½ When Using a Cut Film 2 ¼ x 3 ¼ inch (6.5 x 9cm): inch: Use the cut film/plate holder Remove the film sheath from the holder, insert the dry plate (type A). -
Page 33: Extension Rings
Extension Rings Use a set of five extension rings in various combinations between the lens-shutter as- sembly and the camera body for close-up photography. The values in the table represent those when the five extension rings are attached and the lens distance scale is set at the closest distance. -
Page 34: Spacer Set
Spacer Set P o l a r o i d L a n d P a c k F i l m H o l d e r Indication sheet for subject coverage for 6 x 9 and 6 x 7 cm format S p a c e r for 3 ¼... - Page 35 Close-up Photographing Table for 75 mm f/5.6 Lens Close-up Photographing Table for 127 mm f/4.7 Lens...
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Page 36: Life-Size Photocopying Set
Life-size Photocopying Set The life-size photocopying set is used for actual size photography by using the 75 mm f/5 6 or 100 mm f/3 5 lens and the spacers. .A sheet for determining the position of subject to be copied and a nonglare glass which prevents reflection are included. -
Page 37: Tetraphoto Adapter
Tetraphoto Adapter H: Height of eyes of the subjec Polaroid Land film pack 100 or 660 series is used for the tetraphoto adapter, whereby quadruple photos can be obtained by a sin- gle exposure. Ideal for taking photos for drrver’s licenses and identification cards. Lens and Accessories to be used 127mm f/4.7 lens Polaroid Land pack film holder... -
Page 38: Accessories For The Viewfinder
Accessories for the Viewfinder Sports Finder For both Mamiya Universal and the Mamiya Press Super 23, this is available in 6x9 and 6x7 formats, both with wire frames for 100 mm and 150 mm lenses. Really an indispensable accessory for photographing quick-moving subjects. -
Page 39: Grip And Tripod Adapter
Rotating Adapter This is a convenient universal head which can be freely changed over from a vertical photographing position to a horizontal photographing position (or... -
Page 40: Tripod Adapter
Tripod Adapter (For Vertical Format) For photographing vertical format pictures on a tripod, remove the hand grip from the camera body and attach this tripod adapter to the socket. Quick-shoe Model 2 A two piece set in which one piece is at- tached to the camera and the other to the tripod. -
Page 41: Cases
Case Mamiya Aluminum Custom Case The Mamiya Custom Case is a smartly portable, luggage-type alumi- num case. The Custom Case is designed to accommodate and to easily hand- carry normally required interchangeable lenses and accessories as well as standard equipment. By changing the inserts, the Custom Case con- veniently accommodates the Mamiya Press, Mamiya C, or Mamiya RB a n d r e l a t e d e q u i p m e n t .
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