MAMIYA 7 II CAMERA MANUAL

The maximum aperture is f/8, and it doesnвЂ™t couple to the range finder.

Typically the lens minimum focus is 1m and the maximum aperture f/4. Each lens has an electronic leaf shutter. The lenses come with bayonet mount shades which are mounted on the lens in reverse for storage. This is clearly visible in the superb texture and detail of the subject rendering. The combination of the film size and optics probably yields the best results among medium format cameras. The mechanical and optical quality of the lenses is truly outstanding. Selecting the AEputs the camera in the aperture priority mode, while selecting AELlocks the shutter speed when the shutter release is partially depressed. The M7II offers two automation features on the shutter speed dial. It can be seen as a yellow light, on the left off the viewfinder area, whenever the eye is misaligned with the viewfinder axis. A minor, but a real initial distraction is a reflection from the RF window. The lack of the aperture display in the viewfinder doesnвЂ™t seem to be a problem.

The correct shutter speed/aperture combination is confirmed by a single steadily illuminated shutter speed number. Adjusting the shutter/aperture dials allows superimposing both LEDs. This is a very effective way to show the degree of under/over exposure. The steadily lit number shows the selected shutter speed, while the blinking one shows the meter suggested speed. If the selected shutter speed differs from the correct speed, two numbers are lit by the LEDs. Only the shutter speeds appear as a row of numbers below the viewfinder area. Despite its simplicity the meter is surprisingly accurate under most circumstances. It has a center-weighted pattern and its angle of view is automatically adjusted to the focal length of the mounted lens. The camera uses a simple SPDcell located in the rangefinder window. The viewfinder accuracy is 83% and 100% at the minimum focusing distance. The focusing is accomplished by superimposing a double image in the center of the viewfinder. All finders have unobtrusive panoramic frame markings. A universal finder for 150 & 210 mm lenses was introduced with the 210mm lens. The 150mm lens has an optional auxiliary finder. The 43, 50 and 210mm lenses have the auxiliary finders mounted in the flash shoe. Users of the correction diopter lenses will discover the enhanced contrast of the viewfinder due to the polarizing effect. The auto-indexed frames cover the 65, 80 and 150mm focal lengths.

The excellent viewfinder is one of the strong features of the M7II. It is fast and easy, even in the subzero temperatures. Film loading/removal is the first pleasant experience. The camera balances very well with all of the available lenses and has good ergonomics. They convey a feeling of a well designed and well made product. The quality of the camera and lenses are impressive. An optional 35mm film panoramic kit extends the camera capabilities.

MAMIYA 7 II CAMERA MANUAL

Users who are comfortable with a manual focusing rangefinder cameras and who want excellent portability and the highest quality optics in medium format will find M7IIВ hard to resist. The Mamiya 7IIis the latest reincarnation of the original Mamiya 6В rangefinder.

Mamiya 7 ii camera