Mamiya 7 II - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7II and welcome to the world-wide
family of happy Mamiya camera owners !
Mamiya pioneered the 6x7cm medium format SLR system camera when it introduced the
first Mamiya RB67 in 1970. In 1982 an additional model followed, the Mamiya RZ67 with
electronic features.
Both cameras soon became the market leaders and the preferred tool of trade for portrait,
commercial and magazine photographers all over the world and established the 6x7
rectangular image as the "ideal format".
Now we are proud to present the Mamiya 7II, 6 x 7cm rangefinder camera.
Reflecting Mamiya's traditional quality workmanship plus modern design, the Mamiya 7II is
compact and lightweight. It offers the handling ease of a 35mm camera, while yielding far
superior 4.5 times larger images. Featuring interchangeable, rangefinder coupled lenses
and AE metering, it also permits taking 24 x 65mm panoramic images on 35mm film, by
means of an optional adapter kit.
The Mamiya 7II lens program includes a standard 80mm lens, a 50mm and 65mm wide
angle lens, an ultra-wide 43mm lens and a 150mm telephoto lens.
The Mamiya 7II and its lenses have undergone extensive quality controls at every step of
manufacture. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before you use the camera. A
proper understanding of all its features and functions will eliminate potential misuse and
ensure a long service life.
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