from among so many makes of cameras on
We are highly gratified that you have selected the MAMIYA
the
C330
market.
Before using the camera, please read these instruc-
tions very carefully, and learn the correct method of han-
dling
the
MAMIYA C330, you can make the most of the splendid op-
portunities this fine camera offers for many years to come.
By becoming completely
familiarized with
it.
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
the world over as
unique twin-lens reflex cameras (2 1/4 in. square format)
with interchangeable lenses, especially stressed was minimiz-
ing size and weight plus handling ease.
from professional photographers
Final results reveal
this MAMIYA C330, an
for professional photographers,
ideal
camera
is also a wise
choice for the many advanced amateurs who wish to take
advantage of
in enlargements which only a
large-format camera truly makes possible.
that
fine details
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 inter-
changeable lenses and accessories, you can further widen
your scope of photography by making
the
unlimited versatility the MAMIYA C33O offers.
the most of
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CONTENTS
page
Read These Instructions Before Using Your
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MAMIYA C330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............................
Nomenclature of Operating Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Opening and Closing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8
Before Loading Film .......................................
9
Loading Film ...................................................
11
Handling the Focusing Hood ...........................
13
Changing the focusing hood ........................
13
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Changing the focusing screen
14
Before Taking Pictures ....................................
14
14
14
Setting the parallax correcting dial ...............
Correcting parallax .......................................
..............................
Compensating exposure
Indicating film speed and type on respective
windows..
.................................................
15
Distance S c a l e ................................................ 16
17
Taking Pictures .............................................
18
Shutter Operations .........................................
18
Using the multiple exposure selector ............
18
Locking the shutter button ...........................
When no film is loaded in the camera ......... 19
2 0
2 1
2 3
2 3
2 4
3 2
3 4
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Photographing by Flash Unit ...........................
Changing Lenses .............................................
Changing the Back Cover.. ...............................
Tripod Socket ................................................
...................................................
Accessories
Lens Specifications Table.. ...............................
Depth of Field Table.. .....................................
System chart
f o r MAMIYA C330 .....................
Read These lnstructions Before Using Your
C330
C330
See page 8
for details.
See page 9
for details.
See page 7
for details.
See page 74
for details.
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Read These lnstructions Before Using Your MAMIYA C330 (cont.)
any of the conditions de- 1. When lens change 2 . When shutter re- 3 . When multiple ex-
When this camera is under
lease lock button is posure button is set
set on the letter “L”. on “SINGLE,” and . . .
’
scribed as follows, the shutter
release button cannot be de-
pressed. In this case, abso- LOCK".
lutelv do not use force.
knob is set on “UN-
A red warning signal
is
visible on the focusing screen.
(1) When film is not loaded
indicates
(exposure counter
“0”).
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When taking ordinary pic-
tures with roll film, set the
multiple
exposure selector
triangular mark toward the
word “SINGLE.."
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.”
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(2) When the film has not
(3) When the shutter release (4) When the last film in roll
been wound.
button has already been
pressed. exposures).
is exposed (after 12 or 24
Nomenclature of Operating Parts
1. Magnifying glass
2. Strap eyelet
3. Exposure counter
4. Shutter release lock button
5. Multiple exposure selector
6. Film wind crank
7. Shutter release button (upper)
Focusing knob
Sportsfinder frame (for 65mm
lens)
10. Sportsfinder frame (for 80mm
lens)
--@ 11. Sportsfinder mask stud
12. Sportsfinder
flap
--@ 13. Synchroflash terminal
14. Synchroflash M-X selector
15. Shutter speed ring
16. Aperture ring
17. Shutter cocking lever
18. Aperture control knob
19. Shutter release button (lower)
with cable release socket
20. Lens catch bracket
21. Accessory shoe
22. Spool change knob (upper)
23. ASA indication shifting lever
24. Lens change knob
25. Parallax correcting dial
26. Film type indication select lever
27. Distance scale window
28. Distance scale revolving knob
29. Spool change knob (lower)
30. Focusing hood lock screw
31. Back cover catch button
32. Film
2 2 0 )
indicating window (120/
33. Back cover hinge release
34. Tripod socket
35. Eye opening for sportsfinder
36. Focusing screen frame catch
37. Focusing screen frame guide pin
38. Take-up spool chamber
39. Start mark
40. Film chamber
41. Film pressure plate
n 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 in the exposure
counter automatically returns to “0”
when the back cover opens.
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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
film
stopper will not work. Also, if only
one side of the back cover is pressed
when closing,
film
stopper may not function.
the automatic
tightly,
the automatic
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.