We are highly gratified that you have selected the MAMIYAC330 from among so many makes of cameras on themarket. Before using the camera, please read these instruc-tions very carefully, and learn the correct method of han-dling it. By becoming completely familiarized with theMAMIYA C330, you can make the most of the splendid op-portunities this fine camera offers for many years to come.This MAMIYA C330, an exceptionally high-grade camera,was designed by emphasizing further improvements on thepopular MAMIYA C series. Retaining the many features ofthe MAMIYA C series cameras which have won highestpraise from professional photographers the world over asunique twin-lens reflex cameras (2 1/4 in. square format)with interchangeable lenses, especially stressed was minimiz-ing size and weight plus handling ease.Final results reveal that this MAMIYA C330, an idealcamera for professional photographers, is also a wisechoice for the many advanced amateurs who wish to takeadvantage of fine details in enlargements which only alarge-format camera truly makes possible.The MAMIYA C330 accepts all interchangeable lenses ofthe current Mamiya C series as well as all of the accessoriesexcept the single-exposure attachment.In addition, various new accessories have been designedfor this model. With the wide selection of all these inter-changeable lenses and accessories, you can further widenyour scope of photography by making the most of theunlimited versatility the MAMIYA C33O offers.1CONTENTS pageRead These Instructions Before Using YourMAMIYA C330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... 2Nomenclature of Operating Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Opening and Closing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Before Loading Film ....................................... 8Loading Film ................................................... 9Handling the Focusing Hood ........................... 11Changing the focusing hood ........................ 13Changing the focusing screen ..................... 13Before Taking Pictures .................................... 14Setting the parallax correcting dial ............... 14Correcting parallax ....................................... 14Compensating exposure .............................. 14Indicating film speed and type on respectivewindows.. ................................................. 15Distance S c a l e ................................................ 16Taking Pictures ............................................. 17Shutter Operations ......................................... 18Using the multiple exposure selector ............ 18Locking the shutter button ........................... 18When no film is loaded in the camera ......... 19Photographing by F l a s h Unit ........................... 2 0Changing Lenses ............................................. 2 1Changing the Back Cover.. ............................... 2 3Tripod Socket ................................................ 2 3Accessories ................................................... 2 4Lens Specifications Table . . ............................... 3 2Depth of Field Table.. ..................................... 3 4System chart f o r MAMIYA C330 ..................... 41