Unloading the film – Mamiya 7 II User Manual
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Taking Photographs
Unloading the film
1. The back cover open. 
While pressing the back cover lock button, push the back 
cover open/close button, then the back cover will open. 
 
2. Unloading the film. 
Push the spool stud releases lever “A” to the right in 
order to disengage the spool from the stud. 
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Simply push the upper rim of the spool with 
your index finger as shown to lift up the other 
end of the spool. 
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To prepare for another roll, remove the empty 
spool from the film chamber, and place it in the 
take-up chamber. 
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To remove the film before exposing the entire 
roll, cap the lens and press the shutter release 
button and wind the film onto the take-up spool 
frame by frame. 
 
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For unloading method of Panoramic 
photographing with 135 mm film, refer to 
Instruction Manual for 135 Panorama Adapter 
Kit AD701 (sold separately). 
 
3. Seal the unloaded film. 
Be careful not to let the roll of exposed film unwind. Be 
sure to seal it immediately.
Handling of Exposed Film
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DO NOT remove exposed film from the camera under direct sunlight. Find a shaded area or
turn your back to the sun and shade the camera before you open it.
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Immediately place exposed film in your camera case or a bag, away from sunlight.
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