Mamiya 645AF Spécifications

Installing the Battery in the Magazine The button battery supplies power to the magazine's LCD when it is detached from the camera. When it

Attaching/Detaching the Magazine When there are no batteries in the camera, the shutter's "Safety Retraction" feature, keeps it in

Loading Film in the Magazine 1. Open the back cover of the magazine. By first pushing the button “A” down and then button “B” simultaneously. 2.

7. Insert the loaded film insert into the magazine. While squeezing the center latches together, place the film insert, with the feed spool on t

Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (single-frame advance mode). There are

5. Focus. 1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 2. Half-press the shutter release button. The focus is adjusted auto

Removing a partially exposed film roll To remove partially exposed film roll, insert the dark slide in the magazine and press the shutter button a

Single Focus Mode (S) This mode uses the focus priority mechanism. The shutter can be released when the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit. Th

Manual focusing using the focus mark. (Focus confirmation method) With this camera, a focus mark ● lights in the viewfinder's LCD whe

Using the Focus Lock Function If the object on which you want to focus is not in the focus frame, the camera focuses on the background at the midd

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AF Camera. Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645 AF,

Camera Operation Test This is a simple way to test the camera and autofocus without film. "P" Mode is the easiest. You may use any mode b

Program AE (P) The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the existing ambient light. Th

Shutter Priority AE Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. Use the Tv mode to maintain specific

*If the difference between the manual setting and the metered value is greater than 6 EV, "-u-" (under) or "-o-" (over) flashe

Average Exposure Metering Mode (A) (Set the exposure metering mode selector lever to "A".) The average light of the entire picture are

Single-Frame Mode/Continuous Mode Single-Frame Mode The film is advanced one frame at a time each time the shutter release button is pressed. Set

Auto Bracketing Mode In situations which are difficult to confidently meter for exposure, use the Auto Bracketing function. In this mode, three

Multiple Exposure Mode With the multiple exposure mode, the same frame of film can be exposed multiple times. 1. Press the mode setting button ”

Self Timer Mode With this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The

Extended Exposure Modes (Bulb and Time Modes) To expose the film for extended times (over 30 seconds), set the shutter speed to bulb or set the ex

Names of Parts and Functions Exposure compensation dial lock release button (Page 46) Exposure compensation dial (Page 46) Eyepiece Shutter Lever (P

AE Lock Mode When the AEL button “C” is pressed, the exposure is locked to the value metered at that time. Use this when the object you want to u

Taking Photos with the Mirror Up Use this when you want to avoid even the slightest shocks, for example when taking photos with a slow shutter s

Depth of field Depth of field (D.O.F) is defined as the zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus. It depends on camera subject/distan

Flash Photography In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 AF features TTL (through the lens), off the film (OTF), electroni

Flash Photography with Flashes other than Metz Flashes 1. Mount the flash onto a flash bracket or if it is a handle-mount style flash attach to th

Changing The Focusing Screen 1. Remove the lens. 2. Slide the Focusing Screen Release lever “A” forward, as illustrated, to the left with the t

External Power Supply When using an external battery case for cold weather operation (sold seperately), connect it to the external power socket. 1

Electronic Dial Operations Front/Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms (select "dLoc°") When the Electronic Dial Lock is "On", all cur

Superimposing Data (the data is superimposed on the film outside of the image area) This function allows you to superimpose exposure or date in

Selecting the Data to be Superimposed (select "Func") There are two data modes which will superimpose information onto the film. If yo

Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (Page 14) Dark slide storage pocket (Page 20) Film box tab pocket Screw cap for battery compartment

Changing the Viewfinder Display in the Manual Mode"M" (select 'Fd") When the exposure mode setting dial is set to &quo

If the shutter cannot be released ●The shutter cannot be released when the batteries are discharged or no batteries are loaded. ●The shutter canno

Specifications of 645AF Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice The Mamiya 645 AF is a precision optical/mechanical instrument, built for heavy profes-sional use and a long se

After-Sale Servicing *Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card. 1. For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product,

Viewfinder with LCD read-outs on bottom Autofocus area frame AE lock display Focus marks displayed when subject is in focus Exposure metering mode

This section describes basic camera operations, how to load film and basic full automatic photography. When we refer to "left or right" w

Inserting the Batteries (The camera will not operate without batteries) Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "L" (to tur

Diopter Adjustment Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (Rectangle with Circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn t

Attaching/Removing the Lens Attaching 1. Remove the camera's lens opening cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release