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After-Sale Servicing 

*Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card. 

1. For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product, please contact your 

nearest Mamiya agent or service center. 

2. Servicing after the expiration of the period specified in the warranty card (one year after 

the date of purchase) will be charged to the user. The freight and transport costs should 
always be paid by the user. 

3. The servicing parts for use in repair of the product will be retained at the factory for ten 

years from the date of discontinuation of production. 

 
 

O The servicing is available for the same period as the servicing part retention period. As 

the product may be serviceable even after this period, please consult your dealer or 
nearest Mamiya service center for the serviceability. 

 
 

*Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping, impact, fire, flood, etc. 
1) The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya service 

department. 

2) Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non-serviceable or serviceable. 

When the product is classified to be serviceable, it will be repaired at the expense of the 
user, even if the malfunction or damage occurred within the warranty period. 

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 

Liquid Crystal Display 

All displays on the liquid crystal display consist of "8" and the number of 
places is limited. For this reason, some letters and words are 
abbreviated. 

Summary of Contents for 645 AF

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Page 2: ... designed for heavy professional use All the many features safety interlocks and other important information are covered in detail in these instructions It is imperative that you read them thoroughly before you put your camera to work in order to ensure proper operation and maximum results Note In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of the camera you will want to practice without film Pl...

Page 3: ...iya camera owners Hot shoe Page 63 Exposure mode dial lock release button Page 39 Exposure mode setting dial Page 39 Auto focus supplemental infrared light emission window Page 36 Depth of field preview button Page 66 Strap lug Page 80 Dark Slide Page 20 Lens Release Button Page 15 Auxiliary release socket Page 80 Mirror up lever Page 59 Synchro terminal Page 65 Magazine lock button Page 20 Magazi...

Page 4: ...rimpose mode calendar and index number Page 73 Index mode Page 74 Manual focus mode Page 32 Program mode Page 39 Shutter time seconds Page 41 Self timer mode mark Page 53 Multiple exposure mode mark Page 51 Auto bracketing mode mark Page 49 Battery power indicator Page 12 Aperture Page 40 Program shift indicator Page 39 Dial lock indicator Page 72 This diagram is for explanatory purposes The actua...

Page 5: ...ttaching Removing the Lens 15 16 Installing the Battery in the Magazine 17 Setting the Film Speed 18 Attaching Detaching the Magazine 19 20 Loading Film in the Magazine 21 23 Shutter Release Button Holding the Camera 24 Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode 25 28 Removing a partially exposed film roll 29 Auto Focus Function 30 36 Single Focus Mode 31 Continuous Focus Mode 31 Manual Focus Mode 3...

Page 6: ...other than Metz Flashes 65 Depth of Field Preview Eyepiece Shutter 66 Changing The Focusing Screen 67 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses 68 External Power Supply 69 Date Electronic Functions and Miscellaneous 70 86 Electronic Dial Operations 71 Front Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms 72 Superimposing Data 73 76 Setting the Date and Time 73 Setting the Index Number 74 Selecting the Data to be Superimposed ...

Page 7: ...urn the power on Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD The batteries are sufficiently charged There is little power remaining Have new batteries on hand Camera will still operate There is very little power remaining Camera will not operate Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off and replace the batteries with new ones When the batterie...

Page 8: ... wall when making this adjustment Range of adjustment of diopter corrected lenses Optional accessory Replacing the diopter corrected lens 1 Remove the lens supplied with the finder by pulling it downward 2 Push the replacement diopter corrected lens upward into the viewfinder s eyepiece frame until it clicks into place If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface remove it with a blower or sweep i...

Page 9: ... red alignment dot of the lens on the shiny flange with the camera s red dot fit the lens into the camera and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts during the auto focus operation Removing While pushing the lens release button A rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off After removing the lens from the camera bo...

Page 10: ...al value of the film in use under or overexposure may occur 1 Press the up button When the LCD panel displays information press and hold the up button on the bottom part of the LCD for more than 1 second The ISO indicator will blink 2 Set the film speed Set the film speed of the film by pressing the up or down button To lock the speed setting press and hold the two buttons simultaneously for more ...

Page 11: ...nd could be damaged if unprotected Therefore the camera is designed to automatically retract the shutter into the open position when the magazine is removed When it is reattached the shutter automatically closes and is ready for normal function Batteries must be in camera Automatic film advance to 1 There is no need to line up the film s paper leader start mark The magazine auto matically advances...

Page 12: ...es on the pressure plate The film type should be displayed when the film is loaded on the LCD of the magazine When the pressure plate 120 220 is set erroneously 4 Attach an empty spool to the roll film insert Flip the roll film insert s lower spool clip SPL away from the spool fit an empty spool between takeup spool studs E and return the spool clip SPL to the original position 5 Set the film Flip...

Page 13: ...save mode is acti vated in 5 seconds after the start of stand alone operation and the LCD panel turns off To release the power save mode and turn on the LCD panel press the up button To prevent accidental film fogging do not pull out the leader paper too far or load unload film under direct sunlight When the film is not wound properly the counter display disappears and the mark appears in the LCD ...

Page 14: ...r dial to P program auto exposure There are four exposure modes P program AE Av aperture priority AE Tv shutter priority AE and M manual mode 4 Set the exposure metering mode selector lever to A S average spot auto switching There are three exposure metering modes A in which the average light of the entire picture is measured with emphasis on the center of the picture S in which the light in a spo...

Page 15: ...the magazine s back cover lock release button A push the back cover release button B to open the back cover 2 Remove the roll film insert Squeeze the release latches C of the roll film insert in the film chamber with your fingers and take the roll film insert out 3 Remove the film Flip the roll film clip s spool clip SPL away from the spool and take out the film roll 4 Fasten the film with a stick...

Page 16: ...r paper at the film end or by the film s sticker Use the procedure described below Photograph in the same way as with 120 film Eight exposures can be taken After taking the 8th exposure insert the dark slide in the magazine then half press the shutter release button while pressing in the forced film advance button to wind up the film This camera is equipped with a TTL phase difference detection ty...

Page 17: ...er can be released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewfinder s LCD is lit The focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is half pressed This mode is suited for moving subjects The focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit The shutter can be released even if the focus mark is not lit Manual Focus Mode M The auto focus function can be turned off so the focu...

Page 18: ...using May Not Work The auto focus function requires subject contrast Auto focusing may not be possible with the types of subjects described below If this is the case either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or point the camera at an object the same distance as the object you want to photograph lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism then take the picture See next page When d...

Page 19: ...ared Light When the subject is dark or the contrast is low and the camera is having trouble focusing auto matically a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half pressed This is a supplemental light that assists the camera s auto focus function The AF supplemental infrared light is only emitted when the focus mode is set to S single focus mode The AF suppl...

Page 20: ...the shutter release mode se 3 Open the back cover lector lever to S to turn the 4 Set the autofocus modeselector power on lever to S 2 Remove the Dark Slide from the 5 Release the shutter magazine This camera offers you a selection of four exposure modes program AE automatic exposure aperture priority AE shutter priority AE and the manual mode ...

Page 21: ...ogram is shifted the proper exposure cannot be achieved Please select a different Program mode When the Program mode is shifted the aperture changes along with the shutter speed to maintain the proper exposure Aperture Priority AE Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field i e taking portrai...

Page 22: ...ue stops flashing and remains lit Manual Mode M Use the manual mode M when you desire to have complete control over shutter speed and aperture settings This mode is also best utilized in combination with an independent hand held exposure meter 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to M manual mode In the X exposure mode the lock function is activated Press the exposure mode dial lock re...

Page 23: ...he dials lock and cannot be rotated See pages 63 65 Time Mode T This is a mechanically controlled mode for long exposures It consumes no battery power See pages 55 56 In the X exposure mode the lock function is activated Press the exposure mode dial lock release button while turning the exposure mode setting dial There are three exposure metering modes A in which the average light of the entire pi...

Page 24: ...n the spot exposure metering value is the same or brighter than the average value When the difference between the spot value and average value is between 0 75 and 1 5 EV the appropriate exposure is achieved at an intermediate value lf a polarizing filter is necessary use a circular polarizing filter A linear polariz ing filter is not compatible with the Mamiya 645 AF and its operations Exposure Co...

Page 25: ...button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C Photographs are taken continuously at a rate of about 1 2 frames per second If you reach the end of the film when shooting in the continuous mode End flashes on the Magazine LCD panel The mode setting button can be used to set three modes the auto bracketing mode the multiple exposure mode and the self timer mode NOTE Each of these...

Page 26: ...d 1 displayed 0 3 0 5 0 7 and 1 0 The setting is registered after 5 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed 4 Press the shutter release button once Three photos are taken successively All exposures in the Auto Bracketing mode are made in the following order overexposure normal exposure and underexposure The auto bracketing mode is automatically canceled once the three photos are take...

Page 27: ...ional exposures remaining during the multiple ex posure mode press the mode setting button A once The remaining number of additional exposures is displayed on the external liquid crystal display panel If you wish to make more than 5 additional exposures the number of additional exposures can be incremented during the multiple exposure mode by pressing the mode setting button A and turning the fron...

Page 28: ...s the shutter release button The shutter is released after the set number of seconds To cancel the self timer mode after pressing the shutter release button either press the mode setting button A or turn the exposure mode setting dial Chang ing the exposure mode does not change the set self timer operating time If there is a bright light source behind the camera or if the shutter release button is...

Page 29: ...tter open during the exposure 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to T time mode 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the aperture 3 Press the shutter release button Determine the composition focus then press the shutter release button The shutter opens 4 Once you have achieved the desired exposure turn the exposure mode setting dial to X The time exposure mode is canceled and the shu...

Page 30: ...e and exposure with the new composition is displayed in the viewfinder s LCD panel The AE lock mode is canceled 5 seconds after the AEL button C was pressed If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV u under or o over flashes on the viewfinder s liquid crystal display NOTE After setting the AE lock mode the front or rear dial can be used to change the aperture and sh...

Page 31: ...til it stops to raise the mirror 4 Press the shutter release button to take the photo After taking a photograph with the mirror up when the shutter release button is pressed no RE flashes on the main LCD panel and the shutter is locked To cancel the AE lock mode press the AEL button again Leaving the mirror up for long periods of time can result in film fogging After taking a photograph with the m...

Page 32: ...the aperture is large the subject depth is small When the aperture is small the subject depth is large Infrared Photography When taking photos using infrared film the position at which the subject is in focus is slightly different from during normal photography This is because the infrared rays have a longer wavelength and the image converges further back than normal Use the procedure described be...

Page 33: ...rmined by experimentation and is performed on the Mamiya 645 AF s Film Magazine ISO setting 1 Mount the SCA3951 adapter onto the Metz flash insert fully into the camera s hot shoe then tighten with the fixing knob A 2 Set the exposure mode then check the shutter speed and aperture With TTL flash photography the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity of the flash is adjusted automatic...

Page 34: ...sh bulbs set the shutter speed to 1 30 sec or less for MF grade flash bulbs 1 15 sec or less for M grade flash bulbs WARNING Using flashes designed exclusively for other makes of cameras may damage the camera s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera s hotshoe In this situation use an off camera flash bracket and connect a PC cord to the camera s synchro terminal When using flashes with a f...

Page 35: ...pt to clean the surface of the Focusing Screen as it is very delicate Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses When using the M645 manual focus lenses mount the exclusive viewfinder screen 314474 sold separately and set the focus mode to M manual to enable shooting with stop down metering 1 Mount the M645 lens to the body set the focus then set the lens A M lever to M Focus confirmation is given in the ...

Page 36: ...atteries from the camera s bat tery case Turn the battery case detach lever remove the battery case remove the batteries then re insert the battery case into the body and lock the bat tery case lever again 4 Connect the power cord from the external battery case to the external power socket Be sure to attach the battery case to the body The camera will operate even if the batteries are not removed ...

Page 37: ...the front or rear dials This prevents accidental adjustment of shutter speed or aperture values 1 Set the shutter release mode selector lever to S to turn the power on 3 Turn the front or rear dial and select dLoc to register the setting When the dial lock is turned on L is displayed on the external liquid crystal display panel When a dial is turned while the electronic dial lock is on L flashes f...

Page 38: ...n use the front and rear dials to set the desired index number 3 digits When the front dial is turned clockwise the position switches between the first digit second digit and third digit the selected position flashes Turn the rear dial to set the value When the front dial is turned clockwise When the front dial is turned counterclockwise 4 After setting the index number press the SET Button for ab...

Page 39: ...d exposure compensation value exposure metering mode and index number are superimposed DAY The date year month and day time and index number are superimposed OFF The data superimpose function is turned off 4 Display the desired data superimpose mode on the external liquid crystal display panel then press the SET Button for about 2 seconds The setting is registered and the desired data superimpose ...

Page 40: ...n the exposure mode is set to P program AE Av aperture priority AE or Tv shutter priority AE This is displayed when auto bracketing does not function as follows When the shutter release button is pressed while the exposure mode is set to M X or T this is displayed the shutter is not released and the auto bracketing mode is canceled When the shutter release button is pressed while shooting with the...

Page 41: ... lever is operated while the self timer is operating the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released When the focus mode selector lever is operated while the self timer is operating the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released When the exposure mode selector lever is operated while the self timer is operating the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be...

Page 42: ...exposure compensation display when ELS button is held down 6EV 1 3 step This information is based on a linear horizontal vertical measurement Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Shutter Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel Shutter speed AE 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 2 step X B Bulb electronically controll...

Page 43: ...ontrolled by gears levers springs and so on All require special lubrication from time to time Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms as well as the electronic components and the optical glass of your lenses We therefore suggest that you have your camera and lenses checked and if necessary serviced periodically Batteries Care 1 The sealed new battery which is supplied with this camera ...

Page 44: ...ing part retention period As the product may be serviceable even after this period please consult your dealer or nearest Mamiya service center for the serviceability Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping impact fire flood etc 1 The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya service department 2 Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non service...

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