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Page 4: ...p These components are integral to the diecast aluminum camera body which is designed for heavy professional use All of the many features safety locks 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 to in sure proper operation and maximum results Note In order to acquaint yourself with the...

Page 5: ...re also subject to wear and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust sand sea air hear and moisture If cameras had odometers like automobiles it would be easier to specify servicing schedules May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of rolls of film a year you have your equipment serviced annually by the Mamiya distributor in your country Mamiya 645 AFD corresponds with digital back...

Page 6: ...lay LCD Rear Dial Strap Lug Front Dial Shutter Release Button with Cable Release Socket Hotshoe Exposure Mode Dial Lock Release Button Exposure Mode Setting Dial Auto Focus Supplemental Infrared Light Emission Window Mirror Electrical Contacts Lens Mount Alignment Mark Depth of Field Preview Button Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever 3 ...

Page 7: ... Strap Lug Dark Slide Focus Mode selector Lever Lens Release Button Electronic Shutter Release Socket Mirror up Lever Synchro Terminal Magazine Lock Button Magazine Cover Lock Button Magazine Cover Release Button Magazine Release Button Diopter Adjustment Dial Rubber Eyepiece 4 ...

Page 8: ...zine Battery Cover Screw Cap External Power Socket Battery Case Lock Lever Battery Case Tripod Socket Magazine LCD Panel Down Button Up Button Mid roll Film Advance Button Auto Exposure Lock Button Flash Auto Adjustment Select Button SET Button F1 Key F2 Key Main LCD Backlight Button 5 ...

Page 9: ...rimpose Mode Calendar and Index Number Index Mode Manual Focus Mode Program Mode Self time Mode Mark Multiple Exposure Mode Mark Auto Bracketing Mode Battery Power Indicator Aperture Program Shift Indicator Dial Lock Indicator Film Sensitivity ISO 25 6400 Film Type 120 or 220 Number of Photos Display 6 ...

Page 10: ...douts Auto Focus Area Frame AE Lock Display Out of Focus Direction Marks Focus Marks Exposure Compensation Mark Exposure Compensation Vale Display Flash Charge indicator Aperture Shutter Speed Exposure Metering Mode Display 7 ...

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Page 13: ...2 Lift the Battery Case Lock Lever turn it counter clockwise and then pull out the Battery Holder 3 Insert six fresh alkaline or lithium batteries with the and ends as shown in the illustration 4 Insert the Battery Holder into the camera and lock it in place by turning the Battery Case Lock Lever clock wise Be sure that the Battery Holder is firmly attached After inserting the batteries set the da...

Page 14: ...n hand There is very little power remaining and the camera will not operate Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector to L and replace the batteries When the batteries almost completely exhausted batt flashes on the Main LCD when the Shutter Release Button is pressed Note When replacing the batteries be sure to use six new batteries of the same type Do not mix batteries of different types or old batte...

Page 15: ...ewdriver 2 Insert the battery noting the polarity indication in the Battery Compartment and then replace the screw cover Note You can photograph without a battery in the magazine however when you remove the magazine from the camera the camera will not indicate film sensitivity or the number of shots The magazine is not equipped with a battery level indicator When the magazine s LCD panel display b...

Page 16: ...ons temperature and frequency of use 6 Be sure to install the batteries noting the polarity markings on the Battery Chamber 7 Always keep batteries out of the reach of children 8 Never throw used batteries into a fire or expose them to excessive heat 9 When photographing in extremely cold temperatures use the External Battery Case to keep the batteries warm 10 Once the batteries are exhausted imme...

Page 17: ...ockwise until it stops and then lift it off the lens 2 Align the white alignment dot on the lens B with the white dot on the camera body A 3 Fit the lens into the camera body and then rotate it clockwise until it clicks and locks into place CAUTION Do not touch the distance ring or other moving parts during the auto focus operation When attaching a lens do not touch the Lens Release Button A Remov...

Page 18: ... magazine can be attached or removed from the camera body 1 Remove the magazine s protective cap Remove the camera s rear body cap while putting a finder in the notch and sliding the cap downward 2 3 Match the groove on the magazine s groove coupler with the holder bracket lower of the camera body and snap the magazine into the camera body Before installation Attaching 4 Rotate the magazine up on ...

Page 19: ... camera body When the magazine is removed from the camera body the shutter will automatically open Film advance and shutter release are locked A double locking mechanism prevents accidental detaching of the magazine With a little practice you will learn how to hold the magazine with your right hand while pushing the lower button down while pushing the upper button in 16 ...

Page 20: ...e with a circle is in sharp focus If it is not turn the Diopter Adjustment Dial in the direction if you are nearsighted and in the direction if you are farsighted If this adjustment does not pro duce a sharp image you may need to use an optional diopter correction lens Diopter Adjustment Dial 17 ...

Page 21: ...2 Push the replacement Diopter Correction Lens into the frame until it clicks and locks into place If there is any dirt or dust on the lens remove it with a blower or a lens brush If there are any fingerprints on the lens wipe them off using lens tissue Using cleaning solvents may discolor the lens 18 ...

Page 22: ...The Camera Strap Put the strap through the camera s Strap Lugs as shown in the illustration and then tighten it For safety pull the strap firmly to assure that it is attached correctly 19 ...

Page 23: ...n one second The ISO Indicator will blink 2 Set the film speed Set the film speed by pressing the Up or Down button To lock the film speed press and hold the two button simul taneously for more than one second The film speed will be written to memory in about five seconds Note The ISO setting is not complete while the ISO Indicator is blinking Information on the type of film being used the ISO val...

Page 24: ...pull out the insert When you load film for the first time remove and discard the protective paper cover that is attached to the film rails in the magazine 3 Set the film type 120 or 220 Push and hold the Pressure Shaft D so that the Pressure Plate may be set to the film type Be sure to align the Lock Pins with the holes in the Pressure Plate The film type should be displayed on the magazine s LCD ...

Page 25: ...one or two turns to wrap the leader around the spool It is not necessary to adjust the position of the film s starting edge as the film will be correctly positioned automatically 7 Turn the spool tightly so that the film does not sag 8 Insert the loaded Film Insert into the magazine While squeezing the center latches together place the Film Insert with the feed spool on top in the magazine With pr...

Page 26: ...unlight Taking Photographs in Full Automatic Mode Contact Points of Each Electrical Component When oil dirt fingerprints or moisture adheres to any of the contact points a malfunction or corrosion may occur Keep the contact point clean by wiping them with a dry clean cloth 1 Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector to S single frame advance There are two shutter release modes S single frame advance a...

Page 27: ...Selector Lever located at the lower left front of the camera to S Singe focus Mode There are three focus modes S Single focus Mode C Continuous focus Mode and M Manual focus Mode There are four exposure modes P Program AE Av Average Priority AE Tv Shutter priority AE and M Manual Mode 24 ...

Page 28: ... Focus a Aim the camera fo that the subject is within the Focus Frame b Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway The focus will be set automatically When the Focus Mark lights the picture is in focused Press the Shutter Release Button to make the exposure When the out of focus marks are flashing the picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be released Press the Shutter Release Button halfwa...

Page 29: ...bows and support the bottom of the camera with your left hand When photographing at slow shutter speeds or when using the Self Timer use a tripod with an Electromagnetic Cable Release or a mechanical cable release Unloading Exposed Film When the roll of film is completely exposed the camera will automatically advance the film onto the take up spool and the LCD Panel will display END 1 Open the Bac...

Page 30: ...r the next roll of film Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film CAUTION Do not film in direct sunlight Exposed film should be promptly placed in a light tight bag and processed as soon as possible Never attempt to remove the magazine during the film winding operation To remove a roll of partially exposed film insert the dark slide in the magazine and then press the Shutter Release Button and the...

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Page 32: ... even if the Focus Mark is not lit Manual Focus Mode The auto focus mode can be turned off enabling the focus to be adjusted manually 1 Manual Focus Mode for the 35 45 55 and 80mm lenses Turn the Focus Mode Selector Lever to the M setting is displayed on the camera s LCD Panel 2 Manual Focus Mode for telephoto and zoom lenses only All Mamiya 645 AF telephoto and zoom lenses can be switched between...

Page 33: ... Focus Mode Selector To photograph in auto focus mode select the Auto Focus Mode on both the lens and the camera s Focus Mode Selector To photograph in manual focus mode set the lens to Manual Focus you do not need to change the camera s Focus Mode Selector to M Manual Focusing Using the Focus Mark focus confirmation method A Focus Mark illuminates in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus De...

Page 34: ...e types of subjects described below If you are unable to use auto focus switch to manual focus or point the camera at an object the same distance as the subject you want to photograph and then lock the lens using the Focus Lock Mechanism 1 Where differences between light and shade are not clear i e blue skies white walls etc 2 When there are two or more objects within the Focus Frame 3 Subjects wi...

Page 35: ...the camera is unable to auto focus a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the Shutter Release Button is pressed down half way This supplemental light assists the camera s auto focus function The AF Supplemental Infrared Light only illuminates when the focus mode is set to S single auto focus The light cannot reach distant subjects When using a bellows lens hood with a diameter greate...

Page 36: ...us Mode the End flashes on the magazine s LCD Panel Exposure Modes Program AE P The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure based on the ambient light This mode is best suited for general photography allowing the photographer freedom to concentrate on the subject While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Release Button A turn the Exposure Mode Setting D...

Page 37: ...ill select the optimum shutter speed automatically Use this mode to maintain control over depth of field 1 While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Lock Release Button A turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to the AV position 2 Turn the Front or Rear Dial to set the desired aperture which is adjusted in 1 2 stop increments The shutter speed value in the Main LCD and in the viewfinder will flash if ...

Page 38: ...n the viewfinder will flash when the subject is too bright or too dark for a correct exposure Manual Mode M This mode is used to set the aperture and shutter speed manually Shutter speeds can be set from B Bulb and 30 seconds to 1 4000 sec in 1 2 steps Aperture values can be set to wide open to the lens minimum aperture in 1 2 steps 1 While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Lock Release Butt...

Page 39: ...in the viewfinder indicates 0 0 When the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV and the set value is below the metered value the viewfinder displays u When the set value is above the metered value the viewfinder displays o One Push Shift Operation In Manual Mode M press the AEL Button for about one second while the viewfinder displays the aperture difference The camera ...

Page 40: ...s Exposure Metering Modes To change metering modes press the Exposure Metering Selector Lock Release Button and then move the Exposure Metering Selector Lever up or down Changing Modes Center Average Metering Mode A Set the Exposure Metering Mode Selector Lever to A The average light in the entire frame is measured with emphasis on the on the center of the frame 37 ...

Page 41: ...s the same of higher than the average value When the difference between the spot and average values is between 0 75 and 1 5EV the appropriate exposure is determined at an intermediate value Exposure Compensation In some situations such as a great difference between the subject and the background brightnesses or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white...

Page 42: ...ase Button down halfway Select the required Shutter Release Mode Ex posure Mode and Exposure Compensation and then fully press the Shutter Release Button The viewfinder displays nl standard exposure u2 under exposure and o3 overexposure in the order the frames were exposed and the numbers 1 2 and 3 blink correspondingly Standard Under Over Single Frame Mode S Press the Shutter Release Button down ...

Page 43: ...dding the compensation value Auto Bracket shooting is also available when the camera is locked in AE Mode When superimpose data is chosen the symbols N U and O will be displayed on the Exposure Compensation Indicator AE Lock Mode AE Lock Mode will lock the automatic exposure as the subject is being recomposed 1 Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to S or C 2 Turn the Exposure Mode Setting...

Page 44: ... can be photographed or not Multiple Exposure Mode Multiple Exposure Mode enables exposing several exposures on the same frame 1 Press the Function Mode Setting button A for about one second and then press it again to enter Multiple Exposure Mode 2 Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select the number of exposures You can select from 2 to 6 exposures Your selection will registered after five seconds or...

Page 45: ...een taken Canceling Multiple Exposure Mode Remove the dark slide and then depress the shutter Release button halfway while pressing the Mid Roll Film Advance Button B The film will advance one frame and Multiple Exposure Mode is canceled Guidelines for Exposure Compensation during Multiple Exposure Mode 42 ...

Page 46: ...anged by turning the Front or Rear Dial The number can be set between three and 60 in steps of one second from 3 10 seconds and in steps of 10 seconds between 10 and 60 sec onds The setting is registered after five seconds or when the Shutter Release Button is pressed 4 Look through the viewfinder determine the com position check that the focus is correctly set and then press the Shutter Release B...

Page 47: ...ring the exposure Time Mode Time Mode uses mechanical control so no battery power is consumed during the exposure 1 While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Lock Release Button A turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to T Time Mode 2 Turn the Front or Rear Dials to set the aperture 3 Compose your subject focus and then fully depress the Shutter Release Button to open the shutter 4 After the des...

Page 48: ...cus Mode Selector Lever to S Single Focus Mode 2 Turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to P Av or Tv 3 Look through the viewfinder and set the focus composition and exposure 4 Press the AEL Button The metered exposure will be locked and the Locked Exposure Indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder 5 Turn the Mirror up Lever to the M UP indication to raise the mirror 6 Fully press the Shutter Rel...

Page 49: ...arpness in front and behind the plane of focus DOF depends on the camera to subject distance the focal length of the lens the aperture setting and the distance the lens is focused at In addition to the visual observation of the DOF using the Depth of Field Preview Button the DOF can be determined by using the DOF scale on the lens The f stop numbers are engraved on both the left and right hand sid...

Page 50: ...ng infrared film as described below 1 Focus as usual and then find the point on the Distance Scale opposite the white Index Mark 2 Set the Focus Mode Selector to M Manual Focus Mode and then turn the Focusing Ring clockwise and set the Distance Scale to the Infrared Mark You cannot photograph in AE Mode when using infrared film Flash Photography In addition to its standard flash sync system the Ma...

Page 51: ...uired due to differences in film surface reflection characteristics The amount of compensation is deter mined by experimentation 1 Mount the SCA 3952 Adapter on the Metz flash 2 Insert the adapter into the camera s hotshoe and then tighten with Lock Screw A 3 Set the exposure mode and then check the shutter speed and aperture With TTL flash photography the reflection off the film is metered and th...

Page 52: ...tivity rate than normal film Exposure compensation will be required when using these films in TTL Mode In general set the compensation to 1 or 1 1 3EV Flash Compensation Settings Flash compensation may be applied up to 3EV in 1 3EV steps 1 Install the Metz SCA 3952 Adapter on the Metz flash 2 Install the adapter and flash on the camera s hotshoe and then turn the Locking Knob A to secure the flash...

Page 53: ...a shoe mount flash in the camera s hotshoe Do not attach a dedicated flash unless it is specifically designed for this camera Connect the flash unit s sync cord to the camera s Sync Terminal Remove the Sync Terminal s rubber cover to insert the sync cord Replace the rubber cover when you are finished using the terminal 2 While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Lock Release Button turn the Ex...

Page 54: ...check the camera s date and time indicators and adjust if necessary 1 Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to S to turn on the power 2 Press the is displayed on the Main LCD Panel 3 Press the Key again and then use the Front and Rear Dials to set the date and time When the Front Dial is turned clockwise the functions switches to month day year hours and minutes Turn the Rear Dial to set th...

Page 55: ...the Front Dial is turned clockwise the function switches between the first digit the second digit and the third digit Turn the Rear Dial to set the value Setting Data to be Superimposed This function superimposes exposure or date information on the outside edge of the film When selected the Superimposing Mode is displayed on the Main LCD Panel 1 Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to S to ...

Page 56: ... metering mode index number and auto bracketing DAY The date year month and day time and the Index Number OFF The superimpose function is canceled 4 Display the desired superimpose mode on the Main LCD Panel and then press the Button for about two seconds to register the values The superimpose function may be used with film with ISO values of 25 to 1600 The function may not be used with films with...

Page 57: ...h charge marks in the viewfinder This function is useful when exposure settings will not change or the information in the viewfinder could be distracting 1 Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to S to turn the power on 2 Press the Key for about two seconds to display Func on the Main LCD Panel 3 Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select Fd 54 ...

Page 58: ...hen the Electronic Dial Lock is ON all currently set values in Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE and M Manual Mode cannot be adjusted with the Front or Rear Dials preventing accidental adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture 1 set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to S to turn the power on 2 Press the Key for about two seconds Func is displayed on the Main LCD 3 Turn the Fr...

Page 59: ...for about two seconds to register the change AF Supplemental Infrared Light Canceling Function Use this function to deactivate the AF Supplemental Infrared Light 1 Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to either S or C 2 Press the Key for about two seconds The Main LCD will display Func 3 Turn the Front or Rear Dial and select AFLE 4 Press the Key again and turn the Front or Rear Dial to se...

Page 60: ... to select 1 6 Press the Button for about two seconds to register the setting Flash and exposure compen sation can be set independently 7 Turn the flash unit ON Press the Button to show flash compensation 8 Turn the Front or Rear Dial to flash compensation value Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to select the exposure compensation Main LCD Panel normal display 9 Press the Shutter Release Button ...

Page 61: ...ce the focusing screen s surfaces are soft and easily damaged handle them carefully Never touch the surface of the screen with bare fingers If dust settles on the screen blow it away with an air blower Do not clean the screen with any chemical lens tissue etc If a focusing screen needs cleaning sent it to your Mamiya authorized service center Using M645 Manual Focus Lenses When using M645 manual f...

Page 62: ... this case the out of focus marks blink indicating that the image is out of focus The AF Supplemental Infrared Light does not function with these lenses External Battery Socket When using the External Battery Case during cold weather operation connect the case s cable to the camera s External Power Socket 1 Set the Shutter Mode Selector Lever to L 2 Remove the External Power Socket s cap with a co...

Page 63: ... when photogra phing at slow shutter speeds Memo Clip Located on the Back Cover the Memo Clip holds the box top from a roll of film serving as a reminder as to the type of film loaded in the camera The Memo Clip may also hold other types of information If You Think Something Might Be Faulty Check the camera carefully while referring to the following point Unable to release the shutter Check to see...

Page 64: ...not be removed from the magazine Verify that batteries are installed in the camera and if so that they are not dead Check that the magazine is correctly mounted on the camera Film cannot be wound Verify that batteries are installed in the camera and if so that they are not dead See if there are remaining frames on the roll of film Make sure that film was loaded into the magazine Check that the cam...

Page 65: ...al image size 56x41 5mm Film type 120 roll 16 exposures 220 roll 32 exposures Polaroid Pack Film Lens mount Mamiya 645 AF mount compatible M645 mount manual focus confirmation focus aid stopped down exposure metering Viewfinder Fixed prism viewfinder with 0 71x magnification built in diopter adjustment 2 5 to 0 5 diopter and 0 to 3 diopter built in eyepiece shutter 62 ...

Page 66: ...and f 2 8 lens Exposure compensation 3EV Film speed ISO 25 to 6400 AE lock With AE Button released by pressing the Shutter Release Button or the AE Button twice light metering value differentiation in viewfinder exposure compensation display when ELS Button is held down 6EV in 1 3 steps Shutter Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter with vertical travel Shutter speed AE 30 to...

Page 67: ...without batteries Common Sense Camera Care and Practice This camera is a precision optical and mechanical instrument built for heavy professional use and a long service life if properly maintained and treated Please observe the following caveats Read the instructions before using the camera Protect the camera against shocks and falls Use the included Neck Strap whenever possible Check the batterie...

Page 68: ...ld have your camera checked and lenses checked periodically by an authorized Mamiya service center After Sale Servicing Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions on your warranty card 1 For inquiries opinions or questions about your product please contact an authorized Mamiya service center 2 Servicing after the warranty period will be charged to the user 3 Parts for the camera will be available fo...

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