Mamiya 645DF, User Manual

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10.2 Battery Socket
Never leave batteries in the socket if the camera or back is not going to
be used for long periods of time.
Keep contacts clean and dry at all times.
External Battery Socket
Use an external battery case PE401 when using the camera in cold
environments, where the battery capacity may drop.
1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L position (power off).
2. Use a coin or similar object to turn and remove the external battery
socket cap.
3. Remove the battery case from the camera body
4. Connect the external battery case to the body.
5. Connect the plug of the external battery case in which the batteries
are installed, to the external battery socket.
6. Reinstall the original battery case, from which the batteries were
removed, in the body. Turn the battery case lock to lock it in the body.
10.3 Tripod/Electronic Shutter Release Contact
Keep all contacts clean and dry at all time.
When using a tripod with 3/8 in screw (instead of 1/4 in screw), remove
the small screw
A
from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body
using a Phillips screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw
adapter bushing
B
.
The Electronic Shutter Release is found both on the camera body and on
the back. When needed, it is recommended to use the shutter release on
the back. Keep both contacts dry and clean.
Notice:
Make sure to re-install the empty
battery case into the body.
The empty battery cassette must be
inserted into the body.
The batteries may generate heat if the
external battery case is connected to
the body while the batteries are loaded
on the body.
A
B
C
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M.UP
L