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10.8 Mamiya 645DF

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Camera Body Specifications

•  Open platform for maximum choice and compatibility
•   Durable, proven platform for secure operation
•   Ergonomic handling and ease of use
•  Use Mamiya digital lenses, Mamiya AF/AFD lenses or Hasselblad V lenses
•   Exposures from 1/4000s to 60 minutes
•  Flash synchronization up to 1/1600 sec

Shutter speed from 1/4000s to 60 minutes, extremely high flash
synchronization up to 1/1600 second to stop action with fast shutter
speed or flash.

The mirror and viewfinder of the Mamiya 645DF+ camera are almost
three times larger than those of 35mm cameras, providing much greater
control of focus and composition.

While hosting a complete list of features and custom functions, the
Mamiya 645DF+ camera is extremely easy to use. All settings important
to the exposure are easily controlled by manual dials and soft buttons.

Content is subject to change without notice.

Camera type

Modular 645 AF SLR body

Lenses

Mamiya Digital focal plane lenses, Schneider-Kreuznach
designed leaf shutter lenses and Mamiya 645 AFD lenses
Compatible with Hasselblad V lenses

Backs

Open platform back mount

Auto focus

TTL phase-difference AF with 3 focus points
Focus confirmation in manual mode
Infrared AF assists for unfailing focus
Auto focus lock for swift AF/M shift

Shutter

1/4000s to 60 minutes
Up to 2 fps
Shutter speed bracketing

Flash

Focal plane shutter: Up to 1/125s
Leaf shutter lenses: Up to 1/1600s’ 1st and 2nd curtain
flash synchronization
X sync terminal and support for TTL flash

Light Metering

TTL metering (average, spot and auto)
Programmable AEL button
Exposure compensation: +/- 5EV

Mirror-Up

Electronically activated by switch on grip

Viewfinder

Fixed prism viewfinder
Exchangeable diopter from -5 to +3
LCD panel with full exposure information

Focusing Screen

Interchangeable focus screens
Laser engraved mask for digital back
Matte, Grid, Checker, Microprism

Self-Timer

Self-timer from 2 to 60 sec

Remote

Screw-in cable release on shutter button
Terminal for electronic triggering devices

Stop Down Preview

Stop down button on front of camera

Tripod Socket

1/4 in and 3/8 in included

Power Requirements

6 AA batteries (standard or rechargeable)
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack
External battery pack – 6 AA batteries
External AC adapter

User configuration

3 Custom dial modes for capture settings
36 custom settings
Customizable dials and buttons

Size

6 x 5 x 7.2 in / 153 x 128 x 184 mm (W x H x D)

Weight

35 oz./1030 g. without batteries

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Summary of Contents for 645DF

Page 1: ...User Guide Credo Digital Backs Mamiya 645DF 645DF Camera ...

Page 2: ...y incidental special direct indirect or consequential damages arising out of or relating to use of the information provided in this guide with or without the software and or hardware described in the guide Trademarks and Acknowledgements Mamiya and Mamiya Sekor are registered trademarks Capture One and Phase One are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Phase One A S in the European Union ...

Page 3: ...4 3 2 Setting White Balance 24 3 3 Setting the Shutter Release Focus Exposure and Metering modes 25 3 4 Measuring Light Exposure Metering 27 3 5 Focus Modes 28 3 6 Focus Areas 30 3 7 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing 32 3 8 Drive Dial 33 3 9 Exposure Modes 34 3 10 Flash Photography 39 3 11 Flash Compensation Settings 42 4 0 Introduction to the Credo Series Digital Back 45 4 1 Quick Start shoo...

Page 4: ...Release Button 75 7 1 17 AEL 75 7 1 18 AFL 76 7 1 19 M Mode AEL 76 7 1 20 AF Assist Light 76 7 1 21 Flash Sync 77 7 1 22 Beep 77 7 1 23 Shutter in Tv Av P 77 7 1 24 Shutter in M X 78 7 1 25 AF priority 78 7 1 26 Active Custom Set 79 7 1 27 Restore to Default 79 7 1 28 About System 79 7 2 Power Management 80 7 3 Format Card 81 7 4 Check Disk 81 7 5 Storage Mode 81 7 6 File Format 82 7 7 Camera Mode...

Page 5: ...5 Series Cameras 118 14 0 Leaf Credo back for Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID 119 14 1 Mounting Leaf Credo back on the Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID 119 14 2 Viewfinder Masking 120 14 3 More Details Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID 121 15 0 Leaf Credo back for Hasselblad V Series 122 15 1 Mounting the Leaf Credo back on a Hasselblad V Series Camera 122 15 2 Mounting a Viewfinder Mask on a Hasselblad V Series Camera 123 15 3 More De...

Page 6: ... shot Release 140 18 3 Shutter Latency Settings for Technical Camera Adapters 141 19 0 Live View 142 19 1 Starting Live View 143 19 2 White Balance 144 19 3 Quality and Brightness 144 19 4 Zoom 145 19 5 Grid 145 19 6 Auto Stop and Start 145 19 7 Accessories 146 19 8 Live View Camera Support 147 ...

Page 7: ...nd image editing software delivers the world s highest image quality with excellent color and detail The software comprises all the tools required to capture organize edit share and print images for an efficient workflow The Mamiya 645DF camera delivers incredible versatility with support for what is arguably the widest array of focal plane and leaf shutter lenses on the market Mamiya Leaf is comm...

Page 8: ...tion from the Mamiya Leaf website http www mamiyaleaf com 2 Open the Capture One disk image 3 Read and accept the license agreement presented 4 Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder 5 Open Capture One from your Applications folder Install on Windows Capture One includes an easy to use installer that installs all the software you need to run the application on a Windows based compute...

Page 9: ...rmation and then click Activate A confirmation screen appears informing you of a successful activation Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems activating the software follow the instructions provided in the application read the software manual enclosed or visit the website for inspiration and troubleshooting www phaseone com support Deactivation of Capture One An Internet connection is ne...

Page 10: ...layed images on a screen are precisely rendered Once a monitor has been calibrated the color and brightness controls should be locked to prevent inadvertent changes Hardware based monitor calibrators are now available at reasonable prices The process is simple quick and enables images to be viewed with confidence Many higher level monitors have internal calibration software that works with profess...

Page 11: ...t and charge the batteries approximately 2 5 to 3 hours Purchasing Extra Batteries The Leaf Credo back comes with two batteries 2900 mAh You can purchase additional batteries or use Canon BP 915 batteries Some third party batteries may not fit into the digital back s battery compartment due to differences in the tolerances Do not try to force a battery into the compartment When pressing the batter...

Page 12: ... the illustration 3 Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise Make sure it is firmly attached Note Ensure that the batteries are placed with the correct polarity Checking the Battery Power Set the Drive dial lever to S to turn the power on Check the battery condition in the lower left corner of the top LCD screen Always use six new batteries of the same type ...

Page 13: ...ons 2 Blots and fingerprints on the battery terminals may cause a loose connection and corrosion Wipe them off before loading the batteries 3 It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations 4 Battery performance decreases in low temperatures Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations An external battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory 5 Store the batte...

Page 14: ...y sections together and lift out see image far left To remove rear lens cap turn it counterclockwise Remove a Lens Slide the lens release button A back rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off After removing the lens from the camera body protect both ends by attaching the caps Note Oil dust fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corr...

Page 15: ...nchronization which is particularly useful for fill in flash photography in bright ambient shooting conditions When a leaf shutter lens is attached and the leaf shutter is used the letters LS appear in the main LCD screen 2 5 Adjusting the Strap Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it to the buckle as illustrated After attaching the strap pull it and ensure it does not loosen at the bu...

Page 16: ... camera body where the shutter continuously opens and closes If this occurs remove the Leaf Credo back Make sure the camera body is powered press the digital back release button 2 while mounting the digital back lock the mounted back by sliding the digital back lock 1 toward the camera Be aware that the shutter should be in the correct starting position shutter open If this is not the case attach ...

Page 17: ... Main LCD Rear Dial Strap Lug Front Dial Shutter Release Button Drive Dial Depth of Field Preview Button Lens Mount Alignment Mark Electronic Contacts Mirror Do not touch the mirror Exposure Mode Dial Hot Shoe Diopter Adjustments Lens Standard Accessory External Power Socket Battery Case Lock Lever Battery Case Tripod Socket Auto Focus Assist Infrared Light Emission Window Self timer Lamp Auto Foc...

Page 18: ...not limited to shutter speed aperture value exposure program exposure compensations and metering modes Viewfinder Display The most relevant information regarding the exposure and camera settings can be seen on the bottom display in the viewfinder along with the autofocus mark that indicates correct focus Back Display The touchscreen on the Credo digital back is a multifunctional display where the ...

Page 19: ...tal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated Display examples of the main LCD Display examples in the custom function mode 2 9 Camera Display Abbreviations ...

Page 20: ... off button and the other is inside the CF card compartment The red LED indicator located next to the CF card slot under the cover is assigned to indicate CF card activity only Do not remove a CF card from the card slot when this red LED is on Removing a CF card when the red LED is on can damage the formatting of the card and images or data might be lost or corrupted The Leaf Credo series Home scr...

Page 21: ... Credo back 2 13 Setting Diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame rectangle with circle is in sharp focus If it is not turn the diopter adjustment dial in the direction if you are nearsighted or in the direction if you are farsighted If this is not sufficient you may require an optional diopter correction lens Check the table for possible diopters Point the camera at ...

Page 22: ...holder and sliding it upwards into place Finish by reattaching the rubber eyecup 2 14 Eyepiece Shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow ...

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Page 24: ...y settings Tap the ISO icon on the Leaf Credo back s Home screen You are presented with the back s ISO spectrum Tap the screen to select the desired setting A green frame surrounds the selected ISO and you are returned to the Home screen Find out more on ISO operation on page 57 3 2 Setting White Balance The default WB setting is Auto The camera calculates a white balance based on the information ...

Page 25: ...P Program auto exposure There are four exposure modes P Program Auto Exposure Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE M Manual Note Av stands for Aperture Value but is referred to as Aperture Priority AE Tv stands for Time Value but is referred to as Shutter Priority AE C S L M UP Focus Mode Focusing S Single focus mode Half press the shutter release button to focus When the focus mark ligh...

Page 26: ...top motion M Manual mode Set this mode to use special combinations of the aperture and shutter speed 4 Exposure metering mode is automatically set to average spot exposure metering before exposure metering is performed There are three exposure metering modes In the A mode the average brightness in the entire frame is measured with emphasis on the center of the frame The brightness at a specific sp...

Page 27: ... metering value difference is displayed Average spot auto exposure metering Exposure metering is performed after automatically selecting average spot exposure metering Depending on the subject conditions center weighted average spot exposure metering is selected automatically and the correct exposure is measured Spot exposure metering is automatically selected when the brightness of the spot expos...

Page 28: ...utton and focus is adjusted automatically in AF mode As default you can now re compose your image without losing the original focus setting by moving the camera and keeping the shutter release button half pressed When the focus mark lights up the subject is in focus 3 When the focus mark lights up press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter The focus mark is an illuminated...

Page 29: ...er release button is half pressed This mode is suited for moving subjects 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 To attain full manual control of the focus function you can change to manual focus mode in two ways 1 All lenses Turn the focus mode selector lever to M Manual focus mode 2 Manual Focus operatio...

Page 30: ...nder Manual Focus Mode M To attain full manual control of the focus function you can change to manual focus mode in two ways 1 All lenses Turn the focus mode selector lever to M Manual focus mode 2 Manual Focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses All newer Mamiya Phase One and Schneider Kreuznach lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by using the AF ring or slider fitted on th...

Page 31: ...en Auto Focus Fails The auto focus function requires contrast in the subject Auto focusing may fail to achieve focus with certain subjects described below In such cases either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or focus on a more contrast appropriate object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph lock the focus using the focus lock button on the front of the camer...

Page 32: ...d release the shutter When the focus mode is set at S Single focus mode and the focus mark is lit hold the shutter release button halfway down to lock the focus AF Assist Infrared Light Autofocus can fail when a subject is dark or very low key On these occasions a red lamp may be activated on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half pressed to assist the camera s auto focus ...

Page 33: ...e shutter button is pressed the mirror moves up and when the shutter button is pressed again the shutter is tripped and a picture is taken Self Timer Mode In this mode the shutter is released 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Activate the Self timer by pressing the button Next rotate the front dial so that On is displayed in the camera s LCD and press the shutter release When ...

Page 34: ...e to PL low speed This function allows these changes to be made quickly Notice If a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter speed and aperture value blink In such cases the pictures can be taken but they may be too bright or too dark If the shutter speed and aperture values blink on the main LCD and in the viewfinder display when the program line is shifted the proper exposure cannot be ac...

Page 35: ...ed can be set with the front dial only Increment of the shutter speed can be set at either 1 3 or 1 2 stop Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered The selected shutter speed can be locked Aperture Priority AE Av 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 1 Turn th...

Page 36: ...osure control Varying shutter speeds can be selected including Bulb tIME and manually from 60 minutes to 1 4000 second Aperture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to M Manual position 2 Turn the rear dial to set the desired aperture 3 Turn the front dial to set the desired shutter speed 4 When the shutter release button is half pressed the diff...

Page 37: ...de Mechanism A leaf shutter s working range is from 1 800 sec to 1 sec To achieve other speeds 1 4000 to 1 800 sec 1 to 60 sec bulb the camera automatically switches to the focal plane shutter Sync Mode X Select this mode when a flash is used Choose X and the shutter speed is fixed at 1 125 sec for synchronization Notice The aperture level can be selected for the parameter to shift Notice Photogra...

Page 38: ...S FS FS 1 90 1S Tv Leaf Shutter LS LS Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1 90 1S FS Av Leaf Shutter LS LS Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1 90 1S Manual Leaf Shutter LS LS Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1 90 1S FS Auto FS LS FS LS FS X Leaf Shutter 1 125 90 60 1 125 90 60 FS Focal Shutter 1 125 90 60 1 125 90 60 Shutter Types and Flash Synchronization Options for Shutter Modes ...

Page 39: ...edo series back can sync at maximum shutter speed of 1 1600 second 1 A grip type flashgun or a strobe with electric contacts other than X contact can be operated with the Mamiya 645DF by connecting a sync cord into the camera s sync terminal See the note on the left side of this page about flash units designed exclusively for other camera makes 2 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to X 1 125 sec ...

Page 40: ... knob A 2 Set the exposure mode and then check the shutter speed and aperture Adapter Metz Flash Unit Type of flash SCA 3952 Module Converter Metz 44 MZ 2 Shoe mount x Metz 54 MZ 3 Shoe mount x Metz 45 CL 3 4 Digital Handle mount x SCA 3045 Metz 60 CT 4 Handle mount x SCA 3000 Metz 70 MZ 5 4 Handle mount x For more info on Metz contact the local Metz dealer or www metz de Charging completed indica...

Page 41: ...nd the subject is extremely dark outdoors at night etc 4 For flash photography with a narrow sensitivity latitude Curtain Sync When a moving subject has been shot under this function the flash of light appears after the moving subject Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode This function is set by Custom function setting Go to page 103 for more information Exposure mode Shutter speed Apertu...

Page 42: ...n is displayed on the main LCD panel 3 Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value External LCD Panel normal display 4 When the shutter button is half pressed the display appears on the external LCD and appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder with a compensation or appears with a compensation Viewfinder LCD Readouts If the flash charge mark is not displayed the flash compen...

Page 43: ...manual is selected turn the front dial and set the shutter speed 1 60 to 1 125 sec or slower 3 Turn the rear dial to set the aperture then take the picture For M use the rear dial For X use the front dial This camera s sync contact is an X contact Notice Using flashes designed exclusively for other makers cameras may damage the camera s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera s hot shoe In ...

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Page 45: ...dynamic range of 12 5 f stops The Leaf Credo backs employ both USB 3 0 and FireWire 800 connections facilitating fast image transfers All three models also incorporate a newly designed 3 2 in touch display that features 1 15 megapixel resolution The wide format display allows for a full 4 3 aspect ratio VGA resolution image next to a histogram highlight warning file info and touch controls This to...

Page 46: ...s into the camera 3 Insert a CompactFlash card into the Leaf Credo back 4 Switch on the power to the back and camera and select a drive mode 5 Choose an exposure mode 6 Select a focus mode on the camera body and lens if applicable 7 Set the date and time see page 21 8 Set the ISO and White Balance see page 24 9 After shooting transfer images into Capture One software from the CF card using a card ...

Page 47: ...ing is Normal Latency which should remain unchanged under all normal shooting scenarios Only change the setting to Zero Latency if you work on technical cameras large format cameras or certain manual cameras in special situations Double Exposure Protection It is not possible to accidentally double expose an image by capturing one shot quickly after another when a Leaf Credo back is used on cameras...

Page 48: ...ated In general if the LED is not illuminated and the back and camera are on the camera is ready 4 4 CF Card LED There is an additional red LED indicator located next to the CF card slot under the cover It indicates CF card activity Do not remove a CF card from the card slot when this red LED is on Removing a CF card while the red LED is on can damage the formatting of the card and images or data ...

Page 49: ...n installation and activation of software on page 8 and 10 of this User Guide There is no specific program set up Check the Capture One User Guide for recommended hardware Firmware announcements are available on our website and in our newsletters Connecting The maximum length of a compatible FireWire cable is 4 5 meters Longer cables might require a third party power solution or a FireWire hub Lea...

Page 50: ...ures A Leaf Credo back defaults to its untethered mode when the FireWire 800 or USB 3 0 cable is removed in its Auto Storage setting Captured image files are stored on a CompactFlash card and the unit s battery provides power The Leaf Credo back can be forced to shoot to either CompactFlash or via a USB 3 0 or FireWire 800 cable to a computer Find out more on the Storage Mode on page 81 Online Sup...

Page 51: ...job CompactFlash cards are manufactured by other suppliers and Mamiya Leaf cannot guarantee that the cards are not defective Inserting and Ejecting on the Leaf Credo Back The CompactFlash card is inserted in the slot located under the cover on the left hand side of the Leaf Credo back Insert the CompactFlash card with the brand label facing the display end of the digital back as shown in the image...

Page 52: ... Lower gigabyte capacity cards load quicker than high capacity versions It is not recommended to turn off the Check Disk function If you want to turn it off go to Home Settings Check Disk Disk Check Summary 3S technology is a safe storage system integrated into the Leaf Credo back and is much more rugged than anything else seen in the industry DSLR cameras do not have this level of storage securit...

Page 53: ...ble drive on a computer after it has been inserted into the card reader and connected to a Mac or PC Windows and Mac OS X have the required drivers for the CF card reader For information on how to import files to Capture One consult the Capture One online user guide available under Capture One Help in the Help Menu Warning Ejecting a card or removing the battery while the Leaf Credo back is still ...

Page 54: ...t of the Home screen features a Power Indicator icon that shows the remaining battery capacity or an electrical icon if the Credo is being used to shoot tethered via a USB 3 0 or FireWire 800 connection The Power Indicator starts blinking when it runs low to warn you that the battery needs to be replaced before capturing any more images The bottom left of the Home screen tells you the amount of ex...

Page 55: ...Credo back is equipped with four soft buttons The four virtual buttons are Home Browse Back and Dynamic Menu options The Dynamic Menu button offers different choices depending on the function selected Home Browse Back Dynamic Menu ...

Page 56: ...ned with invisible controls that are context sensitive and appear only when specific areas of the screen are touched One example of this is the unique instant zoom function which allows you to zoom just by using one finger Small histograms and highlight warnings can be enlarged to full screen view by simply touching them Wide format display allows for a full 4 3 aspect ratio VGA resolution image n...

Page 57: ...ically returned to the Home screen The Credo 80 has a standard ISO range from 35 to 800 The Credo 40 and Credo 60 have an ISO range from 50 800 Note Remember that the higher the ISO setting the higher the degree of image noise The camera system together with Capture One software deliver a powerful noise reduction performance although it is possible to still see some noise at the higher sensitivity...

Page 58: ...o which calculates a white balance based on the information in the image Auto WB is appropriate for most applications where the subject color and lighting are consistent A specific light source can also be selected in the WB menu These include Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten and Flash It is easy to check the WB setting as it is displayed in the Home screen above the ISO rating White Balance can also...

Page 59: ...m in and pan to a desired part of the image and then tap on a white gray area to create a custom WB A crosshair icon appears on the screen You can continue to pick a WB point elsewhere in the image until you are satisfied with the generated WB Tap the WB icon and the Save WB as screen appears Select Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 option The custom white balance is set and all subsequent captures us...

Page 60: ...o review captured images Its touchscreen interface makes it easy to delete zoom pan and browse through images quickly Push the lower left soft button to enter this mode Press the Home upper left soft button to exit the Browse mode at any time ...

Page 61: ...ays an image in its entirety A Zoom Slider Dynamic menu tool and zoom level percentage automatically disappear after a few seconds of inactivity The default Tool View features tools that include an Exposure Histogram Exposure Warning File Info Alignment tool Remaining exposures and Battery life The Browse View displays images stored on a CompactFlash card in a series of 6 thumbnails ...

Page 62: ...c Menu features Grid Custom White Balance Picker Rating and Delete options Press and hold these icons with a black triangle in the corner to further configure The Tool View Dynamic Menu features Grid Rating and Delete options The Thumbnail View features a Deselect All Select All Rating and Delete options ...

Page 63: ... Swipe the right margin beside the image to zoom in and out up to 400 Swipe your finger left or right to scroll through captured images on all Browse mode views The selected thumbnail is highlighted with a green border 6 5 Zoom Tap the screen once in the Tool View to see a Full Screen image The Leaf Credo back enables users to zoom into a review image by up to 400 Instantly zoom into a specific ar...

Page 64: ...iew and Full Screen views by tapping the Dynamic menu and selecting the Star button To turn off Rating return to the Dynamic menu and tap the Rating icon The Check mark on the Rating icon is removed and the white bar and stars no longer appear under each image 6 7 Deleting Images To delete an image tap the Dynamic menu soft button while in Tool View or Full Screen a trash icon appears Tap the Tras...

Page 65: ...Dynamic menu All red trash icons disappear from the top left corner of the selected thumbnails Tap the Trash icon to delete the selected image or images To delete all images on the CF card in the Dynamic menu tap the Select All icon then tap the Trash icon If your setup requires a delete confirmation a screen appears asking Delete selected image Tap OK to delete the selected images or Cancel to ca...

Page 66: ... is possible to select a different Grid Mode Line Style and Color The Grid Mode enables users to select one of six options that include a Golden Ratio 3 x 3 Square 4 x 3 Center Cross Rectangular and Fibonacci Spiral In Grid Mode scroll down to see the full list and tap the desired option The Line Style can be changed from a solid color to a dotted or dashed line Change the color of the lines to on...

Page 67: ...nto nine parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines Photographers can position important elements along these lines or at the intersections Scroll down to see the complete list of Grid options The Fibonacci Spiral option is another classic guide that helps photographers place subject matter within the curved lines The Fibonacci Spiral option can also be rotated clockwise or Mirrored to help...

Page 68: ...ppear full screen Tap the Exposure Warning and File Info to make them overlay on captured images Tap each item again to remove them from the full screen or overlay view Histogram Tap the histogram once to make the full screen version appear The Exif information ISO f stop and shutter speed of a captured image is displayed below the histogram The RGB channels are also displayed tap the screen again...

Page 69: ... Orientation tool to alter the tool s settings Users can choose either an illustrative Virtual Horizon or numeric roll and pitch Values by tapping the option Tap On to get an audio alert that signals that the camera is level File Info The File Info tool displays the ISO rating f stop and shutter speed exposure settings Tap the File Info tool to see more detailed information that includes the file ...

Page 70: ...Warning to alter the Tool s settings Users can choose to set the Exposure Warning to flash on the overlay and on the tool The Highlight level can be changed to make it more or less sensitive The color of the warning can also be altered to one of nine colors to help it stand out against a captured image The Exposure Warning overlay is seen in both full screen and zoomed in enlarged views It flashes...

Page 71: ...ttings Menu mode at any time This section explains the function of each Settings Menu option All the options in the Settings Menu section have a default setting so that a Leaf Credo back is ready to use straight out of the box But the Settings Menu has numerous options that can be used to configure the setup of the Leaf Credo back to your specific needs Some options have submenus that are indicate...

Page 72: ... camera exposure AF and light meter settings as detailed from 7 3 to 7 5 7 1 2 Exposure Program Choose either the X Mode P Program Av Aperture Value Tv Time Value or M Manual Exposure Program that you want to use Go to page 25 to find out more about the 645DF exposure modes 7 1 3 AF Area Select one of the four AF Area settings The 645DF has three AF points that can be selected individually The Aut...

Page 73: ...n smaller increments as follows f2 8 f3 2 f3 5 f4 f4 5 f5 f5 6 f6 3 f7 1 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 f14 f16 and so on 7 1 8 Lens Change Choose the desired aperture setting option when a lens is changed on the 645DF body The Last Aperture option adjusts the new lens aperture to the same setting as the previously used lens when it was removed The Min Aperture setting opens the aperture to its fastest setting...

Page 74: ...ra is used in Manual exposure mode M Select Tv Av to assign the front dial to adjust the shutter speed Tv Time value and the rear dial to the Aperture value Av The Av Tv reverses the aforementioned settings 7 1 13 Rear Dial in P mode Assign which dial is used to alter the shutter and aperture value when shooting in Program P exposure mode Select Enable to use the rear dial in P mode Select Disable...

Page 75: ...e half press functionality 7 1 17 AEL Assign the function of the AEL button The AEL button can lock AE Auto Exposure in one of the following ways One Shot Press the AEL button once for the next single exposure to have the locked setting This locked exposure setting is released after the shutter is triggered Continuous Press the AEL button once and all subsequent captures are exposed with the locke...

Page 76: ...o get an aperture or shutter value Select one of the following options Shutter Speed A recommended shutter speed is set when the AEL button is pressed The aperture setting remains unchanged Aperture A recommended f number is set when the AEL button is pressed The shutter speed setting remains unchanged No operation This option disables the AEL button in Manual M mode 7 1 20 AF Assist Light The AF ...

Page 77: ...d in either Tv Av or P exposure modes with a leaf shutter lens Select one of the following options Mixed The leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1 1600th second is selected Shutter speeds above and below this range use the focal plane shutter Flash synchronization is possible on all leaf shutter speeds Leaf Shutter speeds are limited to a leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1 1600th second Flash s...

Page 78: ...rom 1 second to 1 1600th second Flash synchronization is possible on all shutter speeds Focal Plane Shutter speeds range from 1 minute up to 1 4000th second Flash synchronization is only possible from 1 60th to 1 125 second Depending on the flash being used Note The LCD screen on the Mamiya 645DF either displays an LS Leaf Shutter or FS Focal Shutter icon to correspond to the shutter speed or cust...

Page 79: ...current custom settings to the default Warning This cannot be undone once selected 7 1 28 About System This menu screen displays the camera and lens firmware being used Remember to check the camera firmware number against the latest version Go to www mamiyaleaf com firmware asp to get the latest firmware for the 645DF camera and Leaf Credo back ...

Page 80: ...shooting tethered via a USB or FireWire connection This function can be switched off or set to Slow or Fast The Slow and Off settings should be chosen to preserve the battery life of a laptop when shooting tethered Note The battery only charges via a USB or FireWire connection when the Leaf Credo back is switched on Only after it has been switched on does it continue to charge when it is turned of...

Page 81: ...Storage Mode allows users to configure how a Leaf Credo back stores image captures Auto is the default storage setting and it detects and automatically stores image files to a memory card if it has been inserted in the Leaf Credo back If the Leaf Credo back is being used in tethered mode it stores image files directly to the computer via the connected FireWire 800 cable The FireWire has priority i...

Page 82: ...mance with the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID camera body 7 8 Shutter Latency The Credo s CCD is put to sleep to reduce power consumption when it is not in use The Credo needs to wake up before shooting and the timing of this wake up signal is referred to as the Latency The recommended setting is Normal Latency if the Credo is used with the Mamiya 645DF Only change to Zero Latency if you work on technical la...

Page 83: ...The default setting is 80 but in bright outdoor illumination this can be increased up to 100 Users may choose to lower the Brightness when working in low light environments such as a photographic studio Altering the Brightness setting only affects the brightness of the screen It does NOT affect the Exposure Warning Histogram and the exposure of captures Display Off Time Switch off the Credo s scre...

Page 84: ...o attain the appropriate date and time Tap the Set icon which appears in the bottom of the screen to confirm your entry The time and date is applied to the EXIF data in all files captured with the Leaf Credo back If the Leaf Credo back has been without power for a long period of time it automatically asks you to set the date and time when it is powered up 7 14 Language It is possible to change the...

Page 85: ...ansfer the firmware fwr file to a CompactFlash CF card and insert it into the Credo s CF card slot 3 From the Home screen select Settings 4 Scroll to the fourth screen and select Firmware Update Firmware It is not possible to update the firmware unless the digital back battery is fully charged A warning screen appears if the battery capacity is too low Tap the arrow to install the firmware 5 Ensur...

Page 86: ...chnical information about the hardware and embedded firmware in the Leaf Credo back This is especially useful if support is needed or if you want to check if Mamiya Leaf is offering a newer firmware update Make a note of the About menu contents see left before contacting your dealer or Mamiya Leaf Support Scroll to the additional screens to reveal internal technical data Scroll to the bottom of th...

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Page 88: ... compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder 2 After taking the pictures press the Exposure Compensation button A again to return the exposure compensation value to 0 The exposure compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared and the exposure compensation function is released Notice After taking pictures using the Exposure Compensation feature be sur...

Page 89: ...s locked 4 Slide the camera to recompose the shot and take the picture When you press and hold the AEL button the over under exposure value is shown to the far right in the viewfinder LCD Notice in the viewfinder LCD blinks to indicate the exposure is locked when you continue to take the next picture in the AE lock mode If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L power OFF positio...

Page 90: ...t changing the exposure value that is set when entered into AE lock mode In the P mode Program AE mode turning either the front or rear dial shifts the program to PH and PL When in Av Aperture priority AE or Tv Shutter priority AE turning one of the dials changes both the aperture and shutter speed values Notice The way to cancel the AE lock can be changed C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode AEL Ha...

Page 91: ...er button is pressed in Auto Bracketing mode the auto bracketing mark blinks on the LCD inside the viewfinder The bracket step width is displayed and the Auto Bracketing icon also blinks 4 To deactivate the bracketing function press the Auto Bracketing set button A turn the rear dial set auto bracketing mode to OF and release Then press the Auto Bracketing set button A or half press the shutter bu...

Page 92: ... The standard normal exposure value is fixed when you take the first frame Cancelling Auto Bracketing When you want to cancel the auto bracketing mode turn the rear dial from On to OF Notice When exposure compensation is initiated by pressing the exposure compensation button shooting in Auto Bracketing mode is possible using the exposure value to which the exposure compensation value has been adde...

Page 93: ...bove auto focusing steps and continue with the steps below 4 Set the focus mode selector lever to M Manual focus mode Turn the lens focusing ring to focus 5 Determine the exposure focusing and frame structure by pressing the shutter release button halfway while looking into the viewfinder 6 Lock the mirror up by pressing the shutter release button 7 Press the shutter release button again to take p...

Page 94: ...allows for increases by the second 10 to 90 seconds increases by 10 seconds per turn For 2 to 10 minutes the value increases by the minute and 10 to 60 minutes increases by 10 minutes per turn 6 Frame the subject through the viewfinder and half press the shutter button to ensure the focus and framing is correct 7 Press the shutter button and the mirror goes to the upper position then after the exp...

Page 95: ...ght Press the backlight button A to illuminate the top display to see it at night or in dark places The backlight goes on for approximately 20 seconds and turns off unless it is pressed again The backlight is lit for approximately another 10 seconds when operating the camera Notice When releasing the shutter or pressing the backlight button A while the backlight is on the backlight goes OFF Choose...

Page 96: ...cate that operation of the front and rear dials is locked When the dial lock is ON the shutter speed and aperture do not change even if you turn the front or rear dial When you activate the electronic dial lock and then operate the electronic dial the dial lock indicator on the main panel blinks for three seconds to show that the electronic dial lock is functioning Notice The setting is stored aft...

Page 97: ...ton and the shutter is released after 10 seconds Changing the Self Timer Duration 1 Press the Self timer button to activate this function 2 Turn the rear dial to change the duration of the Self timer 0 5 seconds to 10 seconds allows for increases by the second while 10 to 90 seconds increases by 10 seconds per turn For 2 to 60 minutes the increases are 10 minutes per turn Releasing Self Timer mode...

Page 98: ...vals of 10 If you want to make a motion film of your session and need more images try shooting tethered to a computer and set the interval to ON The camera does a shot until you stop the session Remember to ensure that there is enough free hard disk space on your computer 6 Check the focus and framing in the viewfinder then press the shutter Cancelling Interval Mode 1 Press the interval mode butto...

Page 99: ... the figures which appear above the f stop numbers on the distance scale of the lens Depth of Field Preview Button When the preview button is pressed in the depth of field for the aperture set on the camera can be checked by looking through the viewfinder After focusing press the preview button The diaphragm is stopped down to the set aperture Web Resources http www cambridgeincolour com tutorials...

Page 100: ... glass or make other physical adjustments on the back the warranty is immediately voided If you are considering Infrared Photography contact your local Mamiya Leaf dealer for technical advice and pricing Infrared light has a slightly different area of sharpness compared to visible light so when the distance is set on the lens you should always manually correct sharpness to be in front of the red d...

Page 101: ... Turn the front dial to select the item you want to set Clear all Custom Functions Set mode dial button to CF then press button for 5 seconds this resets ALL Custom Functions to the factory default Setting Custom Functions to Default 1 By turning the exposure mode dial CF custom function mode can be selected 2 By turning the rear dial user A B or C can be selected 3 Press and hold set button for l...

Page 102: ...s displayed correctly on the external LCD 0 Standard AA Alkaline batteries 1 AA NiMH NiCd batteries 2 Li ION rechargeable battery C 05 Bracketing Stno Used to set bracketing range for auto bracketing setting 0 3 Exposures 1 5 Exposures 2 7 Exposures C 06 Front Rear dial dF Used to interchange the functions of the front and rear dials in the M Manual mode 0 Front dial Tv rear dial Av OF 1 Front dia...

Page 103: ... shooting moving subjects with flash you can set the synchronization timing This allows you to have the flash fire at the beginning of the exposure or at the end of the exposure 0 First default setting 1 Second C 16 Beep bu When the SET button is pressed a beep sounds 0 ON AF default setting 1 ON 2 OFF C 17 Shutter Tv Av P Sh_P When using P Av or Tv mode and the leaf shutter lens is attached but y...

Page 104: ...n of the lens can be checked C 99 Body firmware version The current firmware version of the body can be checked Note Clear all Custom Functions Set mode dial button to CF then press button for 5 seconds this resets ALL Custom Functions to the factory default Liquid Crystal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated Display examples of the m...

Page 105: ...FL Rear AEL Front AEL Rear AFL C 10 Shutter half press function AF operation AF operation AE Lock OFF no function C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode Continuous One shot While the shutter button is pressed C 12 AFL lock mode setting Set with AF lock only AF operation Continuous C 13 One push function M Mode Shutter speed shift Aperture value shift Off C 14 AF assist beam Fires Does not fire C 15 Fl...

Page 106: ...ting you wish to assign to C1 C2 or C3 2 After arriving at the setting you wish to assign hold the SET button down while turning the mode dial to C1 C2 or C3 When you release the SET button the chosen setting is programmed to your selection of C1 C2 or C3 C1 C2 or C3 modes can be changed while photographing However after taking a photo in a mode other than the modes selected in C1 C2 or C3 when yo...

Page 107: ...iya Leaf dealers on items such as mount adapters for example the Phase One Multi Mount Note Errors or damage caused by third party products are not covered by the warranty Use new products with caution 9 18 Function of the Phase One Lens Adapter To mount the Phase One Multi Mount on the Mamiya 645DF match the white Lens Mount Alignment Mark on the Multi Mount with the Lens Mount Alignment Mark on ...

Page 108: ... the focusing screen from the focusing screen frame by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with tweezers as illustrated 4 When installing the screen pinch the tab of the screen with tweezers and place the screen on the screen frame 5 Push the screen frame up using the tweezers until hearing a clicking sound The screen is now properly installed Never press down on other parts as this affects...

Page 109: ... 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 t...

Page 110: ... to the camera body If you try to press the shutter this indicator appears Attach the digital back onto the camera body This symbol appears when setting the custom functions but you have not selected user A B or C Select a user before changing the custom function settings While in manual exposure mode and when the difference between the set value and metered value exceeds this indicator appears Ch...

Page 111: ...k Maintenance Cleaning the IR Filter The Leaf Credo back must have the protection plate fitted when it is not attached to a camera Dust may accumulate on the IR filter which degrades the image quality if not removed Follow the directions found at http www mamiyaleaf com cleaning asp 10 7 IR Filter on the CCD The IR filter Infrared reduction filter is permanently mounted on top of the CCD The filte...

Page 112: ...L phase difference AF with 3 focus points Focus confirmation in manual mode Infrared AF assists for unfailing focus Auto focus lock for swift AF M shift Shutter 1 4000s to 60 minutes Up to 2 fps Shutter speed bracketing Flash Focal plane shutter Up to 1 125s Leaf shutter lenses Up to 1 1600s 1st and 2nd curtain flash synchronization X sync terminal and support for TTL flash Light Metering TTL mete...

Page 113: ... AF80 mm f 2 8 D lens Exposure compensation Expandable to 5 EV AE lock With AEL button canceled by pressing the button again When AEL button is pressed exposure compensation and metering difference is displayed in the viewfinder 6 EV 1 3 steps in M mode Shutter Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel Shutter speed AE 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 400...

Page 114: ...ocations tool 3 Select Capture folder import location and type in the job name and Metadata copyright caption if desired 4 If you want to select a naming format for the imported files press Format in the Naming tool 5 You can select all or specific images to import 6 Press Import All You can continue working while images are imported in the background Inserting a memory card into a card reader aut...

Page 115: ...s local partners offer first line support to their customers Many provide additional services such as training extended warranty agreements upgrade programs and many other services that add value to your Mamiya Leaf investment Contact your local Mamiya Leaf partner to discuss your options Digital camera back pricing and repairs are also handled locally If there is no local partner in your area the...

Page 116: ... partners offer on line support forums on their own websites Please note that these forums are governed by separate rules Phase One offers no guarantees and assumes no responsibility or liability with respect to the support provided by our local partners Many resources and tutorials are created on a voluntary basis and Phase One is always interested in seeing your videos reviews blogs or websites ...

Page 117: ...ot quickly after another when a Leaf Credo back is used on cameras such as the Mamiya 645DF DF AF Phase One 645DF DF AFDIII or Hasselblad 555 ELD DIG mode The electronic communication with the body ensures that the Leaf Credo back is ready before allowing release of the next shot However users of other camera bodies that do not use the electronic interface from the Credo must wait for the ready be...

Page 118: ...his ensures a longer battery life Studio Flash Sync on the Camera Body A flash sync lead should be connected to the camera body when using the Leaf Credo back on Mamiya 645DF DF AF Mamiya AFD or AFDII models Always use a flash cable and or equipment that provides grounding for the flash Image Orientation The CCD in the Leaf Credo back is positioned in a landscape orientation However the Leaf Credo...

Page 119: ...that the bottom part of the Leaf Credo back is attached correctly before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together Mounting the Leaf Credo back Vertically The CCD in the Leaf Credo back is positioned in a landscape orientation However it is possible to mount the Leaf Credo back in an upright orientation to capture images in a portrait format without having to rotate the camera The Leaf Credo...

Page 120: ... Credo 80 and Credo 60 models CCD is 53 9 x 40 4 mm while the Credo 40 s CCD measures 43 9 x 32 9 mm Installing a Viewfinder Screen 4 Remove the viewfinder from the camera body according to the manufacturer s instructions 5 Remove the focusing screen and then replace it with the supplied focusing screen 6 Reinstall the viewfinder on the camera body according to the manufacturer s instructions Note...

Page 121: ...ilable in the Camera mode menu to ensure that the correct latency setting is used Studio Flash Sync on the RZ lens A flash sync lead should be connected to the port on a lens when a Leaf Credo back is used on a Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID On the older PRO II use the flash sync connector on the Adapter plate The flash sync port on the Leaf Credo back is for use with large format cameras where no digital in...

Page 122: ...ed in a landscape orientation However it is possible to mount the Leaf Credo back in an upright orientation to capture images in a portrait format without having to rotate the camera The Leaf Credo back has an internal sensor that detects when it has been rotated so images appear correctly oriented on the LCD and in the Capture One application Mount the Leaf Credo back in the portrait position by ...

Page 123: ...eries cameras according to which Credo is being used The size of Credo 80 and Credo 60 models CCD is 53 9 x 40 4 mm while the Credo 40 s CCD measures 43 9 x 32 9 mm Insert a Viewfinder Mask 1 Dismount the waist level finder and remove the focus screen 2 Place the viewfinder mask in the bracket that holds the focusing screen 3 Re mount the viewfinder focus screen 4 Slide the waist level finder back...

Page 124: ...of which Hasselblad V type camera used Flash Lead Connection A flash cable is always connected to the F connector on the Leaf Credo back with all Hasselblad V series cameras Mirror Up and Shutter Latency Setting Set the Latency to Zero when shooting with a Hasselblad 903 CW and 905 CW Tethered Capture Plug a FireWire 800 cable into the Leaf Credo back for tethered capture to a computer using Captu...

Page 125: ... the Shutter Latency on the Credo to Zero Shutter Latency Setting The Leaf Credo back can be used with both Normal and Zero latency with the Hasselblad 555 ELD A Leaf Credo back has a default Normal latency setting that helps to save battery life But users may experience unwanted double exposures when using a 2 shot release cable Motor Cable on Hasselblad 555 ELD A motor cable is not required when...

Page 126: ... cable is connected between the multi connector on the Leaf Credo back and the DIN connector on the Hasselblad Ensure that A or AS modes are not used WARNING Please note that the Leaf Credo back should not be mounted while the camera is set to Mirror Up S or RS modes Make sure that the lens is not jammed or locked open on the B setting when connecting the flash sync cable to the Leaf Credo back Sh...

Page 127: ...af Credo back Shutter Latency Setting While using a mechanical Hasselblad set the latency setting to Normal on the Leaf Credo When using the Mirror Up function or if you need to rapidly press the shutter button set the latency setting to Zero Precautions must be taken not to trigger the shutter too fast when using Normal latency 15 7 Hasselblad 503 CW with Winder CW WARNING Please note that the Le...

Page 128: ... cable for Hasselblad ELX for host capture when the Leaf Credo back is used on a Hasselblad ELX body Part 50300148 Sync cable short for use with all Hasselblad medium format bodies Part 50300143 Multi connector to Lens sync for use with large format in 2 shot mode Part 50300144 This cable is available as a separate purchase only From multi connector to mini jack female to adapt older large format ...

Page 129: ...cked into position Note It is important to ensure that the bottom part of the Leaf Credo back is attached correctly before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together Removing the Leaf Credo back from the Hasselblad H1 H2 1 Rotate and press the silver button illustrated left to unlock the back Ensure that the back is supported in your hand before pressing this button 2 Gently lever away the to...

Page 130: ...m Viewfinder masking is not necessary for Credo 80 and Credo 60 models as their light sensitive CCD measures 53 9 x 40 4 mm Insert a Viewfinder Mask 1 Dismount the prism waist level finder 2 Place the viewfinder mask on the focusing screen 3 Re mount the viewfinder focus screen Note Check the relevant Hasselblad H series manual regarding how to dismount the prism waist level finder 1 2 3 ...

Page 131: ...d on the screen if the CompactFlash card being used by the Credo back is full to capacity ISO Settings The ISO value is also displayed on the H1 H2 camera screen The ISO setting can be adjusted from the camera back or in Capture One software when shooting tethered Consult page 24 of this manual for details on setting the ISO Go to page 49 for more information about tethered shooting Auto Exposure ...

Page 132: ...ible to accidently double expose an image by capturing one image quickly after another when a Leaf Credo back is used on a Hasselblad H1 H2 Note At the end of an exposure image information has to be moved from the CCD to the processing system During this short period of time the CCD must be protected from light exposure The Leaf Credo back ensures that the CCD is safely cleared of information by d...

Page 133: ...les Shipped with Leaf Credo back for Hasselblad H No cables are required to use the Leaf Credo back with a Hasselblad H1 H2 A Gold package Leaf Credo back comes with an additional multi connector to Lens sync cable part 50300143 for use with large format cameras in 2 shot mode Part 50300144 This cable is available as a separate purchase only From multi connector to mini jack female to adapt older ...

Page 134: ...elease the button to secure it into position 4 Lock the Leaf Credo back into place by sliding the switch left towards the release button Note It is important to ensure that the bottom part of the Leaf Credo back is attached correctly before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together Removing the Leaf Credo back from the Contax 645 1 Slide the locking switch to the right position 2 Press the b...

Page 135: ...pull it gently upwards to remove the focusing screen To install the supplied focusing screen 1 Insert the edge of the focusing screen underneath the screen pressing spring 2 Press the focusing screen down gently until it locks into place with a click Important Do not press or bend the screen pressing spring directly it may damage the camera Never touch the surface of the focusing screen If there i...

Page 136: ...t possible quality with a Leaf Credo back and Contax 645 Please note that it is not possible to expose images longer than two minutes with a Leaf Credo 80 and 60 seconds with a Leaf Credo 60 or 40 ISO Settings The Contax 645 exposure modes use the ISO value set in the Leaf Credo back The ISO setting can be adjusted from the camera back or in Capture One software when shooting tethered Consult page...

Page 137: ...edo back is positioned in a landscape orientation However the Leaf Credo back has an internal sensor that detects when it has been rotated Thus when the camera is rotated and an image is captured in portrait position the image appears correctly oriented on the LCD and in the Capture One application 17 4 Flash Lead Connection A flash cable is always connected to the Contax 645 camera body The flash...

Page 138: ...to adapt older large format wake up cables or older Kapture Group 1 shot adapter cables to connect to the multiport Part 50300154 From multi connector to mini jack on the Contax handgrip used to enable host Capture from computer Note Operating the camera from the host computer The supplied release cable must be connected between the multiple pin connector on the Leaf Credo back and the mini jack c...

Page 139: ...ers and some electronic shutters from Horseman Schneider and other manufacturers Sleeping Architecture The Sleeping Architecture was developed to help produce noise free exposures without the use of active cooling of the CCD The sleeping architecture ensures minimum heat build up inside the back by putting all the unused circuits to sleep and only powering the circuits that are actually needed at ...

Page 140: ... 1 shot Release The 1 shot release cable is created to simplify your studio workflow 1 Connect the flash exit circled left to the shutter and plug the opposite end to the multi pin port on the Leaf Credo back via Part 50300144 from multi connector to mini jack female 2 Connect a flash sync lead to the port on the Leaf Credo back 3 Close the shutter if necessary 4 Push the button circled left on th...

Page 141: ...f Credo back can be used with both normal and zero shutter latency Select the Normal latency setting if the Leaf Credo back is used on a camera with a 2 shot release Please note The Zero shutter latency setting increases the power consumption of the Leaf Credo back as it is always prepared for exposure ...

Page 142: ...iew cameras in a studio environment or for architectural photography where you would ordinarily have to rely on an external viewfinder or a separate focusing glass sliding adapter The Live View function enables you to compose an image directly on the high resolution display of the Credo digital back Focus can be checked by zooming into a subject on the screen by up to 400 ...

Page 143: ...ft corner of the back to reveal the Home screen if it is hidden 2 Select Live View from the menu circled left 3 When Live View is activated ensure that a Live View white balance is applied Tap the Dynamic soft button in the lower right corner of the back to bring up the Dynamic menu and select the White Balance Picker circled left Go to page 144 for more information about Live View white balance ...

Page 144: ...natively the Home soft button on the Leaf Credo back to return to the Home screen Go to page 63 to find out more about the zoom function 19 3 Quality and Brightness 1 Go to the Dynamic menu and select the Live View exposure controls icon circled left 2 Two sliders appear at the bottom of the screen in order to help you adjust Live View to suit the ambient lighting conditions being used The top sli...

Page 145: ...p the screen to return to a full image view 19 5 Grid 1 Go to the Dynamic menu and select the Grid icon circled left to apply a default grid Press and hold the Grid icon to select one of a selection of other grid options to apply to the live view 19 6 Auto Stop and Start Live View is paused if the screen is not touched for one minute Touch the screen again to restart Live View ...

Page 146: ...rexposure by either stopping down the aperture or by using a neutral density filter ND filter ND filters are widely available and it is even possible to get variable ND filters that can prove invaluable when working in changeable outdoor ambient light Recommended Suppliers Schneider Optics www schneideroptics com Lee Filters www leefilters com Sing Ray Vari ND www singh ray com ...

Page 147: ...ive View on the Leaf Credo back Mamiya 645DF 645AF 645DF 1 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back 2 Adjust the exposure time dial until the camera display states tIME 3 Press the camera shutter button Hasselblad H1 H2 1 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back 2 Select the M Manual mode 3 Select the desired aperture value 4 Set the shutter to T mode Note It is only possible to change the apert...

Page 148: ... Note It is only possible to change the aperture when the camera body is idle not exposing Exit the Bulb mode to change aperture Contax 645 1 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back 2 Select B Bulb mode 3 Select the desired aperture value Note It is only possible to change the aperture when the camera body is idle not exposing Exit the Bulb mode to change aperture ...

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