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Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000s ................ 3

Specifications ........................................................................ 5

Names and Functions of Parts .......................................... 7

Testing to See if the Camera Functions Properly ........ 1 6

Interchanging Lenses ........................................................ 1 7

Interchanging Finders ........................................................ 1 8

Focusing Screens .............................................................. 2 0

Inserting a Battery .............................................................. 2 1

Battery Check ....................................................................... 22

Film Loading ....................................................................... 2 3

Film advancing ..................................................................... 2 7

Shutter Speed Dial .............................................................. 2 7

Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation .............................. 2 8

Focusing ................................................................................ 2 9

Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism ........ 3 0

Unloading Film .................................................................... 31

T h e Neck Strap .................................................................... 3 2

Holding the Camera ........................................................... 3 2

Using the PD Prism Finder S

............................................. 3 5

Using the CdS Prism Finder ............................................. 3 9

Using the Waist-Level Finder

S ....................................... 4 4

The Mamiya Moving Coil Electronic Shutter

.. .. .............. 4 7

Depth-of-Field ..................................................................... 4 8

Using Flash ........................................................................... 4 9

Multiple-Exposures ............................................................ 5 0

Infrared Photography ......................................................... 5 0

Mirror Lock-up .....................................................................

Using the Delayed Shutter Release

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Interchanging the Film Advance Crank .......

.................... 5 3

Tripod Socket ........................................................................ 5 5

Time Exposures .................................................................. 5 5

Trouble-Shooting .................................................................. 5 6

Precautions ........................................................................... 5 7

Care of the Camera

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5 8

Mamiya-Sekor C Lenses ...................................................

5 9

Depth-of-Field Table ......................................................... 6 2

Accessories .......................................................................... 6 3

Summary of Contents for M645 1000S

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Page 2: ...rpose of which is to offer the world of larger negative quality to camera users who are accustomed to the handling ease and com pactness of 35mm SLR s Every care has been taken to assure that your Mamiya M645 1000s will provide you with years of trouble free service However to avoid possi ble mishandling be sure to carefully read this in struction manual before using your new camera ...

Page 3: ...and Film Transport Mechanism 3 0 Unloading Film 31 T h e Neck Strap 3 2 Holding the Camera 3 2 Using the PD Prism Finder S 3 5 Using the CdS Prism Finder 3 9 Using the Waist Level Finder S 4 4 The Mamiya Moving Coil Electronic Shutter 4 7 Depth of Field 4 8 Using Flash 4 9 Multiple Exposures 5 0 Infrared Photography 5 0 Mirror Lock up 51 Using the Delayed Shutter Release 5 2 Interchanging the Film...

Page 4: ...t regardless of the shutter speed being used In addition to accuracy long battery life is assured by this new shutter 3 4 Large Bright Viewfinder It becomes easy to catch the peak of action when looking through the large bright viewfinder Because of the Mamiya M645 s automatic diaphragm and quick return mirror the viewfinder never grows dim It is always bright ready for the next photograph 5 Inter...

Page 5: ...ually any type of image Accessories include hand grips inter changeable focusing screens and auto extension rings complete with meter coupling l Multiple Exposure Provision Merely lowering the multiple exposure lever allows the photographer to take as many multiple exposures as he wishes During multiple exposures the exposure counter does not move a Mirror Lock Up The Mamiya M645 is designed to ha...

Page 6: ... Screen The standard focusing screen which is interchange able has three focusing aids a central split image rangefinder spot wedge set at a 45 angle sur rounded by a micro prism collar and outer ground glass ring A Fresnel lens assures corner to corner brightness and 94 of the picture taking area is visible Mirror Instant return with mirror lock up provision Film Transport A single revolution of ...

Page 7: ... SR44 or alkaline battery LR44 with 100 ASA and f 1 9 lens meter coupling range of EV 2 85 17 f 1 9 1 2 sec f 11 1 1000 sec with f 2 8 lens EV 4 18 f 2 8 1 2 sec f 16 1 1000 sec other features same as Prism Finder Waist Level Finder S Opens and closes with a single touch magnification of 1 3X w standard lens at infinity diopter correc tion lenses interchangeable with standard magnifier built in sp...

Page 8: ...check lamp glows when the battery check button on the opposite side is de pressed battery condition is good Flash sync terminals With safety cover only the cover of the sync terminal being used is removed Neck strap lug Shutter speed alignment mark Shutter speed dial Push in on safety lock built into the center of the shut ter speed dial while rotating dial to desired speed Do not set dial to the ...

Page 9: ...s the film box top as a reminder opposite side illuminates Used to check the condition of the battery Shutter release button upper Mirror lock up lever Push backward to lock mirror in the up position Film advance crank One complete turn cocks shutter and advances film Exposure counter window Automatic changeover upon insertion of 120 or 220 film insert Goes up to 15 with 120 film and up to 30 with...

Page 10: ... to open the battery chamber I 27 Battery chamber cover Insert a battery into the battery chamber Tripod socket 1 4 inch tripod socket To con vert to a 3 8 inch socket first remove the small screw in the base of the socket Next re move the inner socket by turn ing counterclockwise with a coin ...

Page 11: ...elected aperture when M appears in window 30 Focusing ring Distance scale Depth of field scale Alignment dot Align with matching alignment dot on camera body for rapid lens mounting Aperture ring i___________ Exposure meter coupler Couples the aperture ring to any prism finder with built in meter 10 ...

Page 12: ...Spool clip Pull out and lower spool clip to insert or remove film spools 1 1 Leader paper guide marks Indicates the direction leader paper is to follow Film spool stud Place film spool on film spool stud so that the black side of the leader paper faces up Take up spool stud Attach empty spool to take up spool stud and insert the tip of the leader paper into the spool slot Film type index 120 or 22...

Page 13: ...on After inserting cor rection lens replace retain er ring Hot shoe with safety cover Automatically fires cordless flash units when the shutter release button is depress ed Eyepiece Accessories such as eye cup magnifier and angle finder can be attached Finder release button Turn clockwise until it stops push in and the finder can E fted off the camera 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 14: ... serve electricity PD Prism Finder S Detailed Instructions on pp 35 38 Aperture ring couplin Couples to the exposure coupler on the aperture ri Accepts accessories such as eyecup magnifier and angle finder Shutter speed dial ASA window Diopter correction lens retainer ring Remove by unscrewing in a counterclockwise direction After inserting correction lens replace retainer ring ASA dial Pull out a...

Page 15: ... and then turn ASA window Finder release button cover Turn clockwise until it stops Remove the cover with a coin and push in and the finder can be Insert a 15V battery into the chamber lifted off the camera body 1 4 Automatically fires cordless flash units when the shutter re lease button is depressed Accepts accessories such as eyecup magnifier and angle finder Attach by sliding into the groov es...

Page 16: ...ot used Auxiliary mask for 110 Not necessary with stan dard lens Magnifier release Push in to raise the magnifier Alignment dot for changing magnifier To remove magnifier twist 90 counterclockwise and lift out The magnifier is interchange able with 5 types of magnifiers with diopter corrections Finder release button Turn clockwise until it stops push in and the finder can be lifted off the camera ...

Page 17: ...r release lock ring with the white dot and release the shutter p 30 When ready to load the camera with film return the multiple exposure lever to its normal position If this is not done the film will not advance If the shutter is released without a battery in the camera the mirror will lock in the up position To return the mirror to its normal position depress the battery check button 21 as far as...

Page 18: ... upper body cover can be removed by merely sliding backwards and lifting While aligning the two alignment dots 33 4 insert lens into camera body Then twist lens clockwise until it clicks and locks into place 1 7 While depressing the lens release but ton 13 grasp the part of the lens bar rel that has the depth of field scale 32 and alignment dot 33 and twist the lens counterclockwise until it stops...

Page 19: ...der to the camera confirm that the white dot on the finder release button is pointing upward If the white dot on the button is aligned with the white dot on the finder by de pressing the button and removing your finger from it the white dot on the but ton will automatically point upward In this condition the button cannot be de pressed consequently the finder wiII not be accidentally detached from...

Page 20: ...mera body Precaution Do not leave both white dots aligned by turning the button while the finder is attached to the camera The finder may become detached when the button IS occasionally depressed possibly causing damage If you depress the button to point the white dot upward while the finder is attach ed to the camera be sure to depress the finder against the camera body otherwise the finder will ...

Page 21: ...creens are available to meet various photographic needs Remove the finder grasp the focusing screen lug 2 pull up and lift out To replace screen gently insert and lightly push it in on both sides until it stops Since the rear surface of the screen is made of plastic be careful not to scratch it when interchanging screens 2 0 ...

Page 22: ...e contacts of the battery before inserting it into the cham ber Failure to do so could result in poor electrical contact and consequent er ratic functioning of the camera 2 When the camera is not used for a long period of time remove the battery and store it in a cool dry place 3 When replacing a battery properly dispose of the used battery immediate ly as it is potentially dangerous The batteries...

Page 23: ...nstance battery life is short ened if alkaline batteries are used When the battery check button 21 located above the film advance knob is depressed the battery check lamp 8 located above the shutter speed dial illuminates If the battery check lamp fails to go on it is time to replace the battery When the battery is completely ex hausted the opened shutter will not close At this time if the battery...

Page 24: ...tch 37 pull the roll film insert out of the camera body Place the film insert on a table making sure that the film type index 42 is not upside down Then pull out and lower the spool clips found on the left hand side 3 Align the right hand side of an empty spool with the lower spool stud 41 Then return the spool clip 38 to its former position making sure that the left hand side of the spool is prop...

Page 25: ...paper pulling it over and around the pressure plate Then insert the tip of the leader paper into the slot of the take up spool 7 Gently rotate the take up spool in the direction of the arrow until the start mark of the film is aligned with the start mark on the spool clip 36 k The above step is to be completed before the roll film insert is placed into the camera 24 ...

Page 26: ... Always align the start marks of the film and spool clip before placing the film insert into the camera If the start marks are aligned within the camera with the aid of the film advance crank the first frame will not be correctly positioned 0 Using Roll Film Designed for Six Exposures If you wish to use roll film designed for six 6x6cm ex posures follow the procedure outlined below 1 Load the film...

Page 27: ...e turn the film advance crank slightly while pushing in on the right side of the film insert 3 After insertion has been completed securely close the camera back cover If the film advance crank moves slightly from the time the film insert is placed into the camera to the time the back cover is closed there will be no ill effects However if the film advance crank moves too much the first frame will ...

Page 28: ...era is ready for the first exposure 1 Align the shutter speed of your choice with the white alignment index by rotating the shutter speed dial 12 in either direction while pushing in the safety lock button located in the center of the dial 2 Color Coding a Green figures represent full seconds all other figures represent the denominator of a fraction Thus 30 equals 1 30 sec b Orange represents caut...

Page 29: ...be set to any click stop and then locked into place by releasing the lock button however the shutter speed dial can not be used at intermediate speed positions Set the desired f stop on the aperture ring 34 by aligning the f number with the red reference dot A The aper ture ring has a click stop for each f stop In between clicks can also be used 0 Depth of Field Preview Lever Keep the AM lever of ...

Page 30: ...ocus consequently it is an in valuable aid for pinpoint focusing ac curacy 3 The outer ground glass ring which encircles the microprism collar can also be used for focusing Since the Mamiya M645 is an SLR the photographer always sees in the view finder exactly what will appear on the film regardless of the lens or acces sory being used Moreover simply moving the depth of field preview lever upward...

Page 31: ...nd or if the exposure counter is between S and 1 After the fixed number of exposures has been taken 15 or 30 the shutter release button automatically locks If the film is advanced while depress ing the shutter release button the shut ter will be released at the instant the film is fully advanced Do not attempt to take pictures in this manner as a de gree of camera shake is inevitable If the PD Pri...

Page 32: ...ition upon releasing the shutter when working at extremely low temperatures At such a time if the film is advanced afler first strongly de pressing the release button then lower and raise the mirror lock up lever the mirror will lower and the camera will be ready for the next exposure 1 After the fixed number of exposures have been taken 15 for120 30 for 220 the shutter release button will lock At...

Page 33: ...ward the body until it clicks and locks in place 0 Removing from Camera While pushing in on the rear blade of the neck strap fastener with your thumb slide it forward and remove No matter how carefully one focuses the camera if there is camera move ment during the instant the shutter is released sharp pictures are unlikely To eliminate camera movement care must be taken regarding the method of hol...

Page 34: ...0 Waist Level Operation ...

Page 35: ...finder attached adjust the length of the neck strap to take up all slack and support the camera against the body As accessories Mamiya offers a selection of hand grips which not only help to eliminate camera shake but are also convenient for carrying the camera 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...curate even in dim light and has a rapid response because it utilizes silicon photo diodes l Specifications Viewfinder 0 74 magnification with standard lens at infinity built on hot shoe comas with Metering System through the lens full Since the PD Prism Finder utilizes the battery in the camera body a timer is incorporated into the meter switch of the PD Prism Finder to prevent un necessary elect...

Page 37: ...e aperture ring coupling pin into its proper position into the fork 4 Pull out and turn the ASA dial B until the appropriate ASA number appears in the window Always set the AM Lever on the lens to A otherwise correct metered ex posure cannot be obtained For the same reason do not touch the Depth of field Preview Lever when making an exposure measurement ASA D I N 6400 39 5000 l 38 4000 l 37 3200 3...

Page 38: ...s o s u r e Prism Finder has a stronq click stop at user to tell The meter circuit remains on as long as the meter switch is depressed After releasing your finger from the switch it will stay on approximately 15 seconds longer then the meter will automati cally turn off to conserve electrical consumption _ 1 1000 sec to enable the_ _ by touch alone without any need to remove his eye from the viewf...

Page 39: ...f a black cat set exposure to 1 The exposure compensation or LED panel can also be used to increase the ASA range to 3 51200 For example with the ASA dial set to 25 instead of using the green LED for correct ex posure use the 3 LED when using ASA 3 film Since the upper and lowermost LED s represent 3 or more stops differ ence from the central green LED whenever compensating by 3 stops first adjust...

Page 40: ...in CdS exposure meter for accurate exposure measurement 2 It couples to the aperture when attached to the camera I I 3 An exposure meter indicator needle is visible inthe viewfinder to MS 76 or equivalent or alkaline bat tery LR44 as the power source Meter Coupling Range with f 1 9 lens and 100ASA film I ...

Page 41: ...dry place Never throw used batteries into a fire or attempt to charge a battery 0 Method of Use 1 Attach the CdS Prism Finder to the camera body 2 Turn the aperture ring of the lens so that the exposure meter coupler 35 and aperture ring coupling pin A of the CdS Prism Finder engage Be sure to check for proper coupling If the aperture ring coupling pin A is not properly seated in the fork of the e...

Page 42: ... the desired speed and then set the shutter speed dial of the CdS Prism Finder to the same speed Examples of recommended shutter speeds to use with 100 ASA film would be 1 250 or 1 l25 sec outdoors on a sunny day 1 125 or 1 60 sec outdoors on a cloudy day and 1 30 sec when working indoors 6 To set the correct exposure rotate the aperture ring until the exposure meter indicator needle visible in th...

Page 43: ...y be taken 0 Aperture Priority Method 1 When desiring to set the aperture first set the aperture ring to the de sired f stop and then adjust for ex posure by rotating the shutter speed dial of the finder until the indicator needle is centered between the brackets 2 Check the setting of the finder shut ter speed dial and set the same set ting on the shutter speed dial of the camera When adjusting f...

Page 44: ...ing film rated at 800 ASA or higher consequently when the ASA dial of the CdS Finder is set to 800 the shutter speed dial can not be set to 1 8 sec To conserve battery power keep the To obtain optimum results follow the exposure meter switch set to OFF same precautions outlined for the PD whenever the meter is not in use Even Prism Finder see Correct Exposure when forgetting to set the switch to M...

Page 45: ...losing the Finder Hood 0 Raising the Magnifier Pull up on the finder hood opening flange to open the finder First push in on the sides next push the front cover and back together to fold the finder Push in on the magnifier release button to raise the magnifier 4 4 ...

Page 46: ...gnifier board and twist clock wise until magnifier clicks and locks into place In addition to the standard magnifier 1 5 diopters magnifiers of 2 l 0 2 and 3 diopters are available for near and farsighted users The standard 1 5 diopter magnifier is designed for users whether eyeglass wearers or not that have no trouble seeing a subject 2 5 ft 70cm away clearly For those who have difficulty seeing ...

Page 47: ...ld for the 80mm lenses When desiring to use the 110 150 or 210mm lens the auxiliary mask must be attached to the wire frame When de siring to open the Waist Level Finder Hood while the auxiliary mask is at tached to the raised frame first pull the bottom of the auxiliary mask out to the second notch in order to prevent the auxiliary mask from blocking the finder h o o d Setting the auxiliary mask ...

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Page 49: ... aperture ring The f stop numbers are engraved on both the right and left hand sides of the center reference mark Simply locate the f stop aperture you are using and read the figures which appear above the f stop number on the distance scale of the lens For example with the 80mm f 2 8 lens focused at 10ft 3m and the aperture ring set to f 16 the depth of field scale reveals that everything from ab...

Page 50: ...nic flash plug the synchronization cord into the X ter minal and set the shutter speed dial to 1 60 sec or longer 1 30 8 sec 2 When using FP flashbulbs plug the cord into the FP socket and set the shutter speed dial to 1 60 sec or shorter 1 125 1 1000 sec Flash Synchronization Chart 3 For MF and M bulbs use the X ter minal and set the shutter speed dial to 1 30 sec or longer for MF bulbs and 1 15 ...

Page 51: ...ltiple expo sure To release the shutter when there is no film in the camera set the multiple exposure lever to MULTI When using infrared film it is necessary to make a focus ing adjustment in order to achieve accurate focus This focusing adjustment is particulary important when a using non wide angle lenses b taking close ups c shooting at wide apertures Focusing Adjustment Procedure 1 The red dot...

Page 52: ... making the exposure 1 To lock the mirror up merely move the mirror lock up lever 23 backwards until it is horizontal the lever may be lowered either before or after cocking the shutter 2 With the shutter cocked release the shutter with a cable release After releasing the shutter you may wind the film advance crank with the mirror still in the up position if you wish Return the mirror to its norma...

Page 53: ...eased Rotating the lever less than 90 will fail to cock the delayed shutter release When the spring loaded de layed shutter release lever 14 is re leased it will return to its original position xposing the activating lever A 3 Push the activating lever in the di rection of the engraved arrow to start the delayed shutter release 4 The upper shutter release button will move when the delayed shutter ...

Page 54: ...he unlocked position before starting the delayed shutter re lease When attaching the camera to a large professional tripod the camera support may protrude beyond the front of the camera body However if the camera is attached to such a tripod with the accessory Mamiya Quick shoe model 2 it will be possible to cock the delayed shutter release with the cam era attached to the tripod 0 Removing the cr...

Page 55: ...r of the camera body rotating it clockwise approxi mately 20 and the knob will lock tnto place 0 Removing the knob When desiring to exchange the film advance crank or knob first rotate it until it stops and the shutter is cocked If this is not done the camera body re ceptor and red dot B will freely ro tate making replacement difficult 1 Rotate film advance knob until it stops 2 While holding the ...

Page 56: ... in a counterclockwise direction Finally attach the camera to the 3 8 tripod If it is necessary to completely eliminate all camera movement attach cam era to a tripod lock the mirror up and release the shutter with a cable release When attached to the accessory Revolving Tripod Adapter the Mamiya M645 can be instantly rotated to change from vertical to horizontal format or vice versa 55 There are ...

Page 57: ...ter speed dial to B or 1 1000 sec p 28 3 The developed roll of film has 1 or 2 frames less than it should have A Did you align the start marks with the film advance crank after placing the roll film insert into the camera The film should always be set to the start mark before placing the film insert into the camera p 24 B Did you properly align the start marks of the film and roll film insert Chec...

Page 58: ...r is released with the shutter speed dial set to the 0 position the mirror will lock in the up position and the film advance knob will not move If the camera is left in this condition the battery will lose its power within several hours The 0 position is only for use with the PD Prism Finder Photographing at Low Temperatures When photographing at low temperatures be careful of the following points...

Page 59: ... lens cleaning tissue and lens cleaner Merely blowing dust particles off the mirror surface is sufficient never touch it recommended temperatures As cameras are precision instruments avoid shocks and rough handling When the camera IS stored for a long time periodical ly remove the camera and release the shutter several times to keep the camera in good condition Periodic Check Periodically check th...

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