Thank you very much for your purchase of the M645 Super. The Mamiya M645 Super is the latest 6 x 4.5cm medium format SLR. This camera has been developed through Mamiya's expertise in the most advanced technologies and offers the quality of a large negative as well as the maneuverability and operating convenience normally found only in smaller cameras. In order to satisfy the demands of the professional photographer there is a broad assortment of accessories available the AE Prism Finder and its 3-way metering system, automatic Power Drive and a P o l a r o i d ® film back are representative samples of the M645 system accessories that make it possible to further expand the scope of your photography. You can combine various types of system accessories to suit your applications, and enjoy your photography. For instructions of other system accessories, please refer to the respective instructions supplied with these items. To ensure proper operation of your M645 Super, please be sure to read this Manual carefully before using your camera. Special Features o f Mamiya M645 Super .................... Names and Function of Parts ....................................... Atlaching and Removing Lenses .................................. Attaching and Removing Roll Film Holders ................. Attaching and Removing Finders .................................. Attaching and Removing the Wind-up Crank ............... Inserting Battery and Battery Check ............................. Operation Test ................................................................ Film Loading ................................................................... Advancing Film to the First Exposure .......................... Shutter Speed Dial ......................................................... Focusing ......................................................................... 2 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation Shutter Release Operation _._...._......_.......................,.... Methods of Holding the Camera Securely .._.............. Film Transport and Film Unloading .._...._._......_..... 20 Depth-of-field . . . . . . . . Using Flash . Multiple Exposures/Infrared Photography .,.,.,..,_._...._._ 27 Time Exposures/Mirror Lock-up Photography .,......,_,_ 28 Using a Tripod/Using Delayed Shutter Release ,_,....,. 29 30 Handling Precautions .._._...._._............................ 31 Storing and Checking the Camera Specifications ..,..,.,.,..,.,.,..,.,.,..................,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. 32 21 1 22 23 24 . 26 1 3 Times More Area than 35mm Format, Less Waste of The Negative Area: The 6 x 4.5cm format offers approx. 3 times more area than the 35mm (24 x 36mm) format. The horizontal and vertical ratio of the area is proportional to the size of most printing papers, so there is little waste of the negative area. For beautiful color enlargements, the 6 x 4.5cm is the ideal format. 1 camera, ready for the first photograph. Also, fail-safe devices are incorporated including a release lock and removal lock, using a Dark Slide. 4 2 Versatile, Light-Weight Body: The M645 Super is a compact, light-weight, all-round camera designed to handle as easily and speedily as a 35mm SLR. Its size and weight are well suited for action photographers. Unique Moving Coil Electromagnetic Release and High-Precision Electronic Shutter: The M645 Super features a revolutionary, quartz-controlled moving coil electronic shutter which conserves battery consumption. The moving coil is operated twice by an electronic circuit, to acuate the electromagnetic release. This unique method allows high-precision shutter control as well as wireless remote control. , Interchangeable Film Holder System Enables Polaroid Photography: The M645 Super features an interchangeable film holder system. A range of film holders can be used depending on the application. A 35mm Roll Film Holder, "Polaroid" Land Pack Film Holder as well as 120 and 220 Roll Film Holders are available. This system can be quickly attached to the Large, Bright Focusing Screen N, to satisfy your Applications: It becomes easy to obtain optimum results when looking through the large, bright viewfinder. Five types of Focusing Screens are available to facilitate photographing special subjects. 5 2 l Interchangeable Viewfinders for All Applications: Lightweight, Waist Level Finder N The waist level finder hood can be opened and closed with a single action. Lifting the magnifier upright completely seals the hood, making the viewfinder ideal for outdoor photography, close-ups and copying. The sports finder which is located outside the hood is convenient for fast action photography. Prism Finder N suitable for snap photography The prism finder is well-suited for action photography providing an unreversed, eye-level image. Horizontal or vertical photographs are both easy with this finder. . 3-way TTL metering AE Prism Finder N This AE Prism Finder N features 3-way metering which can automatically switch from center-weighted averaging metering for general photography, to spot metering which will emphasize a specific photographic point or you can designate either of these metering methods according to photographic conditions. These metering systems facilitate AE Photography under difficult conditions, such as adverse lighting. Further a *3 EV exposure compensator expands the range of exposure control. 7 A wide Variety of Multi-coated Lenses for Clear, Sharp Images: l Mamiya-Sekor lenses have achieved world-renown recognition as professional lenses of exceptional contrast, high resolution, clear definition and excellent color balance. The lens series includes wide-angle to telephoto, and special applications lenses. All of these lenses are multi-coated lo eliminate flare and ghosting, even under adverse lighting conditions. 8 A Broad Accessory System to Expand Your Scope: A full range of accessories are available for the M645 Super to assist you in capturing virtually any type of image. These accessories include hand grips for convenient, easy handling. auto extension rings for easy closeups and copying, auto bellows, and infrared cordless remote control to satisfy all photographic requirements. Please refer to the M645 Super system chart for a complete listing. 3 Hot-shoe Hot shoe type electronic flashes can be mounted. Multiple exposure operation A simple operation of the Multiple Exposure. Lever allows you to take as many multiple exposures as you wish, thereby making it possible lo explore new photographic situations. Mirror lock-up system The mirror lock-up feature enables manual raising of the mirror before the exposure is made to minimize vibration. This provision makes clear close-up and telephoto photography possible even at slow shutter speeds. 4 Focusing Screen N Aperture Ring Couping Pin This pin is fitted into the Expos Meter Coupler of the lens, to transmit the aperture data to the AE Prism Finder. Alignment Dot/Battery Check Lamp Shutter Release Selector A white square is used d normal photography. When dot is indicated. the shutl locked, turning power OFF. When the battery is exhausted, the mechanical shutter can be l/60 second released at approx.1 when this selector is aligned with the yellow dot. Shutter Release Button Focusing Screen Release Pin When you want to change the screen, slide this pin to the left and remove the screen. Viewfinder Contact This electric contact is used to exchange data with AE Prism Finder. Hot-shoe (X contact) A cordless flash can be used with this shoe. Flash Sync Terminal A flash bulb, flash synchro card and optional synchro terminal adapter can be connected with this terminal. Mirror Lock-up Lever Neck Strap Lug Auxiliary Release Contact When the cover is moved to the left the contact appears. This contact is used for connections of external releases such as a special hand grip and remote control unit. Lens Release Button Battery Check Button LED displays the present battery condition. *Never touch the surface of the mirror. 5 Finder Coupling Panel (Front) Finder Coupling Panel (Rear) Electric Contact for Film Holder This contact receives film sensitivity data from the film holder. speed and switches the operation mode from manual to AE photography. Shutter Speed Dial Lock Release Button This button is used for unlocking the shutter speed dial from an AE, posItion Film Holder Mount A Single complete turn cocks the shutter and advances the film for Film Holder Coupling Pin Guide Film Transport Gear Film Holder Mounting Bracket Wind-up Crank Lock Lever Neck Strap Lug Multiple Exposure Lever When this lever is set at "MULTI", film is not advanced even when the Wind-up Crank is turned, thus allowing multiple exposures on the same film frame. 6 This ring adjusts t Distance Scale The camera to subject distance can be set or confirmed with this scale. Depth-of-field Scale Provides a quick reading of depth-of-filed for various apertures and distances. Lens Alignment Dot Exposure Meter Coupler This coupler is engaged with the Aperture Ring Coupling Pin, transmitting an f/stop number to the AE Prism Finder. g effect of the aperature setting on the lens, set this lever to "MANUAL" and you can observe the effect through the viewfinder. *Normally use your camera in "AUTO" position including AE photography. Battery Chamber Cover Battery Chamber Cover Latch coin. 7 Removing the Front Body Cap: Attaching the Lens: Removing the Lens: Turn the Front Body Cap in the direction of the arrow, while pushing the Lens Release Button @ toward the arrow. *The Upper and Rear Body Protective Covers can be readily removed. Align Lens Alignment Dot @ with the Camera Alignment Dot 0. lnsert the lens into the camera body. Then turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and locks into place. Make sure that Aperture Ring Coupling Pin (A) is engaged with the Exposure Meter Coupler. Remove the lens using the same procedure as described for the Front Body Cap. 8 Attaching the Roll Film Holder: Removing the Roll Film Holder: The green line on the Dark Slide indicates the position to which the Dark Slide can be inserted into the Roll Film Holder without blocking the image. Green Line While holding the Rubberized Finger Rest @ on both sides of the holder, position the Bottom Coupler of the holder @ properly to the Holder Mounting Bracket @ of the body. Press the upper part of the holder together with the body until clicks. Insert the Dark Slide between both white lines I& To remove the holder, push the Button @I away from the camera body while pressing down on the Lock Release Button @ FIYZ 9 Attaching the Finder Removing the Finder: Insert the front finder mounting latch @ into the body side slot @ as shown by the arrows, and press the finder down until the rear hooks latch firmly. Hold the Finder Lock Release Button ( 0 ) in while pushing down on the Button ( ,l ) on the opposite side of the finder. *Other finders can be attached and removed in the same procedure as described above. 10 Removing the Crank: Attaching the Crank: It is possible to select the start position of the Wind-up Crank in six different positions. The following figure shows the six different positions. Push the Wind-up Crank Lock Lever @ in the direction of the arrow, pull out the crank to remove. Pull the Lock Lever @j in the direction of the arrow while pressing the crank against the camera body. *For attaching and removing the Power Drive N, refer to its instruction manual. 11 Battery Check The M645 Super uses one 6V silveroxide battery (4SR44) or 6V alkalinemanganese battery (4LR44). Pull the Battery Chamber Cover Latch (at the bottom of the camera body) in the direction of the arrow, and the Chamber Cover can be removed. First, insert the battery 0 terminal into the Battery Chamber and press the battery's @ terminal in while confirming battery polarity. Then close the cover. *Before inserting the battery, arrange the battery removal ribbon correctly passing it under, then over, the battery. Consequently the battery can be removed easily by pulling the end of the ribbon. When the Battery Check Button @ (located on the front of the camera) is depressed, the Battery Check Lamp @ lights up. The lamp will not light if the battery capacity is insufficient or if the battery is inserted incorrectly. 12 Caution: 1. Carefully wipe the contacts of the battery before inserting it into the chamber. Failure to do this could result in poor electrical contact and consequent erratic 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. Battery life differs, depending on battery brand, period after manufacture, storage conditions, temperature during operation and operating frequency. Prior to use, check the battery condition, using a battery checker. It is recommended that you take a spare battery ...