User manual MAMIYA 645AFD II

Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AFD Camera. 1 2 3 4 5 Note: Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645 AFD , with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-flash and auto-film winding features is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise. Special Advice To Professional Photographers Your Mamiya 645 AFD is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained. Your camera and lenses have many moving parts which require periodic lubrication. Its electronic components, too, are subject to wear and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust, sand, sea air, heat and moisture. If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing schedules. May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of film rolls per year, you send your equipment annually for servicing by the Mamiya distributor in your country. Mamiya 645 AFD corresponds with digital backs compatible with MSC (Mamiya Serial Communication of External) system. Combining 35mm handling ease and speed with the advantages of an almost 3x larger image size, it is a full-featured camera, utilizing many digital controls, LCD displays and is ready for the age of digital photography. Its high-tech focal plane shutter with speeds up to 1/4000 sec. permits flash sync up to 1/125 sec. and has an exclusive "Safety Retraction" feature, which protects it against accidental damage. The AE Prism Finder with its many features, protected by a sturdy magnesium housing, and also the Power Drive Grip, are now integral components of the die cast aluminum camera body, designed for heavy professional use. All the many features, safety interlocks and other important information are covered in detail in these instructions. It is imperative that you read them thoroughly before you put your camera to work, in order to ensure proper operation and maximum results. In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of the camera, you will want to practice without film. Please see bottom of page 11 how the camera can be tested without film. 1 2 Names of Parts and Functions Exposure compensation dial lock release button (page 63) Eyepiece shutter lever (page 74) Exposure compensation dial (page 63) Hot shoe (page 80) Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 22) Exposure mode dial lock release button (page 53 to 60) Exposure mode setting dial (page 53 to 60) Auto focus assist infrared light emission window (page 50) Self timer lamp (page 73) Mirror Strap lug (page 27) Front dial (page 8) Shutter release button (page 38) Lens mount alignment mark (page 17) Depth of field preview button (page 78) Magazine LCD panel (page 5) Rubber eye piece Exposure metering mode selector lever (page 61 & 62) Exposure metering mode selector lever lock release button (page 61) Strap lug (page 27) Dark slide (page 19, 20 & 34) Diopter adjustment dial (page 21) Magazine release button (page 20) Magazine cover release button (page 31) Up button (page 30) Magazine cover lock button (page 31) Emergency film wind button (page 40) Auto exposure lock button (page 65 & 66) Exposure metering difference value display (page 59) Auto bracketing button (page 67) Down button (page 30) Battery case (page 13) Tripod socket (page 101) Mirror up button (page 71 & 72) Main LCD backlight button (page 76) Multiple exposure button (page 69) * Do not touch the mirror with your hand Dark slide storage pocket (page 34) Memo clip (page 101) Screw cap for battery compartment for magazine LCD (page 15) External power socket (page 100) Main LCD (page 5) Rear dial (page 8) Battery case lock lever (page 13) Electronic contacts Shutter release mode selector lever (page 51) AF lock button (page 49) Set button (page 7, 23 to 26, 93, 95) Flash auto adjustment select button (page 82 & 83) Magazine lock button (page 20) Focus mode selector lever (page 43 & 45) Synchro terminal (page 84) Electronic shutter release contact (page 101) Lens release button (page 17 & 18) 3 4 Each Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Main LCD Program shift indicator Program mode mark Shutter speed (second)/Calendar AE lock mode mark Custom function mode mark Aperture/Calendar Multiple exposure mode mark Exposure compensation mode mark AF area mark Battery power indicator Flash auto adjustment mode mark Exposure compensation value display Self timer mode mark Auto bracketing mode mark Superimpose mode calendar Viewfinder with LCD read-outs on bottom Auto focus area frame User function mode mark Manual focus mode Superimpose mode shooting data Superimpose mode index Out of focus direction marks This diagram is for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ. Magazine LCD Film speed - ISO 25 to 6400 Exposure metering mode display AE lock display Auto bracketing mode mark Flash charge indicator Flash auto adjustment mode mark Focus marks: Displayed when subject is in focus Multiple exposure mode mark Exposure compensation value display / Metered value difference display Aperture Film type display - 120 or 220 Camera mark Exposure compensation mark Frame counter display Shutter speed This diagram is for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ. This diagram is for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ. 5 6 Electronic Dial Operations / Liquid Crystal Display Electronic Dial Operation Position P Av Exposure mode Tv M X Multiple exposure button Auto-bracketing button displayed Front dial Program shift (PH P PL) Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Rear dial Display examples when one of the custom functions is specified Select function No. (Select one of the user functions) Tv, Av step (Select step width for Tv and Av) Compensation Value (Set the step width for exposure compensation) AF area (Select an AF area) Spot (Spot) In Print (Select a data type for superimposing info on the picture) Iris (Hold a specific lens iris value) Hold (Hold) OP (Not held, released) LEast (Minimum) STep (Number of steps from the release) Power HOLD (Hold the power setting) Cv range (Specify the range of exposure compensation) Illumination (backlight illumination) Mirror UP (Mirror up) Bracket Cancel (Stop auto bracketing) Cancel (Cancel) One Shot (One shot) Manual Bracket (Use bracketing in M mode) Manual Dial Function (Swap the dial functions in the manual mode ) Dial Action (Specify a sub-dial for Tv and Av mode) Dial Direction (Dial rotation direction) Program Shift (Shift programs) Tv,Av Compensation (Shift Tv and Av) AE,AF Lock (Swap the AEL/AFL button functions) Half Release (Enable a half-press release on the button) AE Lock (Specify the operation of the AE lock button) AF Display (Display an AF focus mark) Focus in (Display just the focus mark) Difference Between the Setting (Display the difference in metered brightness in the M mode) One Push Action (Select the operation of a one push shift in the M mode) Bulb Limit Time (Specify the max time for a bulb shot) Bulb Function (Bulb exposure method) Synchronize (Specify the synchronous speed in the X mode) Use Flash Shutter Speed (Select a synchronous speed to use in the Av and P modes) Limit (Specify a synchronous speed limit in the Av and P modes) Full Range (Specify a synchronous speed to use in the Av and P modes) TTL Compensation (Link the compensation between TTL metering and exposure compensation) AF Light (Specify an AF compensation light operation) Function Copy (Copy a function) Default (Default) Function Initialize (Initialize the functions) No Film (Shutter release operation when no film is in the camera) Lock (Does not release the shutter unless film is present) Enable (Release the shutter without any film in the camera) Multi Exposure Function (Multiple exposure operation) Use Digital Back Custom No. (Identify the digital back) Up Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment Aperture adjustment Number of additional exposure Specify the auto bracketing width Select the number of frames for auto bracketing displayed Turn the auto bracket ON/OFF SET button displayed Flash metering compensation (when using Metz flash and SCA3952 adaptor) Liquid Crystal Display All displays on the liquid crystal display consist of " " and the number of places is limited. For this reason, some letters and words are abbreviated. Display examples of the main LCD SET Dial Lock AF Light (AF supplemental infrared light) Flash Sel (Flash compensation) Flash Battery END Finder Display Error OFF On Film Back + (Plus) Under Over Normal The functions controlled by the front and back dials can be changed using the custom settings feature (See C-13, 14, 15, 16 on page 90 to 91). 7 8 Content Preface ........................................................................................................... 1 to 2 Names of Parts and Functions .................................................................... 3 to 4 Each Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ............................................................. 5 to 6 Electronic Dial Operation/Liquid Crystal Display ...................................... 7 to 8 Camera Operation Test ...................................................................................... 11 Aperture Priority AE (Av) .................................................................................. 55 Shutter Priority AE (Tv) .................................................................................... 56 Manual Mode (M) .................................................................................... 57 to 60 One-push shift mechanism ........................................................................... 59 X Mode (X) ....................................................................................................... 60 CF (Custom Function) Mode (CF) ................................................................... 60 Exposure Metering Modes ....................................................................... 61 to 62 How to change to the Exposure Metering Mode .............................................. 61 Center average exposure metering mode (A) ................................................. 61 Spot exposure metering mode (S) ................................................................... 61 Average/spot auto switching exposure metering mode (AUTO A-S) ............... 62 Exposure Compensation ......................................................................... 63 to 64 AE Lock Mode ........................................................................................... 65 to 66 Auto Bracketing Mode ............................................................................. 67 to 68 Multiple Exposure Mode .......................................................................... 69 to 70 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up ........................................................... 71 to 72 Self Timer Mode .................................................................................................. 73 Eyepiece Shutter ................................................................................................ 74 Extended Exposure Mode (Bulb Modes) .......................................................... 75 Backlight button ................................................................................................. 76 Front / Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms .................................................................. 77 Depth of Field / Depth of Field Preview ............................................................ 78 Infrared Photography ......................................................................................... 79 Flash Photography ................................................................................... 80 to 81 Flash Compensation Settings ................................................................. 82 to 84 Superimposing Data ........................................................................................... 85 Before Taking Photographs ............................................................ 12 to 27 Inserting the Batteries ........................................................................................ 13 Checking the Battery Power .............................................................................. 14 Installing the Battery in the Magazine .............................................................. 15 Batteries Care ..................................................................................................... 16 Attaching / Removing Lens ..................................................................... 17 to 18 Attaching / Detaching the Magazine ....................................................... 19 to 20 Diopter Adjustment ............................................................................................ 21 Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens ............................................................ 22 Setting the Index Number ........................................................................ 23 to 24 Setting Date and Time .............................................................................. 25 to 26 Strap .................................................................................................................... 27 Basic Operation ............................................................................... 28 to 40 Attaching the Lens and Magazine ..................................................................... 29 Setting the Film Speed ....................................................................................... 30 Loading Film in the Magazine ................................................................. 31 to 34 Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode ............................................ 35 to 39 Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera ................................................. 38 Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film ...................................................... 40 Applied Photography and Various Functions .............................. 42 to 85 Focus Modes ............................................................................................. 43 to 47 Single focus mode ........................................................................................... 43 Continuous focus mode ................................................................................... 43 Focus area ....................................................................................................... 44 Normal focus area ........................................................................................ 44 Spot focus area ............................................................................................. 44 Manual focus mode ................................................................................ 45 to 47 Lenses having the focus mode selector ....................................................... 46 Manual focusing using the focus mark ......................................................... 47 When Auto Focus is Failed ................................................................................ 48 Using the Focus Lock Function ........................................................................ 49 AF Assist Infrared Light ..................................................................................... 50 Shutter Release Modes ...................................................................................... 51 Exposure Modes ....................................................................................... 53 to 60 Program AE (P) ................................................................................................ 53 Shifting the Program (PH/PL) ............................................................................ 54 Custom Function ............................................................................. 86 to 95 Setting Custom Functions ................................................................................. 87 Types of Custom Function ...................................................................... 88 to 95 Miscellaneous Operations ............................................................ 96 to 110 Changing the Focusing Screen ............................................................... 97 to 98 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses ............................................................. 99 External Battery Socket ................................................................................... 100 Tripod / Electronic Shutter Release Contact / Memo Clip ............................ 101 When You Think Something Might Be "Faulty" ............................................. 102 When Any of These Displays Appear ................................................. 103 to 104 Specifications ....................................................................................... 105 to 106 Common Sense Camera Care and Practice ....................................... 107 to 108 Maintenance and check of the camera ........................................................... 107 After-sales Servicing ........................................................................................ 108 9 10 Camera Operation Test This is a simple way to test the camera and auto focus without film. "P" Mode is the easiest. You may use any mode but "CF". "A-S" Mode is the easiest. You may use any mode. Before Taking Photographs Preparation before taking photographs 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (to turn the power on). 2. Remove the Dark Slide from the magazine. 3. Open the back cover. 4. Set the auto focus mode selector lever to "S". 5. Release the shutter. This chapter describes how to put in the batteries, how to install and remove the lens, and how to install and remove the magazine. The camera can be set to release the shutter when the back cover is closed. Custom settings (C-31 on page 94). 11 Inserting the Batteries ( without batteries The camera will not operate ) Checking the Battery Power Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (to turn the power on). Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. Be sure to turn the switch of the Shutter Release Button to "L" as shown in the top illustration, to turn the power off. This prevents electrical damage to the circuits. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "L" (to turn the power off). Use six "AA" alkaline or lithium batteries. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. The batteries are sufficiently charged. There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand. Camera will still operate. 2. Insert fresh batteries with the as shown in the drawing. and ends There is very little power remaining. Camera will not operate. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "L" (to turn the power off) and replace the batteries with new ones. When the batteries are spent, "batt" flashes on Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity Flashing Flashing the main LCD and the viewfinder's LCD when the shutter release button is pressed. 3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise. Make sure it is firmly attached. When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the same type. Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones. Number of rolls that can be exposed with a new set of batteries At normal temperature (20°C) (68°F) 120 type film 220 type film Bulb time After inserting the batteries, set the date and time. (See page 25.) (under our test conditions) Lithium batteries Approx. 400 Approx. 220 Approx. 24 hours Lithium batteries Approx. 280 Approx. 200 Approx. 24 hours Alkaline battery Approx. 150 Approx. 130 Approx. 18 hours Alkaline battery Approx. 25 Approx. 25 Approx. 8 hours 10°C (14°F) 120 type film 220 type film Bulb time 13 14 Installing the Battery in the Magazine The button battery supplies power to the magazine's LCD when the film magazine is detached from the camera. When the film magazine is attached to the camera body, it is powered by the camera's batteries. Batteries Care 1. Life of the batteries that come with the camera body is subject to storage conditions. 2. Bolts and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connection and corrosion. Wipe them off before loading the batteries. 3. It is advised to carry spare batteries when you travel where they may be difficult to obtain. 4. Performance of the battery degrades in low temperature. Keep them warm when in cold climate. External battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory. 5. Store the batteries in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover screw. Use a coin or suitable screw driver and turn it counter clockwise. 2. Insert a battery. Insert the battery according to the polarity indication in the battery compartment, and close the battery cover. Battery used: Sony CR2032 or equivalent Be sure to watch correct polarity 6. Keep the batteries out of the camera body, when it is not used for a long time. Leaving them in the camera may cause corrosion. 7. Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are exhausted. Liquid leakage from the battery may damage the camera. 8. Read the warning labels of the batteries for handling of the batteries. When the magazine is installed onto the body, the power will be supplied to the magazine from the camera body. You can take shots without installing the battery into the magazine. However, if you remove the magazine from the body, the magazine does not indicate film sensitivity or number of shots. The magazine battery is not equipped with a battery level indicator. When the magazine LCD panel becomes dark or disappears, replace the battery. As a rough guideline, the battery should last approx. one year. 15 16 Attaching / Removing Lens P Attaching 1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing backward the lens release button and then turn the front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out. L 2. Attaching the lens Align the white alignment dot of the lens (on the shiny flange) with the camera's white dot, fit the lens into the camera and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place. LE X Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts during the auto focus opera- To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out. tion. When installing a lens, do not press the lens release button . 20 5 22 11 4 4 11 22 ft m Removing To remove rear lens cap turn it counter clockwise. 645 miya Ma 1. 22 M AF S C After removing the lens from the camera body, protect both ends by attaching the caps. Oil, dust, fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corrosion. Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth. 17 iya 645 Mam 11 2 24 44 11 22 1.5 IN DE JAPAN Av Tv M 22 5 11 4 4 M S AF C NS MADE IN JAPA 11 2 ft m N While sliding the lens release button back , rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off. LENS MA 20 5 22 11 4 4 11 22 ft m 18 Attaching / Detaching the Magazine Installation and removal of the magazine and its dark slide Unless the dark slide is inserted in the magazine, you cannot install and remove the magazine. When the camera batteries are low or they are not installed, the dark slide cannot be removed although the magazine can be mounted or removed. 3. Then you move them together like you close a book until they lock and you hear the focal plane shutter open. Before installation 1. Remove the magazine protection cap. Shutter Safety Retraction The precision shutter blades are made of very thin hyper-duralumin and could be damaged if unprotected. Therefore the camera is designed to automatically retract the shutter into the open position when the magazine is removed. When it is reattached the shutter automatically closes and is ready for normal function. (Batteries must be in camera). Remove the camera rear body cap while putting a finger into the notch and slide the cap down. Detaching 1. Insert the dark slide into the magazine. Attaching 2. Match the groove on the magazine body coupler with the holder bracket (lower) of the camera body and snap the magazine into the body. 2. With your thumb first push button down in. The and then simultaneously button magazine will separate itself from the camera body. When the magazine is removed, the shutter will automatically open, as explained above, under "Shutter Safety Retraction" Film winding and shutter release are also locked. 19 20 Diopter Adjustment 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, in the "+" direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufficient you may require an optional diopter correction lens. See below. A Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens A-S AUTO 1. Remove the lens supplied with the finder by pulling it downward. S MAD E IN JAPA N A Diopter adjustment dial A-S AUTO S 2. Push the replacement diopter correction lens upward into the viewfinder's eyepiece frame until it clicks into place. Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment. N MAD E IN JAPA If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or sweep it off gently with a lens brush. If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe it off with a piece of clean, soft gauze. Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame. Diopter does not match. Diopter matches. Range of adjustment of diopter correction lenses (Optional accessory) Diopter correction lens DE401 (standard) DE402 (for nearsighted users) DE403 (for farsighted users) Range of adjustment -2.5 to +0.5 -5.0 to -2.0 0 to +3.0 21 22 Setting the Index Number The index number consists of 4 digits (0000 to 9999). The index number is stored in the camera body so that when replacing a series of roll film holders, the camera will superimpose sequential index numbers on exposures. This is effective when exposing and managing a large number of rolls of different types of film. Although the index number consists of 4 digits, only the lower 3 digits are superimposed on the exposure 6. After the index number is specified, press the set button second to store the setting. for approximately one The custom setting mode of the superimpose is not set under default. Please set at custom setting (C-4 on page 88). If a film is not loaded, the index number does not count. The starting index number can be set at will. For example, when shooting in different places or for different purposes, you can classify the photos by changing the starting number of any of the digits. Once the total number of photos taken reaches 999, counting starts over from 001. 000 can also be set using the index number setting procedure. After 60 seconds, the index number setting mode is canceled and the setting is not registered in memory. Custom settings remain in the memory even when the shutter release mode selector lever is set to "L" (turning the power off). When the exposure mode is not set to the CF position and you press the set button for approximately 2 seconds, you can check the index number previously stored. Pressing the set button again will let you to check the "month-date-year" and "hourminute- seconds" settings. 1. Turn on the power. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" or "C." 2. Press and hold down the exposure mode dial lock-release button. Then, turn the exposure mode dial to the CF position. 3. Turn the front dial to select custom number C-36. The display will immediately show C-36. Turn the dial on either side to select a custom number. 4. Press the set button After pressing the set button the index setting display. , you will see 5. Turn the front and back dials to set the index number. (4 digits). Turn the front dial to select a digit in the index number (the selected digit blinks) and then change the number by turning the rear dial. Turn the front dial until "HL" blinks, so that the camera always superimposes the index number specified. When "UP" is blinking, each time you release the shutter the index number will increase and be superimposed on the next exposure. 23 24 Setting Date and Time 1. Turn on the power. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" or "C." 2. Hold down the exposure mode dial lockrelease button and turn the exposure mode dial to the CF position. 5. Turn the front and back dials to set the date and time. Turn the front dial to select "month-date-year" or "hour-minutes-seconds" and change the value by turning the rear dial. 3. Turn the front dial to select custom number C35. The display will immediately show C-35. 6. After the date and time are set, press the set button second to store the settings. for approximately one If you stop pressing buttons or turning dials while changing settings for 60 seconds or more, the camera will automatically exit the setting mode and any changes to the current setting will not be stored. When not in the CF exposure mode, if the set button is pressed for approximately two seconds the display will show the index number. Press the set button again to check the date and time. Turn the dial on either side to select a custom number. 4. Press the set button After pressing the set button , the display will change to the date setting mode. 25 26 Strap Put the neck strap through the camera's strap lugs as shown on the diagram and tighten it. For safety, check that the strap is securely fastened to the strap mount. For safety, pull the strap strongly to check if it is secured to the strap mounts. Basic Operation This section describes basic camera operations, how to load film and basic full automatic photography. 27 6 Attaching the Lens and Magazine Attaching the lens 1. Attach the lens. Align the white alignment dot of the lens (on the shiny flange) with the camera's white dot , fit the lens into the camera and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place. LE NS MADE IN JAPA Setting the Film Speed The film speed (ISO sensitivity value) is the reference for all exposure and must be set correctly. If the set value differs from the actual value of the film in use, under- or overexposure may occur. 1. Press the (up) button. When the LCD panel displays information, press and hold the (up) button on the bottom part of the LCD for more than 1 second. The ISO indicator will blink. 22 5 11 4 4 11 Attaching the magazine 1. Match the groove on the magazine body coupler with the holder bracket (lower) of the camera body and snap the magazine into the body. 29 iya 645 Mam 2 ft m N 2. Set the film speed. Set the film speed of the film by pressing the (up) or (down) button. To lock the speed setting, press and hold the two buttons simultaneously for more than one second; the film speed will be written in memory in 5 seconds. The setting is not complete while the ISO indicator is blinking. 2. Then you move them together like you close a book until they lock and you hear the focal plane shutter open. For a power-saving purpose, display on the LCD panel disappears in 5 seconds, when the roll film holder is detached from the camera body. The display resumes by pressing the button. When the battery of the roll film holder is exhausted and it is not attached to the camera body, no information will be displayed on the LCD panel. As it may cause malfunction, replace the battery with a new one. 30 Loading Film in the Magazine A roll of film can be inserted into the magazine whether the magazine is installed onto the camera body or not. When the pressure plate (120/220) is set erroneously: Plate Setting 120 Loaded Film 220 type Result - Inaccurate focusing. - Film winding after 16 exposures. - Inaccurate focusing. - After the 16th exposure has been made, the shutter can be released a few times until the film's leader paper has run out, but the shutter blades may be damaged by the leader paper at the film end or by the film's sticker. Insert the dark slide in the magazine and press the shutter button and the mid-roll film advance button simultaneously. (See page 40) 1. Open the back cover of the magazine. Hold down the button and press the button to the right. 220 120 type 2. Take out the roll-film insert. Squeeze the center block "645" your fingers and pull it out. between 4. Attach an empty spool to the rollfilm insert. Flip the roll-film insert's lower spool clip "SPL" away from the spool, fit an empty spool between take-up spool studs , and return the spool clip "SPL" to the original position. When you load film for the first time, remove and discard the protective paper cover which is attached to the film rails in the magazine. 3. Set the film type (120 or 220). Push and hold the pressure shaft located under the 645 center block. This frees the pressure plate and permits it to be turned and set for either 120 or 220 film. 5. Set the film. Flip the roll-film insert's upper spool clip "FILM" away from the spool, fit a roll of film as shown in the illustration, and return the spool clip "FILM" to the original position. Be sure to align the lock pins with the holes on the pressure plate. The film type should be displayed on the LCD of the magazine when the film insert is loaded. Film path 31 32 6. Attach the leader paper of the film to the empty spool. As shown in the figure left, gently insert the leader paper tip into the groove on the empty spool that is on the "SPL" side, and turn the spool one or two turns to wrap the leader tape around it. It is not necessary to finely adjust the position of the film's starting edge manually as the film will be wound into the correct position automatically. Turn the spool tight so that the film does not sag. 8. Close the back cover. Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly to close it. After attaching the magazine onto the camera body, pull out the dark slide and press the shutter button halfway; this will feed the film automatically to frame No. 1. Place the dark slide in the magazine's rear storage pocket. When the film is not wound properly, the "- - " mark appears in the LCD. Do not wrap too much leader paper around the empty spool. Otherwise the film section may be exposed to light. To prevent accidental film fogging, do not pull out the leader paper too far or load/ unload film under direct sunlight. 6-exposure film 7. Insert the loaded film insert into the magazine. While squeezing the center latches together, place the film insert, with the feed spool on top, in the magazine and with pressure on the left and right blocks push it into proper position. (You will hear a click). If you take more than 8 pictures when using a 6-exposure film, the shutter blades may be damaged by the leader paper at the film end or by the film tape. Follow the procedure below. Photograph in the same way as with 120 film. Eight exposures can be taken. After taking the 8th exposure, insert the dark slide in the magazine. Then hold down the emergency film wind button and half-press the shutter release button. Make sure that the film insert is properly fixed. When one or both white latches are or until it clicks. out of position, press the projecting portion 1. The camera can be set to wind the film to the 1st frame position automatically after the back cover is closed. Custom settings (C-32 on page 94) 2. Normally, after the rear cover is closed the shutter cannot be released without any film in the camera. However, the camera can be set to allow you to release the shutter without any film. Custom settings (C-31 on page 94) If you do not operate the camera for 60 seconds, the camera will automatically enter the sleep mode in order to save battery power. In the sleep mode the camera will not automatically wind the film to the 1st frame, even if the custom setting is enabled (C31 on page 94). In this case, press the shutter release button halfway down to feed the film to the 1st frame position. 33 34 Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (single-frame advance mode). There are two shutter release modes: "S" (single-frame advance mode) and "C" (continuous advance mode). (See page 46.) When set to "L," the power is turned off. 3. Set the exposure mode selector dial to "P" (program auto exposure). There are four exposure modes: "P" (program AE), "Av" (aperture priority AE), "Tv" (shutter priority AE) and "M" (manual mode). M. UP CF C S L 2. Set the focus mode selector lever to "S" (single focus mode). (This control is located at the lower left front of the camera.) M AF S C There are three focus modes: "S" (single focus mode), "C" (continuous focus mode) and "M" (manual focus mode). Exposure mode P Program AE Av Tv M Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual mode 4. Set the exposure metering mode selector lever to "A-S" (average/spot auto switching). Focusing Half-press the shutter release button to focus. When the focus mark lights, the focus is fixed and the shutter can be released. (See page 43.) Focusing is performed continuously while the shutter release button is half-pressed. The shutter can be released regardless of whether or not the focus mark is lit. (See page 43.) Focus manually. (See page 45.) A M X Tv Av P L E Features The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically according to the shooting conditions. This mode is best suited for general photography, since it allows you to concentrate on the shooting. You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the "P" (Program AE) mode is selected. (See page 53 and 54.) Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Use this mode to control depth of field. (See page 55.) Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct aperture. Use this mode to stop motion. (See page 56.) Set this mode when you want to use special combinations of the aperture and shutter speed. (See page 57 to 59.) Focus mode S Single focus mode Continuous focus mode Manual focus mode C M A-S S AUT O There are three exposure metering modes: "A" in which the average light of the entire picture is measured with emphasis on the center of the picture, "S" in which the light in a spot at the center of the picture is measured, and "A-S" which combines these two to automatically switch the mode according to the extent of difference between the brightness of the light metered in the two modes and sets the distribution ratio of the exposure metering modes within an intermediate range. (See page 61 and 62.) 35 36 Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera 5. Focus 1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame . Shutter Release Button The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly it stops at a certain point. In this manual this position is called the "half-press" position. When you "half-pressed" this button, camera functions are activated. Normal Half-press Release position Holding the Camera 2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted automatically. Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures. When the focus mark 3. When lights, the picture is in focus. Grasp the grip firmly, press your both elbows against your body and support the camera at the bottom with your left hand. At slow shutter speeds, or when using the self timer, it is best to use a tripod and a cable release or an electromagnetic cable release (Optional accessories). lights, press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter. Out of focus Marks Flashing: The picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be released. Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus frame. While the camera is operated in the auto focus mode, lenses not equipped with the focus mode selector ring (45, 55, and 80 mm lenses) turn their focusing rings automatically to focus. Do not touch the focus ring. 37 38 Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film 6. Unloading the exposed film. When the roll of film is completely exposed, the camera automatically advances the film completely to the end. The LCD panel displays "End." 1. Insert the dark slide in the magazine. 1. Open the back cover. Hold down the button to the right. and press the button 2. Remove the roll-film insert. Pinch the knobs of the roll-film insert in the film chamber with your fingers and take out the roll-film insert. CF Av Tv 3. Remove the film. Push down the backing plate away from the spool, and take out the film roll. T SE 2. Press the shutter release button and the emergency film wind button simultaneously. The film will be advanced to the end. And the magazine's LCD panel will show "End." 10 ft m X P M.U M P AE L 4. Seal the film with the film tape. Secure with the provided film tape so that the roll will not come loose. 6-exposure film Film tape If you take more than 8 pictures when using a 6-exposure film, the shutter blades may be damaged by the leader paper at the film end or by the film tape. Follow the procedure below. Photograph in the same way as with 120 film. Eight exposures can be taken. After taking the 8th exposure, insert the dark slide in the magazine. Then hold down the emergency film wind button and half-press the shutter release button. You can smoothly load the next roll of film, if you move the empty spool to the lower compartment (printed "SPL"). Precautions for Film Unloading Do not unload an exposed film in direct sunlight. The exposed film should promptly be put in a light shielding container and sent for development. Never detach the magazine from the camera body in the middle of film winding. 39 40 Applied Photography and Various Functions This chapter describes various functions of the camera. 41 36 Focus Modes Single focus mode (S) This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism. The shutter can be released when the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the focus mark lights in the viewfinder's LCD. The shutter cannot be released if the subject focus mark does not is not in focus (if the light). To take another photo with a different composition, take your finger off the shutter release button then press the shutter release button C Focus Area With custom functions (C-03 on page 88) you can select a focus area that suits the subject. Normal focus area Position the subject within frame in the focus fame in the viewfinder. If there are multiple objects in the focus frame located at various distances, the camera will focus the nearest object. M S AF again. AF area Continuous focus mode (C) In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing. The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewfinder's LCD is lit. Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is half-pressed. This mode is suited for moving subjects. Focus is not locked even if the is lit. M S AF C Spot focus area The camera focuses at the center of the mark in the focus frame in the viewfinder. focus mark foAF area The shutter can be released even if the cus mark is not lit. You can select whether or not to display the focus mark and the out-offocus direction mark. Custom settings (C-20 on page 91) 43 44 Manual Focus Mode (M) The auto focus function can be cancelled, and you can focus manually. Lenses with the focus mode selector 1. Switch to "M" (manual focus mode). Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to "M" (manual focus mode). appears on the external LCD panel. 2. Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses. All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks. When this is done, the "Auto Focus" inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually. When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD display on the top of the camera will show . It is not necessary to set the FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to "M". To switch back to auto focus, simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the "Auto Focus" inscription on top of the lens will again be visible. This method applies Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lens only. M S AF C When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus mode selector lever of the camera body is set at "S" or "C", you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens. To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to be set in the auto focus mode. When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode, auto focus does not function. See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the lens. 3. Adjust the focus. 22.5 0.7 4 4 11 Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus. When it is in focus, the focus mark lights on the viewfinder LCD. 8 25 0. 22 ft m CF X Tv Av M P M.U P 45 46 When Auto Focus is Failed Manual focusing using the focus mark