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Mamiya 645 DF+ and Leaf Credo Digital Back Users Guide

1. 10 4 Camera Display Error Notification When Any of These Displays Appear LCD Display Main LCD Viewfinder LCD Magazine LCD Panel readouts gt lt batt ei batt an no U D F eth Err E 01 m ff E 02 mA ff E 03 a ff E OY m ff E 05 m ff E 06 mA ff 07 m Causes and remedies Problems If the camera cannot focus in the AF S Single mode you cannot release the shutter When an M645 lens is mounted and the aperture is less than f 5 6 this indicator appears This indicator appears when the battery capacity is low The shutter does not operate when the digital back is not attached to the camera body If you try to press the shutter this indicator appears This symbol appears when setting the custom functions but you have not selected user A B or C While in manual exposure mode and when the difference between the set value and metered value exceeds this indicator appears Appears when a lens is not mounted When an M645 lens is mounted When Err appears an abnormality has been detected in the course of taking photos The camera caution mark blinks if the camera body detects an abnormality Remedies Try to adjust focus again or change to the focus lock mode or manual focus mode Make the lens aperture faster than f 5 6 Replace with new batteries Attach the digital back onto the camera body Select a user before changing the custo
2. Effective range of the AF assist infrared light is limited It does not reach distant subjects Range 9 m 29 5 ft using 80 mm f 2 8 lens Use of a lens hood or a bellows lens hood sold as an optional accessory may interfere with the assist light It is advisable to set the focus before mounting the hood The AF assist infrared light can be disabled 3 8 Drive Dial Single Frame Mode One photograph is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector to S Continuous Mode Photographs are exposed as long as the shutter release button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C Photographs are taken continuously at a rate depending on the buffer speed of the digital back mounted on the camera Mirror Up Mode When the 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 the shutter release is pressed the Self timer lamp blinks continuously for seven seconds followed by three seconds of rapid blinking until the camera releases the shutter Notice If a correct exposure cannot be
3. The flash sync cable must not be connected to the camera back when used on a Contax 645 The flash sync connector on the Leaf Credo back is only intended for use with large format adapters 17 5 Cables Shipped with Leaf Credo back for the Contax 645 Gold package only Part 50300143 Multi connector to Lens sync for use with large format in 2 shot mode Part 50300144 Ihis cable is available as a separate purchase only From multi connector to mini jack female 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 connector placed at the bottom of the handgrip on the Contax camera housing 18 0 Leaf Credo Back on View Cameras The Leaf Credo back is compatible with most technical view cameras and large format cameras via camera interface adapters The Leaf Credo back supports most mechanical shutters 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
4. 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 such as the Mamiya 645DFt DF AF Phase One 645DFt 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 beep signal before releasing the next shot Viewfinder Masks Cameras including the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID and Hasselblad V series need a viewfinder mask as the image area of these models is different to the image sensor size of the three Credo models Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Mode Normal Camera Mode Normal Shutter Latency Shutter Latency Normal 13 1 More Details Leaf Credo and Mamiya 645 Series Cameras Power Management and Shutter Latency The Credo 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 Shutter Latency The Leaf Credo and Mamiya 645DFt camera body response time is independent of the shutter latency setting so it is therefore recommended to keep the latency on the Normal default setting as this ensures a longer battery life Studio Flash Sync on the Camera Body A fla
5. 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 645DFr Only change to Zero Latency if you work on technical large format cameras or certain manual cameras in special situations 7 9 Image Orientation The Image Orientation function sets and stores the orientation of all subsequently captured images Select 0 80 180 or 270 to force the back to mark images as captured with that orientation The Auto setting uses the back s built in orientation sensor to determine the orientation at the moment of capture Changing this setting does not affect how captured images are displayed on the LCD Camera Settings Image Orientation Auto Auto Preview Mode Brightness Ready Beep None Multi Power Management Display Off Time 5 sec 5 min Auto Power Down 2 hours 153 7 10 Auto Preview Mode The Auto Preview option can be switched On or Off Select On to revert to a Browse mode when shooting Select Off to remain on the same display 7 11 Display The Display menu option has an option for Brightness Display Off Time and Ready Beep Brightness Set the brightness of the preview LCD screen to suit ambient viewing conditions The default setting is 80 but in br
6. Mamiya RZ67 Pro MD 121 9 12 Depth of Field 99 e nae a E EEE PEE E E E E E E m D en taaniereiimas Wo a oa eea ada aara N T T Findon a 102 Series cae EN Peene eens 122 G46 Custom Dial Modes Cr Co orca 106 15 2 Mounting a Viewfinder Mask on a Hasselblad V Series Camera 123 k oe Ba oan E E A a a O E es stargwanea eee l 7 15 3 More Details Hasselblad V Series BS 1 24 9 18 Function of the Phase One Lens Adapter Beg a a sta tole sitoseasattnelinediea albania 125 15 5 Hasselblad 559 EX a E 126 10 0 Maintenance 108 15 6 Hasselblad 501 CM and 503 CW without Winder 127 10 1 Changing the Focusing Screen 108 15 7 Hasselblad 503 CW with Winder OW n 127 ea aa aSa pe dt Cains dered ait a os 10 3 Tripod Electronic Shutter Release Contact 109 46 0 Leat Credo Back for Hasselblad H Series 499 10 4 Camera Display Error Notification ooo ceeessessessssesessseeeesseeeeeee 110 10 5 Lens Maintenance 444 16 1 Mounting the Leaf Credo back on the Hasselblad H1 H2 130 ioe Pack enne crc ee ee ee EAEE oe ee rere ee TETTEL oar ace aera ee cree ar eric tee er ect ace eerie ecar hte ar er eee ace rer ear eer y i i 16 2 Viewfinder Masking re err 1 20 ee tents asi PE AE EEE H iea More Details Hassebled H Cais o Ha 107 A pa k B wane fndieain errr A Oa Cables Shisneei win er edaba or haea i 10 9 Mamiya 645DF Housing Specification eee 113 17 0 Leaf Credo back for Contax 645 134 11 0 Software 114 17 1 Mounting Leaf Credo back on a Contax 645 134 1 1 1 Importing Images
7. TV EMV ES i o ccccccccccceececessustusessetissssssvitessstisessastiessstisersstitsssasttesssttessasveseeeen 73 7 11 Display 83 TTB LENS CANE on nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 73 7 442 Ready Beep nnn 84 EEE NI a cesta ee E esos are ree or dds 73 7 13 DateandTime eee 84 FAAO Battery TYPe 74 TAA LaNgUAJS enna 84 PVT Bracketing 4 TAB Restore to Default 85 a a NG FMWAF dees niece 85 O WAS TNC ANE TNA a re ea 74 TAT ABOU csnnnnnnnninninnnnnnnnnnnninisnininunnnnnnnnnne 86 7 1 14 Dial Direction 74 7 1 15 ABL AFL DUTON nnn 75 9 0 Advanced 645DF Camera Functions 88 lG Release BUON seiis aa iaiia aasien 75 9 1 Exposure COMPENSATION i ccccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstsesseeesveeee 88 TAA ABD niin 75 9 2 AE LOCK entities 89 Me PR A 76 9 3 Metered Value Difference Indicator 90 7 14 19 M Mode Ab ccc cccccessecscsssstveessssstissesssssettesssssitesssssvseessssvsseeeese 76 9 4 Auto Bracketing EE n 91 PELO APA I AE e E S 76 9 5 Taking Photos with the Mirror UD sssaaa 93 9 6 Mirror Up Delay E 94 13 1 More Details Leaf Credo and Mamiya 645 Series Cameras 118 9 7 Bulb Mode and Long Exposure ooo ccccsssssessssssssvssssseeensseseenevneee 95 9 8 Camera Display Light 95 14 0 Leaf Credo back for Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID T19 9 9 Front Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms nnna g6 14 1 Mounting Leaf Credo back on the Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID 119 9 10 Self Timer Mode 97 14 2 Viewfinder Masking 119 9 11 Interval Photography nnn 98 14 3 More Details
8. button cannot be used Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode You can check the exposure compensation value If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L power OFF position the compensation value is cancelled Flash Photography with Electronic Flash Models other than Metz units 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 this situation use an off camera flash bracket and connect a sync cord to the camera s sync terminal When using flashes with a flash duration of 1 500 sec or longer set the shutter speed to 1 30 sec or less Is To use a grip type flasngun or a strobe with electric contacts other than an X contact connect the sync cord to the camera s sync terminal See note below about flashes designed exclusively for other makers cameras While pressing the unlock button turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to X 1 125 sec or M manual When M manual is selected turn the front dial and set the shutter speed 1 60 to 1 125 sec or slower 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 Viamiya leaf 4 0 Introduction to the Credo Series Digital Back System Overview T
9. s firmware up to date to ensure you get new features and remove any bugs or errors from previous firmware versions 1 Download the latest firmware update from www mamiyaleaf com firmware asp 2 Transfer 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 gt 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 lap the arrow to install the firmware 5 Ensure that the Leaf Credo back has been removed from the camera A progress bar appears on screen during installation 6 A confirmation screen appears once installation is complete The Leaf Credo back automatically restarts itself Firmware Update Firmware Restore Firmware Restore to Install firmware 1 00 2 factory firmware Dump Log 30 Cancel Firmware Update Firmware Restore to Dump Log Install firmware 1 00 2 factory firmware Cancel Settings About Restore to Default Model Credo 60 Revision 2 S N LH000020 Firmware ais Count 1861 Firmware 1 00 3 Jun 22 2012 About 30 About MainCode p Jun 22 2012 10 42 Fpga UtilCode CifCode Dpld 1 01 Tgen 2 00 32768 BootCode 1 00 Restore Firmware Select Restore Firmware to revert to the factory firmware version Ca
10. 645 _ program shift chart ISO100 AF80mm F2 8 D 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV 2 1 Normal fo Program shift area D N Ww 30 15 8 4 2 1 1 2 14 18 115 1 60 1 250 1 1000 1 4000 Shutter speed 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 Notice The shutter speed value blinks when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure To obtain the correct aperture adjust the aperture value until the shutter soeed value stops blinking and remains lit When the exposure is compensated with the rear dial the aperture can be set with the front dial only Increment of the aperture 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 aperture level can be locked KN AlS EKI Notice The aperture value blinks when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure To obtain the correct aperture adjust the shutter soeed value until the aperture value stops blinking and remains lit When the exposure is compensated with the rear dial the shutter speed can be set with the front dial only Increment of the shutter soeed 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 Or locked al Aperture Priority AE
11. AF priority Select one of the following AF Auto Focus priority options Speed This mode is ideal when capturing moving subject matter Accuracy his the default setting It is particularly recommended when the Mamiya 645DF is used with a lens with a long focal length Active Custom Set Restore to Default About System 154 Active Custom Set About System 154 Active Custom Set Restore to Default About System Camera Firmware Lens Firmware Active Custom Set None Restore ALL camera settings to default Cancel About System 7 1 26 Active Custom Set Select the desired Custom Set for use 7 1 2 Restore to Default Select Restore to Default to clear and reset all the 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 Credo 80 cr Display Off Time 41 Power Management on Fast Battery Charging Display Off Time Auto Power Down 41 Power Management Off Fast Auto Power Down 2 hours Battery Charging Display Off Time 153 Power Management Battery Charging Display Off Time Auto Power Down Power Management Battery Charging O
12. AFL AF operation amp AE Lock One shot AF operation Aperture value shift Does not fire Rear curtain ON Only leaf shutter Only leaf shutter High accuracy mode Decrease Mamiya ZD back 2 3 User B User C wO 1 EV step Minimum aperture setting OO SRE Lithium lon ON OFF no function While the shutter button is pressed Continuous Off OFF Only focal plane shutter Only focal plane shutter Increase The illustration shows the exposure mode Av Aperture priority AE being recorded to C2 Notice Even when the power is switched off the mode recorded is still saved to C mode 9 16 Custom Dial Modes C1 C2 or C3 Mode dial options C1 C2 and C3 can be used to store preferred settings These settings can be changed instantly to suit the photographer s needs Users can change the settings on the camera body or via a Leaf Credo back Programmable settings are exposure mode P Program AE Av Aperture priority AE Tv Shutter speed priority AE X Sync mode M Manual mode focus area and spot metering Programming the Custom Dial Modes C1 C2 or C3 via the camera body 1 Go to the setting 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 chang
13. 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 the exposure mode setting dial to Av Aperture priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired aperture Shutter Priority AE Tv Set the desired shutter soeed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly A fast shutter soeed can be used to freeze motion and slow shutter soeed can be used to create motion blur 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to Tv Shutter priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed Notice When the exposure is compensated in the Manual mode the difference between the metered value and the compensated value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD In the B Bulb mode the difference with the metered value is not displayed Increment of the aperture and shutter speed value can be set at either 1 3 or 1 2 stop The assignments of the front and rear dials can be swapped Rotation direction of the dials that change the values can be altered The selected aperture and shutter speed can be locked Notice When the set value matches with the metered value the difference indicator shows 0 0 Ky Manual Mode M This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control Varying shutter soeeds can be selected i
14. Back button to return to the Tool view Long tap the 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 Orientation Offset Adjustment Roll and Pitch The electronic Orientation tool may be calibrated for Roll and Pitch offset It can be accessed by pressing and holding the Level icon in Tools view After levelling your camera press the OK button to store your custom setting then press Close To revert to the factory setting select OFF Exposure Warning General Exposure Warning The Exposure Warning tool highlights areas of a captured image that are overexposed Tap the Exposure Warning tool to display any burned out areas of an image with a default red color overlay Tap the Exposure Warning tool again to remove this overlay from view Long press the Exposure 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 to indicate areas that may be overexposed Go back to the Exposure Warning tool
15. White To preview images in Black amp White tap the bottom right Dynamic soft button and then tap the BW button Color images saved to the CF card will now be temporarily displayed in black and white Images are not converted permanently To return to previewing color images tap the bottom right Dynamic soft button and tap the BW button again Delete General Ask before delete Delete Cancel Settings Ask before delete Off Date And Time gt Language English 4 6 8 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 Trash icon and the Delete screen appears Tao OK to permanently delete the image or press Cancel to cancel the deletion and return to the image preview A long press of the Trash icon brings up a screen with an option to delete images immediately or to ask before deletion The Ask before delete option is also available when you configure the back s Settings menu Delete selected images Cancel 6 9 Deleting in Browse View Long press a thumbnail to select it for deletion A small red trash icon appears in the top left corner of the selected thumbnail You can select additional images for deletion by tapping more thumbnails To deselect an individual image tap the thumbnail The small red trash icon disappears from the top left corner of the selected thumbnail To deselect all
16. a series of 6 thumbnails When there are no images on the storage card pressing the Browse soft button will bring up the Tools view with a No Images sign 6 2 Dynamic Menu Press the Dynamic Menu button in the lower corner of the back The Full Screen Dynamic 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 Black and White preview and Delete options The Thumbnail View features a Deselect All Select All Rating and Delete options ISO 100 f 4 1 200s 6 3 Info Bar The bottom of the screen features an Info Bar that displays a Power Indicator that shows the remaining battery capacity The Power Indicator starts blinking when it runs low to warn users that the battery needs to be replaced before capturing any more images Tool View displays the current image number and the number of images captured on the media In this example it shows number 2 out of 10 images 6 4 Browse Mode Navigation Swipe the margin area just below the image to scroll through captured images in all the Browse modes Double tap the image to zoom in at 100 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 bo
17. 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 All the Hasselblad H1 H2 auto exposure modes are fully supported by the Leaf Credo back Check the relevant Hasselblad H series manual for more information on exposure modes Viewfinder Information The viewfinder information bar is located below the image area within the viewfinder display It displays the camera s exposure mode and values etc It also includes a counter with the number of captures remaining on the storage media see top bar circled left 99 is the maximum number displayed 99 continues to be displayed if there are more than that remaining on a CompactFlash card An E indicates that the storage media is full Users must delete some captures or replace the CompactFlash card before continuing See bottom bar circled left Double Exposure Protection It is not possible 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
18. correct exposure based on the set aperture value While the difference between the set value and the metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD press the AEL button for approximately one second The camera changes the shutter speed to an appropriate level Auto Mode 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 Shutter Types and Flash Synchronization Options for Shutter Modes Exposure Mode Lens Mode Program Tv Av Manual Leaf Shutter Focal Shutter Leaf Shutter Focal Shutter Leaf Shutter Focal Shutter Leaf Shutter Focal Shutter Auto Leaf Shutter Focal Shutter 1 4000 1 800 FS FS FS FS FS Shutter speed 1 800 1S LS FS LS FS LS FS LS FS LS W129 SIC SW 1 125 90 60 1S 30S FS FS FS FS FS 1 4000 1 800 X Sync 1 800 1S LS 1 90 1S LS 1 90 1S LS 1 90 1S LS 1 90 1S LS 1 125 90 60 1 125 90 60 1s 30S Notice This camera s sync contact is an X contact Using flashes designed exclusively for other camera manufacturers in the hot shoe may damage the camera s internal mechanisms In this situation use an off camera flash br
19. from discharging sleep mode is automatically entered if no operations are performed for a specific period of time while the power is ON with exposure metering status maintained In sleep mode operating the shutter button or a function setting button restores power ON status In sleep mode the external LCD screens are not active only the marks shown in the figure are displayed These marks appear in program AE mode 1 Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependent on storage conditions 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 batteries in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight 6 Remove the batteries from the camera body if you plan on not using the camera for a long time 7 Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are exhausted Liquid leakage from the battery can damage the camera 8 Read the warnings on the batteries for their handling 2 4 Attach and Remove a Lens 1 Remove the front body cap in the same way that you would remove a lens push the lens release button backward and then turn the
20. from light exposure The Leaf Credo back ensures that the CCD is safely cleared of information by disabling the Hasselblad camera s shutter release during this procedure Image Orientation The CCD in the Leaf Credo 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 Flash Lead Connection A flash cable is always connected to the Hasselblad H1 H2 camera body The flash sync cable must not be connected to the camera back when used on a Hasselblad H1 H2 The flash sync connector on the Leaf Credo back is only intended for use with a large format adapter 16 4 Cables 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 large format wake up cables or older Kapture Group 1 shot adapter cables to connect to the multiport 17 0 Leaf Credo back for Contax 645 The Leaf Credo Contax mount digital back is designed specifically for
21. front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out 2 Align the white alignment dot of the lens on the shiny flange with the camera s white dot Mount the lens and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place 3 To remove the front lens cap squeeze the shiny 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 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 corrosion Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth Do not tap the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens When installing a lens do not press the lens release button Attach a Leaf Shutter Lens Leaf shutter lenses are equipped with an internal shutter Leaf shutter lenses are capable of high shutter soeeds 1 800 sec or 1 1600 on Leaf Credo series backs with flash synchronization 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 attachin
22. gt Plus Wok Hold The current firmware version of the body can be checked L Under h tt gt battery i Over Str gt Shot No 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 Normal Lock Self Timer bulb Busy P Digital Back gt Lens Shutter Capture Repeat HE Time kk battery Dial function jur Ta wu m 7 Da m la ur ac e Dial action ja Da w eee wp a wu alt a a a ww m vu r wa ww ur wp n mn ww m Om Ne Dial direction AE AF lock e_ Half press P AE lock AF lock ew re va be aa om pee Dm oo ar a rer X Vd al QL X X M Li P gt ae a w ja a aa a a d Dm ur t1 jur vad r w ur n 4 a at al a Da wa mm r or ww V4 One push exposure AF assist light Flash sync j ur D w al wr ur lal w m r gt r ww a O a Li J wr D ka d D ww w d a Da Need g w jur w m Buzzer men b wu a Shutter in Program Shutter in Manual ee men bard a A mt ww b i Pes AF second mode a Custom Functi
23. images tap the Deselect All icon in the 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 cancel the deletion of the images A progress bar indicates the deletion Alternatively if you want to delete all images on a card you can also choose to format your card which deletes all images and resets the card to aclean state Grid Mode Line Style Grid Mode Golden Ratio 3x3 Square 4x3 Center Cross Grid Mode Line Style Grid General Square 4x3 Color Dotted Square 4x3 Center Cross Rectangular Grid General Square 4x3 Color Dotted 6 10 Grid Select the Dynamic Menu and choose the circled icon to overlay a grid on captured images in Full Screen and Tool View modes Tap the Grid icon in Dynamic Menu again to deactivate the Grid Long press the Grid icon to configure the Grid tool It 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
24. lon rechargeable battery Inserting Li lon Battery Pack 1 Turn the battery pack lock lever counter clockwise 2 Slide the Li lon battery pack into the camera s battery compartment 3 Lock the battery by turning the lever clockwise Make sure it is firmly attached Inserting AA Batteries 1 Lift the battery case lock lever turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder 2 Insert fresh batteries with the and ends as shown in 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 too LCD screen Always use six new batteries of the same type when replacing batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or use old batteries with new ones The camera can t function without a power source Never throw batteries in the garbage When a battery does not work ensure the battery is disposed of in an appropriate manner For the purpose of the descriptions and explanations provided in these instructions it is assumed that the camera s power is on 2 3 Sleep Mode The camera s power is switched on when the shutter release mode selector is set to S C or M UP In order to prevent the camera s batteries
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26. obtained the shutter soeed and aperture value blink In such cases the pictures can be taken but they may be too bright or too dark If the shutter soeed and aperture values blink on the main LCD and in the viewfinder display when the program line is shifted the proper exposure cannot be achieved Select a different program mode When the Program line is shifted the aperture value changes along with the shutter speed to maintain the proper exposure Increment of the aperture and shutter speed can be set at either 1 3 or 1 2 stop K SS ooo m 2 8 4 3 9 Exposure Modes P Program AE The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure according to the ambient light conditions This auto mode is best suited for general photography or for novice photographers as it leaves the user free to concentrate on framing and capturing the subject Alter the shutter soeed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the P Program AE mode is selected Program Shift PH PL The shutter soeed and aperture can be altered by turning the front and rear dials while the P Program AE mode is selected In order to avoid blurred images due to camera shake while releasing the shutter or to open the aperture change to PH high speed For slower shutter speeds and wider depth of field change to PL low speed This function allows these changes to be made quickly Mamiya
27. photography can be used for a variety of shooting scenarios such as capturing cloud movements or a flower coming into bloom i 6 O 6 Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a tripod Press the Self timer button twice Turn the front dial to display interval mode as On Turn the rear dial to set the interval time Settings include O seconds no interval time 1 to 10 seconds increased by the second 10 to 90 seconds increased in units of 10 seconds 2 to 10 minutes increased by the minute or 10 to 60 minutes increased in units of 10 minutes per turn Turn the front dial to the repeat mode to select how many shots you want in your interval session 1 10 or up to 60 in intervals 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 Check the focus and framing in the viewfinder then press the shutter Cancelling Interval Mode 1 Press the interval mode button for interval mode 2 Turn the front dial to OF When the aperture is open the subject depth is small When the aperture is stopped down the subject depth is large Notice While operating the preview button you cannot release the shutter 9 12 Depth of Field Depth of field DOF is defined as the zone of sharpne
28. temporarily released 9 9 Front Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms When the Electronic Dial Lock is On all currently set values in Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE and M Manual mode cannot be adjusted with the front or rear dials This prevents accidental change of shutter speed or aperture values Press down the two lock buttons and at the same time for approximately one second until the On indicator blinks To release the mode hold down the same buttons until OF blinks A is displayed on the main LCD to indicate that operation of the front and rear dials is locked When the dial lock is ON the shutter soeed 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 To release the Self timer while it is operating turn off the power by setting the drive dial to L Ly Noa Notice In the Self timer setting put the drive dial to M UP mirror up mode If you choose to operate with mirror up and Self timer simply switch the drive dial to M UP mirror up mode in the Self timer setting 9 10 Self Timer Mode The default setting for the Self timer mode is to release the shutter 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed The Self timer lamp flashe
29. the Contax 645 camera The Leaf Credo back communicates with the Contax 645 through a fast internal electrical computer interface and utilizes TTL phase difference detection type auto focus system 17 1 Mounting Leaf Credo back on a Contax 645 1 Place the bottom of the Leaf Credo back in the locking mechanism 2 Press the button at the top of the back with your thumb and lever the back into place 3 Release 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 button to unlock the back Ensure that the back Is supported in your hand before pressing this button 3 Gently lever away the top of the back first Be careful with the contacts and protective glass on the back Note Your Leaf Credo back should always be protected by its plate when it is not attached to the camera 17 2 Viewfinder Masking The image area of the Contax 645 camera is 56 x 41 5 mm A focusing screen is only needed for the smaller size of the Credo 40 CCD that measures 44 x 33 mm Changing viewfinders is not necessary for Credo 80 and Credo 60 models as their light sensitive CCD measures 53 9 x 40 4 mm Ins
30. the shutter release on the front of the Hasselblad 555 ELD is in the DIG position when using a Leaf Credo back If for any reason you have to use the 555 ELD in Film position e g if the DIG is not working then set 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 using a Leaf Credo back on a Hasselblad 555 ELD body 15 5 Hasselblad 553 ELX When using the Leaf Credo back on some Hasselblad motorized bodies e g Hasselblad ELX or Hasselblad ELM series a motor cable is Supplied to enable users to fire the camera shutter from a computer using the Capture One Pro Capture button See circled button left Cable Connections The 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 Shutter Latency Setting Set the latency sett
31. to a computer via a FireWire connection When operating tethered image files can be shot to a CompactFlash card or transferred directly to the assigned capture folder in the Capture One application on the computer hard disk See page 80 for more details about charging the battery when tethered to a computer Driver Set up Find out more on installation and activation of software on page 8 and 9 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 Leaf Credo series backs match the FireWire 800 standard Plug the FireWire 800 cable into the Credo unit and into the back of your Mac or Windows PC It is not recommended to use a FireWire port on the front of a computer as it can be less stable Capture One automatically recognizes the Leaf Credo back and settings Read more on shooting tethered in the Capture One software manual Note Leaf Credo backs are compatible with FireWire 400 Order a Mamiya Leaf FireWire 800 to 400 cable 4 5 m Part no 50300164 Tethered Operations Continued The display on a Leaf Credo series back can be either be turned off while shooting tethered or set to display the images while they are shot just as if shoot
32. to deactivate the overlay Credo 80 Settings Power Management Off Fast Ready Beep None Multi Display Off Time 1 min Power Management Auto Power Down 2 hours 153 d 153 Brightness 80 Battery Charging Display Off Time 5 sec 5 min 7 0 Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by tapping the lower left button on the Home screen The Settings Menu can be navigated by using the touchscreen functionality and by swiping from screen to screen Long press the upper left Home soft button to exit the Settings 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 indicated by three dots on the right side as shown in the Power Management menu left Restore to Default About System 154 AF Area Light Metering 154 Exposure Program AF Area Light Metering 154 Exposure Program AF Area 154 Credo 80 Setup C1 Setup C1 Auto Average F Average Camera Settings Format Card Active Custom Set None AF Area Center Right Left Light Metering Average Center weighted Spot 7 1 Camera Settin
33. Leaf Shutter or FS Focal Shutter icon to correspond to the shutter speed or custom camera setting Setup Custom A Shutter in M X Leaf Shutter in Tv Av P Mixed Focal Plane hutter in M X Mixed Setup Custom A AF priority Accuracy 7 1 24 Shutter in M X This menu is applicable when a Mamiya 645DFT camera Is used in either M or X exposure modes with a leaf shutter lens Using the X flash synchronization mode limits the shutter soeed range from 1 60th second to 1 125 second irrespective of the selected Mixed Leaf or Focal Plane mode Select Manual M mode and select one of the following options Mixed The leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1 1600th second are selected Shutter soeeds above and below that range use the focal plane shutter Flash synchronization is possible on all leaf shutter speeds Leaf Shutter soeeds are limited to a leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1 1600th second Flash synchronization is possible on all shutter speeds Focal Plane Shutter soeeds 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 645DFr either displays an LS Leaf Shutter or FS Focal Shutter icon to correspond to the shutter speed or custom camera setting Selecting a shutter speed outside of the leaf shutter range forces the camera to switch to the focal plane shutter 7 1 25
34. Mamiya leaf User Guide Credo Digital Backs Mamiya 645DF 645DF Camera On Rights 2012 2014 Leaf Imaging Ltd All rights reserved Colorspace images created in CROMIX ColorThink On Liability The information in this User Guide is provided as is Under no circumstances including negligence shall Leaf Imaging Ltd be liable for any 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 and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated Contents 3 0 FOCUS MOQES agai oisrin snini ian EEN NAE ASEE EE 28 a 3 7 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing 31 BI Waran accotascesatec casera ses oniceyetsadtran soieee inbatetutnetssbcatetaa eater a 8 38 Drive Dial 000 29 ee INSIAARMON ANA ACUVANON OF SOMWA thatthe 8 089 Exposure MOdES oo sososnsntensnninnunnnnniinnnnn 33 VB ACTIVATION nc ccceceesssessssontttbintntnmnsesssssssnnttiniinnestssssnsnintiseeeeeeeeeese 9 3 10 FlashPhotograghy 328 TA Sargon Calibration essien eaS 10 3 11 Flash Compensation Set
35. 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 settings Credo 80 White Balance 5 0 5 4 White Balance Tap the WB icon on the Home screen You are presented with the back s white balance settings Scroll left and right and tap the screen to select the desired setting A green frame appears around your chosen setting and you are automatically returned to the Home screen The default WB setting is Auto 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 be set from within Capture One when shooting tethered to a computer Find out more on tethered operation from page 49 Save WB as 5 5 Custom White Balance To create a new custom white balance first capture a reference white balance image Try to use a gray card or neutral white surface After selecting the full screen image select the Dynamic menu and press the White Balance Picker icon Ensure that the imag
36. SO and White Balance see page 24 After shooting transfer images into Capture One software from the CF card using a card reader O O N O 10 Edit images in Capture One and output as required Mamiya leaf Camera Mode Shutter Latency Credo 80 we Camera Settings Normal 4 2 General Hardware Setup Powering up the Leaf Credo back After a Leaf Credo back is connected to a camera body insert a battery USB 3 0 or FireWire 800 cable and it automatically turns on The back is switched on off by pressing the power button located at the top of the Leaf Credo back ISO Settings The Credo 80 back has a default ISO range from ISO 35 800 The Credo 60 and Credo 40 have a default ISO range from ISO 50 800 and the new Credo 50 has a default ISO range of ISO 100 6400 An ISO rating can be selected from the menu system when untethered or in the Capture Tool in Capture One Pro software when tethered Shutter Latency The default setting 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 such as the Mamiya 645DFt AF AFDIII Phase One 645DFTt Hasselbl
37. Sync synchronization can be altered to fire at the beginning cat Socant Srt First Curtain or the end Second Curtain of an exposure The First Curtain mode is the default setting as it is the most commonly used 7 1 22 Beep Choose when an audio beep is made from the Mamiya 645DFt camera i Susmo PRRP body Select one of the following options On AF A beep is made when the Auto Focus is set Shutter in Tv Av P Mixed On A beep is made when the Auto Focus is set or when any button is eater in M A Mea pressed on the 645DFT camera 154 8 Off The beep sound is disabled Setup Custom A Shutter in Tv Av P 7 J Pe Shutter in Tv Av P This menu is only applicable when a Mamiya 645DFT camera is used in ya Nie Wired either Tv Av or P exposure modes with a leaf shutter lens Select one of Focal Plane the following options 154 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 synchronization is possible on all shutter speeds Focal Plane Shutter soeeds 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 645DFr either displays an LS
38. Value Added backs come with all the cables needed for the specific camera platform A Value Added back also comes with an additional 50300148 cable for use with large format and technical cameras Part 50300145 Motor 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 wake up cables or older Kapture Group one shot adapter cables to connect to the multiport 16 0 Leaf Credo Back for Hasselblad H Series The Leaf Credo H mount digital back is designed specifically for Hasselblad H1 and H2 cameras 16 1 Mounting the Leaf Credo back on the Hasselblad H1 H2 1 Place the bottom of the Leaf Credo back in the locking mechanism 2 Lever the back into place 3 Do not let go of the back until you hear a clicking noise that signals the back is locked 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
39. Z67 Pro IID Mode Selector The mode selector on the trigger button should be turned to the white dot when used with the Leaf Credo back The selector should be set to the orange dot to avoid draining the small battery when the Leaf Credo back is attached to the body and not in use Warning Even if the Leaf Credo back is turned off the battery drains slowly if the orange dot is not selected Shutter Latency Setting Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID Select the special Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID camera mode which is available 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 interface is available Mirror Up Mirror up operation is only recommended if using Mamiya s own double cable release Double Exposure It is only possible to get a double exposure when a Hasselblad V mount plate is being used Avoid a double exposure by waiting for a ready beep from the Leaf Credo back before capturing another image 15 0 Leaf Credo back for Hasselblad V Series The Leaf Credo back can be mounted on a wide range of Hasselblad cameras including Hasselblad 555 ELD 553 ELX 501 CM and 503 CW 15 1 Mounting
40. acket and connect a sync cord to the camera s sync terminal When using flashes with a flash duration of 1 500 sec or longer set the shutter soeed to 1 30 sec or less 3 10 Flash Photography The Mamiya 645DF is equipped with a vertical travel focal plane metal shutter and it is also compatible with leaf shutter lenses The focal plane shutter provides higher shutter speeds than that of leat central shutter lenses Focal plane shutters allow you to shoot fast enough to freeze moving subject matter Leaf shutter lenses allow faster shutter synchronization to flash making it ideal for freezing subject movement when using strobe lighting The focal plane shutter method allows for shutter soeeds of up to 1 4000 sec When shooting at higher soeeds e g 1 500 sec the two shutter blades are moving in parallel creating a small slit allowing a small fraction of light to reach the sensor area of the digital back When using this type of shutter it is not possible to achieve flash synchronization greater than 1 125 sec A leaf shutter makes it possible to achieve faster shutter and flash sync speeds A Leaf Credo 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 645DFt 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
41. ad 555 ELD DIG mode Hasselblad H or Contax 645 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 have to wait for the ready beep signal before releasing the next shot 4 3 Indicator Light Credo series digital backs feature an indicator LED located beside the on off button When the Leaf Credo back is in sleep mode the green LED is illuminated The LED goes out as soon as the back is activated 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 might be lost or corrupted E m b Ay SAY Po A e o tars a i d 7 4 5 Tethered and Untethered Operations Untethered A Leaf Credo series back can be operated as a fully portable battery powered unit Image files are shot and transferred to a CompactFlash card which is inserted in the CF card slot on the left side of the camera back Tethered Remember to always keep a battery in the Leaf Credo back even when shooting tethered
42. al user A B or C can be selected 3 Press and hold set button for longer than 1 second and settings for A B or C can be initialized or the settings can be returned to default Note Custom functions for the Mamiya 645DFt and 645DF can easily be set up and controlled via the Credo digital back 9 15 Types of Custom Functions C 00 Custom functions profile SEL O None default 0 1 A 2 B ce When 0 has been selected and set none of the custom Items can be set C 01 EV Steps StEP Used to set the size of increments of the shutter speed f number and exposure Compensation value O 0 3 1 BEV step default setting 1 0 5 1 2EV step 2 1 0 1EV step C 02 Lens change IrIS Used to set the f number display method for the previously used lens when the lenses have been interchanged O Previous f number default setting 1 Maximum aperture setting 2 Minimum aperture setting C 03 Sleeptimer HOLd Used to set the time for sleep mode which is established after the camera s power is turned on O 15 seconds default setting 1 30 seconds 2 60 seconds 3 Disabled The batteries continuously lose power when On no sleep mode has been set C 04 Battery Type batt This function is used to set the batteries used in the camera so the remaining battery charge is displayed correctly on the external LCD O Standard AA Alkaline batteries 1 AA NIMH NiCd batteries 2 LI ION rechargeabl
43. ared AF assists for unfailing focus Auto focus lock for swift AF M shift 1 4000s to 60 minutes Up to 2 fos Shutter speed bracketing 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 TTL metering average spot and auto Programmable AEL button Exposure compensation 5EV Electronically activated by switch on grip Fixed prism viewfinder Exchangeable diopter from 5 to 3 LCD panel with full exposure information Interchangeable focus screens Laser engraved mask for digital back Matte Grid Checker Microprism Self timer from 2 to 60 sec Screw in cable release on shutter button Terminal for electronic triggering devices Stop down button on front of camera 1 4 in and 3 8 in included 6 AA batteries Standard or rechargeable Rechargeable Li lon battery pack External battery pack 6 AA batteries External AC adapter 3 Custom dial modes for capture settings 36 custom settings Customizable dials and buttons 6x5x 7 2 in 153 x 128 x 184 mm WxHxD 35 0Z 1030 g without batteries Content is subject to change without notice 10 9 Mamiya 645DF Housing Specification Camera type Actual Image size Lens mount Viewfinder Focusing screen Field of view Viewfinder info Viewfinder Masking AF method Focus area AF assist beam Range AF lock Exposure
44. at if the external battery case is connected to the body while the batteries are loaded on the body 10 2 Battery Socket Never leave batteries in the socket if the camera or back is not going to be used for long periods of time Keep contacts clean and dry at all times External Battery Socket Use an external battery case PE401 when using the camera in cold environments where the battery capacity may drop 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L position power off 2 Use acoin or similar object to turn and remove the external battery socket cap 3 Remove the battery case from the camera body 4 Connect the external battery case to the body 5 Connect the plug of the external battery case in which the batteries are installed to the external battery socket 6 Reinstall the original battery case from which the batteries were removed in the body Turn the battery case lock to lock It in the body 10 3 Tripod Electronic Shutter Release Contact Keep all contacts clean and dry at all time When using a tripod with 3 8 in screw instead of 1 4 in screw remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a Phillios screwdriver then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing The Electronic Shutter Release is found both on the camera body and on the back When needed it is recommended to use the shutter release on the back Keep both contacts dry and clean
45. attery power Custom function Mirror up mode User function Delay mode Delay time Exposure compensation Focus area Self timer Spot metering Exposure compensation Dial lock Flash compensation During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark Exposure metering mode display A S aM wi Focus marks Displayed when subject is in focus Caution mark Flash charge indicator Flash compensation mark AE lock indicator Exposure compensation value Difference between metered and set exposure values Exposure mode mark Shutter speed Aperture During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed 2 8 The Displays Liquid Crystal Display The liquid crystal display LCD display on the camera body provides you with a lot of valuable information This includes many features and settings including but not limited to shutter soeed 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 menus change depending on the status and choices you make In addition to providing menu navigation the display
46. back is supported in your hand before pressing this button 2 Gently lever away the top of the back first Be careful with the contacts and protective glass on the back Note Your Leaf Credo back should always be protected by its plate when It is not attached to the camera 16 2 Viewfinder Masking The image area of the Hasselblad H1 H2 cameras is 56 x 41 5 mm A viewfinder mask is only needed for the smaller size of the Credo 40 CCD that measures 44 x 33 mm Viewfinder masking is not necessary for Credo 80 and Credo 60 models as their light sensitive CCD measures 93 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 Digital back fe 40 Storage media E SB O50 3 i full 28 M 426 90 E 96 C5050 E 15050 ale E 16 3 More Details Hasselblad H Series Camera Display The Hasselblad H1 H2 incorporates a screen that displays information about the camera set up It shows the aperture value AF mode shutter speed etc The Hasselblad H1 H2 also displays some Leaf Credo back information on this screen For example error messages including Digital back storage media is full are displayed on the screen if the CompactFlash card being used by the Credo back is full to
47. ble Release RE401 optional is recommended for use with the mirror up function 5 6 1 Set the drive dial to M UP 2 Select S Single focus mode by turning the focus mode selector lever o 4 Ensure the subject is in focus and that composition and exposure Turn the exposure dial to P Av or Tv exposure mode have been determined The mirror moves up when the shutter release button is fully pressed Press the shutter release button again to take pictures In the Manual Mode Follow steps 1 through 3 of the above 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 Determine the exposure focusing and frame structure by pressing the shutter release button halfway while looking into the viewfinder Lock the mirror up by pressing the shutter release button Press the shutter release button again to take pictures 9 6 Mirror Up Delay To change from the Self timer to the Mirror Up setting press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position Once the set time has expired the shutter releases and the mirror returns to the lower position Separately purchased electronic cable release RE401 can be used to eliminate camera shake When using autofocus the operational method is the same as steps 1 to 3 when using M UP and autofocus 1 3 reference steps 1 3 in the Mirror Up Aut
48. build up inside the back by putting all the unused circuits to sleep and only powering the circuits that are actually needed at any given time 18 1 Using the 2 shot Release The Leaf Credo back can be used with mechanical shutters that can be fired twice within four seconds The first release of the shutter activates the digital back the second release is for the exposure If the time limit of four seconds is exceeded the camera gives a warning beep followed by a 2 shot error warning that is displayed on the LCD screen There are several automatic or semi automatic 2 shot solutions available from third party manufacturers for use with a mechanical shutter Please ask your dealer for more information 18 2 Using the 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 the 1 shot release lead to wake up the camera back and take the shot within a few seconds Note It is not possible to control the exposure or trigger the shutter from Capture One when using a fully manual camera Only limited EXIF data is recorded when shooting with manual cameras The Leaf Cre
49. 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 added Single Frame Mode S Press the shutter release button for each shot The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs Auto Bracketing The camera stays in the Auto Bracketing mode until you cancel the Auto Bracketing mode manually Continuous Mode C By pressing the shutter release button once the camera takes a series of three shots With each full press of the shutter release button the camera repeats auto bracketing 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 Auto bracketing exposures can be made when the auto bracketing mode is set before taking photos with mirror up After 10 seconds mirror up photography is cancelled The mirror returns to the original position if the lens is removed from the camera body WARNING DO NOT point the lens at the sun while in Mirror Up mode The sun s intense light can scorch and damage the shutter curtain AE Ie i i 5 Do mim i ek XN 9 5 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up This function prevents mirror caused vibrations which may blur an image when shutter speed is slow An electromagnetic Ca
50. cal plane shutter C 18 Shutter in M amp X Sh When initializing the setting use of the lens shutter and its respective ranges or the focal plane shutter can be chosen when the leaf shutter lens is attached O Mixed default setting Focal Plane shutter operation at lt 1S 1 Leaf shutter 2 Focal plane shutter C 19 AF Priority AF_2 Accuracy of auto focusing priority default setting or speed priority can be decided O Speed aperture of f 8 is recommended when using this function 1 Accuracy default setting recommended for lenses with long focal length C 20 AF Fine Tune Use this function to adjust your AF focusing point Use the rear dial to fine tune the focus point on the subject closer or further away from the camera 50 Neutral factory calibration Minus Move AF point closer Plus Move AF point further away C 97 Support for Mamiya ZD backs Liquid Crystal Display This function should ONLY be activated when shooting on a Mamiya ZD Due to the limitations of the space and letters words and letters on the back LCD are abbreviated O Default setting NO Mamiya ZD back on the camera body Display examples of the main LCD Display examples in the custom 1 Mamiya ZD back on camera body function mode C 98 Lens firmware version in ON SEL Selection The current firmware version of the lens can be checked ur eas ZEEr e Step Eer oo Error Pri Iris C 99 Body firmware version
51. ct exposure cannot be obtained with a normal linear polarizing filter PL P Program AE The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure according to the ambient light conditions This auto mode is best suited for general photography or for novice photographers as it leaves the user free to concentrate on framing and capturing the subject Av Aperture priority AE Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter soeed Use this mode to control depth of field Tv Shutter priority AE Set the desired shutter soeed and the camera selects the correct aperture Use this mode to stop 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 spot in the center of the frame is metered in the S mode The A S mode automatically switches between these two modes depending on the contrasts in the picture Average spot auto exposure metering Center weighted E3 average spot exposure metering Center spot exposure metering Ce Exposure metering is performed after automatically selecting average spot exposure metering
52. d to the Home screen Find out more on White Balance operation on page 57 Focus Mode S Single focus mode E Continuous focus mode M Manual focus mode Focusing Half press the shutter release button to focus When the focus mark lights the focus is fixed and the shutter can be released The camera keeps focusing continuously while the shutter release button is half oressed The shutter can be released regardless of whether or not the focus mark is lit Focus manually 3 3 Setting the Shutter Release Focus Exposure and Metering modes 1 Set the Shutter Release mode selector lever to S single frame advance mode There are two shutter release drive modes S single frame advance mode and C continuous advance mode When set to L the power is turned off 2 Set the Focus mode selector lever to S Single focus mode There are three Focus modes S Single focus mode C Continuous focus mode and M Manual focus mode See page 29 for more information 3 Set the exposure mode dial to 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 Notice When a polarizing filter is used ensure that a circular polarizing filter C PL is used The corre
53. do back adds a calculated approximate shutter soeed but the aperture value is not recorded Shutter Latency Camera Mode Shutter Latency Camera Settings Normal Normal Camera Settings Normal Normal Zero 18 3 Shutter Latency Settings for Technical Camera Adapters Technical camera adapters for the Leaf 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 19 0 Live View The Live View function is intended for use when a camera is mounted on a tripod and the subject is stationary Live View is ideal for use with technical view 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 Credo 80 19 1 Starting Live View j Na 1 Live View is accessed from the Camera Settings menu circled left The Camera Settings menu is always visible on the Home screen Tap the Home soft button in the upper left corner of the back to r
54. e Back The Credo is equipped with four soft buttons The buttons change function to match the menu shown on the screen 2 11LED Lights Credo series digital backs feature two LEDs One is located next to the on 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 2 12 Setting Date and Time Date And Time Date and time parameters are set and controlled via the Leaf Credo Month Day Hour Min Sec back s Menu system If the Leaf Credo back has been without power for a long period of time it automatically asks you to set the time and date on the next occasion it iS powered up Tap the screen and scroll through the numbers to attain the appropriate date and time The time and date is applied to the EXIF data in all files captured with the Leaf 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 Diopter correction Range of direction if you are farsighted If this is not sufficient you may req
55. e Depending on the subject conditions center weighted average spot exposure metering is selected automatically and the correct exposure is measured e Spot exposure metering is automatically selected when the brightness of the spot exposure metering range becomes darker than the brightness of the entire screen e lf there is very little difference between the spot exposure metering value and center weighted average exposure metering value the correct exposure level is obtained as the intermediate value The average brightness of the entire screen is measured emphasizing the center of the screen The brightness of an area equivalent to 7 6 at screen center is measured and the exposure is determined The circle at screen center Serves as a general guideline This mode is suited to measuring subjects with strong contrasts or measuring only screen portions Viewer display 3 4 Measuring Light Exposure Metering 1 Press button to adjust the exposure metering mode There are three different exposure metering mode options that are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned Select an appropriate exposure mode Your chosen exposure metering mode is displayed as an icon on the camera s LCD screen 2 Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button to enter the setting Exposure Warnings Users are warned when shooting subjects that are too bright or too dark with an inappropriate expo
56. e Live View 19 4 Zoom Zoom into the Live View by sliding a finger up in the left side of the screen Double tap on the image to bring up a 100 view If a zoom is already applied double tap 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 19 7 Accessories Live View Is easily overexposed with the Credo 40 60 and 80 due to the high sensitivity of the CCD sensor and its large size It is sometimes necessary to take steps to prevent overexposure 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 The Credo 50 employes a CMOS sensor which offers improved perfomance of the Live View function in most lighting conditions and does not require the use of ND filters 19 8 Live View Camera Support The Leaf Credo back Live View function is supported on both medi
57. e battery C 05 Bracketing Stno Used to set bracketing range for auto bracketing setting O 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 O Front dial Tv rear dial Av OF 1 Front dial Av rear dial Tv On C 07 Rear dial in P mode d_AC Initializing the P mode on the rear dial then changing the function to the front dial cancels out P mode function on the rear dial O Enable 1 Disable C 08 Dial Direction d_dl This function is used to set the dial direction to increase and decrease shutter speed f number and exposure compensation O CW Decrease OF 1 CW Increase On C 09 AEL amp AFL button AEFL Used to interchange the front and rear AEL and AFL buttons O Default setting front AFL rear AEL OF 1 Switched front AEL rear AFL On C 10 Release button HALF This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the shutter release button is half pressed O AF operation default setting 1 AF amp AE operation 2 Only shutter release C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode AEL Used to set the method of operating the AEL button to lock AE At the default setting when the AEL button is pressed AE is locked pressing the button again releases the AE lock At the 1 setting released after one shot after AE lock is set it is released when the shutter i
58. e is in full screen view Zoom 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 use this WB setting The Leaf Credo back enables you to create and store up to three custom white balance settings Credo 80 u 6 0 Browse Mode Browse mode is used to 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 No Images EXIF ge 6 1 Browse Mode Views Tap the Browse soft button to view images on the CompactFlash card There are three Browse mode views Full Screen Tool View and Thumbnail View Full Screen displays 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
59. e mode features four Tools to aid in the capture and review of images The Tools include Exposure Histogram Exposure warning File Info and Alignment tool Tap the Histogram and Orientation tool to make them appear 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 to return to the Tool view File Info The File Info tool displays the ISO rating f stop and shutter speed exposure settings lap the File Info tool to see more detailed information that includes the file name date and time of capture file format exposure mode and the focal length of the lens Orientation Small Instrument In Tool Tool Type Virtual Horizon Values Orientation Fullscreen Instrument s oe Beep On Off Orientation Small Instrument In Tool Beep On CEE Virtual Horizon vaus J E Orientation Fullscreen Instrument em Off On Orientation The Orientation tool helos keep the attached camera in a perfect horizontal or vertical position Tap the Orientation tool at the bottom left of the Tool view screen to make It appear full screen Tap the screen or tap the
60. ease While Pressed Setup Custom A AEL One Shot Continuous Release Button AF While Pressed 7 1 15 AEL AFL button Swap the operations of the front and rear AEL Auto Exposure Lock and AFL Auto Focus Lock buttons Find out the location of these buttons on page 17 7 1 16 Release Button Set the AE Lock and AF operations when the shutter release button Is half pressed Select one of the following options AF Activate Auto Focus AF amp AE Activate Auto Focus and Auto Exposure Lock Only Release Disable the half press functionality f 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 locked AEL setting until the AEL button is pressed again While Pressed The AE setting is locked while the AEL button is pressed Note he AEL functionality is not applicable when the camera is used in Manual M mode Release Button A RF 54 Mode AEL Shutter Speed On AF Assist Light Flash Sync 154 M Mode AEL AF Assist Light Flash Sync 154 Setup Custom A AF One Shot Els L While Pressed amp a Setup Custom A First Curtain Setup Custom A Shutter Spe
61. ed On First Curtain AFL While Pressed AF operation Continuous M Mode AEL Shutter Speed Aperture No operation 7 1 18 AFL Set the function of the AF Lock button with one of the following options While Pressed Press the AFL to lock focus once AF operation This activates AF every time the AFL button is pressed It performs the same operation as half pressing shutter button Continuous Locks AF until the AFL button is pressed again 7 1 19 M Mode AEL Assign the AEL button to automatically set an aperture or shutter value when using M Manual mode Ensure that the AEL button is pressed for at least 2 seconds to 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 Assist Light automatically functions to help the performance of Auto Focus AF when shooting in low ambient lighting conditions The AF Assist Light can be switched off from this menu The AF Assist Light is likely to be switched off when a flash with its own AF Assist lamp is used with the 645DFt camera Setup Custom A Flash Sync Fa Flash Sync Mode AE Shutter Spend The Flash
62. ed while photographing However after taking a photo in a mode other than the modes selected in C1 C2 or C3 when you turn the dial back to a C mode setting the change is not saved 9 17 Lenses and Multi Mount When it comes to lenses Mamiya Leaf provides the widest range of possibilities to ensure photographers get the most creative freedom from their Mamiya camera This chapter looks at some possible lens systems However it Is worth noting that there are even more applicable lenses available than presented in the upcoming pages Users can find more information from Mamiya 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 18Function 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 the camera and turn slowly clockwise NEVER use force to mount the ring When the Phase One Multi Mount is mounted you can mount Carl Zeiss Hasselblad V and Hasselblad 200 series lenses on the camera Notice Since the focusing screen s surfaces are soft and easily damaged handle them carefully Never touch the surface with bare fingers Should dust settle on it merely blow away by using a blower If the focusing screen needs cleaning se
63. efault 154 7 1 10 Battery Type The Mamiya 645DFrt can be powered by three different battery types Select the battery type that you want displayed on the external LCD panel to ensure the remaining battery charge is correctly displayed 7 1 11 Bracketing Select 3 5 or 7 Exposures as the bracketing width for the auto bracketing setting Bracketing has to be activated via the 645DFT camera body controls 7 1 12 Front Rear Dial Swap the function of the front and rear dials when the 645DFTt camera 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 to activate the front dial Go to page 26 for more information about the Program exposure mode 7 1 14 Dial Direction Choose whether the front and rear exposure dials increase or decrease the shutter speed f number and exposure compensation when rotated in a clockwise CW direction Setup Custom A AEL AFL button Default Switched Rear Dial in P mode Enable Dial Direction CW Decrease AEL AFL button Default 154 a E Setup Custom A Release Button Cw o o o AF amp AE AEL One Shot Only Rel
64. en the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition is displayed on the viewfinder LCD This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly photographed If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds six EV the viewfinder LCD blinks u for underexposure and o for overexposure By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode you can change the aperture and shutter speed value without 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 When you want to cancel the auto bracketing mode turn the rear dial from On to OF Notice After multiple turns the mark RP appears in the main LCD Repeat turning leads to a countdown being displayed on the main LCD and after taking a photo the camera returns to Auto Bracketing mode Auto Bracketing Icon Setting selection The setting for the Auto Bracketing Is stored by pressing any other button or leaving the camera for five seconds 9 4 Auto Bracketing Auto Bracketing can be used when it is difficult to determine your exposure compensation value This function au
65. ert the CompactFlash card with the brand label facing the display end of the digital back as shown in the image The cover can be closed when the CompactFlash card is fully inserted To eject the card push the small button above the card once and an ejecting pin comes out Pushing this pin all the way back in ejects the card Microdrives are not recommended for use with Leaf Credo backs Settings Storage Mode CF FireWire File Format Check Disk 489 4 7 Secure Storage System 3S You can always be sure that your data is safe when working with memory cards in a Leaf Credo back The Mamiya Leaf Secure Storage System 3S provides the industry s safest memory card handling The 3S technology automatically checks your card s file structure every time it is inserted into the Leaf Credo back If the Check Disk function finds an error it prevents usage of the card until it is corrected or the card is formatted How does 3S work A complete disk check for a valid file structure is performed as soon as a card is inserted into the Leaf Credo back 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 gt Settings gt 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 n
66. eveal the Home screen if it is hidden iso 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 Camera Settings Go to page 144 for more information about Live View white balance LiveView 19 2 White Balance 1 After selecting the White Balance Picker tap the screen to select a neutral area to calibrate the Live View 2 lf a precise white point is difficult to achieve in full screen view slide a finger on the right side of the screen to zoom into a part of the image that you want to use as white reference Exit the White Balance mode by deselecting the picker in the Dynamic menu Alternatively the Home soft button on the Leaf Credo back to return to the Home screen Go to page 62 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 Iwo 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 slider is a soeed vs quality slider Increase the quality by moving slide to the right or achieve a faster frame rate by moving the slider to the left The lower slider controls the brightness of th
67. ewfinder is illuminated This mode is suited for still subjects Focus is locked when the focus mark e is illuminated in the viewfinder s LCD The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus if the focus mark does not illuminate To take another photo with a different composition take your finger off the shutter release button then re press the shutter release button again Continuous Focus Mode C In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus mark e in the viewfinder s display is illuminated 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 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 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 the lens For lenses with AF slider slide the focusing ring on the lens backward 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 For le
68. ff Fast Display Off Time 1 min Auto Power Down 2 hours 41 5 sec 20 sec 1 min 5 min Auto Power Down 1 min 5 min 30 min Power Management c 7 2 Power Management The Power Management menu option has three criteria to help preserve battery life and help keep operating temperatures low when working in hot conditions Display Off Time Switch off the Credo s display screen after 5 seconds 20 seconds 1 minute or 5 minutes The display can also be set to remain permanently on while the Credo is in operation with the Always On option Battery Charging The Leaf Credo back has an integrated battery charger to ensure that the battery is charged when 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 laotop 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 off Auto Power Down Auto Power Down determines the amount of time before the Leaf Credo back shuts down when there is no activity Choose 1 minute 5 minutes 30 minutes 2 hours or deactivate this function by selecting Off Press the Power button to switch on and restart the Leaf Credo back after it has shut down Power On and Off from Mamiya 645DF DF The C
69. for other camera makes 2 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to X 1 125 sec or M Manual When M Manual is selected turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1 125 sec or slower 3 Turn the rear dial to set the aperture and then press the shutter button to take a picture In addition to its standard flash sync system the Mamiya 645DFt features TTL through the lens off the film sensor OTF and electronic flash exposure metering Metz 3952 functions Charging completed indicator in viewfinder Automatic setting of flash synchronizing speed Flash confirmation Auto zoom control Auto AF assist beam Display of flash range distance Data transfer Metz Flash Unit Metz 44 MZ 2 Metz 54 MZ 3 Metz 45 CL 3 amp 4 Digital Metz 60 CT 4 Metz 70 MZ 5 amp 4 For more info on Metz contact the local Metz dealer or www metz de When charging of the flash is completed a charging completed flash icon is illuminated in the viewfinders display panel When exposure mode is set at Av or P the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 60 to 1 125 sec when charging of the flash is completed When exposure mode is at Tv or M and the shutter speed is faster than 1 125 sec the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 125 sec The flash charge mark flashes after the shutter is released to indicate that the flash was emitted properly The power zoom reflector is linked to the lens focal length exclud
70. g position or after elapse of one hour recomposed the AE lock mode is automatically cancelled 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to S or C fe SOUL ee a nook 72H 2 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select P Av or Tv cannot use the AE lock function When the difference between the 3 Focus on the subject for metering exposure and press the AEL metered value and the set value is button on the rear of the grip appears on the viewfinder LCD displayed press the AEL button indicating that the exposure value is locked for approximately one second and one push shift function is activated M 4 Slide the camera to recompose the shot and take the picture The camera automatically adjusts the When you press and hold the AEL button the over under exposure value shutter speed is shown to the far right in the viewfinder LCD ic5 FS6 Notice The way to cancel the AE lock can be changed C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode AEL Half pressing of the shutter release button can activate the AE lock mode C 10 Release button HALF The assignment of the AEL button and AFL button can be swapped by using C 09 AEL amp AFL button AEFL Exposure compensation and auto bracketing function can be used when the camera is in the AE lock mode in normal operation or with the mirror locked up 9 3 Metered Value Difference Indicator Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference betwe
71. g the strap pull it and ensure it does not loosen at the buckle 2 6 Attaching the Leaf Credo Back The Leaf Credo back is fully integrated with the camera body and functions as a part of the whole camera system Ensure that the Mamiya 645DFTt camera mirror is up and the shutter is open when there isn t a digital back attached When attaching the Leaf Credo back to the camera body the shutter closes and the mirror comes down First remove the cover Next ensure that the bottom part of the Leaf Credo back Is placed correctly in the lower locking mechanism on the back of the camera body before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together Failure to do this can cause an error with the 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 while mounting the digital back lock the mounted back by sliding the digital back lock toward the camera Be aware that the shutter should be in the correct starting position shutter open If this is not the case attach and remove the Leaf Credo back again to make sure that the camera body gets in the correct starting position Remove the Leaf Credo back by sliding the digital back lock pushing in the digital back release button and by gently pulling away the top of the back first Be careful with the contacts and protective glass
72. gs Custom Functionality Pages 72 79 deal with the Mamiya 645DF Skip to the next section on page 80 if you are using your Credo on a different camera The Leaf Credo back enables users to set up custom camera settings for use with a Mamiya 645DFt camera Access the custom functionality via Home Screen gt 645DF The 645DF menu option is only present on Mamiya mount Leaf Credo backs The 645DFTt needs to be switched on to access this menu Go to page 101 for more information about the 645DFT custom functions 7 1 1 Setup C1 C2 or C3 Select Setup C1 C2 or C3 and choose the desired 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 645DFT exposure modes 1 3 AF Area Select one of the four AF Area settings The 645DFrT has three AF points that can be selected individually The Auto mode also referred to as Multi Area Focus locks on to the object closest to the camera if multiple objects are located within the focus frame Go to page 28 to find out more about the 645DFT AF Area modes 7 1 4 Light Metering select one of the three Light Metering modes The 645DFt has Average Center weighted and Spot metering Go to page 27 to find out more on the 645DFr Light Metering modes Custom Function Set No
73. he Leaf Credo series digital back is designed to fit on the Mamiya 645DFt as well as several other brands or models of medium format cameras The Leaf Credo series include three different models the Credo 80 60 and 40 that feature maximum resolutions of 80 60 5 and 40 high quality megapixels respectively All of the backs have a 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 image next to a histogram highlight warning file info and touch controls This touchscreen display is complemented by Mamiya Leaf s intuitive 4 soft button navigation The following section deals with generic features that are available in all three Credo series digital back models 1 Connect a Leaf Credo digital back to the camera and install the focusing screen if applicable 2 Charge the battery See page 12 then insert it into the back and either a Li lon rechargeable battery pack or AA batteries into the camera 3 Insert a CompactFlash card into the Leaf Credo back NK Switch on the power to the back and camera and select a drive mode Choose an exposure mode Select a focus mode on the camera body and lens if applicable Set the date and time see page 21 Set the I
74. ight 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 screen after 5 seconds 20 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes The display can also be set to remain permanently on while the Credo is in operation with the Always On option Settings 1 1 2 Ready Beep eo The Leaf Credo back emits a small audio beep after every capture is ae Kis Tr taken This Ready Beep signals that a capture has been completed and that the Leaf Credo back is ready for the next shot Power Management The Ready Beep can be set to either None Single or Multi The default setting is Single Multi is ideal for use in noisy surroundings None deactivates the audio Ready Beep 7 13 Date and Time Set the Date and Time to your local time zone The default Date and Time is GMT 1 Tap the screen and scroll through the numbers to 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 153 Settings Date And Time Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Ask before delete Off iliil s 2 Language Engli
75. ing the Metz 322 2 When the focus mode is set to S the autofocus assist beam is emitted automatically in low light excluding the Metz 322 2 Displayed on the flash s liquid crystal display panel Metz 32MZ 3 and Metz 32Z 2 The ISO data exposure compensation data and aperture data are sent from the camera to the flash Adapter Type of flash SCA 3952 Module Converter Shoe mount X Shoe mount X Handle mount X SCA 3045 Handle mount X SCA 3000 Handle mount X Mamiya 645DF features Through the Lens TTL Off the Film Sensor OTF and electronic flash exposure metering A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash light reflected off the surface of the CCD at the moment of exposure The sensor is connected via the Mamiya 645DFt s dedicated hot shoe to a shoe or handle mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter Maximum flash speed is 1 125 second when the focal plane shutter is used making daytime synchronization possible The ISO of the flash is automatically set through the TTL connection from the digital back any adjustment to this is instantly recognized after the setting is locked and the shutter release is half pressed To utilize the TTL flash feature with all TTL operable Metz flash units a Metz SCA 3952 module is required See the chart for capability and or additional adapters that may be necessary The resulting flash exposure automation determines correct flash exposure and a
76. ing the shutter or pressing the backlight button while the backlight is on the backlight goes OFF Choose the time of display light C 03 Sleeptimer HOLd 9 7 Bulb Mode and Long Exposure To make an exposure longer than 30 seconds adjust the shutter speed to B Bulb In order to prevent camera shake use the RE401 or RS402 electromagnetic shutter release and tripod 1 Turn the exposure mode dial to M Manual mode 2 Turn the front dial to select bulb then turn the rear dial to set the aperture 3 Determine the composition focus and then take the picture The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed Setting Long Exposures When photographing under normal conditions the shutter soeed can be adjusted for longer exposures Turn the front dial for shooting time settings New time settings include 1 Bulb tInE Time 2 4 8 15 30 60 9 8 Camera Display Light Press the backlight button lt x 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 The setting is stored after one second Dial lock can t be set when the exposure mode is P Program AE Even while dial lock is set the front dial or rear dial can still be used to perform the various settings Dial lock is
77. ing to Normal on the Leaf Credo back while using a Hasselblad 553 ELX Camera Settings 10 6 Hasselblad 501 CM and 503 CW without Winder Camera Mode Normal The Leaf Credo back can also be used with mechanical Hasselblad cameras such as the 501 CM and 503 CW These cameras are operated in single shot mode via the shutter release button or a standard cable release WARNING Please note that the Leaf Credo back should not be mounted when the camera is set to Mirror Up Also ensure that the lens Camera Settings is not jammed or locked open on the B setting when connecting the flash sync cable to the Leaf Credo back Shutter Latency Normal Camera Mode Normal butter Latency Zero 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 Leaf Credo back should not be mounted when the camera is set to Mirror Up 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 Set the Shutter Latency to Zero when using a 503 CW winder with a Leaf Credo back 15 8 Cables shipped with Leaf Credo back for Hasselblad V Classic and
78. ing untethered It is also possible to enlarge a section of an image on the Credo screen to help check focus of the current and upcoming captures 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 Support For more information on shooting tethered with Capture One consult the online user guide available in the Capture One Helo menu 4 6 CompactFlash Card Usage It is Important to follow a few simple guidelines to help avoid loss of data when working with CompactFlash cards card readers and digital cameras Mamiya Leaf recommends that you test drive all new CompactFlash cards with your Leaf Credo back By performing an initial test to verify that the capture files are stored properly on the card and can be accessed on a computer you avoid unpleasant surprises on location or when you return from a 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 Ins
79. ion library Copyright C 1995 2012 Jean loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is provided as is without any express or implied warranty In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 The origin of this software must not be misrepresented you must not claim that you wrote the original software If you use this software in a product an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be appreciated but is not required 2 Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original software 3 This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution Jean loup Gailly Mark Adler jloup gzip org madler alumni caltech edu 3Y reves Mamiya leaf http www mamiyaleaf com 2012 65301597 A CREDO MAMIYA USER GUIDE V1 20 a E S Taa
80. j 14 17 2 Viewfinder Masking E EEEE E EEE A E E T ET 35 tail ieee Se et Mbit a eee ee ee Tee TT ee re ee ee ee eee ee re ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee eee eee ee ee re Cees eae ee ee eee ee 173 More Details Contax 645 O 26 12 0 End User Support Policy 115 17 4 Flash Lead Connection 137 TAi Wien Beecuices 116 17 5 Cables Shipped with Leaf Credo back for the Contax 645 Gold package only 438 13 0 Open Platform Freedom of Choice 117 18 0 Leaf Credo Back on View Cameras 139 18 1 Using the 2 shot Release aaaea ai a EEEn 140 18 2 Using the 1 shot Release oan a eniin 140 18 3 Shutter Latency Settings for Technical Camera Adapters 141 19 0 Live View 142 19 1 Starting LIVE VIOW aa EE EEn 143 T E O a A A A E 144 19 3 Quality and BriQhtNeSs n 144 19 4 LOOM rnaar raana anaana aa a aa a a AEE A EEEE EEEE EEEE n 145 USEE e E E E E 145 19 6 Auto Stop and Stam nnn 145 19 7 ACCESSOMES oie ccccecccceccsseccsseecssecsessvcessscessucsssueseruvcesuecesssesssuessrassesiesesteeaseees 146 19 8 Live View Camera SUPPO nn 147 20 0 Appendix 149 1 0 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mamiya Leaf product The Mamiya 645DF and Leaf Credo digital back is the most powerful digital camera solution whether you are working on location or tethered in a studio The Leaf Credo 80 60 and 40 digital camera backs feature maximum resolutions of 80 60 5 and 40 high quality megapixels respectively This series sets new standards for medium format camera sy
81. l clean room facilities e The Mamiya Leaf Product Warranty is terminated 10 8 Mamiya 645DF Camera Body Specifications e Open platform for maximum choice and compatibility e Durable proven platform for secure operation e Ergonomic handling and ease of use e Use Mamiya digital lenses Mamiya AF AFD lenses or Hasselblad V lenses e Exposures from 1 4000s to 60 minutes e 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 85mm 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 Camera type Lenses Backs Auto focus Shutter Flash Light Metering Mirror Up Viewfinder Focusing Screen Self Timer Remote Stop Down Preview Tripod Socket Power Requirements User configuration Size Weight Modular 645 AF SLR body Mamiya Digital focal plane lenses Schneider Kreuznach designed leaf shutter lenses and Mamiya 645 AFD lenses Compatible with Hasselblad V lenses Open platform back mount TTL phase difference AF Focus confirmation in manual mode Infr
82. l press position 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 2 Half press the shutter release button 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 dot indicated as this e symbol at the bottom of the viewfinder display See the focus mark in the illustration circled in red Out of Focus Marks gt lt When the picture is not focused the shutter cannot be released when in single focus mode Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus frame Lenses without the focus mode selector ring are automatically set to AF if the camera is set to Auto Focus Do not touch the focus ring as you may cause internal damage to the camera Auto Focus motor Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector The focus modes can be switched between automatic and manual with the selector on the lens when the focus mode selector lever on the camera body is set to S or C leaf Single Focus Mode S This mode uses the focus priority mechanism The shutter can be released when the focus mark e in the vi
83. lad V Series Camera The image area of a Hasselblad V camera body approximately 6 x 6 cm is a different size than the three Credo model s sensors so it is necessary to insert a viewfinder mask There are two different masks available for Hasselblad V series 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 into place Note Check the relevant Hasselblad camera manual before removing the focus screen 15 3 More Details Hasselblad V Series Sync Cable A sync cable is always connected from the lens to the small connector in the front plate on either the left or right side of the Leaf Credo back regardless 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 Capture One Pro 15 4 Hasselblad 555 ELD Ensure that
84. ls in cages etc e Subjects with continuous repeated patterns building exteriors blinds etc e Extremely backlit reflective subjects car bodies water surfaces etc e Or when the subject is far smaller than the focus frame 3 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing Use the focus lock when your intended focus point is not within the focus frame In such cases where a subject is not located in the center of a frame use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter 1 Set the focus mode selector lever to S or C Put the subject in the focus frame and half press the shutter release button 2 Lock the Focus When the focus mark e in the viewfinder LCD is lit press the AF lock button on the front of the camera to lock the focus 3 Adjust the Composition With the shutter release button half pressed slide the camera to achieve the desired composition and 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 function The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to S Single focus mode Notice
85. m function settings Change the aperture or shutter speed Mount a lens on the camera body Replace with new batteries and press the shutter release button If the Err indicator still appears contact our office or service center A Mamiya Py PY f Y Od f r X 10 5 Lens Maintenance Never touch the inner optics of the lens with your fingers Keep the inner optics perfectly clean with air a lens brush or the dry cloth delivered with the lens Do not touch the contacts Keep the contacts clean with either a dry cloth or by using a fiberglass brush Do not use any other tools on the lens The lens is not waterproof It should be immediately dried with a cloth if it becomes wet If it is exposed to salt moisten a cloth wring it and carefully clean 10 6 Back 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 htto 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 filter may not be removed for several reasons e The focusing of the Leaf Credo back camera back can be altered e It is only possible to remount the filter without dust getting in between the filter and the CCD if you have access to specia
86. m the viewfinder Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow Mamiya leaf 3 0 Basic Functions ISO and White Balance The Leaf Credo back s Home screen enables quick access to the ISO and white balance WB settings by tapping the screen directly White Balance and ISO settings can also be controlled from Capture One if you are working tethered 3 1 Setting ISO The default ISO setting is 50 for all Leaf Credo series models 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 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 56 3 2 Setting White Balance The default WB setting is Auto The camera 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 Tap the WB icon on the Home screen You are presented with the back s white balance settings Scroll left or right and tap the icon to select the desired setting A green frame surrounds the selected WB and you are returne
87. mera settings are not affected Dump Log Select Dump Log to transfer Log information to a CompactFlash card for analysis 7 17 About The About menu displays technical 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 the screen to reveal Language version information Notice After taking pictures using the Exposure Compensation feature be sure to return the exposure compensation dial to the O position x CS D O j na O kS The exposure compensation feature is SA available during AE locked operation The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed The maximum amount of the compensation can be set either at 3 Or 5 Exposure mode Exposure compensation display P Program AE The set value is displayed Av Aperture Value Priority Tv Time Value Priority M Manual Mode The difference between the metered value and the set Exposure value is displayed X Sync Mode Not displayed 9 0 Advanced 645DF Camera Functions 9 1 Exposure Compensation In situations providing extreme high contrast the resulting photograph may be under or overexposed Whe
88. modes AE metering mode Increments of shutter Metering range Exposure compensation AE lock 6 x 4 5 cm format electronically controlled focal plane shutter TTL multiple mode AE AF single lens reflex 96 x 41 5 mm Mamiya 645 AF Mount compatible with M645 Mount manual focus confirmation focus aid stopped down exposure metering Fixed prism viewfinder magnification xO0 71 built in diopter adjustment 2 5 to 0 5 optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of 5 to 2 diopter and O to 3 diopter built in eye piece shutter Interchangeable Matte standard Checker and Microprism Type C for Non AF M645 lenses 94 of actual image Focus mark defocus mark warning mark aperture value shutter speed metering mode A S A S exposure compensation value difference between set value and metered value and flash ready OK lamp with TTL Metz connection The image area of the Mamiya 645DFt cameras is approximately 56 x 42 mm A viewfinder mask is only needed for the Credo 40 model Viewfinder masking is not necessary for Credo 80 and Credo 60 models as their light sensitive CCD measures 53 9 x 40 4 mm TTL phase difference detection method sensor CCD line sensor 1 type operating range EVO to EV18 ISO 100 Displays the focus area in the viewfinder screen Activates automatically under low light low contrast 9 m when using AF 80 mm f 2 8 D lens By pressing the shutter release bu
89. n this occurs use the Exposure Compensation function Exposure Compensation can also be used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures Note Creating an under or overexposed image can also be effectively achieved with the High Dynamic Range tool and Exposure tool in Capture One The exposure compensation dial icon amp 4 1 Press the Exposure Compensation button so that icon appears on the camera s top LCD When the front or rear dial is turned counter clockwise the exposure is increased and when it is turned clockwise it is decreased The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder 2 After taking the pictures press the Exposure Compensation button Q 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 9 2 AE Lock Notice l l l Jin the viewfinder LCD blinks to N The AE lock function is useful na number of shooting scenarios but iS indicate the exposure is locked when i particularly useful when capturing panoramic images where a consistent you continue to take the next picture in il R exposure is needed to seamlessly stitch images together in post the AE lock mode Os VS production If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L power OFF 1 he AEL button locks the Auto exposure value as the photo is bein
90. ncluding 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 difference between the present settings and the metered value is displayed in the viewfinder s LCD panel The value is displayed in 1 3 stop increments within a range of 6 EV When the difference between the set value and the metered value is greater than 6 EV and the set value is lower than the metered value the indicator in the viewfinder LCD shows u Contrarily when the set value is higher than the metered value the indicator shows o Notice The aperture level can be selected for the parameter to shift Notice Photography using the leaf shutter or focal plane shutter can be selected in custom settings Notice The selected aperture value can be locked When 1 800 sec shutter soeeds can t be achieved even though a leaf shutter lens is attached try another exposure mode One push Shift Function When the difference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD in the Manual M mode press the AEL button for approximately one second and the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to achieve the
91. nd it to the nearest authorized Phase One service center Do not attempt to clean the surface of the focusing screen as it is very delicate Do not touch and damage the mirror in any way 10 0 Maintenance The Mamiya 645DFT generally needs very little maintenance But this is a professional tool and should be treated with care and caution Always do test shots before a photographic session if the camera has not been used for a long period of time A frequently used product should be inspected periodically at the nearest official Mamiya Leaf repair center Do NOT try to repair any camera lens or back errors or malfunctions consult your local dealer 10 1 Changing the Focusing Screen 1 Remove the lens 2 Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward as illustrated with tweezers to ease the focusing screen down 3 Remove 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 the focus function Notice Make sure to re install the empty battery case into the body The empty battery cassette must be inserted into the body The batteries may generate he
92. ne Setup Custom A Setup Custom B ae Setup Custom C 154 i __ p Setup Custom A EV Step 1 3 Step Lens Change Last Aperture Sleep Timer 154 Setup Custom A EV Step 1 3 Step Lens Change Last Aperture Sleep Timer 154 Setup Custom A EV Step 1 3 Step Lens Change Last Aperture Sleep Timer Custom Function Set None EV Step 1 3 Step 1 2 Step 1 1 Step Lens Change Last Aperture Min Aperture Max Aperture Sleep Timer Disabled 7 1 5 Custom Function Set Assign the letter A B or C to the chosen exposure mode settings in the Custom Function Set menu Note It is possible to see the selected Exposure modes settings from the Setup C1 2 3 menu without having to go into the next menu option 7 1 6 Setup Custom A B or C The Setup Custom menu enables users to adjust and select 19 camera parameters to attain a precise custom camera set up Select either A B or C 7 1 7 EV Step Choose the size of increment adjustments concerning the shutter speed f number and exposure compensation value For example choose 1 1 Step to adjust the aperture value in full f stop increments as follows f2 8 f4 5 6 f8 f11 116 f22 etc Alternatively choose 1 3 Step to change the aperture setting in smaller increments as follows f2 8 f8 2 3 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 op
93. nit to the outlet and charge the batteries approximately 2 5 to 3 hours Purchasing Extra Batteries The Leaf Credo back comes with two batteries 8400 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 battery release button it should slide in without being hindered The batteries are sufficiently charged There is very little power remaining Camera does not operate Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off and replace the batteries with new ones There is little power remaining Have new batteries on hand Camera still operates ae ar ae When the batteries are emptied for power batt flashes on the main LCD and the viewfinder s LCD when the shutter release button is pressed 2 2 Batteries for Camera Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off Use the Mamiya Li lon rechargeable battery pack six AA alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries If you are not using your Leaf Credo on a Mamiya 645DFr skip to page 24 Li lon NiCd or NiMH batteries should only be used in the camera body if CFO4 is set to the specific type of rechargeable battery used If using the Li lon battery pack ensure that the custom function has been set to 2 Li
94. nses with an AF ring simply rotate the AF ring to the MF position to select manual focus In focus D P Turn focus ring clockwise Manual Focusing using the Focus Mark Focus confirmation method Half press the shutter release button and turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject The focus mark is illuminated in the viewfinder s LCD to signal that a picture is in focus If gt Is lit in the viewfinder s LCD the camera is focused on a point behind the object If lt Is lit the camera is focused on a point in front of the object Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or when using the M645 manual lens If you adjust focus using the focus mark with an M645 lens make sure to open the aperture You can use this function with the lens set to f 5 6 or higher When 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 camera body then take a picture e Low contrast subject blue skies white walls and other objects e Two or more objects overlapping at different distances within the focus frame anima
95. ofocus method 4 Press the Self timer button and turn the front dial to ON 5 Turn the rear dial to select the time needed 0 5 seconds to 10 seconds 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 exposure the shutter releases and the mirror returns to the lower position Electronic Shutter Release Contact For Mirror Up long exposure or slow shutter shooting use the electromagnetic cable release RE401 or the remote control RS402 Please remove the camera s terminal cover and insert the remote plug carefully until it clicks into position Eyepiece Shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera Notice As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures it is recommended to replace batteries before bulb exposure Notice Using tInE Time setting the shutter opens and closes according to the number of times you press it tInE Time photography is electronically controlled so it is possible that the batteries drain quickly If this happens replace the batteries with new ones Notice When releas
96. om power source Only use the original mains adapter 12V DC or car lead Never apply excessive force when connecting or disconnecting a battery or contact plate Keep all contacts clean Do not force down any of the contacts Do not short circuit the contacts Never store the battery connected to the charger for an extended period of time Do not expose to excessive heat or naked flame Do not dismantle or carry out any alteration to the product Do not attempt to eat or swallow the battery 2 0 The 645DF Camera and Credo Digital Back system The Mamiya Leaf Camera system is created to provide as much flexibility and openness as possible Follow the instructions below to setup and use your Mamiya Leaf camera system 2 1 Charging the Batteries for the Credo Digital Back Charge the batteries as soon you unpack the camera system Although only one battery can be used in the Leaf Credo back at a time it is recommended to charge both batteries fully before you start Always keep a battery in the Leaf Credo back even when shooting tethered to a computer via a FireWire or USB connection Go to page 80 for more details about charging the battery while tethered to a computer The battery charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250 volts It comes with an international set of power adapters Select the appropriate one that fits your outlet and slide it in from the top to mount it in place securely Connect the u
97. ome Credo 80 Back co ISO Dynamic Menu Browse 5 1 Soft Buttons The Leaf 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 5 2 Touchscreen Operation All three Credo models incorporate a newly designed 3 2 in touchscreen The screen lets you zoom pan and browse through images fast and it is easy to navigate between different menus and features The Leaf Credo series backs are designed 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 image next to the histogram highlight warning EXIF data and touch controls 5 3 ISO Tap the ISO icon on the Home screen You are presented with the back s ISO spectrum Tap the screen to select the desired setting A green frame appears around your chosen setting and you are automatically 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 while the Credo 50 has an ISO range from 100 6400 Note
98. on the back Your Leaf Credo back should always be protected by its plate when it is not attached to the camera 2 Parts of the Camera System Self timer Button Rubber Eye Piece Interval Button EG Main LCD Backlight Button lt J Exposure Metering Mode Button Ses 3 Focus Point Selector Button Pa o set Button Digital Back Exposure Compensation Button Flash Auto Adjustment Select Button Auto Exposure Lock Button Auto Bracketing Button AEL Exposure Metering button Diopter Adjustments Lens Standard Accessory S External Power Socket Battery Case Lock Lever Battery Case Triood Socket Hot Shoe Exposure Mode Dial Eyepiece Shutter Lever Main LCD Mirror Rear Dial X Do not touch the mirror strap Lug Electronic Contacts Front Dial Lens Mount Alignment Mark Shutter Release Button Depth of Field Preview Button Drive Dial Diopter Adjustments Dial Auto Focus Assist Infrared Light Emission Window Self timer Lamp Strap Lug Auto Focus ock Button Sync Terminal Focus Mode Selector Lever Lens Release Button Electronic Shutter Release Contact leaf Auto bracketing Lens shutter AE lock Auto focus lock Shutter speed Synchro mode Program AE mode Aperture a WW a Repeat mode RE A T Bees ah Stee Las AS CH MU Zy i An my CEN Focal plane shutter area 5 pA ee ah a Remaining b
99. on of Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 if you don t already have it installed on your computer Leense Thank you for tryieg Capture One Pieaie select your oreferred run mode cotion below before proceeding ttelp s Activate more Activate Captere One Please fil owt the fields below Lita Thank pra fre irgi l s prib ie Cage Glee Rai apa pe HR C 1 3 Activation An Internet connection is needed to activate and update Capture One Upon launching of Capture One an Activation dialog box appears On a Windows based PC the dialog box looks slightly different but the steps are the same 1 Select Use Capture One DB to activate the Digital Back version of Capture One 2 Click Activate to complete activation A confirmation screen appears informing you of a successful activation If you have purchased a license for the Capture One Pro version 1 Select Activate gt New License Code to activate the Pro version of Capture One 2 Click Activate The License dialog box appears 3 Fill in your 16 character Product Key and profile information 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 Cap
100. on the back works as a preview screen Credo 80 ow L 2 9 Camera Display Abbreviations Liquid Crystal 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 ne gt ON ZE 0 w Selection ae gt OFF DRED p Step Eer gt Error e ew Iris 4 Plus m ts Hold us gt Under h kk battery 5 Over kaga e Shot No r Normal w aaa a Dag Dey r y ma r Dial function Lock Loge J AE w Dial action SELF gt Self Timer ff Dial direction bot ho gt bulb HEEL we AE AF lock butt Busy HALF gt Half press dh Digital Back apa gt AE lock gt Lens Shutter Capture a al al ww jr wp m o rr ur a gt AF lock rm O w al m mm ed One push exposure AF assist light Flash sync al w ur a wa Repeat 0 wr D w up aal Te O a Aa a u W P E gt Time car ea re a a ww ms Pe ww D 4 k o amp battery rw bard r b wu Vf Buzzer jur Da Shutter in Program Shutter in Manual a LM gt e a Jal w Dg AF second mode E Home Back Credo 80 co Dynamic Menu Browse 2 10 The Buttons on th
101. ons Overview most can also be set from the back as well No C 00 C 01 C 02 C 03 C 04 C 05 C 06 C 07 C 08 C 09 C 10 C 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 C 15 C 16 C 17 C 19 C 20 C 97 C 98 C 99 Item Custom Function User Steps of aperture shutter speed Exposure compensation Aperture setting after lens change Time to sleep Battery type Auto Bracketing steps Front Rear dial function exchange in manual mode Disable Rear dial in P mode Dial Function direction AEL amp AFL button exchange Shutter half press function AEL function lock unlock mode AFL lock mode setting One push function M Mode AF assist beam Flash sync timing Beep Choose shutter function P Av or Tv mode Shutter function in Manual mode AF Speed AF Fine Tune Mamiya ZD digital back support Lens Firmware version Body Firmware version Initial setting 0 Last used Ors 1 3 EV step Previous aperture value 15 sec Alkaline 3 Front Tv Rear Av Yes No switching Front AFL Rear AEL AF operation Continuous Set with AF lock only Shutter speed shift Fires Front curtain ON AF Mixed when inside the range of the leaf shutter lens Mixed when inside the range of the leaf shutter lens High speed mode 50 NO Mamiya ZD back r User A 05 1 2EV step Maximum aperture setting 30 sec NiMH or NiCD 5 Front Av Rear Tv No Switched CCW Increase CW Decrease Front AEL Rear
102. ores image files directly to the computer via the connected FireWire 800 cable The FireWire has priority if a card Is in the Leaf Credo back at the same time as it is connected by FireWire to a computer Note The Leaf Credo back can be forced to shoot to either CompactFlash or via a FireWire 800 cable to a computer by selecting CF or FireWire respectively An Error Message appears on the Credo screen if the Leaf Credo back is not tethered to a computer and the Credo card slot is empty Storage Mode File Format Check Disk 41 Settings Camera Settings Camera Mode mage Orientation Auto Preview Mode Normal ettings Auto Camera Mode Normal RZ67ProllD Image Orientation 0 7 6 File Format A Leaf Credo back can save files in two different Raw formats IIQ Land IIQ S IIQ stands for Intelligent Image Quality Raw IIQ Lis the default setting and it is a lossless capture format IIQ S is a smaller file that is not a totally lossless format An IIQ L file is approximately 1 3 the size of a processed TIFF An IIQ S file is approximately 1 5 the size of a processed TIFF 7 Camera Mode There are two primary choices in the Camera Mode menu Mamiya mount Leaf Credo backs have three choices Select one of the following options Normal The recommended default setting RZ67ProllD This mode is designed to optimize the Leaf Credo back s operating performance with the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID camera body
103. ot have this level of storage security Benefits include e No need to format a card on a computer e Damaged or incorrectly formatted cards are detected immediately Leaf Credo backs also have the ability to reformat and correct these cards e Ejecting a card while it is writing a session does not necessarily damage the file structure of the entire CompactFlash card Only the image being written and the images in the buffer can be damaged Erase all data on card Cancel 4 8 Formatting your Memory Card Most CompactFlash cards are preformatted and ready for use in the Leaf Credo backs However Mamiya Leaf recommends that all cards be formatted in the Leaf Credo back to ensure their optimum performance Memory card formatting is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 depending on card size Leaf Credo backs support CompactFlash cards formatted in both FAT 16 and FAT 32 Using CompactFlash Cards in a Card Reader A card is mounted as a removable 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 writing when the red LED is on causes images that are not written to the card to be pe
104. ound in the Quick Guide Should any problem occur contact your local dealer place of purchase to facilitate a repair Do not try to repair the camera yourself An unauthorized attempt to repair the camera terminates the warranty 1 2 Installation and Activation of Software An Internet connection is needed to activate Capture One Install on Mac Capture One software includes an easy to use installer that installs all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X 10 5 8 or later To install the software follow the procedure below 1 Either install from the CD included with purchase or download the application from the Mamiya Leaf website htto www mamiyaleaf com Open the Capture One disk image Read and accept the license agreement presented Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder O A O N 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 computer To install the software follow the procedure below 6 Either install from the CD included with purchase or download the application from the Mamiya Leaf website htto www mamiyaleaf com 7 Run the executable software install file 8 Read and accept the license agreement presented 9 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Note Capture One initiates installati
105. rder 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 area at 100 by tapping the screen twice Double tap the screen again or press the upper right Back soft button to return to the full screen view To zoom up to 400 slide your finger up and down the margin of the back Slider on the right side of the screen Use the Zoom Slider to also return to the Tool and Thumbnail Views by sliding you finger down when a full screen image is displayed 6 6 Rating Images To turn on Rating tap the bottom right Dynamic soft button then tap the Rating icon A white bar appears at the bottom of the screen when reviewing in Full Screen or in the Tool View Tap the dot in the white bar to select a star rating from 1 to 5 Alternatively swipe your finger along the bar to choose a star rating Tap the blank white area on the left side of the bar to deselect a star rating to O zero Ratings are recognized in Capture One when they are imported from a memory card Star ratings can be seen in both the Thumbnail view 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 Previewing Images in Black amp
106. redo back may also be powered on and off directly from the Mamiya 645DF DF body When the body is turned off the Credo back will power down after 10 seconds unless it is interrupted manually on the screen or by pushing a button To disable this feature scroll to the second page of the Power Management menu and tap the Off button Camera Settings Format Card LiveView Settings Storage Mode CF FireWire File Format las heck Disk Off o Storage Mode CF FireWire File Format Check Disk 41 Erase all data on card Cancel 7 38 Format Card Select Format Card to erase all data on a memory card Memory card formatting is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 depending on card size Leaf Credo backs support CompactFlash cards formatted in both FAT 16 and FAT 32 7 4 Check Disk A disk check is performed on every memory card that is inserted into the Leaf Credo back Mamiya Leaf recommends leaving this feature turned on to maximize data security on memory cards This feature can be deactivated in this menu Read more about the Mamiya Leaf Secure Storage System on page 52 of this User Guide 7 5 Storage Mode 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 st
107. rmanently lost or damaged Do not bend or flex your CompactFlash card Keep the card away from moisture grit and sand Use a CompactFlash card case as a storage container when not in use leaf Credo 80 co ISO 100 Credo 60 Credo 60 amp iso 5 0 Navigating the Credo User Interface and Menu system Home Screen The Credo Home screen is the first view that you see as soon as the back is switched on This is the back s default screen and the starting point in which to navigate the menu system Use the Home screen to configure the Leaf Credo back s setup camera settings ISO sensitivity and White Balance WB settings The selected ISO rating and White Balance setting are displayed on the Home screen The bottom right 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 exposures left on your CompactFlash card Tap the top left Home soft button to immediately return to the Home screen regardless of where you are in the menu system Image Views Tap the image to quickly access the Full Image screen or double tap the image to view the 100 zoom view H
108. rotective 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 sharoness 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 dot Do not use your camera s light meter when photographing infrared as the light meter is designed to measure visible light 9 14 Custom Function The custom functions can store three different camera set ups When at C 00 choose 1 A 2 B or 3 C to store a specific set of user function selections for the group of custom settings from C 01 to C 20 The C 00 is set to O which is the settings used for the default set Setting Custom Functions 1 Turn on the power 2 Turn the shutter release mode lever to the S or C position 3 Turn the exposure mode dial to select CF Custom Function mode 4 Turn the rear dial to select the settings for user A B or C 5 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 di
109. s slowly for the first 7 seconds and then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released This function can be used to avoid camera shake to take group photos or for self portraiture 1 Mount the camera on a tripod 2 Switch the shutter release mode selector to the X Self timer mode 3 Turn the front dial and set the Self timer mode to ON 4 Check the view by looking through the viewfinder Make sure that the focus is correct press the shutter release button 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 1 Press the Self timer button to activate this function 2 Turn the front dial to OF Notice Repeat turning according to the number of times leads to a countdown appearing in the display After setting the interval photography turn the drive dial to M UP mirror up mode and you can operate in mirror up delay mode While photographing in this setting the AEL is displayed on the main LCD When using auto bracketing the interval function cannot be used at the same time bi SAN U 9 11 Interval Photography Interval
110. s triggered At the 2 setting AE lock is only kept while the AE lock button is being pressed O One shot 1 Continuous 2 While pressed C 12 AFL AFL Used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated AF gt lt Lock is activated with one press of the auto lock button then deactivated with a second press O While pressed default setting 1 AF operation 2 Continuous C 13 M mode AEL OnEP When using M manual mode one push function the shutter speed or aperture value can be set automatically by pressing AEL button O Shutter soeed shift Tv 1 Aperture value shift Av 2 No no C 14 AF assist setting AF_L The AF auxiliary light fires automatically when the subject is too dark to perform AF but this function can be used to prevent the AF auxiliary light from firing O On On 1 Off OF C 15 Flash sync FLSY When 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 O First default setting 1 Second C 16 Beep bu When the SET button is pressed a beep sounds O ON AF default setting 1 ON 2 OFF C 17 Shutter Tv Av amp P Sh_P When using P Av or Tv mode and the leaf shutter lens is attached but you prefer to use the focal plane shutter O Mixed default setting Focal Plane shutter operation at lt 1S 1 Leaf shutter 2 Fo
111. sh Settings Settings If the Leaf Credo back has been without power for a long period of time Ack berets delete ort Beret desu D cactiv it automatically asks you to set the date and time when it is powered up Date And Time Date et Heure gt Fi 1 4 Lang uage Langue L lt Francis gt It is possible to change the default English language setting for the m 159 Credo user interface and menu system to one of six others including Italian French Japanese Spanish Chinese and German Language iiia Note If a language other than English is selected and not i tah ee a e Disattivato understandable to you select the menu option with the L to re select the language See example circled left Datum und Zeit Ora e Data gt saer i Italiano gt 153 Settings Restore to Default Firmware About 30 Credo 80 ww E Firmware Update Firmware Restore Firmware Dump Log 30 Install firmware 1 00 3 Cancel Restore to Default Cancel Settings Restore to Default Firmware About 30 Battery capacity too low Use a fully charged battery Close Installing Firmware Copying MainCode bin A Firmware installed 1 15 Restore to Default Select Restore to Default to restore the Credo unit back to its default factory settings Tap OK to confirm restore Caution All previous settings are lost 1 16 Firmware It is important to keep the Credo
112. sh sync lead should be connected to the camera body when using the Leaf Credo back on Mamiya 645DFt 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 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 Image left features the V Grip Air Mamiya Leaf Part 020 00002A The Leaf Credo backs are compatible with the Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID with the use of an adapter plate The Mamiya 645DFT version of a Leaf Credo back can be used on a Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID with a Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID adapter plate Mamiya Leaf 518 04228A 1 Place the bottom of the Leaf Credo back in the locking mechanism 2 Press the button at the top of the back with your thumb and lever the back into place 3 Release the button to lock 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 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
113. ss before and behind the plane of focus It depends on distance to subject focal length of lens aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at In addition to visual observation via the depth of field preview button the DOF can be determined by using the depth of field scale on each lens The f stoo numbers appear on both the right and left side of the white index mark in the center of the scale Simply read 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 htto www cambridgeincolour com tutorials depth of field htm htto en wikipedia org wiki Depth_of_field aS ASON Notice You cannot take photos in AE modes when using an infrared back as the AE is based on visible light 9 13 Infrared Photography Infrared Photography is complicated when using digital backs as the digital back is adjusted to match the viewable light perfectly Use a dedicated digital back for infrared photography The Leaf Credo back needs to be adjusted to work properly for infrared photography DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME All corrections in this area must be done by Mamiya Leaf to ensure precision If you remove the p
114. stem handling and performance The Leaf Credo series system gives you the absolute best solution when it comes to image quality and workflow Capture One has been optimized for shooting with Leaf Credo digital backs and is available for both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems Together with the Leaf Credo series backs this professional RAW converter and 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 r The Mamiya 645DF camera delivers incredible versatility with Support fi 5 a for what is arguably the widest array of focal plane and leaf shutter l lenses on the market Mamiya Leaf is committed to providing the best digital solution for the professional photographer and also ensuring the photographer s freedom of choice regarding lenses bodies back software and accessories MF AF w pa E o 0O e At Mamiya Leaf we are committed to providing you the best solution for professional photography This User Guide covers the Mamiya 645DF and Leaf Credo series features and functionality Although this user guide is written for the Mamiya 645DF many of the procedures apply to the Mamiya 645DF as well We sincerely hope you enjoy working with this innovative camera platform 1 1 Warranty Please read the warranty certificate f
115. strongly reflective object in the background 3 When the background behind 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 3 11 Flash Compensation Settings By combining a Metz flash and the SCA 3952 adapter the camera adjusts for flash It can be adjusted within 3EV in increments of 1 3 steps 1 Vi Turn on the Power Install the SCA 3952 adapter on the Metz flash and attach it to the camera Lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position and turn ON the flash power switch When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights press the set button Q The 3 icon is displayed on the main LCD panel Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value External LCD Panel normal display When the shutter button is half oressed the 4 display appears on the external LCD and appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder with a compensation or gt appears with a compensation ewfinder LCD Readouts If the flash charge mark is not displayed the flash compensation
116. sure setting At such times when the correct exposure cannot be obtained users are alerted by the numeric exposure display that flashes on the external LCD or on the display inside the viewfinder Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range e Program AE P The shutter speed and f number blink e Aperture priority AE Av The shutter speed blinks e Shutter priority AE Tv The f number blinks e Manual mode M The exposure metering value difference is displayed Normal Half press Release position Full press 3 5 Focus Modes To use the Auto Focus function both the camera body and the lens have to be set to their respective Auto Focus modes Auto Focus does not function when either the camera body or the lens are set to manual focus To activate Auto Focus AF first select AF on the focusing selector ring on the lens Next adjust the Focus Mode Selector Lever to either S single or C continuously Auto focusing on the camera The Focus selection ring on the lens can help you to rapidly switch between AF and M without having to change your grip of the camera 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 press this button the camera functions are activated When the shutter button is pressed further down the shutter is released This position is called the ful
117. t share and print images in a fast flexible and efficient workflow Go to http help ohaseone com en for further information regarding Capture One An online Users Guide can also be found under the Help menu on Windows and Mac 11 1 Importing Images 1 Go to File and select Import Images The dialog box opens to browse files 2 Navigate to the applicable folder card or disk in the Locations 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 automatically brings up the Import Images dialog window default preference can be changed in Capture One Pro Shooting Tethered Capture One Pro is also used to shoot tethered from a Leaf Credo back Find out more on page 48 or for more information consult the online User Guide available in the Capture One Help menu or go direct to htto www phaseone com en Imaging Software Capture One aspx Mamiya leaf Find a Mamiya Leaf Asa Pacirec tuecer LATS At pCa a NOETH ANERICA EE Mio EAST Apuca Mamiya Leaf guarantees world class support and service with every purchased product Check www mamiyaleaf com for the la
118. t forum to share your experiences and get assistance from other Phase One owners as well as from Phase One s Technical Support team at http support ochaseone com Some Phase One 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 concerning Phase One Mamiya Leaf Official YouTube Channel Check out our Youtube channel that provides access to tutorials showcases technical videos and much more at htto www youtube com leafcamera Capture U com recommended by Phase One Founded by Walter Borchenko Capture U provides a variety of educational texts and tests based on RAW file workflow for Capture One Pro software users Twitter Follows us on twitter com leafimaging for the latest product news promotions and much more Mamiya leaf 13 0 Open Platform Freedom of Choice Mamiya Leaf s Open Platform policy delivers maximum choice and compatibility with a wide range of different camera platforms This section covers the Leaf Credo back s compatibility with the Hasselblad V and H series Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID Phase One 645 Mamiya 645 Contax 645 and View Camera solutions
119. talling the Focusing Screen To remove the original focusing screen 1 Remove the Contax viewfinder 2 Pick up the screen frame claw with your finger tip and 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 is dust on the screen use a blower or soft lens brush to remove tt Store unused focusing screens in the screen case according to the instructions on the case Note Check the relevant Contax 645 manual regarding how to dismount the viewfinder and remove the focus screen 17 3 More Details Contax 645 Exposure Modes The Contax 645 manual M and semi auto exposure modes Av Tv are fully supported by the Leaf Credo back Please note that Bulb is only supported on Contax Leaf Credo back when used in conjunction with the Live View function Go to Chapter 19 from page 142 for more information about Live View Check the relevant Contax 645 manual for more information on exposure modes Ensure that exposure times are limited between 1 4000 second and approximately one second to obtain the highest possible quality with a Leaf Credo back and Contax 645 Please no
120. te 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 24 of this manual for details on setting the ISO Go to page 49 for more information about tethered shooting Double Exposure Protection It is not possible to accidently double expose an image by capturing one image quickly after another when a Leaf Credo back is used on a Contax 645 e g when using the continuous drive mode TTL flash Using TTL flash with the Contax 645 camera and Leaf Credo back results in a two f stop overexposure When using TTL flash the exposure compensation on the flash unit must be set to 2 f stops This overexposure happens because the CCD element reflects light differently than film and this cannot be communicated to the Contax Image Orientation The CCD in the Leaf Credo 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
121. test updated support policy Worldwide Dealer Network At Mamiya leaf we think globally but act locally Mamiya Leaf s products are sold through a worldwide network of dedicated and competent local partners to make after sales Support convenient for you Mamiya Leaf 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 lf there is no local partner in your area then contact Mamiya Leaf and we can assist you directly or through one of our partners Find your local Mamiya Leaf partner or take advantage of Mamiya Leaf s wide range of online support tools at htto www mamiyaleaf com Mamiya leaf Mamiya leef Leaf Credo Mamiya Leaf offer users a host of online resources to inspire enthuse and inform Find detailed information including User Guides and manuals about Capture One and our digital backs at www mamiyaleaf com Knowledge Base Phase One s searchable Knowledge Base at http support phaseone com provides detailed answers to many users questions This self service site is free of charge and available to all Phase One owners Capture One Online Support Forums Go to Phase One s official suppor
122. the Leaf Credo back on a Hasselblad V series Camera 1 Place the bottom of the Leaf Credo back in the locking mechanism 2 Press the button at the top of the back with your thumb and lever the back into place 3 Release the button to lock 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 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 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 lining up the adapter mount to the corresponding indentations on the left side of the back Press the lock button circled left and lever the back into place Release the button to lock into position Warning DO NOT MOUNT WHILE IN S OR RS MODE Note The Leaf Credo back should not be mounted while the camera is set to mirror up S or RS modes The camera should be set to AS A or O mode Also ensure that the lens is cocked when connecting the flash sync cable to the Leaf Credo back 15 2 Mounting a Viewfinder Mask on a Hasselb
123. 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 one of 9 choices to help them stand out against an image Grid Rectangular Horizontal 4 Vertical 3 Grid Mode C Golden R N olden Ratio 3x3 Square 4x3 Center Cross 3x3 Square 4x3 Center Cross Rectangular Grid Fibonacci Spiral Clockwise Off Mirrored Off The Grid Mode provides numerous style combinations The Rectangular option can be configured to display up to 10 horizontal and vertical lines In this example left the Color has been changed to yellow and the Line Style is Dotted The Golden Ratio grid helps photographers compose images within classic proportions This grid divides the screen into 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 position important elements at the intersections of the lines The Color and Line Style can also be altered to help them stand out against an image ISO 50 f 5 6 1 125s 201 2 06 18 15 04 20 lat Custom 1 6 11 Tools Brows
124. tings 41 2 0 The 645DF Camera and Credo Digital Back System 11 4 0 Introduction to the Credo Series Digital Back 44 Sie SII er ie OARS A a enter 11 4 1 Quick Start shooting untethered 45 2 2 Batteries for Camera 12 4 2 GeneralHardwareSetuy 46 2 3 Sleep Mode 13 4 3 IndicatorLight 47 2 4 Attach and Remove a Lens 14 4 4 CF Card LED 47 20 Adjusting TG GNAD sasos EE EE 19 4 5 Tethered and Untethered Operations ssisa aci i t t w w 48 2 6 Attaching the Leaf Gredo BACK nieni 10 04 6 CompactFlash Card Usage 50 A Aa a 17 4 7 Secure Storage System 39 51 2 8 TNE Displays 18 48 FormattingyourMemoryCard ss sts lt sSSsSsSsSSiS 52 2 9 Camera Display Abbreviations 19 2 10 The Buttons on the BaCk 20 9 0 Navigating the Credo User Interface and Menu system BVT MERE ITI UG O E EEEE A EEE E 20 03 2 12 Setting Date ANd TIME n 21 ous Oof K BUTONS n 54 2 13 Setting DIOE eee ceccesccesesvtesetiesesteseesestestitesesteeeatee 21 5 2 Touchscreen Operation si ee 55 e ee UE E ap teume paanenoe an sarone 22 E secre EES EN N N 56 DA WIS BAAN CO assisia eai aeiaai O ee E eo 5 5 Custom White Balance 58 3 1 Setting ISO En 24 3 2 Setting White Balance ooo ccccsssssssnsamsssnnansensnsanseiansenaesees 24 6 0 Browse Mode 59 3 3 Setting the Shutter Release Focus Exposure and Metering modes 6 1 Browse Mode VIEWS ccccccccssessssssssussevessssssiusesssssssstuisesssessisiieeee 60 Sb E ess A AAE A AEE EAEE EEE AAE E 295 O C
125. tion when a lens is changed on the 645DFT 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 e g f2 8 The Max aperture choice automatically sets the new lens to its smallest setting e g f22 7 1 9 Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer menu has three settings that put the camera body into sleep mode after either 15 30 or 60 seconds of inactivity after the camera power has been switched on via the Drive Dial This sleep function helps prolong the camera s battery life Half or full press the camera s shutter button to wake the camera Select the Disabled option to ensure the camera remains permanently on while the Drive Dial is set to S C or M UP leaf Setup Custom A Battery Type Alkaline NiCd NiMH Battery Type Alkaline Bracketing 3 Exposures Li ion Front Rear Dial Tv Av 154 Setup Custom A Bracketing 5 Exposures Battery Type Alkaline Bracketing 3 Exposures 7 Exposures Front Rear Dial 154 Setup Custom A Front Rear Dial Av Tv Battery Type Alkaline Bracketing 3 Exposures 154 e c Rear Dial in P mode Disable Rear Dial in P mode Enable Dial Direction CW Decrease AEL AFL button Default 154 Setup Custom A Dial Direction CW Increase Rear Dial in P mode Enable Dial Direction CW Decrease AEL AFL button D
126. 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 lining up the adapter mount to the corresponding indentations on the left side of the back Press the button and lever the back into place Release the button to lock into position Mamiya leaf The image area of the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID at 56 x 69 5 mm is larger than the size of the three Credo models sensors so it is necessary to insert a viewfinder mask There are two different masks available for the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID according to the specific Credo that is being used The 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 Check the relevant Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID manual regarding how to dismount the viewfinder and remove the focus screen Mamiya leaf Camera Mode Shutter Latency Camera Settings Normal Normal Zero 14 3 More Details Mamiya R
127. tomatically captures different exposure variations in Succession The bracketing margin can be selected as desired for shooting in Auto Bracketing mode ha Turn the Shutter Release Mode Lever to the S or C position When set at the S position you can shoot a single frame with each full press of the Shutter Release button In the C mode the camera takes a series of three frames successively with one press of the shutter release button Turn on Auto Bracketing by pressing the Auto Bracketing button for approximately one second The Auto Bracketing icon blinks on the top LCD panel Turn the front dial before this indicator times out and change OF on the display to On When the shutter 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 o deactivate the bracketing function press the Auto Bracketing set button turn the rear dial set auto bracketing mode to OF and release Then press the Auto Bracketing set button or half press the shutter button to return to the normal display mode AE Settings Under Auto Bracketing Mode Exposure Mode Setting P Program AE Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE M Manual Mode X X sync mode No setting Shutter speed varies Shutter speed varies Aperture varies Shutter speed varies Notice When exposure compensation is initiated
128. ts Metz SCA 3002 system SCA 3952 Adapter Select by pressing the mirror up button Program AE mode icon sync mode icon shutter speed aperture custom function icon user function icon focal plane mode icon lens shutter mode icon AE lock icon auto focus lock icon mirror up icon focus area icon auto bracketing icon Self timer icon repeat mode icon delay mode icon remaining battery power icon spot metering icon dial lock icon flash compensation icon exposure compensation icon exposure compensation delay time X contact sync speed 1 125 sec On shutter button On side of body electromagnetic cable release RE401 and RS402 Self timer intervals can be set from 0 5 to 90 sec 0 5 to 10 sec by the sec 10 to 90 sec in 10 sec units 2 to 10 minutes by the minute and 10 to 6 minutes in units of 10 minutes Preview Button on body 20 items U 1 4 in and U 3 8 included 6 AA size batteries alkaline magnesium lithium nickel hydride or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries rechargeable Li lon battery pack An external battery case can be connected 6X 5X6 in 153 X 128 X 152 mm W x H x H 2 3 pounds 1030 g body only This information is based on a linear horizontal vertical measurement eee 11 0 Software Capture One Pro is a professional RAW converter and image editing software It contains all the essential tools and high end performance in one package to enable you to capture organize edi
129. tton halfway down in the AF S mode or by pressing the AFL button Aperture priority AE shutter priority AE programmed AE PH PL setting possible and manual TTL metering center weighted average Av spot S and variable ratio A S auto Both the shutter soeed and the aperture level can be set to 1 3 or speed and aperture 1 2 using the electronic dial lock function EV 2 to EV 19 with ISO 100 and AF80 mm f 2 8 D lens Expandable to 5 EV 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 Shutter speed Auto bracket shot Flash sync Flash control Mirror up shot LCD displays Sync terminal Cable release socket Remote control terminal Self Timer Depth of field confirmation Custom settings Tripod socket Power requirements External power socket Size amp weight Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel AE 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 2 or 1 3 steps X bulb Bulb electronically controlled tIME shutter curtain protection mechanism Enable with auto bracket button 3 frame shots 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing Specify 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV steps X contact point 1 125 sec Sync speed can be changed away from terminal TTL direct flash control suppor
130. ture One An Internet connection is needed to deactivate Capture One 1 Open the license dialogue box via the menu Capture One gt License 2 Click the Deactivate button 3 Capture One returns to trial mode once it is deactivated If the trial period for the computer expires all current and pending processing is cancelled and you are not able to continue working with the application until you reactivate it 4 Confirm that you want to perform the deactivation After doing so you can activate Capture One on another computer 1 4 Screen Calibration Having a properly calibrated monitor is a critical factor when viewing images Ensure that the digital viewing conditions are as accurate as possible A quality monitor and calibration tool should help guarantee that displayed 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 professional calibration devices for ultimate accuracy Warning Only use the charger to charge the specified batteries Do not allow charger to get wet or exposed to moisture Keep the charger out of reach of children Once charging is completed unplug the charger fr
131. uire an lens Adjustment optional diopter correction lens Check the table for possible diopters ad 2 5 tO 2 5 Point the camera at a bright plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment DE402 5 0 to 2 0 nearsighted users DE403 O to 3 0 farsighted users r 71 L Diopter matching Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens _ 1 Press the Eyepiece Lock which is located in a gap between the If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface remove it with a blower or ee Eyepiece and the Diopter Correction lens Turn the camera upside sweep it off gently with a lens brush MUN down to gain easy access to it Now remove the rubber Eyepiece by If there are fingerprints or dirt on the ex a a sliding it upwards ONS SUNACS WIPE TNEM ON WIMA r 2 Remove the lens supplied with the finder by pulling it downward piece of clean soft gauze gt Using solvents could discolor the g 3 Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail correction lens frame aan a groove and detach Insert a new diopter by aligning it to the base of the diopter holder and sliding it uowards into place Finish by reattaching the rubber eyecup Notice 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 fro
132. um and large format view cameras Find out how to operate Live View from the following list of cameras View Cameras 1 Open the lens and select the desired aperture value 2 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back Mamiya 645DFt 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 aperture when the camera body is idle not exposing Exit the T mode to change aperture Hasselblad V 1 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back 2 Select B Bulb mode Mamiya RZ6 Pro IID 1 Activate Live View on the Leaf Credo back 2 Select B Bulb mode 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 Se 20 0 Appendix Firmware Credits Libjpeg This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group zlib Interface of the zlib general purpose compress
133. utomatically adjusts the output of the flash It also automatically corrects for exposure compensation normally required when using filters close up bellows or extension tubes 1 Mount the SCA 3952 adapter onto the Metz flash insert fully into the camera s hot shoe and then tighten with the locking knob 2 Set the exposure mode and then check the shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode P Av Tv lt Program AE Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual mode Sync mode Shutter speed Automatically set by camera to 1 60 sec when the metered shutter soeed is 1 60 or Slower and 1 125 when it is 1 125 sec or faster Automatically set by camera to 1 125 when the set shutter speed is 1 125 sec or faster 1 125 sec or via CF Aperture Automatically set by camera Any aperture Automatically set by camera Any aperture Any aperture TTL flash With TTL flash photography the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity of the flash is adjusted automatically which can mean TTL flash photography may not be suitable for all shooting conditions In the cases described below we recommend that you use a flash meter to check the intensity of the flash or use a manual flash setting Example 1 When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture 2 When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a

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