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Mamiya 645 DF Instruction Manual

1. 2 Attaching the lens Line up the lens mount alignment mark amp with mark on the camera to fit the lens in place then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it Attaching and Removing a Lens clicks into place 1 Remove the front body cap just like you would remove a lens by pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out DNX LOE N XZ A L gt TIIT 7 Hi LLULL 4 IL UfZ2 Viz xK Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens When installing a lens do not press the lens release button To remove the front lens cap squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out While sliding the lens release button back O rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops Removing and lift it off To remove rear lens cap turn it counter clockwise After removing the lens from the camera body protect both ends by attaching the caps Oil dust fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corrosion Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth 1 7 A 9 Attaching and Detaching a Digital Back This manual explains the method for attaching and detaching ZD digital backs and M series digital backs For attaching and detaching backs from other makers please refer to their instruction manuals Before attachment 1 First
2. 2 diopter and 0 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 TTL phase difference detection method sensor CCD line sensor Il I type operating range EVO to EV18 ISO 100 Displays the focus area in the viewfinder screen Activates automatically under low light low contrast Range 9m when using AF80mm f 2 8 D lens By pressing the shutter release button 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 speed and the aperture level can be set to 1 3 or 1 2 using the electronic dial lock function EV 2 to EV 19 with 150100 and AF80mm 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 6EV 1 3 steps in M mode Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel AE
3. 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 2 or 1 3 steps 1 min 60 sec 1 step X bulb Bulb electronically controlled tIME shutter curtain protection mechanism Auto bracket shot Flash synchronization 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 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 1EV steps X contact point 1 125 seconds Synchro speed can be changed away from terminal TTL direct flash control supports Metz SCA3002 system SCA3952 Adapter Select by pressing the mirror up button Program AE mode icon synchro 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 can be purchased separately Self timer intervals can be set
4. 32Z 2 Data t Exposure compensation data and aperture data are sent from the aE camera to the flash When using an SCA300 system flash Metz 60CT 4 45CL 4 etc use the SCA3000C converter sold separately For details refer to the operating instructions of the flash and the SCA adapter x To use the guide number indicated on the flash fully wait several seconds after the Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode charging completed indicator lights Auto AF assist beam 4 x l i This function is set by Custom function setting gt Custom setting C 15 on page 85 Flash Compensation Settings By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter the camera adjusts for External LCD Panel normal display flash It can be adjusted within 3EV in increments of 1 3 steps 1 Turn on the power Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash and put it on the camera then lock the flash in 3 place using the locking knob on the flash shoe Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to Viewfinder LCD read outs the S or C position and turn ON the flash power switch 4 When the shutter button is half pressed the display appears on the external LCD and 2 When the flash charge confirmation lamp appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder lights press the set button in The G3 with a compensation or appears with a display appears on the main L
5. AFL C 10 Half press shutter release function mode This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the shutter button is half pressed 0 AF operation initial setting 1 AF operation AE lock 2 OFF no function C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode This function is used to set the method of operating the AEL button to lock AE At the initial setting released after one shot after AE lock is set it is released when the shutter is tripped At the 1 setting when the AEL button is pressed AE is locked pressing the button again releases the AE lock At the 1 setting AE lick is set while the AE lock button is being pressed 0 Released after one shot initial setting 1 Continuous 2 While the shutter button is pressed C 12 AFL lock mode setting This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated AF Lock is activated with one press of the auto lock button then deactivated with a second press 0 Set with AF lock only initial setting 1 Set with AF lock and AE lock 2 Cancelled on second press C 13 One push shift function When using M manual mode one push shift function the shutter speed or aperture value can be set 0 Shift shutter speed Initialize setting 1 Shift aperture value 2 Don t set C 14 AF beam setting 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 aux
6. C 01 on page 84 2 Even if the leaf shutter lens is attached the camera can be programmed to use the focal plane shutter gt Custom settings C 17 on page 85 1 Increment of the aperture and shutter speed can be set at either 1 3 or 1 2 stop Aperture Priority AE Av Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field i e taking portraits or landscapes 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 KY f x UT y XK The shutter speed value will blink 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 speed value stops blinking and remains lit gt Custom settings C 01 on page 84 2 Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered gt Custom settings C 08 on page 84 3 The selected aperture level can be locked gt Page 71 4 Even if the leaf shutter lens is attached the camera can be programmed to use the focal plane shutter gt Custom settings C 17 on page 85 1 Increment of the aperture can be set to your preference Exposure Modes continued 47 Shutter Priority AE Tv Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly F
7. Check to see if the power is on the shutter release selector lever is other than in the D position Check to see if the digital back is installed If the camera has not operated for longer than 15 seconds the viewfinder LCD readouts will automatically disappear This camera employs a microcomputer It is possible that the camera may malfunction when exposed to static electricity or the like In this case turn OFF the camera power and then remove the batteries Reinstall the batteries then turn the power on If the camera does not function properly after these steps contact our sales office or service center When Any of These Displays Appear LCD display Causes and remedies Ref Main Viewfinder Magazine age panel outs If the camera cannot focus in the AF S Single mode you cannot release the shutter Try to adjust focus again or change to the focus lock mode or manual focus mode When an M645 lens is installed and the aperture is less than f 5 6 this indicator appears Make the lens aperture faster than f 5 6 This indicator appears when the battery capacity is low Replace with new batteries The shutter will not operated when the digital back is not installed onto the camera body Install the digital back onto 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 Select a user
8. before changing the custom function settings While in manual exposure mode and when the difference between the set value and metered Change aperture or shutter speed value exceeds 6EV this indicator will appear This will appear when a lens is not installed Install a lens on the camera body When an M645 lens is installed When Err appears some abnormality has been detected in the course of taking photos Replace with new batteries and press the shutter release button If the End indicator still does not disappear then contact our sales office or service center DS555555 The camera caution mark gj will blink if the camera body detects an abnormality Specifications Camera type Actual Image size Lens mount Viewfinder Focusing screen Field of view Viewfinder information Auto focus method Focus area AF assist beam AF lock Exposure modes AE metering mode Increments of shutter speed and aperture Metering range Exposure compensation AE lock Shutter Shutter speed 6x4 5cm format electronically controlled focal plane shutter TTL multiple mode AE AF single lens reflex 56x41 5 mm Mamiya 645 AF Mount compatible with M645 Mount manual focus confirmation focus aid stopped down exposure metering Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0 71 built in diopter adjustment 2 5 to 0 5 optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of 5 to
9. confirmation method With this camera the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD when the picture is in focus With the shutter release button half pressed turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD 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 Turn the focusing ring counterclockwise x Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or using the M645 manual lens x If you adjust focus using the focus mark with an M645 lens make sure to open the aperture You can use this function with a lens of f 5 6 aperture or higher _OO 3 g When Auto Focus Fails Using the Focus Lock Function The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject Auto Focusing may fail to achieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below In such cases either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or bring into focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism then take the picture see the following page Low contrast subject blue Two or more objects overlap at skies white walls and other different distances within the objects focus frame animals in cages etc Sub
10. displayed correctly on the external LCD panel 0 Primary batteries alkaline manganese batteries lithium batteries initial setting 1 Secondary batteries nickel metal hydride batteries nickel cadmium batteries 2 Primary batteries lithium ion batteries C 05 Auto bracketing steps Setting bracket s width for auto bracketing setting 0 3 1 5 2 7 C 06 Front Rear dial function exchange in manual mode This function is used to change over the operations of the front and rear dials in the M manual mode 0 Front dial shutter speed rear dial f number initial setting 1 Front dial f number rear dial shutter speed C 07 Stopping the function of the P mode dial Initializing the P mode on the rear dial then changing the function to the front dial will cancel out P mode function on the rear dial 0 No initial setting 1 Yes C 08 Dial function direction This function is used to determine the direction in which the electronic dial is to be rotated to increase and decrease shutter speed the f number and exposure compensation 0 No switching CCW decrease CW increase initial setting 1 Switched CCW increase CW decrease 82 83 Types of Custom Settings continued C 09 AEL amp AFL function button exchange This function is used to set whether to change over the functions of the front and rear AEL and AFL buttons 0 No front AFL rear AEL initial setting 1 Yes front AEL rear
11. from 0 5 to 90 sec 0 5 10 sec by the second 10 to 90 sec in 10 sec units 2 to 10 mins by the minute and 10 to 6 mins in units of 10 minutes Preview Button on body 19 items U 1 4 inch and U 3 8 included 6 AA size batteries alkaline magnesium lithium nickel hydride or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries An external battery case can be connected 6 W X5 H X6 D 153 W X128 H X152 D mm 2 3 pounds 1 030 g body only This information is based on a linear horizontal vertical measurement 3 a Y 97 Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Maintenance and care of the camera e Read instructions before using camera e Protect camera against shocks and falls Use the neck strap supplied with it whenever possible e Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares The sealed batteries supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life e Be sure to wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity e Battery life differs depending on frequency of use type age storage condition ambient temperature use external battery case in very cold weather etc e Always remove the battery when camera is not used for a long period of time e Always keep covers on lenses and camera body e Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40 C 105 F and 10 C 15 F Also avoid humid or sea air enviro
12. it is decreased The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range SITS a aC Neel 2 After taking the pictures press exposure compensation button again to return the exposure Compensation value to O ae The exposure compensation value mark on Si ak lta a the external LCD is cleared and the exposure eee eee tenne compensation function is released ee ee Program AE P e Thi The shutter speed and f number blink Shutter priority AE Tv The f number blinks Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock xK The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode M Manual mode M The exposure metering value difference is displayed Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD When a Metz flash is not equipped The time used for the metering function can be changed Exposure mode Exposure compensation display gt Custom settings C 03 on page 84 P Program AE Aperture priority AE The set value is displayed Shutter priority AE The difference between the metered value and the set exposure value is displayed Manual mode Synchro mode Not displayed Custom settings C 01 on page 84 O 5 G The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed AE Lock Mode Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired fo
13. mign speed control accuracy E C 97 Digital back recognition back recognition Not ZD Back ZD Back ZD Back coe ae C 1 C PES r O ol C 00 Custom functions No O Initial setting 1 A 2 B 3a G When 0 has been selected and set none of the custom items can be set 1 2 or 3 must be selected and set without fail C 01 Steps of aperture shutter speed exposure compensation This function is used to set the shutter speed f number and exposure compensation value step width 0 0 3 1 3EV step initial setting 1 0 5 1 2EV step 2 1 0 1EV step C 02 Aperture setting after lens change This function is used to set the f number display method for the previously used lens when the lenses have been changed over The initial setting is Yes in which case the f number of the lens prior to the changeover is displayed 0 Yes previous f number initial setting 1 Aperture open 2 Minimum aperture setting C 03 Metered value display time This function is used to set the time it should take for sleep mode to be established after the camera s power is turned on The initial setting is 15 seconds 15 30 60 or On can be selected and set Note that the batteries will continuously lose power when On no sleep mode has been set C 04 Select battery This function is used to set the batteries used in the camera so that the remaining battery charge will be
14. of the flash It also automatically Metz 44 MZ 2 corrects for exposure Metz 54 MZ 3 compensation normally required Metz 45 CL 3 and 4 when using filters close up Metz 60 CT 4 i anes Metz 70 MZ 5 and 4 een See 1 Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metz flash insert fully into the camera s hot shoe then tighten with the locking knob 2 Set the exposure mode then check the shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Automatically set by camera to 1 60 sec when Automatically set the metered shutter speed is 1 60 or slower by camera Aperture priority AE and 1 125 when it is 1 125 sec or faster Any aperture Program AE Automatically set by camera Shutter priority AE Automatically set by camera to 1 125 when the anami set shutter speed is 1 125 sec or faster NTUE Synchro mode 1 60 to 1 125 sec Any aperture With TTL flash photography the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity of the flash is adjusted automatically so TTL flash photography may not be able to suit to all conditions In the cases described below we recommend that you use a flash meter to check the intensity of the flash or to use a manual flash setting Rear Curtain Sync Mode Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions For example Charging completed When charging of the flash is completed a charging completed flash 1 When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is rela
15. remove the protective covers from the camera body and digital back The ZD digital back s removal lock release lever is made to slide in the direction of an arrow and if the digital back is pulled to the front pushing in a digital back removal button inside it will Separate With the M series digital back a button on the left side of the body needs to be pressed in order to detach the protective cover 2 Remove the camera rear cap by putting a finger into the notch and sliding the cap down 1 Align the lower contact pins of the digital back with the lower contact pins on the camera body 2 Rest the digital back on the lower ledge of the camera body so the camera body contact pins and digital back contact pins meet Hold the digital back lever open on the right side of ZD backs or hold down the release button on the left side of M series backs then press the upper part of the digital back to the camera body A click will be heard as the shutter is released signaling that the back has been correctly mounted Automatic setting of shutter To protect the shutter curtain when detaching the digital back from the camera the shutter curtain will automatically open and the mirror will go into the upright position effectively locking the camera When reattaching the digital back the mirror and shutter will return to the set position and the camera becomes unlocked and ready for use KX When
16. second the focus point selection mark appears on the display 2 Turn the front or rear dial and select automatic selection left T3 center or right CI 3 Press the SET or focus point selector button to enter the setting Manual Focus Mode Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector Manual focus mode M The auto focus function can be cancelled and you can focus manually 1 Switch to M manual focus mode Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to M manual focus mode M F appears on the external LCD panel 2 Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks When this is done the Auto Focus inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD display on the top of the camera will show WF It is not necessary to set the FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to M To switch back to auto focus simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the Auto Focus inscription on top of the lens will again be visible This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses only 3 Adjust the focus Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus When it is in focus the focus mar
17. then take the picture The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures it is recommended to replace batteries before bulb exposure See page 13 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 tIME Time 2 4 8 15 30 and 60 xX Using the tIME Time setting the shutter will open and close according to the number of times you press it tIME Time photography is electronically controlled so it is possible that the batteries will drain quickly In this case please replace batteries with new ones 68 Backlight button Front Rear Dial Lock Function To see the main panel at night or in dark places press the backlight button ce The backlight will go on approximately 20 sec onds and go off unless there is another opera tion x If the backlight button is held down for one second the light will remain on until the button is pressed again When the backlight is on the camera will not go into sleep mode however battery power may drain quickly When the Electronic Dial Lock is Qn all currently set values in Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE and M Manual mode cannot be adjusted with the front or rea
18. when the shutter release button is half pressed This is a light that assists the camera s auto focus function The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released Set the shutter release mode selector lever to sr XS ORY So OK W The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to S single focus mode Effective range of the AF assist infrared light is limited It does not reach distant subjects Range 9m 29 5 ft using 80 mm f 2 8 lens under our test conditions When using a lens hood or a bellows lens hood sold as an optional accessory that may interfere with the assist light set focus before mounting the hood The AF assist infrared light can be disabled gt Custom settings C 14 on page 85 Continuous Mode Photographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C and hold down the shutter for continuous shooting When the shutter button is pressed the mirror moves up and when the shutter button is pressed again the shutter is tripped anda picture is taken For the mirror up shooting procedure see pages 62 to 64 Drive Modes continued Exposure Modes Self Timer Mode In this mode the shutter will be released after the set time once the shutter button has been pressed For instructions about the self timer function see page 66 Prog
19. 10 minutes per turn 5 Check the focus and framing in the viewfinder then press the shetter for the shutter to be released 6 Interval mode is automatically turned off when the cycle completes x Repeat turning according to the number of times will lead to a countdown appearing in the display 67 Interval Photography continued x To be released from the interval photography mode while being activated turn off the power by setting the drive drive dial to L When there is bright light behind the camera when checking the framing and focus through the viewfinder and prior to pressing the shutter ensure the eyepiece cover is closed so no unwanted light will enter the photograph After setting interval photography turn the drive dial to M UP Mirror up mode and mirror up delay photography can be taken While photographing in the setting AEL will be displayed on the main LCD page 64 x When using auto bracketing the interval function cannot be used at the same time Long Exposure mode Bulb Mode Long Exposure Mode Bulb Mode To expose film longer than 30 seconds adjust the shutter speed to B bulb In order to prevent camera shake use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod 1 Turn the exposure mode dial and set it 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
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21. CD panel compensation xK If the flash charge mark 4 is not displayed the flash compensation button can not be used Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode You can check the exposure compensation value x If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L power OFF position the compensation value will be canceled 3 Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value V q RY j a Flash Compensation Settings continued Flash Photography with electronic flash models other than Metz 1 To use a grip type flashgun or a strobe with other electric contacts than X contact connect the sync cord to the camera s sync terminal See note below about flashes designed exclusively for other maker s cameras Remove the rubber cover when connecting the sync cord After shooting be sure to reattach the rubber cover in order to protect the synchro terminal s contacts 2 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 3 Turn the rear dial to set the aperture then take the picture for M use the rear dial For X use the front dial x This camera s synchro contact is an X contact A WARNING Using flashes designed exclus
22. Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the modes depending on the contrasts in the focus or move the camera to change the position of the picture See page 54 focus frame Shutter Release Button Holding the Camera Electrical Contacts Shutter release button The shutter release button has a two step action When pressed lightly it stops at a certain point In this manual this position is called the half press position When you half pressed this button camera functions are activated When the shutter button is pressed further down the shutter is tripped This position is called the release position m mi Normal Half press Release position Oil dirt fingerprint or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction or corrosion Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean cloth Holding the Camera Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures Grasp the grip firmly press your both elbows against your body and support the camera at the bottom with your left hand xK At slow shutter speeds or when using the self timer it is best to use a tripod and a cable release or an electromagnetic cable release Optional accessories apter describes various ns of the camera Focus Modes Focus Area Single focus mode S This mode uses the focus priority mechanism The shutter can be released when the focus ma
23. Mamiya z Instructions p TA Printed in Japan Mamiya Digital Imaging Co Ltd 320210 LB 02E Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645DF Camera Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645DF with its TTL auto focus auto exposure and auto flash is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise Combining 35mm handling ease and speed but with an image size almost 3 times larger it is a full featured camera utilizing many digital controls and LCD displays and featuring 19 custom settings for fully personalized digital photography Its high tech focal plane shutter with speeds up to 1 4000 sec permits flash sync up to 1 125 sec and has an exclusive Safety Retraction feature which protects it against accidental damage The AE Prism Finder with its many features protected by a sturdy magnesium housing and also the Power Drive Grip are now integral components of the die cast aluminum camera body designed for heavy professional use All the many features safety interlocks and other important information are covered in detail in these instructions It is imperative that you read them thoroughly before you put your camera to work in order to ensure proper operation and maximum results mn PR fw IS PS Special Advice To Professional Photographers Your Mamiya 645DF is designed for heavy profession
24. al use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained Your camera and lenses have many moving parts which require periodic lubrication Its electronic components too are subject to wear and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust sand sea air heat and moisture If cameras had odometers like automobiles it would be easier to specify servicing schedules May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of images per year you send your equipment annually for servicing to the Mamiya distributor in your country Mamiya 645DF corresponds with digital backs compatible with MSCE Mamiya Serial Communication of External Names of Parts and Functions Hot shoe page 73 Exposure mode dial page 44 to 53 69 81 amp 82 Eyepiece shutter lever page 65 Main LCD page 5 SS SS ii Rear dial page 7 Mirror Do not touch the mirror Strap lug page 23 Electronic contacts Front dial page 7 Shutter release button page 29 L Drive dial page 42 Lens mount alignment mark page 18 Depth of field preview button page 72 Diopter adjustment dial Auto focus assist infrared light page 21 emission window page 50 Self timer lamp page 77 Strap lug page 23 AF lock button page 40 Synchro terminal page 78 Focus mode selector lever page 33 amp 35 Electronic shutter release contact page 65 Lens releas
25. ame Releasing self timer mode 1 Press the self timer button to set self timer mode 2 Turn the front dial to OF To release the self timer while it is operating turn off the power by setting the drive dial to L K When there is bright light source behind the camera or when you press the shutter button without looking through the viewfinder light may enter from the viewfinder s eyepiece adversely affecting the exposure metering Turn the eyepiece shutter open close knob to close the eyepiece shutter then take the pictures page 65 x Mirror up delay photography can be achieved after setting self timer mode by turning the drive dial to M UP Mirror up mode page 64 By repeated turning the interval time can be set automatically It can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action gt iE no KY 1 Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a sturdy tripod 2 Press the interval button twice for the interval mode 3 Turn the front dial and shoose your preferred duraton by turning Settings can be made from 2 to 10 in single units 10 to 60 in units of 10 or for limitless On 4 Turn the rear dial to set the interval time Settings include 0 seconds no interval time 1 to 10 seconds increased by the second 10 to 90 seconds increased in units of 10 2 to 10 minutes increased by the minute or 10 to 60 minutes increased in units of
26. ananchoaseeuaa aes 52 CF Custom Function Mode CF siidiiceuiewisiiavinercsoenciitavadiediediartisliacinescuaniens 52 C1 C2 or C3 0 00 ee 53 Programming CT O20 Cs risg anaes saciecutcuneatadsansanatpinneg i a Aii aa 53 Exposure Metering Modes ssnnnnssnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn 54 Average spot auto exposure metering ssssessssesssssssrrsrrrnnnnrtnnnnnnnnnernene 54 Center weighted average spot exposure metering sssssssssresssssrrrrrrrrssrrnrn 54 Center spot exposure METELING ccccccseseeeceeeeceeceeeeseeceeeeeeeauaaseeeeeeeesseaeenseeeees 54 Expos r WwWarniNgS wcecctsceticrtentescesictiendowesensicusuinvedetuseeauinnctedbecondsenidinmnwausabenlnneuns 55 Exposure Compensation ss sssnsnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnn nnnm nnmnnn nne 56 AE L CK MOGE ena eetne Sie ae en mina enn Aer nuanean anaana erin teen een aaaeaii na 57 to 58 Auto Bracketing Mode iiso acetic saceic se derpate Sucteea cece ne deewniedtanensauwdakodssvanendodewes 59 to 61 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up c sssceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 62 to 64 Electronic Shutter Release Contact ccsccccsssssssssseeeeeeesesssessseeeesseeeeenesseseees 65 Eyepiece Shutter ssssnnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn mnnn 65 Self Timer mode ssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nn 66 Interval Photo
27. anual focus lens mount the focusing screen for manual focus lenses sold separately 1 Mount the M645 lens on the camera body turn the A M lever on the lens to the M position Set the lens to maximum aperture compose and focus You may use the focus mark to adjust focus 2 Select exposure mode and set the desired aperture on the lens x For auto exposure select the Av aperture priority AE and choose the spot exposure metering mode S you can use the lens in conjunction with stop down metering 3 Half press the shutter release button to show shutter speed Available functions with M645 lens Exposure mode Metering mode Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode not an available function an available function x You can adjust focus with assistance of the focus mark in the viewfinder LCD When stopping down slower than f 5 6 the focus mark will be unworkable In this case the out of focus direction marks gt lt 4 will blink and show that the picture is out of the focus adjustment range x The AF assist beam does not emit with these lenses 89 When using the camera at cold temperatures where the battery capacity may drop use an external battery case PE401 sold separately PE401 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L position power OFF 2 Use a coin or similar object to turn and remove the external battery socket cap 3 Remove the batte
28. ast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to Tv shutter priority AE position No Ta 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed D Yo lt 7 AIS it x The aperture value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure To obtain the correct aperture adjust the shutter speed value until the aperture value stops blinking and remains lit gt Custom settings C 01 on page 84 2 Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be selected gt Custom settings C 08 on page 84 3 The selected shutter speed can be locked gt Page 71 4 Even if the leaf shutter lens is attached the camera can be programmed to use the focal plane shutter gt Custom settings C 17 on page 85 1 Increment of the shutter speed can be set to your preference Manual Mode M This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control Varying shutter speeds can be selected including bulb tIME and manually from 60 mins to 1 4000 sec 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 Q 1 wo 1 The selected apertu
29. batteries are not inserted in the camera body the shutter cannot be released Detaching the digital back When detaching the digital back pull back the detachment lever found on the right side on ZD backs or press the release button found on the left side of M series backs and pull away from the camera body When detaching the digital back from the camera body the shutter will automatically fire the mirror will go to the upper position and the shutter curtain will open leaving the camera locked Diopter Adjustment Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens 1 Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame Rectangle with upwards Circle is in sharp focus If it is not turn the diopter adjustment dial in the direction if you are nearsighted in the direction if you are farsighted If this is not sufficient you may require an optional diopter correction lens See below 2 Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail groove and detach x Point the camera at a bright plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment 3 Insert a new diopter by aligning it to the base of the diopter holder and sliding it upwards into i place then reattach the rubber eye piece Diopter not matching Diopter matching If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface remove it with a blower or sweep it
30. cal point Metered value difference indicator differs from where the focal point is usually measured or when it is necessary to measure the exposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus The AEL button will lock the Auto exposure value as the photo is being recomposed Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly captured 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select P Av or T 2 Focus on the subject for metering exposure and press the AEL button on the rear of the grip will appear on the viewfinder LCD indicating that the exposure value is locked 3 Move the camera to recompose the shot then take the picture Td to ied 4 By pressing the AEL button AE lock will be cancelled x If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV the Jon the viewfinder LCD blinks to indicate viewfinder LCD blinks u for underexposure and o for overexposure the exposure is locked when you continue to take the next picture in the AE lock mode By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode you can change the If you turn the shutter release mode selector aperture and shutter speed value
31. contact is to insert the cable When in use take the cover off from the contact and take care not to misplace the cover Eyepiece Shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow Self Timer mode Interval Photography Once the shutter button has been pressed the shutter will release after the selected time has passed The self timer lamp will blink and three seconds prior to when the shutter releases the blinking will flash more rapidly This is a useful function for the photographer to be able to take commemorative shots of his or herself 1 Make sure the camera is firmly attached to the tripod 2 Press the self timer button to set the self timer mode to amp 3 Turn the front dial until self timer mode is set to On 4 Turn the rear dial to select the countdown time 0 5 1 sec to 10 seconds is selectable by the second 10 seconds to 90 seconds is selectable by units of 10 seconds 2 minutes to 10 minutes is selectable by the minute while 10 to 60 minutes is selectable by units of 10 minutes ensure the image area and focusing are correct then press the shutter button The shutter will release after the selected time fr
32. cus the subject and determine composition and exposure 5 The mirror moves up when the shutter button is fully pressed 6 Press the shutter button again to take pictures x Auto bracket exposures can be made when the auto bracketing mode is set before taking photos with mirror up After the set time mirror up photography will be cancelled The mirror will return to the original position if the lens is removed from the camera body Mirror up exposure time can be adjusted gt Custom settings C 03 on page 84 The procedure is the same as that taken up to step 3 of auto focusing 1 Set the focus mode selector lever to M manual focus mode 2 Determine the exposure focusing and frame structure by pressing the shutter release button halfway while looking into the view finder 3 Mirror up by fully pressing the shutter release button 4 Press the shutter button fully again to take Sr ar the photograph tim L NS QS Caution E Do not point the lens at the sun during the mirror up mode The sun s intense light can scorch and damage the shutter curtain Taking Photos with the Mirror Up continued Electronic Shutter Release Contact Eyepiece Shutter Mirror Up Delay To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release and th
33. e button page 17 amp 18 Diopter adjustment lens standard accessory page 22 External power socket page 92 Battery case lock lever page 13 Battery case page 13 Tripod socket page 93 Self timer button page 43 64 amp 66 Rubber eye piece page 22 Interval button page 67 amp 68 PX O E gt N Main LCD backlight button amp N Multiple exposure button y ul LI page 54 lt lt o E E FT E gt 2S ZZ ae Aee Aoo Set button page 53 amp 54 Flash auto adjustment select button page 6 76 amp 77 Exposure compensation button page 56 Digital Back Auto bracketing button Auto exposure lock button nade ET amp page 59 amp 60 page 57 amp 58 AEL Exposure metering button page 50 Liquid Crystal Displays LCD Main LCD Viewfinder LCD Auto bracketing icon Shutter Lens shutter icon Auto focus area frame speed AE lock icon Synchro mode icon Program AE mode icon Auto focus lock icon Aperture Custom function EE See SY a ey Repeat mode icon icon ae User function icon Ww Focal plane shutter Delay mode icon icon Delay time Remaining battery power icon Exposure compensation ATS LRE Ag ee Focus area icon Self timer icon During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed Spot metering icon Ex
34. e mirror will return to the lower position Separately purchased electronic cable release RE401 can be used to eliminate camera shake When using auto focus the operational method is the same as 1 to 3 page 62 1 Press the self timer button and turn the front dial to On 2 Turn the rear dial to select the time needed 0 5 1 seconds to 10 seconds allows for 75 increases by the second while 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 3 Line up the photograph through the viewfinder and half press the shutter button to ensure the focus and framing is correct 4 Press the shutter button completely and the mirror will go to the upper position then after the set time the shutter will release and the mirror will return to the lower position x To cancel mirror up delay photography turn to the drive dial to any setting other than M UP or turn the self timer setting off xK By turning the drive dial to the M UP setting mirror up mode and selecting the self timer setting mirror up delay photography can be taken Another method is to select self timer then turn the drive dial to M UP Electronic shutter release contact For mirror up long exposure or slow shutter shooting use the magnetic cable release RE401 or the remote control RS402 for remote shooting The assisting release
35. eable even after this period please consult your dealer or nearest Mamiya service center for its serviceability yx Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping impact fire flood etc 1 The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya service department 2 Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non serviceable or serviceable When the product is classified to be serviceable it will be repaired at the expense of the user even if the malfunction or damage occurred within the warranty period 98 MEMO 100 MEMO
36. ermined automatically according to the shooting conditions This mode is best suited for general photography Program AE Since it allows you to concentrate on the shooting You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the P Program AE mode is selected See page 44 and 45 priority AE speed Use this mode to control depth of field See page 46 Shutter prior Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct ity AE aperture Use this mode to stop motion See page 47 Set this mode when you want to use special combinations of the aperture and shutter speed See page 48 to 51 Aperture Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter Manual mode 4 Exposure metering mode is automatically set to average spot exposure metering before exposure metering is performed P rr There are three exposure metering modes In oZ 2 F 2 059 the A mode the average brightness in the 3 When lights press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter When the focus mark lights the picture is in focus entire frame is measured with emphasis on the center of the frame The brightness at a Out of focus Marks specific spot in the center of the frame is gt lt Flashing The picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be metered in the S mode The A S mode released automatically switches between these two
37. exposure metering status maintained The initial setting for the exposure metering status maintenance period is 15 seconds It can be changed at any time to a period within 30 sec 60 sec using the custom settings C 03 on page 84 In sleep mode operating the shutter button or function setting button restores power ON status In sleep mode the shutter speed and f number in the external LCDs go off and the icon shown in the figure is displayed This mark appears in program AE mode For the purpose of the descriptions and explanations provided in these instructions it is assumed that the camera s power is on Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connection and corrosion Wipe the terminals before loading the batteries It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations Battery performance decreases in low temperatures Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations External battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory Store the batteries in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight Remove the batteries from the camera body when they will not be used for a long time Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are exhausted Liquid leakage from the battery may damage the camera Read the label warnings of the batteries for their handling
38. fixed firmly in place Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH or nickel cadmium Cd batteries can be used gt Custom settings C 04 on page 84 If the battery type and setting do not match remaining battery power will not be displayed Set the drive dial to S to turn on the power Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD i The batteries are sufficiently charged There is little power remaining Have new batteries on hand Camera will still operate Wee There is very little power remaining Camera will stop A 225 TS operating soon Flashing xK Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off and replace the batteries with new ones Vy me i When the batteries are spent batt flashes on Fh the main LCD and the viewfinder s LCD when the Flashing shutter release button is pressed KX When replacing the batteries be sure to use six new batteries of the same type Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones Battery Power Battery Care Remaining battery charge display The camera s power is turned on when the drive dial is set to S C or M UP In order to prevent the camera s battery power from draining sleep mode is automatically established if no operations are performed for a specific period of time while the power is ON with
39. fixed when you take the first image When the number of images recorded for auto bracketing photography is less than 3 or 2 in the auto bracketing mode the no Zh mark blinks and the camera automatically cancels the auto bracketing mode 1 The width of the bracket can be changed gt Custom settings C 01 on page 84 2 The number of frames bracketed can be changed gt Custom settings C 05 on page 84 3 When exposure compensation is initiated by pressing the exposure compensation button shooting in auto bracketing mode is possible using the exposure value to which the exposure compensation value has been added AE settings under auto bracketing mode Program AE Shutter speed varies Aperture Priority AE Shutter speed varies Shutter Priority AE Aperture varies Shutter speed varies No setting Taking Photos with the Mirror Up This function prevents mirror caused vibrations which may blur the image in close up photography when shutter speed is slow when a telephoto lens is used or when photographing a poster or another picture When using the mirror up Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 optional is recommended Using auto focus and auto exposure 1 Set the drive dial to M UP 2 Select S single focus mode by turning the focus mode selector lever 3 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to choose any of P Av or Tv exposure mode 4 Fo
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41. ifference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD press the AEL button for one second in M mode and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure based on the set aperture value Q _ 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 The aperture level can be selected for the parameter to shift gt Custom settings C 13 on page 85 Exposure Modes continued Auto mode mechanism Synchro mode X Select this mode when you use a flash The shutter speed will be fixed at 1 125 second for synchronization To adjust synchro speed turn the rear dial When using the leaf shutter lens the leaf shutter s working range is from 1 800 sec to 1 sec For other speeds 1 4000 1 800 sec 1 60sec bulb use the focal plane shutter When you take a photograph with TTL light metering with a Metz flash see pages Photography using the lens shutter or focal plane shutter can be selected in custom 73 to 77 penn ge ekcr ta OM page ez x For flash photography see pages 73 to 78 When using a large flash unit for use in studios changing the synchronizing speed is recommended page 78 When 1 800 sec shutter speeds can not be achieved even though the leaf shutter lens i
42. igital Back gt Lens Shutter gt Capture 73 Da er m a eur mr T Dag nd Da L D ae Nd LIT ie M T T r gt g M em T xd Ja Repeat ve vv 1E ime re Display examples in the custom function mode wm ee Day end 4 Selection Step Iris Hold battery Shot No Dial function r M wr ln al ja ww c j T wa vwe jur Dat Da me jur men mne j Dx T Dial action bn rm T i D ii D mere a y Dial direction AE AF lock Half press AE lock AF lock One push exposure AF assist light Flash sync a Da gt ln a lal ry r or IZ ar i m a al Daa zw pad ja Z at fe On b r On r jar bm ag Nod T X Buzzer zw ox Nee M Shutter in Program v pa Shutter in Manual p LM al Ma AF second mode Content Preface ose ese rec ect ts mee tes ne cece nennum mennan nnmnnn nnnm 1to2 Names of Parts and FUNCTIONS ccsscseceessenseeseneenseeeeseesseeesneanseesneeneeeeeeoens 3 to 4 Liquid Crystal Displays LCD ccsccssssicciesntcensnecanectieenatniexsctennesteaxesnnwcweassasensie
43. iliary light from firing O Fires initial setting 1 Does not fire C 15 Flash sync timing When a moving subject has been shot using the flash a flash of light will appear ahead of the subject s movement under the initial setting This function makes it possible to change this so that the flash of light comes after the moving subject as illustrated 0 Front curtain synchronization initial setting 1 Rear curtain synchronization C 16 Beep When the SET button is pressed a beep sounds 0 ON AF initialize setting 1 ON 2 OFF C 17 Choose shutter function for P Av or Tv mode When using P Av or Tv mode and the leaf shutter lens is attached but you prefer to use the focal plane shutter 0 Auto mode initialize setting Fastest 1 800sec 1 Only lens shutter 2 Only focal plane shutter when leaf shutter lens is attached C 18 Choose shutter function when in M mode 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 0 Automatic switching initialize setting 1 Only lens shutter 2 Only focal plane shutter when leaf shutter lens is attached C 19 Speed Accuracy of speed priority initialize setting or auto focusing priority can be decided 0 High speed control ilnitialize setting 1 High accuracy control For high speed accuracy we recom mend setting the aperture to F8 C 97 Digi
44. ing User Functions 1 By turning the exposure mode dial CF custom function mode can be selected 2 By turning the rear dial user A b or C can be selected 3 Press and hold down set button for longer than 1 second and settings for A B C can be initialized or the settings can be returned to default The default user setting is User 0 80 81 Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645DF Types of Custom Settings Initial setting 0 Last a Custom function user E 0 01 01 EV EVsteps a a a Cd asse aose cose on coa seteyype akane woon n a ae ae a e Disable rear dial in P mode rear dial in P mode a a E C 09 AEL AFL button exchange AFL button exchange pol err wen P in E AE Lock no function AELfunction Oneshot Oneshot While press While press o arctan AF eaten Noopeaton Contmows Pe Sharer it eum ant S a wem eo e Auto mode Shutter in Within the lens shutter Program mode Tv Av P lens range the lens The leaf shutter lens is shutter is used Outside Leat nuer Focal plane attached of this range the focal plane shutter is used Auto mode Shutter in Within the lens shutter Manual mode M lens range the lens In LS mode when the leaf shutter is used Outside LS mode Fo modg shutter lens is attached of this range the focal plane shutter is used C 19 AF speed pigh
45. ively for other maker s 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 synchro terminal When using flashes with a flash duration of 1 500 sec or longer set the shutter speed to 1 30 sec or less The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked gt See page 71 The user can change camera functions and settings to suit personal preference 79 Setting Custom Functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users You can preset the functions for indoor outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions When at C 00 chose 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 19 However if you set C 00 to 0 the settings used will be the default set 1 Turn on the power Turn the shutter release mode lever to the S or C position 2 Turn the exposure mode dial to select CF Custom Function mode 3 Turn the rear dial to select the settings for user A B or C 4 Turn the front dial to select the item you want to set x There are 19 items from C 01 to C 19 Initializ
46. jects with continuous Extremely backlit reflective repeated patterns building subjects car bodies water exteriors blinds etc surfaces etc When the subject is far smaller than the focus frame If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame i 1 the camera focuses on the background at the center In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter 1 Set the focus mode selector lever to S or Cc Put the subject in the focus frame i i and half press the shutter release button 2 Lock the focus When the focus mark 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 1 Assignment of the AEL and AFL buttons can be swapped gt Custom settings C 09 on page 85 2 You can set the camera so that when the AFL button is pressed AF is activated and AF lock is performed gt Custom settings C 12 on page 85 AF Assist Infrared Light Drive Modes When the subject is dark or under exposed and Single Frame Mode the camera fails to auto focus a red lamp may light on the front of the camera
47. k lights in the viewfinder LCD See page 38 OH B pe N Nj a i my 4 Dogo EA When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus mode selector lever of the camera body is set at S or C you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens X To use the auto focus function both the camera body and the lens have to be set in the auto focus mode X When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode auto focus does not function x See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the lens Attaching a Leaf Shutter Lens Manual Focus Mode continued Leaf shutter lenses are equipped with an internal shutter When set on X leaf shutter lenses charge quickly and are capable of high shutter speeds 1 800 sec with flash synchronization during daytime shooting By merely pressing the shutter button the leaf shutter will automatically charge allowing for rapid photography When the leaf shutter lens is attached the letters 9 will appear in the main LCD display The leaf shutter icon will also appear When using settings P Program AE Av Aperture priority AE or Tv shutter priority AE it is possible to change to focal plane shutter photography gt Custom settings C 17 on page 85 Manual focusing using the focus mark Focus
48. n the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position When set at the S position you can shoot one frame with each press of the shutter release button In the C mode the camera 1 takes three or two frames successively with one press of the shutter release button 2 By pressing the auto bracketing button auto bracketing mode is selected In the main LCD the auto bracketing mark will flash on and off As it is flashing turn the front dial to On 3 Press the shutter button and take the pictures When the shutter button is pressed during shooting in auto bracketing mode the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder Furthermore the auto bracketing mark 4h blinks the bracket step width is displayed and the shooting sequence can be checked on the external LCD aw Vy a Over exposure Normal exposure Under exposure 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 the last shot has been taken or you cancel the auto bracketing mode manually Continuous Mode C By pressing the shutter release button once the camera takes 3 or 2 shots in series With each press of the shutter release button the camera repeats auto bracketing The standard normal exposure value will be
49. nment e Prolonged disuse shortens camera life Periodically exercise the shutter at different speeds lens diaphragms at different apertures and focusing mechanism e Protect camera against rain and moisture e Do not touch lens surfaces Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles e Always test your equipment before going on important assignments The Importance of Proper Maintenance Your camera has mechanisms like shutters and diaphragm blades They are controlled by gears levers springs and so on All require special lubrication from time to time Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms as well as the electronic components and the optical glass of your lenses We therefore suggest that you have your camera and lenses checked and if necessary serviced periodically After Sale Servicing yy Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card 1 For inquiries opinions or questions concerning the product please contact your nearest Mamiya agent or service center 2 Servicing after the expiration of the period specified in the warranty card will be charged to the user The freight and transport costs should always be paid by the user 3 The servicing parts for use in repair of the product will be retained at the factory for ten years from the date of discontinuation of production Servicing is available for the same period as the servicing part retention period As the product may be servic
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52. numbers on the distance scale of the lens see illustration below When the aperture is open ae the subject depth is shallow WS When the aperture is F stopped down Q the subject depth is deep Pritt tt 22 114 411 22 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 will be stopped down to the set aperture While operating the preview button you cannot release the shutter In addition to its standard flash sync system the Mamiya 645DF features TTL through the lens electronic flash exposure metering A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the sensor at the moment of exposure The sensor is connected via the Mamiya 645DFs dedicated hot shoe to a shoe or handle mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter Maximum flash sync speed is 1 125 sec making daytime synchronization possible To utilize the TTL flash feature with all TTL operable Metz flash units a Metz SCA 3952 Module is required Please see the chart below for compatibility and or additional adapters that may be necessary The resulting flash exposure automation determines correct flash exposure and Adapter ln o Fiaa SCA3952 SCA3000C automatically adjusts the output yP Module Converter
53. 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 Center spot exposure metering Exposure Metering Modes continued Exposure warnings Exposure Compensation J In some situations such as a great difference between the subject and background Important brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are alll black or white the resulting photograph may be under or overexposed When this occurs use the exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can also be used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures When a polarizing filter is used ensure that a circular polarizing filter circular filter C PL is used The correct exposure cannot be obtained with a normal polarizing filter PL 1 When exposure compensation button is pressed 4 appears on the external LCD OQ J When the front or rear dial is turned i counterclockwise the exposure is increased Exposure warnings With an inappropriate exposure setting when shooting subjects that are too light or dark the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder At such times the correct exposure cannot be obtained conversely when it is turned clockwise
54. off ently with a lens brush Range of adjustment of diopter aad x If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface wipe away with a piece of clean correction lenses Optional accessory soft gauze Diopt tion R f adjustment f gestae i ened eee x Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame DE401 standard 2 5 to 0 5 DE402 for nearsighted users 5 0 to 2 0 DE403 for farsighted users 0 to 3 0 Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated x After attaching the strap pull it and make sure it does not loosen at the buckle Caution E To ensure safety pull the ends of the strap taut and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera s section describes basic camera operations Attaching a Lens and Digital Back Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic Mode Line up the lens mount alignment mark with mark on the camera to fit the lens in place then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 1 When detaching the digital back pull back the detachment lever found on the right side on ZD backs or press the release button found on the left side of M series backs and pull away from the camera body 2 When detaching the digital back from the camera body the shutter will automatically fire the mirror will go to the upper position and the shu
55. posure compensation icon Dial lock icon Flash compensation icon Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark Exposure metering During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed mode display AE lock indicator Flash charge indicator Flash compensation mark Focus marks AS Displayed when subject is in focus Caution mark 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 qQ _ 99 Electronic Dial Operations Liquid Crystal Displays Electronic Dial Operation Program shift PH PsPL Aperture adjustment Exposure mode Shutter speed adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment 1 125 to 1 60 Auto bracketing 5 The multi turn auto bracketing button displayed Turn the auto bracket ON OFF repeat setting Flash auto Flash metering compensation h adjustment select 5 displayed when using Metz flash and SCA3952 adaptor button 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 ON OFF Error 2 Plus Under Over j me gt Normal ock gt Self Timer bulb gt Busy D
56. r dials This prevents accidental change of shutter speed or aperture values NIA mEt How to set dial lock 4 Press the multiple exposure mode and auto bracketing mode button together for about 1 second so that On flashes on the display How to release dial lock To release dial lock press the same buttons as in How to set dial lock so that OF flashes on the display ANE i When dial lock is set the dial lock display R appears on the external LCD SS ez vZ inn X When the dial lock is ON the shutter speed and aperture will not change even if you turn the front or rear dial x Dial lock can not 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 temporarily released Depth of Field Depth of Field Preview Flash Photography Depth of Field Depth of field D O F is defined as the zone of sharpness 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 D O F can be determined by using the depth of field scale on each lens The f stop 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
57. ram AE P The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure according to the existing ambient light This mode is best suited for general photography allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject Turn the exposure mode setting dial to P program AE position If a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter speed and aperture value blink In such cases the pictures can be taken but they may turn out too bright or too dark Program Shift P P1 You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front dial in the P Program AE mode In order to avoid blurred images shake while releasing the shutter or to open the aperture change to P high speed For slower shutter speeds and wider depth of field change to P low speed This function allows you to make these changes quickly Normal Exposure Modes continued 645DF program shift chart __ ISO 100 AF80mm 2 8 D 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV F 5 32 Normal 1 amp seseceese Program shift area A 22 2 8 3 4 30 15 8 4 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 5 1 60 1 250 1 1000 1 4000 Shutter speed 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 When the Program line is shifted the aperture value changes along with the shutter speed to maintain the proper exposure gt Custom settings
58. re and shutter speed can be locked gt Page 71 2 Increment of the aperture and shutter speed value can be set to your preference gt Custom settings C 01 on page 84 3 The assignments of the front and rear dials can be swapped gt Custom settings C 06 on page 84 4 Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be selected Custom settings C 08 on page 84 48 Exposure Modes continued 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 Example 2 3 indicates 27 EV 5 7 indicates 5 2 EV When the chosen setting and metering values are the same the metering difference value will be displayed as 0 0 in the view finder When the exposure is compensated in the Manual mode the difference between the metered value and the compensated value will be displayed in the viewfinder LCD In the B Bulb mode the difference with the metered value is not displayed Displays when the difference in the exposure metering values exceeds 6EV F When the setting and metering value exceed each other values under 6EV will be displayed as u and values over 6EV will be displayed as o One push shift function Using choice 1 from custom settings C 13 page 85 when the d
59. rk in the viewfinder is lit This mode is suited for still subjects Focus is locked when the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD xK The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus if the focus mark does not light x To take another photo with a different composition take your finger off the shutter release button then press the shutter release button again In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewfinder s LCD is lit Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is half pressed This mode is suited for moving subjects x Focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit xK The shutter can be released even if the focus mark is not lit Focus Area With this camera you can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to take The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel Inside the View finder Focus point selection mark Spot focus area Normal focus area i q r J L l AF area Left AF Center AF Right AF area area area Bring the subject into focus inside the focus frame gt mark on the viewfinder Select the frame from among the 1 and focus frame marks on the viewfinder and bring the subject into focus Selecting the focus area 1 When focus point selector button is pressed for 1
60. ry case from the camera body 4 Connect the external battery case to the body Connect the plug of the external battery case in which the batteries are installed to the external battery socket 5 Reinstall the original battery case from which the batteries were removed in the body Turn the battery case lock lever to lock it in the body x Make sure to reinstall the empty battery case into the body E The empty battery cassette must be inserted into the body The batteries may generate heat if the external battery case is connected to the body while the batteries are loaded on the body 90 Tripod When You Think Something Might Be Faulty Using a Tripod When using a tripod with 3 8 screw instead of 1 4 screw remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing In the conditions below or when the LCDs display the items listed in pages 95 and 96 they are not necessarily faults Check the camera referring the descriptions below Unable to release the shutter Check to see if the batteries are installed Check to see if the batteries are dead Check to see if the power is on the shutter release selector lever should be set to S or C position The viewfinder does not show LCD read outs Check to see if the batteries are installed Check to see if the batteries are dead
61. s attached try another exposure mode The selected aperture value can be locked gt See page 71 You can change the camera functions and methods for using the camera using custom functions x For details of custom functions see pages 80 to 86 _ _ _ _o oo NAA 5 Exposure Modes continued Exposure Metering Modes C1 C2 or C3 Modes Mode dial options C1 C2 and C3 can be used to memorize preferred settings These settings can be changed instantly to suit the photographer s needs Programmable settings are exposure mode P program AE Av aperture priority AE Tv shutter speed priority AE X synchro mode M manual mode focus area and spot metering Programming C1 C2 or C3 1 Go to the setting you wish to assign to C1 C2 or C3 2 To record this setting hold the set button down for one second until the details are displayed then press the SET button while turning the mode dial to C1 C2 or C3 When you release the SET button the chosen setting will be programmed to your selection of C1 C2 or C3 The illustration shows the exposure mode Av aperture priority AE being recorded to C2 xK Even when the power is switched off the mode recorded will still be saved to C mode x C1 C2 or C3 modes can be changed while photographing However after taking a pho
62. sseencencnsssnsencctenss 84 to 86 Miscellaneous Operations ccccccsesseeeseeeeseeeeseeenneeeseeenseesseeensees 88 to 100 Changing the FOCUSING Sereen viniscssciancnsnnnravicrstiecsmnenniareredneubee sienna 89 to 90 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses sssceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 91 External Battery Socket ssssssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn 92 MO PIRE E E E E E E EE 93 When You Think Something Might Be Faulty 0 cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 94 When Any of These Displays Appear ccccsssseceseeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeneeeeesenees 95 to 96 SDS CITC ARI ONS ava sce et ee see tet etic sais nd meee at Ea ea 97 to 98 Common Sense Camera Care and Practice ccccccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 99 AnerSale SSKV CUS carecas aeaa aa 100 g G Inserting the Batteries The camera will not operate without batteries Checking the Battery Power Set the drive dial to L to turn off the power Use six AA alkaline or lithium batteries 1 Lift the battery case lock lever turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder 2 Install the batteries while ensuring their polarities are properly aligned with the and markings on the battery case E Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity 3 Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise Make sure it is
63. tal back recognition 0 Not ZD Back 1 ZD Back C 98 Lens firmware version The current firmware version can be checked C 99 Body firmware version The current firmware version of the body can be checked 84 Changing the Focusing Screen 1 Switch the dial drive to L to turn off the camera s power and remove the lens 2 Pull the focusing screen release lever forward as illustrated with the tweezers to let 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 x Do not touch and damage the mirror in any way 4 When installing the screen pinch the tab of the screen with tweezers and put the screen on the screen frame 5 Push up the screen frame using the tweezers until hearing a clicking sound The screen is now properly installed x Never press down on other parts as this will affect the focus function Caution x Since the focusing screens surfaces are soft and easily damaged handle them carefully X Never touch the surface with bare fingers Should dust settle on it merely blow away by using a blower x If the focusing screen needs cleaning send it to the nearest authorized Mamiya service center Do not attempt to clean the surface of the focusing screen as it is very delicate 88 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses External Battery Socket When using the MAMIYA M645 m
64. tively small within the indicator in viewfinder icon 4 will illuminate in the viewfinder s liquid crystal display panel picture Whenex BAP ap EF l posure mode is set at Av or P the shutter speed will be 2 When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly l i automatically set to 1 60 to 1 125 sec when charging of the flash is reflective object in the background Automatic setting of completed 3 When the background behind the subject is extremely dark outdoors at night etc flash synchronizing Ja SR TRP ao NE 4 When light from the flash is incorrectly directed and falls too widely from the subject speed MS exposure NOSE IS a vec me cues Stiutel Sheed ieial faster than 1 125 sec the shutter speed will be automatically set to 1 125 sec The flash charge mark 4 flashes after the shutter is released to indicate that the flash was emitted properly Rear Curtain Sync Mode When a moving subject has been shot under this function the flash of light appears after the moving subject Flash confirmation The power zoom reflector is linked to the lens focal length Excluding the Metz 32Z 2 Auto zoom control When the focus mode is set to S the auto focus assist beam is emitted automatically in low light Excluding the Metz 32Z 2 Display of flash range Displayed on the flash s liquid crystal display panel Excluding the distance Metz 32MZ 3 and Metz
65. to 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 will not be saved There are three exposure metering mode to select a proper exposure modes appropriate to the lighting condition of subject How to select an exposure mode 1 Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button is pressed Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned select an appropriate exposure mode 2 Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button to enter the setting Exposure Metering Modes Exposure metering is performed after automatically selecting average spot exposure metering 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 f 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 Average spot auto exposure metering Center weighted The average brightness of the entire screen is average spot measured emphasizing the center of the screen exposure metering The brightness
66. tter curtain will open leaving the camera locked 1 Set the drive dial to S single frame advance mode The drive dial has an S single frame advance mode setting and a C continuous advance mode setting See page 42 When set to L the power is turned off When set to M UP the mirror moves into the set postion 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 Focus mode Single focus Half press the shutter release button to focus When the focus mark mode lights the focus is fixed and the shutter can be released See page 33 The camera keeps focusing continuously while the shutter release button is half pressed The shutter can be released regardless of whether or not the focus mark is lit See page 33 Manual focus Continuous C focus mode Taking Photos continued 3 Set the exposure mode selector dial to P 5 Focus program auto exposure 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 5 SA There are four exposure modes P program AE Av aperture priority AE Tv shutter priority AE and M manual mode X is for synchro mode while CF is used to for custom functions Exposure mode Features The aperture and shutter speed are det
67. without changing the exposure value that is lever to the L power OFF position or after set when entered into AE lock mode a lapse of one hour the AE lock mode will In the P mode Program AE mode turning either the front or rear dial shifts automatically be cancelled 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 x In the Manual M exposure mode you cannot use the AE lock function x When the exposure metering value x Exposure compensation and auto bracketing function can be used when the difference display appears press AEL button camera is in the AE lock mode in normal operation or with the mirror locked for about 1 second The one push shift up function is now activated to shift to the shutter speed based on the metered result page 50 gt Custom settings C 11 on page 85 2 Half pressing of he shutter release button can activate the AE lock mode gt Custom settings C 10 on page 85 3 The assignment of the AEL button and AFL button can be swapped gt Custom settings C 09 on page 85 1 The way to cancel the AE lock can be changed Auto Bracketing Mode When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually from normal to under and over 1 Tur

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