Mamiya 645 AFD III User Manual

11114422225ftmInstructionsPrinted in Japan320200-HG-01E英語

CDABDetaching1. Insert the dark slide into the magazine.2. With your thumb first push button C down andthen simultaneously button D in. The magazinewi

MADE IN JAPANMADE IN JAPANReplacing the Diopter Correction Lens★ If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or sweep it off

XMTvAvPCFA6. After the index number is specified, press the set button A for approximately onesecond to store the setting.★ In the default setting the

★ When the camera is set to sleep mode during the setting procedure, the flashingdisplay is cleared, and no further settings can be performed. If this

This section describes basic camera operations, how to loadfilm and fully automatic photography.Basic Operation

27 2880mm1:28MFAF11114422222005ftmBASetting the Film SpeedThe film speed (ISO speed) is a numeric reference of the sensitivity to light, and must bese

Caution: When the pressure plate (120/220) is set erroneously When the pressure plate setting does not correspond to the loaded film a mis-match bet

8. Close the back cover.Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly toclose it.Attach the magazine to the camera body. Pull outthe dark slide, and

33 34★ “Missing imprinted character” means that the first digit of the shutter speed is indis-tinct when using a shutter speed of 1/1000 or above.★ Fo

There are three exposure metering modes: Inthe “A” mode the average brightness in the en-tire frame is measured with emphasis on thecenter of the fram

Special Advice To Professional PhotographersYour Mamiya 645 AFDII I is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a longservice life if pro

Shutter Release ButtonHolding the CameraHorizontalVerticalThe shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly it stops at acertain

A2. Press the shutter release button and theemergency film wind button A simultaneously.The film will be advanced to the end and themagazine’s LCD pan

41 36★ Oil, dirt, fingerprint, or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction orcorrosion. Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean clot

PAvTvMXCFBAFocus AreaWith this camera, you can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures youintend to take. The selected focus area c

Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector★ When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus mode selectorlever of the camera body is set a

When Auto Focus FailsThe Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject. Auto Focusing may fail toachieve accurate focus with certain subjects d

The AF assist infrared light can be disabled. Custom settings (C-26 on page 95)AF Assist Infrared Light★ The AF assist infrared light is emitted only

XMTvAvP8ftmCF51 52Mirror up ShootingSet the shutter release mode selector lever to “C”.Photographs are taken continuously at a rate ofabout 2 frames p

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1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposuremode setting dial to “Tv” (shutter-priority AE) po-sition.Shutter Priority AE (Tv)Set the desired shutt

Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 20)Dark slide storage pocket (page 32)Memo clip (page 103)Screw cap for battery compartment for mag

4. When the shutter release button is half-pressed, the difference between the presentsettings and the metered value is displayed inthe viewfinder’s L

CF (Custom Function) Mode (CF)You can change the camera functions and meth-ods for using the camera using custom func-tions.1. The selected aperture v

PAvTvMXCFAB2. Press the SET button or exposure meteringmode button A to enter the setting.Exposure metering is performed after automaticallyselecting

★ After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return theexposure compensation dial to the “0” position.★ Exposure compen

65 66Metered-value difference indicatorKeep pressing the AEL button A, and the differ-ence between the metered exposure value andthe exposure of the n

PAvTvMXCFANormal exposure Under exposure Over exposure67 68With auto exposure bracketing, you can bracket the exposure automatically for three (ortwo)

69 70PAvTvMXCFABPAvTvMXCF★ When the shutter button is half-pressed at any point while shooting in multiple expo-sure mode, the "ME" multiple

71 72Exposure compensation1.01.52.0Number of exposures234CExposure compensation in typical multiple exposures★ The optimum exposure compensation value

73 74The procedure is the same as that taken up tostep 3 of auto focusing.1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M”(manual focus mode).2. Determine

75 76Turn the eyepiece shutter lever inthe direction of the arrow.Eyepiece ShutterClose the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behin

Viewfinder LCDAuto focus area frameDuring actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.AE lock indicatorDefocus indicatorsAuto bra

77 78PAvTvMXCFWith this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after theshutter release button is pressed. The self

79 80AvTvMXPCFAvTvMXPCFWhen the Electronic Dial Lock is “On,” all currently set values in “Av ” (Aperture PriorityAE), “Tv” (Shutter Priority AE) and

81 82When taking photos using infrared film, the position at which the subject is in focus isslightly different than that of regular film. This is bec

83 84★ When using an SCA300 system flash (Metz 60CT-4, 45CL-4, etc.), use the SCA3000Cconverter (sold separately).★ For details, refer to the operatin

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be linked. Custom settings (C-25 on page 95)★ If the flash-charge mark is not displayed, the flash

87 881. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked. See page 792. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds. Custom s

Custom FunctionsThese functions allow the owner to change the camera functions andsettings as they prefer.

91 92Setting Custom FunctionsThe custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing thecamera functions as you like. Take photogra

93 94Types of Custom FunctionsC-00 Custom functions No.0: [Initial setting]1: A2: B3: C★When “0” has been selected and set, noneof the custom items c

95 96Types of custom functions (continued)C-19 AFL function lock modeThis function is used to set the AF lockmethod when the AFL button isoperated.Th

Exposure Modes ... 53 to 60Program AE (P) ...

MiscellaneousOperations

99100Changing the Focusing Screen1. Remove the lens.2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever Aforward, as illustrated, with the tweezers to letthe Fo

101 102Using the M645 Manual Focus LensesAvailable functions with M645 lensnot an available functionavailable functionWhen using the camera at cold te

103 104Using a TripodThe Memo Clip on the Back Cover fits the topcover of the film box and can also be used forother reminders.Memo ClipWhen You Think

105 106When Any of These Displays Appear★ The camera caution mark will blink when the dark slide has not been pulled out,no film is present, or whe

Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL mul-tiple mode AE, AF single lens reflexActual Image Size : 56x41.5 m

109 110Maintenance and check of the camera• Read instructions before using camera.• Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap suppli

This chapter describes how to put in the batteries, how to in-stall and remove the lens, and how to install and remove themagazine.Before TakingPhotog

Checking the Battery PowerSet the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power.Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD.★ When

Batteries Care1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions.2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause

2. Attaching the lensLine up the lens mount alignment mark B withmark C on the camera to fit the lens in place,then rotate it in the direction of the