Mamiya M645 Pro Instruction Manual

Names and Functions of Parts (2)_@ Battery chamber coverlatchPull the latch toward the lensto open the battery chamber.I-27 Battery chamber coverInser

A.M. LeverAutomatic diaphragm operationwhen ”A” appears in the window.Diaphragm stopped down topreselected aperture when “M”appears in window.30 Focus

ames and Functions of Parts (3)_ __Roll-Film Insert(120 and 220 roll-film inserts are available)Start MarkAfter aligning the start mark onthe film’s

Prism FinderEYecUPAttach by sliding into thegrooves of the eyepiece.Diopter correction lensretainer ringRemove by unscrewing ina counterclockwise dire

Names and Functions of Parts (4)- -. - -“-- - - - -”.*.i,-Meter switchPushing in on this switch whenthe finder is attached to thecamera will turn on t

CdS Prism Finder(Detailed instructions on pp.39-43)Aperture ringcoupling pinCouples to the exposuremeter coupler on theaperture ring.Hot-shoe (with sa

Names and Functions of Parts (5).--~- _ __.Waist-Level Finder S (For detailed instructions, see pp. 44-46)Sports finder eyepieceRetracted when not

Testing to See if the Camera Functions ProperlyTo release the shutter when there is no film in the camera, proceed as follows.[For detailed instructio

Interchanging Lenses-- - ---_)IIIl Removing the body cap l Attaching Lenses0 Removing LensesWhile depressing the lens release but-ton (13) turn

-Interchanging Finders- -___ ----__- -l Attaching Finders*After removing a lens, be sure toplace caps on both the lens and cam-era body.*Never touch t

The Mamiya M645 1000S is a new improvedmodel of the M645, a camera widely acclaimedfor bridging the gap between small and largeformat cameras by intro

o Removing Finders1. Turn the finder release button clock-wise until it stops (about 60”). Then youwill be able to push in on the releasebutton.2. Whi

Focusing Screens0 Interchanging Focusing ScreensThe focusing screens are readily inter-changeable. Five different focusingscreens are available to mee

Inserting a Battery-~The Mamiya M645 uses one 6V silveroxide battery 4SR44 (Eveready No544, UCAR 544, Mallory PX28 orequivalent or alkaline batte

Battery Check-..---This camera is designed for use witheither silver oxide or alkaline batteries.Although both types offer adequateperformance, silve

Film Loading- ____-----.--0 Loading the Film1. While gently pushing in on the memoclip (19), move the back cover latch (17)in the direction of the arr

4. In the same manner insert a roll offilm in the upper compartment.5. Make sure that the black side of theleader paper faces up.6. Gently pull out so

* Never load film in direct sunlight. Load it in the shadeor in your own shadow.* Roll-film inserts for both 120 and 220 film are loaded inthe same ma

0 Insertion of the Film Insert1. Grasp both sides of the releaselatch (37) of the film insert, making surethat the film type index (42) is not upsided

1. After the film has been placed intothe camera make sure that the multiple-exposure lever (25) is aligned with thewhite dot and not with the word“MU

Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation--(c)The red B represents BULB. Theshutter will remain open as long as theshutter release button is depressedwhen the

Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000s ... 3Specifications ...

Focusing1. While looking through the viewfinder,adjust the focusing ring (30) until themost important part of the subject ap-pears sharp.2. Extremely

Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism:\\ \ \ \ \ \ ’ \-.-.-.-.-.-__ --..-p0 Shutter Release Lock RingThe shutter release button is equippedwit

Unloading Film-___-~--- ,,, >, ,,mirror may lock in the up position,which results in rapid depletion of thebattery. Should the mirror lock in thera

The Neck Strap------ --. -.0 Attaching to CameraMethods of holding the camera securely- - - ~-- - --______ _____- -0 Eve Level OwrationPlace the neck

0 Waist-Level Operation

0 Hand GripsWhen hand-holding the camera withthe waist-level finder attached, adjustthe length of the neck strap to take upall slack and support the c

Using the PD Prism Finder S (1)-__l.--- II --~-__I- _I~ I) Special ‘Features\ 1. The PD Prism Finder is an eye- level finder with a built-in silicon

2. Attach the PD Prism Finder to thecamera body.3. Turn the aperture ring of the lens sothat the exposure meter coupler (35) ofthe lens and the apertu

- _--~--Using the PD Prism Finder $ (2)--- -. .- -_____--- -5. Push in and release the meter switch *The shutter speed dial has click-(C) to turn on

0 Exposure CompensationThe LED Panel incorporated into the PDPrism Finder simplifies exposure com-pensation, assuring perfect exposureseverytime. Each

Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000S \ ’ \em-.-__-~_--- ~.~ -.-I~ .-. -The Mamiya M645 is a 6 x 4.5cm large-negative SLR thatis both extremely ve

a Inserting the Battery------\ i0 Special Features1. The CdS Prism Finder is an eye-level finder with a built-in CdSexposure meter for accurate exposu

1. Remove the battery chamber coverby rotating it counterclockwrse withthe aid of a coin.2. The underside of the battery cham-ber cover bears a + ma

Using the CdS Prism Finder (2) ..-.3. Set the meter of the CdS Prism Find-er to the correct ASA. To do so, pullout and rotate the ASA dial (B) so t

If the indicator needle cannot be cen-tered even after rotating the aperturering as far as it will go, the exposuremust be adjusted by rotating the Cd

Using the CQS Prism Finder (3) -.- - - ~... .._ .-.-~ _...-l Meter Coupling RangeThe range of usable shutter speedsvaries in accordance with the films

Using the Waist-level Finder S (1) \ 0 Opening the Finder Hood 0 Closing the Finder Hood0 Raising the MagnifierPull up on the finder hood openingflan

Using the Waist-level Finder S (2)~ -_- - -_-__ -_ _-~-- 0 Lowering the Magnifier 0 Interchanging MagnifiersTo lower, push down on the edge ofthe magn

0 Using the Sports FinderWith Waist-Level Finder S in the closedposition, first raise the sports findereyepiece (B) to a vertical position. Theeyepiec

Depth-of-field refers to the total area (foreground and background) which willappear in focus (sharp). The area of sharpness (depth-of-field) depends

a CdS Prism Finder with built-in meterAccurate through-the-lens exposure measurement ispossible with the CdS Prism Finder which couples to theapertu

Using Flash _‘\ \ \’ \~---- __.--_\ ,\Precaution when Using FlashWhen using the X-sync terminal of thecamera body, be sure to insert theplastic safety

When the white dot of the multiple-exposure lever (25) isaligned with MULTI, the double-exposure preventionmechanism is disengaged, so that the shutte

Mirror Lock-up.- -.--When the camera is mounted on a tripod for copy work or telephotography atlong (slow) shutter speeds, the small amount of vibrati

Using the Delayed S Shutter Release ..~..Attach the camera to a tripod or placeit on a firm support. (If the camera sup-port protrudes beyond the fro

Interchanging the Film Advance Crankwith the Shutter release button, by-passing the delayed shutter release, asoften as desired*If the delayed shutt

The film advance crank is interchangeable with the film advance‘knob which is available as‘ an optional accessory. 0 Attaching the knob1. Rotate the

Tripod Socket---- - ___--~Time Exposures__-- _- - __ -As a general rule of thumb for optimum sharpness, we recommend using 1/125sec. as the minimum sh

Trouble-ShootingIf your camera appears to be malfunctioning, check thelist below to see whether or not you have forgotten some-thing.1. The shutter re

PrecautionsReleasing the shutter with no film in the cameraThe film transport mechanism has a built-in safety lockwhich prevents the shutter from

Care of the CameraCleaningWhen the camera is not used for a long period oftime, remove the battery and any film from theNever touch the lens or mirr

Specifications----ll_-- ____0 Camera BodyCamera Type: 6 x 4.5 cm electronic focal-plane shutter SLR.Film Type:120 roll-film for 15 exposures,220 roll

D Interchangeable FindersPrism Finder:The image in the Prism Finder is right-side up, lat-erally correct, and moves in the correct direction;magnifica

Names and Functions of Parts (1)---___-- Focusing screenFive different types areavailable.Focusing screen lugMounting guide pin forfinderFits into the

Film plane markIndicates the position of thefilm plane.Battery check buttonWhen depressed, thebattery check lamp on theBack cover latchWhile pushing