Mamiya 645 AFD III manual

1 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 5 f t m Instructions Printed in Japan 320200-HG-01E 英語[...]

Special Advice T o Professional Photographers Y our Mamiya 645 AFD II I is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained. Y our 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 condi[...]

Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 20) Dark slide storage pocket (page 32) Memo clip (page 103) Screw cap for battery compartment for magazine LCD (page 13) External power socket (page 102) Battery case lock lever (page 11) Tripod socket (page 103) Battery case (page 11) Magazine LCD panel (page 5) Down button (page 28, 34 & 76)[...]

Viewfinder LCD Auto focus area frame During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. AE lock indicator Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark Flash auto adjustment mode mark Multiple exposure mode mark Aperture Flash charge indicator Exposure compensation value / Difference between metered and set exposure values Expo[...]

Exposure Modes ....................................................................................... 53 to 60 Program AE (P) ................................................................................................ 53 Program Shift (P H /P L ) .............................................................................. 53 to 54 Aperture [...]

This chapter describes how to put in the batteries, how to in- stall and remove the lens, and how to install and remove the magazine. Before T aking Photographs Preparation before taking photographs 8 0 m m 1 : 2 8 M F A F 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 5 M . U P C S L A F S C M 9 The camera can be set to release the shutter when the back cover is close[...]

Checking the Battery Power Set the drive dial to “ S ” to turn on the power. Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. ★ 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. The batteries are suf ficiently charged. [...]

Batteries Care 1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions. 2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connection and corrosion. Wipe them of f before loading the batteries. 3. It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations. 4. Battery performance decreases in low temper[...]

2. Attaching the lens Line up the lens mount alignment mark B with mark C on the camera to fit the lens in place, then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Removing While sliding the lens release button back , ro- tate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off. ★ After removing the lens from the came[...]

C D A B Detaching 1. Insert the dark slide into the magazine. 2. With your thumb first push button C down and then simultaneously button D in. The magazine will separate itself from the camera body. ★ When the magazine is removed, the shutter will automatically open, as explained above, under “Shutter Safety Retraction” Film winding and shutt[...]

M A D E I N J A P A N M A D E I N J A P A N Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens ★ If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or sweep it off gently with a lens brush. ★ If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe them off with a piece of clean, soft gauze. ★ Using solvents could discolor the diopte[...]

X M T v A v P C F A 6. After the index number is specified, press the set button A for approximately one second to store the setting. ★ In the default setting the index number is not imprinted. Change the setting in C-02 of the custom setting mode (see page 93). If film is not loaded, the index number will not change. ★ The starting index numbe[...]

★ When the camera is set to sleep mode during the setting procedure, the flashing display is cleared, and no further settings can be performed. If this happens, press SET button A A A A A again. ★ The camera automatically cancels the date and time setting mode when it is not operated for 60 seconds, and the changes will not be saved. ★ When n[...]

This section describes basic camera operations, how to load film and fully automatic photography . Basic Operation[...]

27 28 80mm 1:28 M F A F 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 22 2 0 0 5 f t m B A Setting the Film Speed The film speed (ISO speed) is a numeric reference of the sensitivity to light, and must be set correctly . If the set value dif fers from the actual value of the film in use, under- or over-exposure may occur. 1. Press the (up) button. Press and hold the (up) button[...]

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 between the pressure plate setting and loaded film may result in a focusing error and/or camera malfunction. Always ensure that the pressure plate setting corresponds to the loaded film. 4. Attach th[...]

8. Close the back cover. Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly to close it. Attach the magazine to the camera body . Pull out the dark slide, and press the shutter release but- ton halfway . This will advance the film to the first frame . Place the dark slide in the magazine's rear stor- age pocket. ★ In this camera, the film is au[...]

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. ★ Focal length information cannot be imprinted with the 645AF and 645AFD camera bodies. Camera Magazine Inner frame used for Inner frame used for body outer frame HM402 HM401 Wind-up speed: 2 W[...]

There are three exposure metering modes: In the “ A ” mode the average brightness in the en- tire frame is measured with emphasis on the center of the frame. The brightness at a specific spot in the center of the frame is metered in the “ S ” mode. The “ A-S ” mode automatically switches between these two modes depending on the contrast[...]

Shutter Release Button Holding the Camera Horizontal V ertical 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 dow[...]

A 2. Press the shutter release button and the emergency film wind button A simultaneously . The film will be advanced to the end and the magazine’ s LCD panel will show “ End .” Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film 1. Insert the dark slide in the magazine. D C A B 39 40 6. Unloading the exposed film. When the roll of film is completely e[...]

41 36 ★ Oil, dirt, fingerprint, or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction or corrosion. Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean cloth. Electrical Contacts This chapter describes various functions of the camera. Advanced Photography and V arious Functions 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 0 f t m[...]

P A v T v M X C F B A 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. 43 44 Y ou can select whether or not to display the focus mark and the out-of- focus direction mark. Custom settings (C-18 on page 94) This mode u[...]

Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector ★ 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. ★ T o use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to be set i[...]

When Auto Focus Fails 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 us[...]

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 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[...]

X M Tv Av P 8 f t m C F 51 52 Mirror up Shooting Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “ C ”. Photographs are taken continuously at a rate of about 2 frames per second. If you reach the end of the film when shooting in the continuous mode, “ End ” flashes on the LCD panel of film holder . Drive Modes Continuous Mode Photographs are[...]

5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 30 15 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/ 6 0 1 /250 1/1 000 1 /4000 1 /30 1/125 1 /500 1 / 2000 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV Shutter speed (ISO100/AF80mm F2.8 D) F 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 645AFD III program shift chart Normal Program shift area ★ When the Program line is shifted, the aperture value changes al[...]

1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposure mode setting dial to “ Tv ” (shutter-priority AE) po- sition. Shutter Priority AE (Tv) Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly . Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion, and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose. 2. Turn the [...]

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 dis- played in 1/3 stop increments within a range of ± 6 EV . ★ Example: “+2.3” indicates +2 EV , “-5.7” indicates -5 EV . ★ When the chosen setting and meter[...]

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 value can be locked. See page 79 2. The synchronizing speed can be changed. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95) ★ For the details of the custom functions, see pages 90 to 96. X Mode (X) Select this[...]

P A v T v M X C F A B 2. Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button A to enter the setting. Exposure metering is performed after automatically selecting average/spot exposure metering. • Depending on the subject conditions, center- weighted average/spot exposure metering is selected automatically , and the correct exposure is measured.[...]

★ After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return the exposure compensation dial to the “0” position. ★ Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock. ★ The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode ("M"). 1. When exposure compensation button A is pressed, appears on[...]

65 66 Metered-value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button A , and the differ- ence between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be dis- played on the viewfinder LCD. This function can be used to see if an object of very dif ferent bright- ness levels can be properly photographed. Shooting with the AE l[...]

P A v T v M X CF A Normal exposure Under exposure Over exposure 67 68 With auto exposure bracketing, you can bracket the exposure automatically for three (or two) successive frames, when it is difficult to determine an exposure compensation value. The number of bracketed frames to be taken, the bracketed shooting sequence, bracketing margin and oth[...]

69 70 P A v T v M X C F A B P A v T v M X C F ★ When the shutter button is half-pressed at any point while shooting in multiple expo- sure mode, the " ME " multiple exposure mark blinks on the LCD inside the viewfinder . Using the multiple exposure mode, you can expose several shots on the same frame. Multiple Exposure Mode 1. When the [...]

71 72 Exposure compensation 1.0 1.5 2.0 Number of exposures 2 3 4 C Exposure compensation in typical multiple exposures ★ The optimum exposure compensation value will vary depending on actual photo- graphic conditions. W e recommend taking test shots. T o cancel the Multiple Exposure Mode Make sure to pull the dark slide out. Then hold the emerge[...]

73 74 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. In t[...]

75 76 Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow. 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.) Electronic Shutter Relea[...]

77 78 P A v T v M X C F With this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self timer lamp flashes slowly for the first 7 seconds, then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this function to take group photos or to photograph yourself[...]

79 80 A v T v M X P C F A v T v M X P C F When the Electronic Dial Lock is “ On ,” all currently set values in “ Av ” (Aperture Priority AE), “ Tv ” (Shutter Priority AE) and “ M ” (Manual mode) cannot be adjusted with the front or rear dials. This prevents accidental change of shutter speed or aperture values. How to set dial lock [...]

81 82 When taking photos using infrared film, the position at which the subject is in focus is slightly dif ferent than that of regular film. This is because the infrared rays have a longer wavelength and the image converges behind the film plane of regular film. Use the pro- cedure described below when taking photos using infrared film. 1. Set the[...]

83 84 ★ 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. ★ T o use the guide number indicated on the flash fully , wait several seconds after the charging completed indicator lights. ★ Cautions on[...]

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 compensation button A A A A A can not be used. ★ Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode. Y ou can check the exposure compensation value. ★ If you turn the shutter re[...]

87 88 1. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked. See page 79 2. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95) * When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125 seconds. Flash Photography with electronic flash models other than Metz[...]

Custom Functions These functions allow the owner to change the camera functions and settings as they prefer .[...]

91 92 Setting Custom Functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like. T ake photographs the way you are most comfortable with. The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. Y ou can preset the functions for indoor, outdoor or portrait photographs and for other con[...]

93 94 T ypes of Custom Functions C-00 Custom functions No. 0: [Initial setting] 1: A 2: B 3: C ★ 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[...]

95 96 Types of custom functions (continued) C-19 AFL function lock mode This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated. There is a choice between AF locking by pressing the AFL button and performing the AF operation for AF locking and AE locking. 0: Y es (AF lock only: initial setting) 1: Y es (AF operation/AE lock)[...]

Miscellaneous Operations[...]

99 100 Changing the Focusing Screen 1. Remove the lens. 2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward, as illustrated, with the tweezers to let the Focusing Screen down. Caution ★ Since the Focusing Screens' surfaces are soft and easily damaged, handle them carefully . ★ Never touch the surface with bare fingers. Should dust settle o[...]

101 102 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses Available functions with M645 lens not an available function available function When using the camera at cold temperatures where the battery capacity may drop, use an External Battery Case PE401 (sold separately; PE401). ★ Make sure to reinstall the empty battery case into the body . External Battery Soc[...]

103 104 Using a T ripod The Memo Clip on the Back Cover fits the top cover of the film box and can also be used for other reminders. Memo Clip When Y ou Think Something Might Be “Faulty” When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the small screw A from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus scre[...]

105 106 When 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 when the camera detects an abnormality . C C S C End End LCD display Problems Causes and remedies Remedies[...]

Cam era T y pe : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter , TTL mul- tiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex Actual Image Size : 56x41.5 mm Film T ype : 120 roll film (16 exposures); 220 roll film (32 exposures); Polaroid Land Pack Film (requires special HP402 magazine) Lens Mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount [...]

109 11 0 Maintenance and check of the camera • Read instructions before using camera. • Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied with it, when- ever possible. • Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which hav[...]