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  • Page 2 35mm camera. Every care has been taken to assure that your Mamiya M645 1000S will provide you with years of trouble-free service. However, to avoid possible mishandling, please read this manual carefully.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Care of the Camera Precautions Delayed Shutter Release Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism Depth-of-Field Preview Lever Shutter Speed Dial Depth-of-Field Special Features of the M645 1000S Film Advance Specifications Film Loading Testing Camera Functions Focusing Screens The Neck Strap...
  • Page 4 2. Compact Design shows the field for the 80, 110, 150 and 210mm lenses, Despite the large negative, the Mamiya M645 1000S is enabling one to easily follow the action. designed to handle as easily as a professional 35mm SLR.
  • Page 5 8. Unlimited Scope A full range of accessories are available for the Mamiya M645 to assist the photographer in capturing virtually any type of image. Accessories include hand grips, interchangeable focusing screens, and auto extension rings, complete with meter couping.
  • Page 6 120 or 220 film insert. with meter coupler, 58mm filter size Battery Check: Lens Mount: Depressing the B.C. Button illuminates a green LED if the Mamiya M645 bayonet mount battery condition is satisfactory. Shutter: Multiple Exposures: Lowing the Multiple Exposure Lever enables creating multiple 8-1/1000 sec exposure images.
  • Page 7 Waist-Level Finder S: Depth-Field Preview Lever Opens and closes with a single touch; magnification of 1.3x Spring-loaded, self returning (with standard lens at infinity); diopter correction lenses in- terchangable with standard magnifier; built-in sports finder Interchangeable Finders shows field for standard lens and accepts a mask for the Prism Finder: 110, 150 and 210mm lenses;...
  • Page 8 Names of Parts Camera Body Focusing Screen Battery Check Lamp Focusing Screen Lug Flash Sync Terminals Finder Mounting Guide Alignment Dot Neck Strap Lug Shutter Speed Alignment Mark Depth-of-Field Preview Shutter Speed Dial Shutter Release Button Lens Release Button Delayed Shutter Release Lever Shutter Release Lock Ring Mirror...
  • Page 9 Battery Check Button Film Plane Mark Back Latch Cover Upper Shutter Release Button Back Cover Mirror Lock-up Lever Memo Clip Film Advance Crank Exposure Counter Window Multiple Exposure Lever...
  • Page 10 Battery Chamber Cover Latch Battery Chamber Cover Tripod Socket...

  • Page 11: Am Lever

    Lens Focusing Ring Distance Scale Depth-of-Field Scale Alignment Dot Aperture Ring AM Lever Exposure Meter Coupler...
  • Page 12 Roll Film Insert Leader Paper Guide Marks Start Mark Film Spool Stud Release Latch Take-up Spool Stud Film Type Index Spool Clip (120 or 220)
  • Page 13 Prism Finder Hotshoe Eyepiece Eyecup Finder Release Button...
  • Page 14 PD Prism Finder S Aperture Ring Coupling Pin Meter Switch Hotshoe Eyepiece Shutter Speed Dial Eyecup ASA Window Diopter Lens Retaining Ring Finder Release Button...
  • Page 15 CdS Prism Finder Aperture Ring Coupling Pin Shutter Speed Dial Hotshoe Power Switch Eyepiece ASA Dial Eyecup ASA Window Diopter Correction Lens Finder Release Button Retaining Ring Battery Chamber Cover...
  • Page 16 Waist-Level Finder S Sports Finder eyepiece Sports Finder Frame for Normal Lens Finder Hood Opening Flange Auxiliary Mask Magnifier Release Alignment Dot for Changing Magnifier Finder Release Button...
  • Page 17 Testing Camera Functions To release the shutter when there is no film in the camera, proceed as follows: 1. Insert a battery into the camera. 2. Set the Multiple Exposure Lever to "MULTI". 3. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to any setting other than the red concentric circle 4.
  • Page 18 Interchanging Lenses Removing the Lens Cap Attaching Lenses Removing Lenses While depressing the Lens Release While pressing the Lens Release While aligning the alignment dots Button (13), grasp the part of the lens (33, 4), insert the lens into the Button (13), turn the Body Cap counter­...
  • Page 19 Interchanging Finders Attaching a Finder All of the M645 finders are interchanged in the same way: Prior to attaching the finder to the camera, confirm that the white dot on the Finder Release Button is pointing up. If the white dot on the button is aligned with the white dot on the finder, depress and release the button;...
  • Page 20 Removing a Finder 1. Turn the Finder Release Button clockwise until it stops (about 60 degrees). 2. Push the Finder Release Button in. 3. While pushing the Finder Release Button with your thumb, lift the finder off the camera. CAUTION Do not leave both white dots aligned while the finder is attached to the camera as the finder may become detached if the Finder Release Button is pressed.
  • Page 21 Focusing Screens Five different focusing screens are available to meet various photographic requirements. Removing a Focusing Screen 1. Remove the finder. 2. Grasp the Focusing Screen Lug (2), and then pull up on the lug and lift the screen out of the camera. Installing a Focusing Screen 1.
  • Page 22 Installing the Battery CAUTION: The Mamiya M645 uses one 6v silver 1. Carefully wipe the battery's contacts with a clean, dry cloth oxide (4SR44) or one 6v alkaline bat- before inserting the battery into the camera. tery (4LR44). 2. If the camera will not be used for a while, remove the battery 1.

  • Page 23: Battery Check

    Battery Check The Mamiya M645 is designed for use with either silver oxide or alkaline batteries. Although both types of batteries provide good per- formance, silver oxide batteries last longer. Note: When using the PD Prism Finder, be sure to use silver oxide batteries.
  • Page 24 Loading Film 3. Align the right-hand side of an empty 2. While squeezing in on both sides of 1. While gently pushing in on the Memo film spool with the lower Spool Stud (41), the Release Latch (37), pull the Roll Clip (19), move the Back Latch Cover (17) and then return the Spool Clip to its for- Film Insert out of the camera body.
  • Page 25 8. Gently rotate the take-up spool in 6. Gently pull out some of the leader, 4. In the same manner, insert a roll the direction of the arrow until the pulling it over and around the pressure of film in the upper compartment. Start Mark of the film is aligned with plate.
  • Page 26 Using Roll Film Designed for Six Exposures NOTE: Never load film in direct sunlight. Load it in the shade 1. Load the film in a 120 insert using the regular or a shadow cast by your body. procedure. There will be seven exposures. The 120 and 220 film inserts are loaded identically.
  • Page 27 The Memo Clip, located on the Back Cover, can hold the 1. Grasp both sides of the Release Latch (37) box top from the roll film container, serving as a making sure that the Film Type Index (42) is not reminder of the type of film loaded in the camera.
  • Page 28 Film Advance Shutter Speed Dial 1. Set the shutter speed of your choice by 1. After the film has been placed into turning the Shutter Speed Dial (12) in the camera, make sure that the Multiple either direction while pushing the Safety Lock, Exposure Lever (25) is aligned with the located in the center of the dial, in.

  • Page 29: Depth-Of-Field Preview Lever

    Aperture Ring / Stop-down Operation (d) The red 60X is the highest shutter speed for flash photography. Set the desired f/stop on the Aperture Ring(34) (e) The red concentric circle by aligning the f/number with the red Reference selected when using the PD Prism Finder. Dot (A).
  • Page 30 3. The outer ground glass ring (which encircles the microprism collar) can also be used for focusing. Since the Mamiya M645 is an SLR, the photographer always sees in the view- finder exactly what will appear on the film, regardless of the lens or acces-...
  • Page 31 Film Advance and Transport Mechanism * After the fixed number of exposures has been taken (15 or 30), the shutter release button automatically locks. *If the film is advanced while depress- ing the shutter release button, the shut- ter will be released at the instant the film is fully advanced.
  • Page 32 Unloading Film mirror may lock in the up position, 1. After the fixed number of exposures which results in rapid depletion of the have been taken (15 for 120, 30 f o r 220) battery. Should the mirror lock in the the shutter release button will lock.

  • Page 33: Holding The Camera Securely

    Holding the Camera Securely The Neck Strap Place the neck strap fastener over the neck strap lug on the camera body and gently pull it away from the camera while pressing it toward the body until it clicks and locks in place. While pushing in on the rear blade of the neck strap fastener with your thumb, slide it forward and remove it.
  • Page 34 Waist-Level Operation...
  • Page 35 As accessories, Mamiya offers a selection of hand grips which not only help to eliminate camera- shake, but are also convenient for...
  • Page 36 Using the PD Prism Finder S Special Features 1. The PD Prism Finder S is an eye-level finder with a built-in silicon photo diode exposure meter and an electronic shutter control circuit. 2. The PD Prism Finder offers complete coupling of the lens aperture, shutter speed and film speed.
  • Page 37 4. Pull out and turn the ASA Dial (B) 2. Attach the PD Prism Finder to until the correct ASA number is dis- the camera body. played in the ASA Window. 3. Turn the Aperture Ring so that the Exposure Meter Coupler (35) Always set the AM Lever to the "A"...
  • Page 38 The Shutter Speed Dial has click­ 5. Push in and release the Meter Switch (C) stops at one full top intervals and to turn on the meter. With the meter on, and cannot be set to intermediate speeds. while looking through the viewfinder, adjust the Aperture Ring (34), or the Shutter Speed The PD Prism Finder Shutter Speed Dial (D), until the central GREEN LED in the...
  • Page 39 Correct Exposure Measurement Exposure Compensation *The TTL metering system of your 5. When photographing a brightly lit The LED Panel incorporated into the PD PD Prism Finder makes it unnecessary subject against a dark background, Prism Finder simplifies exposure com- to consider such factors as the differ- such as a night club performer, set pensation, assuring perfect exposures...
  • Page 40 Using the CdS Prism Finder Inserting the Battery Special Features Before inserting the battery into the Battery 1. The CdS Prism Finder is an eye-level finder with Chamber, wipe the battery with a dry, soft a built-in CdS exposure meter for accurate exposure cloth to remove any dirt or other contaminates.
  • Page 41 Method of Use 4. Set the AM Lever to the "A" position, 1. Attach the CdS Prism Finder to If the AM Lever is set to "M", correct the camera body. exposures cannot be obtained. 2. Turn the Aperture Ring so that the 5.
  • Page 42 5. Set the shutter speed on the camera's 3. Set the CdS Prism Finder to the film's Shutter Speed Dial to the desired setting, ASA speed by pulling out the the ASA and then set the shutter speed on the Dial (B) and turning it until the correct CdS Prism Finder's Shutter Speed Dial speed is displayed is opposite the white...
  • Page 43 Aperture Priority Method When adjusting exposures using the finder's If the Indicator Needle cannot be centered Shutter Speed Dial, do not use any intermediate even after turning the Aperture Ring as far positions; always set the dial to a full click-stop as it will go, the exposure must be adjusted setting.
  • Page 44 Meter Coupling Range To obtain optimum results, fol- To conserve battery power, keep The range of usable shutter speeds low the same precautions out- the Exposure Meter Switch to OFF varies with the film speed (ASA). lined in the PD Prism Finder whenever the meter is not in use.
  • Page 45 Using the Waist-Level Finder S Closing the Finder Hood Raising the Magnifier Opening the Finder First, push in on the sides of the Push the Magnifier Release Button Pull up on the Finder Hood Opening to raise the Magnifier. finder, and then push the Font Cover Latch to open the finder.
  • Page 46 (A) is not lowered, grasp the purchase, try the diopter lens at your edge of the magnifier with the fingers Mamiya dealer to make sure it matches of the right hand and twist counterclock- your eye. wise to remove.
  • Page 47 Using the Auxiliary Mask Using the Sports Finder Setting the Auxiliary Mask to the The Sports Finder's Wire Frame in- With the Waist-Level Finder S in the second notch does not affect the dicates the view for the 80mm lenses. closed position, first raise the Sports accuracy of the indicated fields;...

  • Page 48: Moving Coil Electronic Shutter

    Moving Coil Electronic Shutter The electrical consumption of Mamiya's 2. The first blind moves, opening 1. The moving coil is closed newly developed Moving Coil Electronic the shutter when the Shutter Rel- ease Button is pressed Shutter is only 1/10 that of the electro- magnetic system currently in wide use.
  • Page 49 Depth-of-Field Depth-of-field refers to the total area (foreground and background) which will appear in focus (sharp). The area of sharpness (depth-of-field) depends upon the distance the lens is focused at, the f/stop (or aperture) being used, and the focal length of the lens. The area that will appear sharp can be determined in three ways: 1.
  • Page 50 Using Flash (3) For MF and M bulbs, use the X-sync 1. Flash units may be attached to the terminal and set the shutter speed to camera's tripos socket, the accessory 1/30 sec. or longer for MF bulbs, and shoe or to a hand grip, 1/15 sec.

  • Page 51: Multiple Exposures

    Multiple Exposures Infrared Photography When using infrared film, it is necessary to make When the Multiple Exposure Lever's white dot a focus adjustment in order to achieve a sharp is aligned with "MULTI", the double-exposure image. A focus adjustment is especially important mechanism is disengaged so that the shutter when: can be cocked using the Film Advance Crank,...
  • Page 52 Mirror Lock-up When the camera is mounted on a tripod and you are shooting at slow shutter speeds, the small amount of vibration caused when the mirror returns to its down position may cause blurring of the image. Mirror vibration may be eliminated by locking the mirror in the up position before making an exposure.
  • Page 53 Using the Delayed Shutter Release Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a firm support. (If the camera sup- port protrudes beyond the front of the camera body, cock the delayed shutter release before placing it on the sup- port).
  • Page 54 However, if the lock into place. camera is attached to such a tripod with the accessory Mamiya Quick-shoe The Film Advance Crank is inter­ model 2, it will be possible to cock the changeable with the Film Advance...
  • Page 55 Attaching the Knob Detaching the Knob When changing the Film Advance Knob or Crank, first rotate it until it stops and the shutter is cocked. If this is not done, the Camera Body Re- ceptor, and red dot (B), will freely rotate, making it difficult to make the replacement.

  • Page 56: Using A Tripod

    Using a Tripod Time Exposures There are two methods that can be used to create time exposures with the M645: 1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "B", and then use a cable release with a lock provision to activate the shutter. When the exposure is complete, release the lock on the cable release.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting If your camera appears to be malfunctioning, check the following list for a possible solution: 1. The Shutter Release Button will not move A) Did you unlock the Shutter Release Button? B) Did you wind the Film Advance Crank until it stops? 2.
  • Page 58 Precautions Releasing the shutter with no film in the camera Photographing at low temperatures The film transport mechanism has a built-in safety lock When photographing at low temperatures, please that prevents the shutter from being released after the note the following points to assure camera per- last exposure on a roll of film, or when there is no film formance: in the camera.
  • Page 59 If the camera is malfunctioning, take it to a qualified Mamiya technician for evaluation and repair.