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Mamiya 645 AFD III Instructions Manual

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320200-HG-01E

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  • Page 1 英 語 Instructions Printed in Japan 320200-HG-01E...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Special Advice To Professional Photographers Your Mamiya 645 AFDIII is designed for heavy professional 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 mois- ture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Names of Parts and Functions Eyepiece shutter lever (page 75) Main LCD (page 5) Rear dial (page 6) Strap mount (page 24) Front dial (page 6) Shutter release button (page 38) Drive dial (page 51) AF lock button (page 49) Strap mount (page 24) Dark slide (page 17 &...

  • Page 4: Main Lcd

    Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) Main LCD Program mode mark Custom function mode mark User function mode mark AF area mark Battery power indicator Exposure metering mode mark Superimposing mode (data) Superimposing mode (index) During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. Displayed when ZD Back is installed Index buffer memory status display...
  • Page 5 Superimposing Data ... 88 Custom Functions ... 90 to 96 Setting Custom Functions ... 91 Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645AFD III ... 92 Types of Custom Functions ... 93 to 96 Miscellaneous Operations ... 98 to110 Changing the Focusing Screen... 99 to 100 Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses ...

  • Page 6: Camera Operation Test

    Camera Operation Test This is a simple way to test the camera and auto focus without film. “P” Mode is the easiest. You may use any mode but “CF”. 1. Set the shutter release mode se- 3. Open the back cover of the lector lever to “S”...

  • Page 7: Inserting The Batteries

    The camera will not operate Inserting the Batteries ( without batteries 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.

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery In The Magazine

    Installing the Battery in the Magazine The button battery supplies power to the magazine's LCD when the film magazine is detached from the camera. 1. Remove the battery compartment screw cap. Use a coin or suitable screw driver and turn it counter clockwise.

  • Page 9: Attaching And Removing A Lens

    Attaching and Removing a Lens Attaching 1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release button turn the front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out.

  • Page 10: Attaching / Detaching A Magazine

    Attaching / Detaching a Magazine Installation and removal of the magazine and its dark slide Unless the dark slide is inserted in the magazine, you cannot install and remove the magazine. When the camera batteries power is low, or batteries are not installed, the dark slide cannot be removed although the magazine can be mounted or removed.

  • Page 11: Diopter Adjustment

    Diopter Adjustment Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (Rectangle with 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.

  • Page 12: Setting The Index Number

    Setting the Index Number The index numbers are indicated in four digits (0000 to 9999).The index number is stored in the camera body so that when replacing a series of roll film holders, the camera will superimpose sequential index numbers on exposures. This is effective when exposing and managing a large number of rolls of different types of film.

  • Page 13: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time 1. Turn on the power. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” 2. Turn the front dial, and select custom number C-34. 3. Press the SET button. When SET button A is pressed, the mode changes to the date setting display.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

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

  • Page 15: Attaching A Lens And A Magazine

    Attaching a Lens and a Magazine Attaching a Lens Line up the lens mount alignment mark A with mark B on the camera to fit the lens in place, then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

  • Page 16: Loading Film In The Magazine

    Loading Film in the Magazine A roll of film can be inserted into the magazine whether the magazine is installed onto the camera body or not. 1. Open the back cover of the magazine. Hold down the A button and press the B button to the right.
  • Page 17 Loading Film (continued) 6. Attach the leader paper of the film to the empty spool. Run the film as shown, and insert the tip of the leader paper into the slit of the empty spool. Wrap the leader paper around the empty spool once or twice by rotating it.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Shooting Frame Number Display

    Loading the film (continued) Compatibility between the HM402 and HM401 120/220 magazines The HM402 is compatible with the HM401 120/220 magazine used for the 645AF, 645AFD, and 645AFD II camera bodies in terms of its outer and inner frames, but it may not be possible to achieve its prescribed performance, depending on the camera body and the outer and inner frame combination of the magazine used.

  • Page 19: Taking Photos In The Fully Automatic Mode

    Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic Mode 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 51.) When set to “L,” the power is turned off. 2.

  • Page 20: Shutter Release Button

    Taking Photos (continued) 5. Focus 1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted automatically. When the focus mark lights, the picture is in focus. 3.

  • Page 21: Removing A Partially Exposed Roll Of Film

    Taking Photos (continued) 6. Unloading the exposed film. When the roll of film is completely exposed, the camera automatically advances the film completely to the end. The LCD panel displays “End.” 1. Open the back cover. Hold down the button A and press the button B to the right.

  • Page 22: Electrical Contacts

    Electrical Contacts ★ Oil, dirt, fingerprint, or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction or corrosion. Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean cloth. Advanced Photography and Various Functions This chapter describes various functions of the camera.

  • Page 23: Focus Modes

    Focus Modes Single focus mode (S) This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism. The shutter can be released when the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. The shutter cannot be released if the subject ★...

  • Page 24: Manual Focus Mode

    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 T elephoto and Zoom lenses only. 3. Adjust the focus. Turn the lens focusing ring A until the subject is in focus.

  • Page 25: Manual Focusing Using The Focus Mark

    Manual focus Mode (continued) Manual focusing using the focus mark (Focus 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Focus Lock Function

    Using the Focus Lock Function If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter. 1.

  • Page 27: Drive Modes

    Drive Modes Single-Frame Mode The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”. Continuous Mode Photographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “C”.

  • Page 28: Exposure Modes

    Exposure Modes Program 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. Hold down the button A and turn the exposure mode setting dial to “P”...

  • Page 29: Aperture Priority Ae (Av)

    Exposure Modes (continued) Aperture Priority AE (Av) Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accord- ingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking por- traits or landscapes. 1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposure mode setting dial to “Av”...

  • Page 30: Manual Mode (M)

    Exposure Modes (continued) Manual Mode (M) This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Shutter speeds can be selected from B (bulb), 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second. Aper- ture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture. B (bulb) can also be set in this mode.

  • Page 31: One-Push Shift Function

    Exposure Modes (continued) One-push shift function When difference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD in the Manual “M” mode, press the AEL button for approx. 1 second and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure based on the set aperture value.

  • Page 32: Exposure Metering Modes

    Exposure Metering Modes There are three exposure metering mode to select a proper exposure modes appropri- ate to the lighting condition of subject. How to select an exposure mode 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button A is pressed. Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequen- tially when either the front or rear dial is turned, select an appropriate exposure mode.

  • Page 33: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use the exposure compensation function.

  • Page 34: Ae Lock Mode

    AE Lock Mode Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired focal point 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.

  • Page 35: Auto Bracketing Mode

    Auto-Bracketing Mode 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 other settings can be selected as desired for shooting in auto bracketing mode.

  • Page 36: Multiple Exposure Mode

    Auto-Bracketing Mode (continued) Single-Frame Mode (S) Press the shutter release button for each shot. The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs auto-bracket- ing. The camera stays in the auto-bracketing mode until the last frame of the roll film is exposed or you cancel the auto-bracketing mode manually.
  • Page 37 Multiple Exposure Mode (continued) How to set the number of multiple exposures for shooting in multiple exposure mode When "1. Number of multiple exposures" is selected using custom setting C-32, multiple exposure pictures can be taken for the number of multiple exposures selected. 1.

  • Page 38: Taking Photos With The Mirror Up

    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 photo- graphing a poster or another picture. When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional) is recom- mended.

  • Page 39: Eyepiece Shutter Lever

    Electronic Shutter Release Contact / Eyepiece Shutter 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 contact is to insert the cable. When use, take the cover off from the contact and please do not misplace the cover.

  • Page 40: Self Timer Mode

    Self Timer Mode 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.

  • Page 41: Front / Rear Dial Lock Function

    Front / Rear Dial Lock Function 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 Press the multiple exposure mode and auto bracketing mode button together for about 1...

  • Page 42: Infrared Photography

    You cannot take photos in AE modes when using an infrared film. ★ In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 AFDIII features TTL (through the lens), off the film (OTF), electronic flash exposure metering. A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the film surface at the moment of exposure.

  • Page 43: Rear Curtain Sync Mode

    / Rear Curtain Sync Mode Flash Photography (continued) For example: (1) When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture (2) When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly reflective object in the background (3) When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors at night, etc.) (4) For flash photography with a narrow film latitude...

  • Page 44: Flash Compensation Settings

    Flash Compensation Settings By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for 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 place using the locking knob on the flash shoe.

  • Page 45: Front Dial

    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 exclu- sively for other maker’s cameras.) ★...

  • Page 46: Custom Functions

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

  • Page 47: Setting Custom Functions

    A, B, or C. 4. Turn the front dial to select the item you want to set. ★ There are 35 items from C-01 to C-35. Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645AFD III Item (Initial setting) C-00 Custom functions No...

  • Page 48: Types Of Custom Functions

    Types of Custom Functions C-00 Custom functions No. C-05 Range of exposure compensation 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”...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Miscellaneous Operations

    Miscellaneous Operations...

  • Page 51: Changing The Focusing Screen

    Never touch the surface with bare fingers. Should dust settle on it, merely blow away ★ by using a blower. ★ 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.

  • Page 52: Using The M645 Manual Focus Lenses

    Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses When using the MAMIYA M645 manual 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"...

  • Page 53: Tripod

    Tripod / Memo Clip Using a Tripod 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 screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing B.

  • Page 54: When Any Of These Displays Appear

    When Any of These Displays Appear LCD display 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. Causes and remedies Problems Remedies...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    220 roll film (32 exposures); Polaroid Land Pack Film (requires special HP402 magazine) Lens Mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manual focus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering) Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.5 to +0.5, optional diopter correction lenses provide...

  • Page 56: Common Sense Camera Care And Practice

    Mamiya service center for its serviceability. 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.

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