22 11 4 5 1 41 22 f mt 英 語 Printed in Japan 320200-HG-01E Instructions
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AFD III Camera. 1 2 3 4 5 Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645 AFDIII, with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-flash and auto-film winding features is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise.
Names of Parts and Functions Hot shoe (page 82) Exposure mode dial lock release button (page 53 to 60) Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 20) Exposure mode dial (page 53 to 60) Dark slide storage pocket (page 32) Memo clip (page 103) Auto focus assist infrared light emission window (page 50) Eyepiece shutter lever (page 75) Screw cap for battery compartment for magazine LCD (page 13) Self timer lamp (page 77) External power socket (page 102) Main LCD (page 5) Battery case lock lever
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) Main LCD Program shift indicator Viewfinder LCD Auto focus area frame Program mode mark Shutter speed (second)/Month and date AE lock mode mark Custom function mode mark Aperture/Year User function mode mark Multiple exposure mode mark Exposure compensation mode mark AF area mark Flash compensation mark Battery power indicator Exposure compensation value Exposure metering mode mark Superimposing mode (data) Auto bracketing mode mark Superimposing mode (index) Superimpos
Content Preface ........................................................................................................... 1 to 2 Names of Parts and Functions .................................................................... 3 to 4 Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) ............................................................................. 5 Electronic Dial Operation .................................................................................... 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”. Before Taking Photographs 4 4 11 22 m 80m8 1:2 MF AF 0 20 5 22 11 Preparation before taking photographs M M.U P AF C S S C L 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (to turn the power on. See page 35). 2. Remove the Dark Slide from the magazine. (See page 32) 3. Open the back cover of the magazine. (See page 29) 4.
camera will not operate Inserting the Batteries ( The ) without batteries Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power. Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries. 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. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. The batteries are sufficiently charged. C S There is little power remaining.
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. 2. Insert a battery. Insert the battery according to the polarity indication in the battery compartment, and close the battery cover.
Attaching and Removing a Lens Attaching 2. Attaching the lens F M A F 11 4 5 20 22 0 4 11 22 ft m A 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. m 801m :28 1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out.
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. 2. Press the magazine to the camera body, then the couplers on the camera body and the magazine together.
Diopter Adjustment Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens 1. Remove the lens supplied with the finder by pulling it downward. 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. See below. E IN MAD N JAPA 2.
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. 1. Turn on the power. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” Tv Av P F C X M 2.
Setting Date and Time Setting Date and Time 1. Turn on the power. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” / Strap ★ When the camera is set to sleep mode during the setting procedure, the flashing F C X M display is cleared, and no further settings can be performed. If this happens, press SET button A again. ★ The camera automatically cancels the date and time setting mode when it is not Tv Av P operated for 60 seconds, and the changes will not be saved.
Basic Operation This section describes basic camera operations, how to load film and fully automatic photography.
Attaching a Lens and a Magazine Attaching a Lens F M F m 801m :28 A 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. 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 differs from the actual value of the film in use, under- or over-exposure may occur. 1. Press the (up) button.
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. B Hold down the A button and press the B button to the right. A 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.
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. Further adjustment of the film position is not necessary. The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame.
Selecting the Shooting Frame Number Display Loading the film (continued) Compatibility between the HM402 and HM401 120/220 magazines Under the initial settings, the shooting frame number display advances by one frame with each picture taken (forward counting). This display can be changed to reverse counting, a system which shows the number of remaining shooting frames.
Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic Mode 3. Set the exposure mode selector dial to “P” (program auto exposure). P M.U There are four exposure modes: “P” (program AE), “Av” (aperture priority AE), “Tv” (shutter priority AE) and “M” (manual mode). X CF 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. M 1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode). Tv Av P C S L E L 2.
Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera Taking Photos (continued) 5. Focus Shutter Release Button 1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame . 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 down, the shutter is tripped.
Taking Photos (continued) Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film 6. Unloading the exposed film. 1. Insert the dark slide in the magazine. 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. B Hold down the button A and press the button B to the right. A 2. Remove the roll-film insert.
Electrical Contacts 20 22 11 4 4 11 22 ft m ★ Oil, dirt, fingerprint, or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction or Advanced Photography and Various Functions corrosion. Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean cloth. This chapter describes various functions of the camera.
Focus Modes Focus Area Single focus mode (S) Focus Area 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 focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. 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.
Manual Focus Mode Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector Manual Focus Mode (M) The auto focus function can be cancelled, and you can focus manually. 1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode). 11 22 20 5 MF AF 0 2. Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses. m 80m 1:28 C S 22 Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus mode). appears on the external LCD panel.
When Auto Focus Fails 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. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. If is lit in the viewfinder ’s LCD, the camera is focused on a point behind the object.
Using the Focus Lock Function AF Assist Infrared Light 4 11 22 Put the subject in the focus frame press the shutter release button. 22 11 4 f mt 1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” 5 If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame , the camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter.
Drive Modes Single-Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode ( ) The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”. In this mode, the shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. ft m 8 CF C S X P M.U M Tv Av P L Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the " " position. When the shutter release button is pressed, the self timer lamp will blink for 7 seconds.
Exposure Modes 645AFDIII program shift chart 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” (program AE) position. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (ISO100/AF80mm F2.
Exposure Modes (continued) Aperture Priority AE (Av) Shutter Priority AE (Tv) Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes. 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. 1.
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. Aperture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture. B (bulb) can also be set in this mode. 1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposure mode setting dial to “M” (Manual) position. A 4.
Exposure Modes (continued) X Mode (X) 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. Select this mode when you use a flash. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/125 second for synchronization.
Exposure Metering Modes There are three exposure metering mode to select a proper exposure modes appropriate to the lighting condition of subject. X 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button A is pressed. Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned, select an appropriate exposure mode. M CF How to select an exposure mode Tv Av P A 2. Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button A to enter the setting.
Exposure Compensation X M CF 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. Exposure compensation can also be used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures. Tv Av P A 1.
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. X M CF 1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” Tv Av P A 2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select “P,” “Av,” or “T”.
Auto-Bracketing Mode P A Overexposure Underexposure Standard Bracketing margin 2. Keep pressing the auto-bracketing button A for approximately one second, and the auto bracketing mark will blink on the top LCD panel. Turn the rear dial before this indicator goes out, and change “OF” on the display to “On”. 3.
Multiple Exposure Mode Auto-Bracketing Mode (continued) Single-Frame Mode (S) Using the multiple exposure mode, you can expose several shots on the same frame. Press the shutter release button for each shot. The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs auto-bracketing. 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.
Multiple Exposure Mode (continued) How to set the number of multiple exposures for shooting in multiple exposure mode To cancel the Multiple Exposure Mode Make sure to pull the dark slide out. Then hold the emergency film winding button C while halfpressing the shutter release button. The camera advances the film one frame and then exits from the multiple exposure mode. X M CF When "1.
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 photographing a poster or another picture. When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional) is recommended. In the manual mode 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).
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.
Self Timer Mode Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) / Backlight Button 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. Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb).
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. CF X How to set dial lock M P Av Tv Press the multiple exposure mode and auto bracketing mode button together for about 1 second so that “On,” flashes on the display.
Infrared Photography Flash Photography When taking photos using infrared film, the position at which the subject is in focus is slightly different 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 procedure described below when taking photos using infrared film. 1. Set the focus as usual. Read the point on the distance scale matching the center index of the depth scale. 2.
Flash Photography (continued) / Rear Curtain Sync Mode 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 1.
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. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C” position, and turn ON the flash power switch. External LCD Panel (normal display) 4.
Superimposing Data 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 exclusively for other maker’s cameras.) This is a function to allow various pieces of shooting information to be superimposed on the edge of the film. The info that is superimposed can be selected from the following three modes.
Custom Functions These functions allow the owner to change the camera functions and settings as they prefer.
Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645AFD III Setting Custom Functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like. Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with.The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. You can preset the functions for indoor, outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions.
Types 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, f-number and exposure compensation value step width. 0: 0.3 (1/3EV step: initial setting) 1: 0.5 (1/2EV step) 2: 1.
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: Yes (AF lock only: initial setting) 1: Yes (AF operation/AE lock) C-20 M mode one-push setting This function is used to set whether one-push shift operation in manual mode is to be based on the shutter speed or f-number.
Miscellaneous Operations
Changing the Focusing Screen 1. Remove the lens. Caution ★ Since the Focusing Screens' surfaces are soft and easily damaged, handle them A 2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward, as illustrated, with the tweezers to let the Focusing Screen down. carefully. ★ 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.
Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses When using the MAMIYA M645 manual focus lens, mount the focusing screen for manual focus lenses (sold separately). External Battery Socket When using the camera at cold temperatures where the battery capacity may drop, use an External Battery Case PE401 (sold separately; PE401). 1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “L” position (power OFF). 1. Mount the M645 lens on the camera body, turn the A/M lever on the lens to the "M" position.
Tripod / Memo Clip When You Think Something Might Be “Faulty” Using a Tripod A B 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. In the conditions below or when the LCDs display the items listed in pages 105 and 106, they are not necessarily faults. Check the camera referring the descriptions below.
When Any of These Displays Appear LCD display & 607 2 607 , Causes and remedies & - 607 5 Remedies Problems C C !
Specifications Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (2 frame shots, or 3 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Actual Image Size Film Type : 56x41.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Maintenance and check of the camera After-Sale Servicing • Read instructions before using camera. • Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied with it, whenever possible. • Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life. • Be sure to wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.
