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Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645DF Camera. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645DF, with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure and auto-flash is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise.
Names of Parts and Functions Hot shoe (page 73) Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 22) Exposure mode dial (page 44 to 53, 69, 81 & 82) Eyepiece shutter lever (page 65) External power socket (page 92) Main LCD (page 5) Mirror* Battery case lock lever (page 13) *Do not touch the mirror Rear dial (page 7) P M.
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) Main LCD Viewfinder LCD Auto focus area frame During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.
Electronic Dial Operations / Liquid Crystal Displays Electronic Dial Operation Position Front dial Rear dial Display examples in the custom function mode P Av Exposure mode Tv M Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment X Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment 1/125 to 1/60.
Content Preface.............................................................................................................1 to 2 Names of Parts and Functions......................................................................3 to 4 Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) ......................................................................5 to 6 Electronic Dial Operations................................................................................... 7 Liquid Crystal Displays..................................
Before Taking Photographs Preparation before taking photographs Inserting a battery/ Attaching and detaching a lens/Attaching and detaching a digital back/An explanation of settings.
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. Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power. Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. The batteries are sufficiently charged. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. P M.U C S Checking the Battery Power There is little power remaining.
Battery Care Battery Power 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 the terminals before loading the batteries. 3. It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations. Remaining battery charge display 4. Battery performance decreases in low temperatures. Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations.
Attaching and Removing a Lens Attaching 2. Attaching the lens F M A F 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 A backward and then turn the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out.
Attaching and Detaching a Digital Back ★ This manual explains the method for attaching and detaching ZD digital backs and M series digital backs. For attaching and detaching backs from other makers, please refer to their instruction manuals. A B Before attachment 3 1 2 1. First remove the protective covers from the camera body and digital back.
Diopter Adjustment Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens 1. Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding upwards. 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. 2.
Strap Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated. P M.U C ★ After attaching the strap, pull it and make sure it does not loosen at the buckle. Caution ■ To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera. Basic Operation This section describes basic camera operations.
Attaching a Lens and Digital Back Attaching a lens P MF AF L m 80m 1:28 S Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic Mode 1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode). 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. 4 5 20 11 P M.U 0 22 C S 4 11 22 ft m B The drive dial has an “S” (single-frame advance mode) setting and a “C” (continuous advance mode) setting.
Taking Photos (continued) X M CF 3. Set the exposure mode selector dial to “P” (program auto exposure). Tv C3 P C1 Av C2 Exposure mode There are four exposure modes: “P” (program AE), “Av” (aperture priority AE), “Tv” (shutter priority AE) and “M” (manual mode). “X” is for synchro mode, while “CF” is used to for custom functions. P Program AE Av Aperture priority AE Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Use this mode to control depth of field.
Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera Electrical Contacts Shutter release button Normal Half-press Release position 20 22 11 4 4 11 22 ft m 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. This position is called the “release” position.
Advanced Photography and Various Functions 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. 2 4 4 11 m 80m8 1:2 MF AF 0 0 2 5 11 Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus mode). appears on the external LCD panel. 2 1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode). 2. Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses.
Attaching a Leaf Shutter Lens Manual Focus Mode (continued) Leaf shutter lenses are equipped with an internal shutter. When set on X, leaf shutter lenses charge quickly and are capable of high shutter speeds (1/800 sec.) with flash synchronization during daytime shooting. By merely pressing the shutter button, the leaf shutter will automatically charge, allowing for rapid photography.
When Auto Focus Fails Using the Focus Lock Function 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 using the focus lock mechanism, then take the picture.
AF Assist Infrared Light 11 22 11 4 4 22 L 5 C S f mt P M.U When the subject is dark or under-exposed and the camera fails to auto-focus, a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed. This is a light that assists the camera’s auto focus function. 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”. P M.
Exposure Modes Drive Modes (continued) Self Timer Mode ( ) Program AE (P) In this mode, the shutter will be released after the set time once the shutter button has been pressed. 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. For instructions about the self timer function, see page 66.
Exposure Modes (continued) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Aperture Priority AE (Av) (ISO 100/AF80mm f/2.8 D) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV 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. F 5 32 4 22 3 16 2 11 1 8 0 5.6 -2 2.8 M Tv P 4 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial to “Av” (aperture priority AE) position.
Exposure Modes (continued) Shutter Priority AE (Tv) Manual Mode (M) 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. This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Varying shutter speeds can be selected, including “bulb”, “tIME” and manually from 60 mins to 1/4000 sec.
Exposure Modes (continued) 4. When the shutter release button is halfpressed, the difference between the present settings and the metered value is displayed in the viewfinder’s LCD panel. The value is displayed in 1/3 stop increments within a range of ±6 EV.
Exposure Modes (continued) X CF M C1 C2 Av X C3 C2 Photography using the lens shutter or focal plane shutter can be selected in custom settings. (C-18 on page 85) C3 CF M P C1 When using the leaf shutter lens, the leaf shutter's working range is from 1/800 sec. to 1 sec. For other speeds (1/4000-1/800 sec., 1-60sec., bulb) use the focal plane shutter. Tv Tv Av Synchro mode (X) P Auto mode mechanism Select this mode when you use a flash.
Exposure Metering Modes Exposure Modes (continued) There are three exposure metering mode to select a proper exposure modes appropriate to the lighting condition of subject. C3 C2 Tv CF X CF X Av C2 C1 C2 C3 3 A 2. Press the SET button B or exposure metering mode button A to enter the setting. B 4 * The illustration shows the exposure mode “Av” (aperture priority AE) being recorded to C2. ★ Even when the power is switched off, the mode recorded will still be saved to C mode.
warnings ● When a polarizing filter is used, ensure that a circular polarizing filter (circular filter: C-PL) is used. The correct exposure cannot be obtained with a normal polarizing filter (PL). 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.
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 exposure mode setting dial and select “P”, “Av” or “T”.
Auto Bracketing Mode X 1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C” position. When set at the “S” position, you can shoot one frame with each press of the shutter release button. In the “C” mode, the camera takes three (or two) frames successively with one press of the shutter release button. M CF When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation, it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually (from normal to under and over).
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). 5 2.2 0.
Taking Photos with the Mirror Up (continued) Electronic Shutter Release Contact / Eyepiece Shutter Mirror Up Delay Electronic shutter release contact To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting, press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release, and the mirror will return to the lower position. Separately purchased electronic cable release RE401 can be used to eliminate camera shake.
Self Timer mode Interval Photography X CF M Tv Av C2 M X P CF 1. Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a sturdy tripod. C1 1. Make sure the camera is firmly attached to the tripod. By repeated turning, the interval time can be set automatically. It can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action. C3 Once the shutter button has been pressed, the shutter will release after the selected time has passed.
Long Exposure mode (Bulb Mode) Interval Photography (continued) Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod. C3 C2 1. Turn the exposure mode dial and set it to “M” (manual mode). CF X C1 P M Tv Av ★ To be released from the interval photography mode while being activated, turn off the power (by setting the drive drive dial to “L”).
Front / Rear Dial Lock Function C3 Av P C1 C2 A To see the main panel at night or in dark places, press the backlight button A/ . The backlight will go on approximately 20 seconds and go off unless there is another operation. 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.
Depth of Field / Depth of Field Preview Depth of Field Depth of field (D.O.F.) is defined as the zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus. It depends on distance to subject, focal length of lens, aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at. In addition to visual observation via the depth of field preview button, the D.O.F. can be determined by using the depth of field scale on each lens.
Rear Curtain Sync Mode Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions 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) When light from the flash is incorrectly directed and falls too widely from the subject.
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. X M CF 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. Tv C3 C2 4.
Flash Compensation Settings (continued) 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.) ★ Remove the rubber cover when connecting the sync. cord. After shooting, be sure to reattach the rubber cover in order to protect the synchro terminal’s contacts. 2.
Setting Custom Functions C1 P Tv P Av C1 C2 C3 CF C2 Av C3 Initializing User Functions X M 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.
Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645DF No. Item Initial setting (0) 1 2 3 C-00 Custom function user Last used.
Types of Custom Settings (continued) C-09 AEL & AFL function button exchange This function is used to set whether to change over the functions of the front and rear AEL and AFL buttons. 0: No (front: AFL, rear: AEL: initial setting) 1: Yes (front AEL, rear: AFL) C-10 Half-press shutter release function mode This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the shutter button is half-pressed.
Miscellaneous Operations
Changing the Focusing Screen 1. Switch the dial drive to “L” to turn off the camera's power and remove the lens. A 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 on it, merely blow away by using a blower.
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 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 95 and 96, they are not necessarily faults. Check the camera referring the descriptions below.
When Any of These Displays Appear LCD display Causes and remedies Problems Remedies S End ★ The camera caution mark 93 will blink if the camera body detects an abnormality.
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 (3 frame shots, 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Actual Image size : 56x41.5 mm Flash synchronization : X contact point, 1/125 seconds.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Maintenance and care 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.
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