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Mamiya 645 AF - page 1
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 2
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AF Camera. Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the Mamiya 645 AF, with its TTL auto - focus, auto - exposure, auto - flash and auto - film winding features, is the latest Mamiya master piece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise. Combining 35 ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 3
Names of Parts and Functions Exposure compensation dial lock release button (Page 46) Exposure compensation dial (Page 46) Eyepiece Shutter Lever (Page 66) Main Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (Page 6) Rear dial (Page 71) Strap mount (Page 80) Front dial (Page 71) Shutter release mode selector lever (Page 47) Congratulations on your purchase of the Ma ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 4
Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (Page 14) Dark slide storage pocket (Page 20) Film box tab pocket Screw cap for battery compartment for magazine LCD (Page 17) External power socket (Page 69) Battery case lock lever (Page 11) Battery case (Page 11) Tripod socket (Page 80) Mode setting button (Page 49) BL button (Page 56) F1 key ( Pages ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 5
Viewfinder with LCD read - outs on bottom Autofocus area frame AE lock display Focus marks displayed when subject is in focus Exposure metering mode display This diagram is for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ. Shutter speed Aperture Flash charge indicator Exposure compensation value display - displays the difference between the ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 6
This section describes basic camera operations, how to load film and basic full automatic photography. When we refer to "left or right" we assume you are holding the camera in shooting position. Exposure Compensation .................................................................... 46 Single - Frame Mode / Continuous Mode ............. ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 7
Inserting the Batteries (The camera will not operate without batteries) Set the shutter release mode selector lever to " L " (to turn the power off). Use six " AA " alkaline and lithium batteries. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter cl ockwise and pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert fresh batteries with the + ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 8
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 correct ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 9
Attaching/Removing the Lens Attaching 1. Remove the camera's lens opening cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release button “A” backward and then turn the lens cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out. To remove rear lens c ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 10
Installing the Battery in the Magazine The button battery supplies power to the magazine's LCD when it is detached from the camera. When it is attached the power is supplied b y the camera's batteries. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover screw. Use a coin or suitable screw driver and turn it counter clockwise. 2. Insert a battery. Ins ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 11
Attaching/Detaching the Magazine When the re are no batteries in the camera, the shutter's "Safety Retraction" feature, keeps it in the open position and the magazine's dark slide cannot be pulled out, even when it is attached to the camera. Film winding and shutter release are also blocked in thi s case. Attaching 1. Remove the ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 12
Loading Film in the Magazine 1. Open the back cover of the magazine. By first pushing the button “A” down and then button “B” simultaneously. 2. Take out the roll - film insert. Squeeze the center block "645" “ C” between your fingers and pull it out. • When you load film for the first time, remove and discard the protective ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 13
7. Insert the loaded film insert into the magazine. While squeezing the center latches together, place the film insert, with the feed spool on top, in the magazine and with pressure on the left and right blocks “G” push it into proper position. (You will h ear a click). 8. Close the back cover. Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly to ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 14
Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (single - frame advance mode). There are two shutter release modes: " S " (singleframe advance mode) and " C " (continuous advance mode). (See page 47.) When set to " L ", the power is turned off. 2. Set the focus m ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 15
5. Focus. 1 . Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 2. Half - press the shutter release button. The focus is adjusted automatically. When the focus mark ● lights……..The picture is focused. 3. When ● lights, press the shutt e r release button to make exposure(s). Defocusing Marks Flashing: The picture is not focused an ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 16
Removing a partially exposed film roll To remove partially expo sed film roll, insert the dark slide in the magazine and press the shutter button and the forced film advance button “A” simultaneously. This causes the film to be taken up till the end and the magazine's LCD panel shows "End". 6 - exposure film If you continue photo ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 17
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. The focus is locked when the ● focus mark lights in the viewf inder's LCD. *The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the ● focus mark d ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 18
Manual focusing using the focus mark. (Focus confirmation method) With this camera, a 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 L ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 19
Using the Focus Lock Function If the object on which you want to focus is not in the focus frame, the camera focuses on the background at the middle. In such cases use the focus lock mechanism to lock the focus before taking the picture. 1. Set the focus mode selector lever to "S". 2. Change the composition. With the shutter release butto ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 20
Camera Operation Test This is a simple way to test the camera and autofocus without film. " P " Mode is the easiest. You may use any mode but " T ". 1. Set the shutter release mode se - 3. Open the back cover. lector lever to "S" (to turn the 4. Set the autofocus modeselector power on). lever to "S". 2. Remov ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 21
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. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to " P " (program AE). *In the "X" ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 22
Shutter Priority AE Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. Use the Tv mode to maintain specific control over action, i.e. shooting sporting events or deliberately blurring your subject. 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to " Tv " (shutter priority AE). *In the "X" e ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 23
*If the difference between the manual setting and the metered value is greater than 6 EV, " - u - " (under) or " - o - " (over) flashes in the viewfinder's LCD panel. *Exposure compensation cannot be used while in the manual mode. *When the difference between the manual setting and the metered value is displayed in the view ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 24
Average Exposure Metering Mode (A) (Set the exposure metering mode selector lever to "A".) The average light of the entire picture area is mea sured, with emphasis on the center. Spot Exposure Metering Mode (S) (Set the exposure metering mode sel ector lever to "S".) The light in the circle at the center of the picture area is m ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 25
Single - Frame Mode/Continuous Mode Single - Frame Mode The film is advanced one frame at a time each time the shutter release button is pressed. 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 l ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 26
Auto Bracketing Mode In situations which are difficult to confidently meter for exposure, use the Auto Bracketing function. In this mode, three frames are taken successively with different exposures set automatica lly (overexposure, standard and underexposure). 1. Turn the mode setting dial and select " P ", "Av" or " Tv &q ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 27
Multiple Exposure Mode With the multiple exposure mode, the same frame of film can be exposed multiple times. 1. Press the mode setting button ”A” twice to en- ter the multiple exposure mode. 2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the number of additional exposures. The number of additional exposures can be set between 1 and 5. The setting is re ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 28
Self Timer Mode Wi th 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 sec - onds, then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this function to take group photos or to photograph yourself. 1. ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 29
Extended Exposure Modes (Bulb and Time Modes) To expose t he film for extended times (over 30 seconds), set the shutter speed to bulb or set the exposure mode setting dial to " T " (Time Mode). Bulb Mode The bulb mode uses electronic control, so the batteries are in constant use during the entire exposure. 1. Turn the exposure mode settin ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 30
AE Lock Mode When the AEL button “C” is pressed, the exposure is locked to the value metered at that time. Use th is when the object you want to use for exposure metering and the object on which you want to focus are different or when you want to take continuous photographs without changing the exposure. 1. Set the shutter release mode selector ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 31
Taking Photos with the Mirror Up Use this when you want to avoid even the slightest shocks, for example when taking photos with a slow shutter speed using a tripod, with a telescopic lens, for close-ups, reproductions, etc. Neither th e auto focus mechanism nor the exposure metering mechanism function when the mirror is raised. Set the focus and ex ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 32
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 camera subject/distance, 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 (See page 66.), the D.O.F can be determined by usin ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 33
Flash Photography In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 AF features TTL (through the lens), off the film (OTF), electronic flash exposure automation. A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected of f the film surface at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Mamiya 645 AF's de ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 34
Flash Photography with Flashes other than Metz Flashes 1. Mount the flash onto a flash bracket or if it is a handle - mount style flash attach to the bottom of the camera. Do not attach a dedicated flash unit to the camera's hot shoe that is not designed specifically for the Mamiya 645AF. To use this type of flash, use a flash bracket or other ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 35
Changing The Focusing Screen 1. Remove the lens. 2. Slide the Focusing Screen Release lever “A” forward, as illustrated, to the left with the twee- zers to let be Focusing Screen down. 3. Remove the F ocusing Screen from the Focusing Screen Frame by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with tweezers as illustrated. 4. In case of attaching ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 36
External Power Supply When using an external battery case for cold weather operation (sold seperately), con nect it to the external power socket. 1. Set the shutter mode selector lever to " L ". 2. Remove the cap. Use a coin, etc., to remove the ex t ernal power socket's cap. 3. Remove the batteries from the camera's bat- tery c ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 37
Electronic Dial Operations Front/Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms (select "dLoc°") 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 a ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 38
Superimposing Data (the data is superimposed on the film outside of the image area) This function allows you to superimpose exposure or date information on the film outside the image area. When selected, the superimposing mode is displayed on t he main LCD. Setting the Date and Time 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to " S " ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 39
Selecting the Data to be Superimposed (select "Func") There are two data modes which will superimpose information onto the film. If you do not desire to superimpose any information, this function may also be switched off. 1. Set the shu tter release mode selector lever to " S " (to turn the power on). 2. Press the “F1” Key f ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 40
Changing the Viewfinder Display in the Manual Mode"M " (select 'Fd") When the exposure mode setting dial is set to " M ", it is possible to display only the focus marks and flash charge mark in the viewfinder's LCD panel . This is useful when exposure settings will not change, and this information in the viewfinde ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 41
If the shutter cannot be released ● The shutter cannot be released when the batteries are discharged or no batteries are loaded. ● The shutter cannot be released while the film is being advanced. ● The shutter cannot be released while the flash is charging (while the flash mark is flashing) when the shutter release mode is set to " C &qu ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 42
Specifications of 645AF Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal - plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex Actual Image Size : 56x41.5 m m Film Type : 120 roll film (16 exposures); 220 roll film (32 exposures); Polaroid Land Pack Film (requires special HP402 magazine) Lens Mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compati ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 43
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice The Mamiya 645 AF is a precision optical/mechanical instrument, built for heavy profes- sional use and a long service life, if properly treated and maintained. Please observe these basic caveats: • Read instructions before using camera. • Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied ...
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Mamiya 645 AF - page 44
After - Sale Servicing *Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card. 1 . For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product, please contact your nearest Mamiya agent or service center. 2 . Servicing after the expirati on of the period specified in the warranty card (one year after the date of purchase) will be charged to ...
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