User manual MAMIYA 645AF

[. . . ] 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 autofilm winding features, is the latest Mamiya master piece and reflects its long tradition of medium format camera expertise. Special Advice To Professional Photographers Your Mamiya 645 AF 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 moisture. If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing schedules. [. . . ] Press the mode setting button "A" three times to set the self timer mode. 3. The number of seconds before the shutter is released can be changed by turning the front or rear dial. The number of seconds can be set between 3 and 60, in steps of 1 second from 3 to 10 seconds, in steps of 10 seconds from 10 to 60. The setting is registered after 5 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed. Looking through the viewfinder, determine the composition, check that the focus is set properly, then press the shutter release button. The shutter is released after the set number of seconds. * To cancel the self timer mode after pressing the shutter release button, either press the mode setting button "A" or turn the exposure mode setting dial. Changing the exposure mode does not change the set self timer operating time. *If there is a bright light source behind the camera or if the shutter release button is pressed without looking through the viewfinder, light enters the viewfinder's eyepiece, affecting exposure metering. Turn the eyepiece shutter open/close dial to close the eyepiece shutter. *When the shutter release mode is set to "C" (continuous advance mode), the self timer mode can be used to take photos at intervals of 3 to 60 seconds while the shutter release button is pressed. *To cancel the self timer mode, press the mode setting button "A" once. The self timer mode is canceled and the camera is reset to the normal shooting mode. *When the shutter release mode selector lever is set to "L" (power off), all the settings aside from the selected mode are reset to the default values. 53 54 Extended Exposure Modes (Bulb and Time Modes) *To prevent the camera from moving, use both an electromagnetic cable release (sold separately) and a tripod. *When the BL (Backlight) button "A" is pressed, the main LCD panel and the magazine LCD panel light for about 10 seconds. This makes the liquid crystal display panels easier to view in dark places, for example when photographing night views. *In the "X" exposure mode the lock function is activated. To set a different mode, press the exposure mode dial lock release button "B" while turning the exposure mode setting dial. To expose the 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. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to "M" (manual mode). Turn the front dial counterclockwise to select "bulb", then turn the rear dial to set the aperture. Determine the composition, focus, then take the picture. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Time Mode The time mode uses mechanical control, so it is best suited for extended exposures. [. . . ] Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles. · Always test your equipment before going on important assignments. Battery life differs, depending on type, age, storage condition, ambient temperature, frequency of use etc. Be sure to match the poles of the battery with those shown in the diagram in the chamber. [. . . ]