User manual MAMIYA M645 1000S

[. . . ] The Mamiya M645 1000S is a new improved model of the M645, a camera widely acclaimed for bridging the gap between small and large format cameras by introducing the medium format, the purpose of which is to offer the world of larger-negative quality to camera users who are accustomed to the handling ease and compactness of 35mm SLR's. Every care has been taken to assure that your Mamiya M645 1000s will provide you with years of trouble-free service. However, to avoid possible mishandling, be sure to carefully read this instruction manual before using your new camera. Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Moreover, simply moving the depth-offield preview lever upward will allow one to preview the depth-of-field and appearance of out-of-focus images. * As an accessory, Mamiya offers diopter correction lenses which can be attached to the prism finders, and diopter lenses for the waist-level finder. Near and farsighted persons will find these accessories useful for obtaining accurate focus. 29 : Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism \\\\\\'\ -. -. -. -. -. -__ --. . -p 0 Shutter Release Lock Ring * After the fixed number of exposures has been taken (15 or 30), the shutter release button automatically locks. *If the film is advanced while depressing the shutter release button, the shutter will be released at the instant the film is fully advanced. Do not attempt to take pictures in this manner as a degree of camera shake is inevitable. * If the PD Prism Finder is not attached to the camera body and the shutter is released with the shutter speed dial set to the @ position, the mirror will lock in the raised position and the shutter 1. When releasing the shutter, you may use either the front or upper shutter will remain open. (Moving the shutter speed dial to B or 1/1000 sec. After releasing the shutter, the film * Use of the multiple-exposure lever advance crank is automatically unis explained on page 50. locked, making it possible to transport * The front shutter release button is the film to the next frame. Please notice the following points regarding the film transport mechanism: *Do not strongly depress the upper shutter release button while simulta* A built-in safety lock prevents the neously advancing the film. If this is shutter from being released if the film done, the film advance automatic stop advance crank is not fully wound or if mechanism will be disengaged, and the exposure counter is between S the film will advance even during the and 1 operation of the shutter. Moreover, the 30 The shutter release button is equipped with a lock ring to prevent accidental release of the shutter. When you wish to release the shutter, turn the shutter release lock ring so that the white dot (B) is aligned with the dot (A) on the camera body. Aligning the red dot (C) of the shutter release lock ring with the dot on the camera body will simultaneously lock both shutter release buttons. Unloading Film -___-~--mirror may lock in the up position, which results in rapid depletion of the battery. Should the mirror lock in the raised position for the above reason, first continue to rotate the film advance crank until it stops (after the fixed number of exposures (15 or 30) have been taken, the film advance crank should be rotated more than one full turn), then lower and raise the mirror lock-up lever, and the mirror will return to its normal position, simultaneously terminating needless electrical consumption (The only time it is necessary to strongly depress the upper shutter release button is in the event that the mirror locks in the raised position upon releasing the shutter when working at extremely low temperatures. At such a time, if the film is advanced afler first strongly depressing the release button, then lower and raise the mirror lock-up lever, the mirror will lower and the camera will be ready for the next exposure. ) , , , >, , 1. After the fixed number of exposures have been taken (15 for 120, 30 for 220) the shutter release button will lock. At that time, wind the film advance crank until the leader paper is completely wound onto the take-up spool. (When winding is complete, resistance will no longer be felt on the film advance crank. ) 2. Open the back cover, remove the roll-film insert and the exposure counter will reset to S (Start). [. . . ] Thus, when the shutter release button locks under such circumstances, do not force it To release the shutter, merely set the multiple-exposure lever to "MULTI". in this condition the battery will lose its power within several hours The 0 position is only for use with the PD Prism Finder. Photographing at Low Temperatures When photographing at low temperatures, be careful of the following points to maintain camera performance. When using electronic flash, set the shutter speed dial to 1/30 sec. Place the camera in the outside air only during the moment of exposure. [. . . ]