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 Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AFD Camera
Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR camera nearly three decades ago, and the 645 AFD, with its TTL
auto focus, auto exposure, auto flash, and auto film winding,reflects Mamiya's long tradition in
medium format expertise.

Combining 35mm handling ease and speed with the advantages of an almost 3x larger image size,
it is a full-featured camera utilizing many digital controls, LCD displays and is ready for the age of
digital photography.

Its high-tech, focal-place shutter, with speeds up to 1/4000 sec., permits flash sync up to 1/125 sec. and
has an exclusive "Safety Retraction" feature, which protects it against accidental damage.

The AE Prism Finder, with its many features, is protected by a sturdy magnesium housing, as is
the Power Drive Grip. These components are integral to the diecast aluminum camera body which
is designed for heavy professional use.

All of the many features, safety locks, and other important information, are covered in detail in these
instructions. It is imperative that you read them thoroughly before you put your camera to work to in­
sure proper operation and maximum results.

Note:
In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of your camera, you should first practice without film. Please
refer to the Section "Camera Operation Test" for information about testing the camera without film.

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 Special Advice to Professional Photographers
Your Mamiya 645 AFD 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 are also subject to wear and tear and are affected by ambient
conditions like dust, sand, sea air, hear and moisture.

If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing

schedules. May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of rolls of film a year, you
have your equipment serviced annually by the Mamiya distributor in your country.

Mamiya 645 AFD corresponds with digital backs compatible with the MSCE (Mamiya
Serial Communication of External) System.

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 Names of Parts

Hotshoe

Exposure Mode Dial Lock

Exposure Compensation Dial Release Button
Lock Release Button

Exposure Compensation Dial Exposure Mode Setting Dial

Auto Focus Supplemental

Infrared Light Emission
Window

Eyepiece Shutter Lever

Main Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

Rear Dial

Strap Lug Mirror

Front Dial
Electrical Contacts

Shutter Release Button Lens Mount Alignment Mark

with Cable Release
Socket
Depth-of-Field Preview Button

Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever

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 Exposure Mode Selector Lever

Exposure Mode Selector Lever Rubber Eyepiece

Strap Lug Lock release Button

Diopter Adjustment
Dial

Dark Slide

Magazine Release
Button

Magazine Cover
Release Button

Magazine Cover
Lock Button

Magazine Lock Button

Synchro Terminal

Focus Mode selector Lever

Mirror-up Lever

Electronic Shutter
Release Socket
Lens Release Button

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 Diopter Adjustment Lens (accessory)

Dark Slide Storage Pocket

Film Tab Box Pocket

Magazine Battery Cover Screw Cap

External Power Socket

Battery Case Lock Lever

Battery Case

Tripod Socket

Magazine LCD Panel

Main LCD Backlight Button

Down Button
F2 Key

F1 Key

Up Button SET Button

Flash Auto
Adjustment
Select Button
Mid-roll Film Advance
Button

Auto Exposure Lock Button

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 Main Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Shutter Time (seconds)

Superimpose Mode
Shooting Data
Self-time Mode Mark

Superimpose Mode
Calendar and Index Number
Multiple Exposure Mode Mark

Auto Bracketing Mode

Index Mode

Manual Focus Mode Battery Power Indicator

Program Mode
Aperture

Program Shift Indicator

Dial Lock Indicator

Magazine LCD

Film Sensitivity (ISO 25-6400)

Film Type (120 or 220)

Number of Photos Display

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 Viewfinder with LCD Readouts

Auto Focus Area Frame

Exposure Compensation Mark

AE Lock Display

Out of Focus Direction Marks Exposure Compensation Vale Display

Flash Charge indicator

Aperture

Focus Marks

Exposure Metering Mode Display Shutter Speed

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 Electronic Dial Operations

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 Inserting the Batteries
Before inserting or removing the batteries, be sure to turn the Shutter Release Button's switch
to the "L" position, as shown in the illustration.

1. Set the Shutter Release Button's switch to "L".

2. Lift the Battery Case Lock Lever, turn it counter-
clockwise, and then pull out the Battery Holder.

3. Insert six fresh alkaline or lithium batteries with the

+ and - ends as shown in the illustration.

4. Insert the Battery Holder into the camera and lock

it in place by turning the Battery Case Lock Lever clock-
wise. Be sure that the Battery Holder is firmly attached.

After inserting the batteries, set the date and time.

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 Checking Battery Power
Set the Battery Mode Selector Lever to "S" (power on).

The condition of the batteries is indicated in the lower

right corner of the Main LCD.

The batteries have a sufficient amount of power.

There is little power remaining. The camera will

still operate; however, be sure to have fresh
batteries on hand.

There is very little power remaining and the

camera will not operate.

Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector to "L"

and replace the batteries.

Flashing

When the batteries almost completely exhausted,

"batt" flashes on the Main LCD when the Shutter
Release Button is pressed.
Flashing

Note: When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the same type. Do not mix
batteries of different types or old batteries with new ones.

Number of rolls of film that can be exposed with a new set of batteries:

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 Installing the Magazine Battery
The button battery supplies power to the magazine when it is detached
from the camera. When the magazine is attached to the camera body,
it receives power from the camera's batteries.

1. Remove the Battery Compartment screw cover using a coin

or straight-blade screwdriver.

2. Insert the battery noting the polarity indication + in the

Battery Compartment, and then replace the screw cover.

Note:
You can photograph without a battery in the magazine; however, when you remove
the magazine from the camera, the camera will not indicate film sensitivity or the
number of shots.

The magazine is not equipped with a battery-level indicator. When the magazine's
LCD panel display becomes dark or disappears, replace the battery,

The magazine battery will last about one year.

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 Battery Care
1. The sealed, new batteries supplied with this camera may have been subjected to
storage conditions that could reduce their service life. Therefore, it is advisable
to replace then with a fresh set of batteries as soon as possible.

2. Carefully wipe the battery contacts with a dry, clean cloth to remove any dirt or other
contaminants.

3. Always remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for some time,

4. Always carry spare batteries.

5. Battery life differs depending on the type, age, storage conditions, temperature
and frequency of use.

6. Be sure to install the batteries noting the polarity markings on the Battery Chamber.

7. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children.

8. Never throw used batteries into a fire or expose them to excessive heat.

9. When photographing in extremely cold temperatures, use the External Battery Case to
keep the batteries warm.

10. Once the batteries are exhausted, immediately remove them from the Battery Chamber and
replace them with new batteries.

11. When you carry spare batteries, leave them in the manufacturer's packaging. If they are not
in the manufacturer's packaging, wrap the batteries carefully so they cannot contact any metallic
object that could cause them to discharge.

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 Attaching and Removing a Lens
Attaching

1. Remove the Front Body Cap by pushing the Lens Release Lever (A)
in the direction of the arrow, turning the cap counterclockwise until
it stops, and then lifting the cap out of the camera body.

To remove the Front Lens Cap, squeeze the two sections together,
and then lift cap off the lens.

To remove the Rear Lens Cap, turn it counterclockwise until it

stops, and then lift it off the lens,

2. Align the white alignment dot on the lens (B) with the white dot on
the camera body (A).

3. Fit the lens into the camera body, and then rotate it clockwise
until it clicks and locks into place,

CAUTION:
Do not touch the distance ring or other moving parts during the auto­focus
operation.

When attaching a lens, do not touch the Lens Release Button (A).

Removing

Push and hold the Lens Release Lever (A) back as far as it will go, rotate the
lens counterclockwise as far as it will go, and then lift the lens out of the camera
body,

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 Attaching and Removing the Magazine
Unless the dark slide is inserted in the magazine, you cannot attach or remove the magazine
from the camera body. When the camera's batteries or low, or batteries are not installed in the
camera, the dark slide cannot be removed, although the magazine can be attached or removed
from the camera body.

Before installation

1. Remove the magazine's protective cap.

2. Remove the camera's rear body cap while putting a finder

in the notch and sliding the cap downward.

Attaching

3. Match the groove on the magazine's groove coupler with

the holder bracket (lower) of the camera body and snap the
magazine into the camera body.

4. Rotate the magazine up on the camera body until it

locks and you hear the focal plane shutter open.

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 Removing

1. Insert the dark slide into the magazine.

2. With your thumb, first push button (A) down,

and then simultaneously push button (B) in, The
magazine will separate from the camera body.

When the magazine is removed from the camera

body, the shutter will automatically open. Film
advance and shutter release are locked.

A double-locking mechanism prevents accidental

detaching of the magazine. With a little practice,
you will learn how to hold the magazine with your
right hand while pushing the lower button down
while pushing the upper button in.

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 Diopter Adjustment
Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (the rectangle with a circle)
is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the Diopter Adjustment Dial in the "-" direction if you are
nearsighted and in the "+" direction if you are farsighted. If this adjustment does not pro-
duce a sharp image, you may need to use an optional diopter correction lens,

Diopter Adjustment Dial

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 Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens

1. Remove the lens supplied with the finder by

pulling it down.

2. Push the replacement Diopter Correction Lens

into the frame until it clicks and locks into place.

If there is any dirt or dust on the lens, remove it with a blower or a lens brush,

If there are any fingerprints on the lens, wipe them off using lens tissue.

Using cleaning solvents may discolor the lens.

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 The Camera Strap

Put the strap through the camera's Strap Lugs,

as shown in the illustration, and then tighten it.

For safety, pull the strap firmly to assure that

it is attached correctly.

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 Attaching the Lens

1. Align the white alignment dot on the lens (A)

with the white dot on the camera body (B).

2. Fit the lens into the camera body, and then

turn it clockwise until it clicks and locks into
place.

Setting the Film Speed

The film speed (ISO value) is the reference for all exposures and must be set
correctly. If the set value differs from the actual ISO value, then over- or under-
exposures may occur.

1. Press the Up Button .

When the LCD Panel displays information,
press and hold the Up Button for more
than one second. The ISO Indicator will
blink.

2. Set the film speed.

Set the film speed by pressing the Up

or Down button. To lock the film speed,
press and hold the two button simul-
taneously for more than one second.
The film speed will be written to memory
in about five seconds.

Note:

The ISO setting is not complete while the ISO Indicator is blinking.

Information on the type of film being used, the ISO value, and the
number of exposures is stored in the backup memory. However, if
the battery capacity has dropped during stand­alone use of the
magazine, the information may not be shown in the LCD panel,

When the magazine's battery is low, the LCD may display

erroneous information, and the battery should be replaced.

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 Loading Film in the Magazine
Film can be loaded into the magazine whether it is attached to the camera
or not.

1. Open the magazine's Back Cover.

Simultaneously push down button (A)
while pressing button (B) in.

2. Remove the Roll Film Insert.

Squeeze the center "645" block be-
tween your finders, and then pull
out the insert.

When you load film for the first time,

remove and discard the protective
paper cover that is attached to the
film rails in the magazine.

3. Set the film type (120 or 220).

Push and hold the Pressure Shaft (D)
so that the Pressure Plate may be set
to the film type.

Be sure to align the Lock Pins with the holes in the Pressure Plate.

The film type should be displayed on the magazine's LCD Panel

when the insert is loaded into the magazine.

When the Pressure Plate is erroneously set:

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 4. Attach an empty spool to the
Roll Film Insert.
Flip the Spool Clip (E) "SPL" away
from the spool, fit an empty spool
between take-up Spool Studs (F),
and then return the Spool Clip "SPL"
to its original position.

5. Set the film.

Flip the Roll Film Insert's upper Spool Clip

"FILM" away from the spool, insert a roll of
film as shown in the illustration, and then
return the Spool Clip (G) "FILM" to its
original position.

Film path
6. Attach the film's leader to the empty
spool.
As shown in the illustration, gently insert
the tip of the leader into the groove of the
empty spool on the "SPL" side, and then
turn the spool one or two turns to wrap the
leader around the spool.

It is not necessary to adjust the position of

the film's starting edge as the film will be
correctly positioned automatically.

7. Turn the spool tightly so that the film

does not sag.

8. 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. With pressure on the left
and right blocks (H), push it into position until
you hear a click.

9. Close the Back Cover.

Firmly push the top of the Back Cover
to close it.

10. After attaching the magazine to the camera

body, remove the dark slide, and then push the
Shutter Release Button down halfway; the film
will automatically advance to the first frame.

Store the dark slide in the magazine's rear

storage pocket.

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 If the film is not wound correctly, the film counter display disappears
and the "­­" mark is displayed on the LCD.

Do not wrap too much leader around the empty spool as doing so
may expose the film to light.

To prevent accidental fogging, do not pull out the leader too far or
load or unload film in direct sunlight.

Contact Points of Each Electrical Component

When oil, dirt, fingerprints or moisture adheres to any of the contact points,
a malfunction or corrosion may occur. Keep the contact point clean by
wiping them with a dry, clean cloth.

Taking Photographs in Full Automatic Mode

1. Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector to "S" (single-frame advance)

There are two shutter release modes:

"S", single-frame advance, and "C",
continuous-frame advance.

When the Shutter Release Mode Selector

is set to "L", the power is off.

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 2. Set the Focus Mode Selector Lever, located
at the lower left front of the camera, to "S" (Singe-
focus Mode).

There are three focus modes: "S" Single-

focus Mode, "C", Continuous-focus Mode,
and "M", Manual-focus Mode.

3. Set the Exposure Mode Selector Dial to "P" (Program Auto Exposure)

There are four exposure modes: "P", Program AE,

"Av", Average Priority AE, "Tv", Shutter-priority
AE and "M", Manual Mode.

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 4. Set the Exposure Metering Mode Selector Lever to "A-S"
(Average-Spot Auto Switching).

There are three exposure metering modes: "A"

where the average light from the entire frame is
measured with emphasis on the center of the frame,
"S" in which the light in a spot at the center of the
frame is measured. and "A-S" where metering auto-
matically switches between "A" and "S" Modes de-
pending on the difference of the brightness measured
in the two modes and sets the distribution ratio of the
exposure­metering modes to an intermediate range.

5. Focus.

a) Aim the camera fo that the subject is within the Focus Frame .

b) Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway. The

focus will be set automatically.

When the Focus Mark lights, the picture is

in focus ed. Press the Shutter Release Button
to make the exposure.

When the out­of­focus marks are flashing,

the picture is not focused and the shutter cannot
be released.

Press the Shutter Release Button halfway again

to readjust the focus, or move the camera to change
the position of the Focus Frame.

When the camera is operated in Auto Focus Mode with

lenses not equipped with the Auto Focus Mode Selector
Lever, the 45, 55 and 80mm, the lenses will automatically
turn their Focusing Rings to adjust focus. Do not touch
their Focus Rings.

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 Shutter Release Button
The Shutter Release Button has a two-step action:
A half-press of the button will activate the camera,
and turn on the power.

A full press of the Shutter Release Button activates

the shutter.

Half Press Shutter Release Position

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera's grip firmly when photographing. If the

camera moves during an exposure, the picture may be
out of focus.

To minimize camera movement, tuck in both elbows and

support the bottom of the camera with your left hand.

When photographing at slow shutter speeds, or when

using the Self­Timer, use a tripod with an Electromagnetic
Cable Release or a mechanical cable release.

Unloading Exposed Film

When the roll of film is completely exposed, the camera will automatically
advance the film onto the take-up spool, and the LCD Panel will display
"END".

1. Open the Back Cover.

While holding down the magazine's Back
Cover Release Button (A), push the Back
Cover's Release Button (B) in.

2. Remove the Roll Film Insert.

Squeeze the Release Latches (C) with
your finders and pull the insert out of
the camera.

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 3. Remove the film.
Flip the Spool Clip (D) "SPL" away
from the spool, and then take out the
roll of film.

4. Seal the film using the film tape.

Use the film tape included with the
Film tape roll of film to seal the film and prevent
it from unrolling.

5. Move the empty spool from the top

"FILM" to the lower take­up compartment
"SPL" so the insert will be ready for the
next roll of film.

CAUTION:

Do not film in direct sunlight.

Exposed film should be promptly placed in a light­tight bag and processed

as soon as possible.

Never attempt to remove the magazine during the film winding operation.

Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film

To remove a roll of partially exposed film, insert

the dark slide in the magazine, and then press
the Shutter Release Button and the Mid-roll
Film Advance button (A) simultaneously.

The film will be completely wound on the take-up

spool and the magazine's LCD Panel will indicate
"End".

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 Camera Operation Test

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 Focus Modes
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 best used with stationary subjects.

The focus is locked with the Focus Mark is lit

in the viewfinder.

Continuous Focus Mode (C)

This mode uses the Release Priority Mechanism. The
shutter can be released regardless of the whether the
Focus Mark is lit or not.

The focus is continuously adjusted while the Shutter

Release Button is depressed halfway.

This mode is suited for moving subjects.

The focus is not locked, and the shutter can be

released even if the Focus Mark is not lit.

Manual Focus Mode

The auto-focus mode can be turned off, enabling the focus
to be adjusted manually.

1. Manual Focus Mode for the 35, 45, 55

and 80mm lenses.
Turn the Focus Mode Selector Lever to the "M"
setting. is displayed on the camera's LCD Panel.

2. Manual Focus Mode for telephoto and

zoom lenses only.

All Mamiya 645 AF telephoto and zoom lenses can

be switched between auto focus and manual focus by
sliding the Focusing Ring FORWARD until it clicks.

When set to manual focus, the "Auto Focus" inscription

on the lens is covered and the focus can be set manually.

The camera's LCD Panel will display .

It is not necessary to set the Focus Mode Selector to "M".

To return to auto-focus, slide the Focusing Ring BACK
towards the camera. The "Auto Focus" inscription will
be visible.

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 3. Focus the lens.
Turn the Focusing Ring (A) to adjust focus.
When the subject is in focus, the Focus Mark
will be lit in the viewfinder.

Lenses Having a Focus Mode Selector

When you install a lens with a Focus Mode Selector, you can change between
auto­ and manual­focus modes without having to change the camera body's
Focus Mode Selector.

To photograph in auto­focus mode, select the Auto Focus Mode on both the
lens and the camera's Focus Mode Selector.

To photograph in manual­focus mode, set the lens to Manual Focus; you

do not need to change the camera's Focus Mode Selector to "M".

Manual Focusing Using the Focus Mark

(focus confirmation method)

A Focus Mark illuminates in the viewfinder when the subject

is in focus.

Depress the Shutter Release Button down halfway, and then turn the
Focusing Ring until the Focus Mark illuminates.

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 If is lit in the viewfinder, focus is behind the subject.
if is lit in the viewfinder, focus is in front of the subject.

In focus

Turn the Focusing Ring clockwise

Turn the Focusing Ring counterclockwise

Subjects Where Auto Focus May Not Work

The auto-focus function requires sufficient subject contrast, therefore
auto focus may not be possible with the types of subjects described
below. If you are unable to use auto focus, switch to manual focus or
point the camera at an object the same distance as the subject you want
to photograph, and then lock the lens using the Focus Lock Mechanism.

1. Where differences between 2. When there are two or more

light and shade are not clear, objects within the Focus Frame.
i.e. blue skies, white walls, etc.

3. Subjects with repeating 4. Brightly shining objects like

patterns. the sun, water surfaces, etc.

5. When the subject is significantly smaller than the Focus Frame.

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 Using the Focus Lock Function
If the subject you want to focus on is not in the Focus Frame .
the camera will focus on the background at the center of the
frame. In such cases, use the Focus Lock Mechanism to lock
the focus before releasing the shutter.

1. Set the Focus Mode Selector Lever to "S".

AF Supplemental Infrared Light

When the subject is dark, or the contrast is low,

and the camera is unable to auto focus, a red
lamp may light on the front of the camera when
the Shutter Release Button is pressed down half-
way. This supplemental light assists the camera's
auto focus function.

The AF Supplemental Infrared Light only illuminates when the focus mode is set to "S"
(single auto focus).

The light cannot reach distant subjects. The range is about 9m (29.5 ft.) with the 80mm f/2.8 lens.

When using a bellows lens hood with a diameter greater than the lens, focus before
installing the hood.

The camera may be set to disable the AF Supplemental Infrared Light.

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 Single-Frame Mode
The film is advanced one frame each time the Shutter Release Button is
fully depressed.

Set the Shutter Release Selector Lever

to "S".

Continuous-Frame Mode
Photographs are taken continuously as long as the Shutter Release Button
is full depressed.

Set the Shutter Release Selector Lever

to "C".

Photographs are taken at about 1.2 frames

per second.

If you reach the end of the roll of film while

shooting in Continuous Mode, the "End"
flashes on the magazine's LCD Panel.

Exposure Modes
Program AE (P)
The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum
exposure, based on the ambient light.

This mode is best suited for general photography, allowing the photographer
freedom to concentrate on the subject.

While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting

Dial Release Button (A), turn the Exposure
Mode Setting Dial to "P".

If the correct exposure is out of metering range, the Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicators blink
In this case, a correct exposure cannot be made. Readjust the shutter speed or aperture until
the indiators do not blink.

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 Shifting the Program
Then the camera is in "P" (program AE) Mode, you can change the shutter speed
to a higher speed PH or a lower speed PL in increments of +- 1.0EV by turning the
Front or Real Dial.

Turn the Front or Rear Dial to shift the shutter

speed between the +- 1.0EV values.

Aperture Priority AE
Set the desired aperture and the camera will select the optimum shutter
speed automatically.

Use this mode to maintain control over depth-of-field.

1, While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting

Lock Release Button (A), turn the Exposure
Mode Setting Dial to the "AV" position.

2. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to set the desired

aperture, which is adjusted in 1/2 stop increments.

The shutter speed value in the Main LCD and in the viewfinder will flash if the subject is too
bright or dark. Change the aperture value by turning the Front or Rear Dial until the shutter
speed stops flashing.

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 Shutter Priority AE
Set the desired shutter speed, and the camera will automatically select the
optimum aperture.

Use this mode to maintain control over action-based photography.

1. While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting

Dial Lock Release Button (A), turn the Exposure
Mode Setting Dial to the "TV" position.

2. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to set the desired

shutter speed.

The shutter speed is adjusted in 1/2 stop in-

crements.

The aperture value on the Main LCD and in the viewfinder will flash when the subject is
too bright or too dark for a correct exposure.

Manual Mode (M)

This mode is used to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

Shutter speeds can be set from B (Bulb), and 30 seconds to 1/4000 sec. in
1/2 steps.

Aperture values can be set to wide open to the lens minimum aperture
in 1/2 steps.

1. While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting

Dial Lock Release Button (A), turn the Exposure
Mode Setting Dial to "M".

2. Turn the Rear Dial to set the desired aperture.

The aperture can be adjusted in 1/2 step incre-
ments.

3. Turn the Front Dial to set the desired shutter

speed. Shutter speeds can be adjusted in 1/2
step increments.

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 When the Shutter Release Button is pressed down
halfway, the difference between the metered settings
and the manual setting is displayed in the viewfinder.

This value is displayed in 1/3 stop increments within

a range of +- 6EV.

For example, "+2/3" indicates +2 1/3EV; "-5.7" indicates

- 5 2/3EV, etc.

To adjust the exposure in Manual Mode, the viewfinder

displays the difference between the set value and the
metered value after adding or subtracting the exposure
compensation value. When "B" (Bulb) is selected, the
camera does not display this difference.

When the set value matches the aperture-metered value, the exposure-metered
difference in the viewfinder indicates "0.0".

When the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds +- 6EV,
and the set value is below the metered value, the viewfinder displays "-u-".

When the set value is above the metered value, the viewfinder displays "-o-".

One Push Shift Operation

In Manual Mode (M), press the AEL Button for about one second while the viewfinder
displays the aperture difference.

The camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to the appropriate value giving
priority to the currently set aperture value.

While the difference (B) between the set value (A) and the
metered value is displayed in the viewfinder, press the AEL
Button (C) for about one second.

The camera will change the shutter speed to an appropriate

value.

Be sure to stop half­pressing the Shutter Release Button before pressing the AEL Button.

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 X Mode (X)

Select this mode when you are using flash.

The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec.

for synchronization.

Time Mode (T)

Use this mode for making long exposures,

Exposure Metering Modes

Changing Modes

To change metering modes, press the Exposure

Metering Selector Lock Release Button, and then
move the Exposure Metering Selector Lever up
or down.

Center Average Metering Mode (A)

Set the Exposure Metering Mode Selector Lever to "A".

The average light in the entire frame is measured

with emphasis on the on the center of the frame.

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 Spot Exposure Metering Mode (S)

Set the Exposure Metering Mode Selector Lever to "S".

The light in the center circle of the viewfinder is used

to determine exposures.

This mode is suited to strongly backlit subjects, or when

you want to measure a specific area.

When the spot you want to measure is not in the center

of the frame, use the AE Lock Function.

Average/Spot Auto-Switching Metering Mode (A-S AUTO)

Set the Exposure Metering Mode Selector Lever to "A-S".

With this mode, average or spot metering is selected

automatically, and the correct exposure is determined.

The Spot Mode is selected when the brightness in the

spot-metering area is lower than the brightness in the
average-metering area by about 1.5EV.

The Average Mode is selected when the spot-metering

value is the same of higher than the average value.

When the difference between the spot and average

values is between 0.75 and 1.5EV, the appropriate
exposure is determined at an intermediate value.

Exposure Compensation
In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and the background
brightnesses, or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all
black or white, the resulting photograph may be over- or underexposed.

In these situations, use the Exposure Compensation Function, which can also be used
when you want to create deliberate over- or underexposed photographs.

Press the Exposure Compensation Dial Lock Release

Button (A), and then rotate the dial to the desired
amount of compensation.

Exposure Compensation can be set in a +- 3EV

range in 1/3EV steps.

Be sure to return the dial to "0" when you no longer

want to use Exposure Compensation.

The dial only locks in the "0" position.

Exposure Compensation Display in the Viewfinder

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 Auto Bracketing Mode
When you have a subject that it is difficult to determine the Exposure Compensation,
or when you take another photography with only slightly different exposure values,
use the Auto-Bracketing function.

1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever

to either "S" or "C".

In the "S" position, the camera takes one picture

with each full press of the Shutter Release Button.

In the "C" position, the camera takes three pictures

sequentially.

2. Press the Function Mode Setting Button for about

one second to enter Auto-Bracketing Mode.

The Auto-Bracketing Mark and "0.3" will be

displayed in the Main LCD Panel.

3. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to choose the

Exposure Compensation value from 1/3, 1/2,
2/3 or 1 (displayed as 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0).

The setting will be registered after five seconds

or by pressing any other camera button.

4. Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway.

Select the required Shutter Release Mode, Ex-
posure Mode, and Exposure Compensation,
and then fully press the Shutter Release Button.
The viewfinder displays: "nl" (standard exposure),
"u2" (under exposure) and "o3" (overexposure) in the
order the frames were exposed, and the numbers
1, 2, and 3 blink correspondingly.

Standard Under Over

Single-Frame Mode (S)

Press the Shutter Release Button down completely for each frame.

While taking photographs, the camera does not fix the exposure value. It
meters the exposure level for each frame and provides auto-bracket
exposures in steps.

The camera will remain in Auto-Bracket Mode until the last exposure
is made or Auto-Bracketing Mode is canceled.

Continuous Mode (C)

By holding the Shutter Release button, the camera will take three
frames in series, and then stops.

With each press of the Shutter Release Button, the camera will
repeat the three continuous frames.

While in Auto-Bracketing Mode, if the number of available frames is

less then three, will be displayed and Auto-Bracketing
Mode will be canceled.
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 Automatic Exposures in Auto-Bracketing Mode

When Continuous Mode (C) is selected, the camera will take three frames
in series when the Shutter Release Button is pressed. For optimum sharpness,
use a tripod.

To exit Auto­Bracketing Mode, press the Function Mode Setting Button (A)
three times. You can also cancel Auto­Bracketing Mode by turning the
Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to "L".

When Exposure Compensation is chosen, the camera takes photographs

by adding the compensation value.

Auto­Bracket shooting is also available when the camera is locked in AE Mode.

When superimpose data is chosen, the symbols "N", "U", and "O" will be displayed
on the Exposure Compensation Indicator.

AE Lock Mode
AE Lock Mode will lock the automatic exposure as the subject is being recomposed.

1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to

"S" or "C".

2. Turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to "P",

"Av" or "Tv".

3. Focus on the subject you want to photograph,

and then press the AEL Button (A). [ ] is dis-
played in the viewfinder indicating that the ex-
posure value is locked.

4. Recompose your subject, and then fully

press the Shutter Release Button.

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 Metered Value Difference Indicator

Press the AEL Button (A), the viewfinder displays

the difference between the metered exposure value
and a new composition.

This indicator is useful for checking if a subject with

a very different light level can be photographed or not.

Multiple Exposure Mode

Multiple Exposure Mode enables exposing several exposures on the same frame.

1. Press the Function Mode Setting button (A)

for about one second, and then press it again
to enter Multiple Exposure Mode.

2. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select the

number of exposures. You can select from 2
to 6 exposures. Your selection will registered
after five seconds or by pressing any other
camera button.

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 3. Press the Shutter Release Button. The
film will not advance until the specified
number of exposures has been taken.

Canceling Multiple Exposure Mode

Remove the dark slide, and then depress the

shutter Release button halfway while pressing
the Mid Roll Film Advance Button (B).

The film will advance one frame and Multiple

Exposure Mode is canceled.

Guidelines for Exposure Compensation during Multiple Exposure Mode

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 Self-Timer Mode
With the default setting, the shutter is released 10 seconds after the
Shutter Release Button is fully pressed.

The Self-Timer lamp flashes slowly for the first seven seconds, then
it flashes quickly for the last three seconds before the shutter is
released.

This function may be used to take group photographs or a self-

portrait.

1. Mount the camera on a tripod.

2. Press the Mode Setting Button (A) three times

to activate Self-Timer Mode. The Self-Timer Mark
and the initial setting "10" (for 10 seconds) is
displayed on the Main LCD.

3. The number of seconds before the shutter will

be released can be changed by turning the Front
or Rear Dial. The number can be set between three
and 60, in steps of one second from 3-10 seconds,
and in steps of 10 seconds between 10 and 60 sec-
onds. The setting is registered after five seconds or
when the Shutter Release Button is pressed.

4. Look through the viewfinder, determine the com-

position, check that the focus is correctly set, and
then press the Shutter Release Button.

The shutter will be released after the set number

of seconds.

Eyepiece Shutter
Use the Eyepiece Shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when
photographing without looking through the viewfinder.

The shutter prevents exposures errors by blocking extraneous light from entering the
viewfinder.

To activate the shutter, turn the Eyepiece Shutter

Lever in the direction of the arrow.

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 Extended Exposure Modes
To expose film for longer than 30 seconds, set the shutter speed to "B" (Bulb) or "T" (Time).

In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic or mechanical cable release and a tripod.

Bulb Mode
Bulb Mode uses electronic control, so the batteries are in constant use during
the entire exposure.

1. While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial

Lock Release Button (A), turn the Exposure Mode
Setting Dial to "M" (Manual Mode).

2. Turn the Front Dial counterclockwise to select

"bulb", and then turn the Rear Dial to select the
aperture.

3. Compose your subject, focus, and then take

the photograph. The shutter will remain open
as long as the Shutter Release Button is pressed.
Bulb Mode is controlled by an electronic circuit, so the camera consumes electrical
power during the exposure.

Time Mode
Time Mode uses mechanical control, so no battery power is consumed during the exposure.

1. While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial

Lock Release Button (A), turn the Exposure Mode
Setting Dial to "T" (Time Mode).

2. Turn the Front or Rear Dials to set the aperture.

3. Compose your subject, focus, and then fully

depress the Shutter Release Button to open the
shutter.

4. After the desired exposure, while pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Lock
Release Button (A), turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to "X". Time Mode is
canceled and the shutter will close.

Backlight Button

To view the Main LCD Panel at night or in dark

places, press the Backlight Button (A).

The light will turn off after about 10 seconds

unless there is another operation.

When releasing the shutter, or pressing the Backlight Button, while the light is on,
the light will turn off.

When operating the camera when the Backlight is on will extend the lighting interval
for another 10 seconds.

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 Mirror-up Photography
Use this function to avoid any camera vibrations when using slow shutter speeds, telephoto lenses,
etc., where even the slightest camera vibration could result in a blurred image.

When the mirror is up, auto focus and the metering functions cannot be used. Therefore, focus
and exposure should be set before raising the mirror.

To further reduce the possibility of camera vibration, use a tripod and an electromagnetic or a mechanical
cable release.

Using Auto Focus and Auto Exposure

1. Turn the Focus Mode Selector Lever to "S"

(Single Focus Mode).

2. Turn the Exposure Mode Setting Dial to "P",

"Av", or "Tv".

3. Look through the viewfinder and set the focus,

composition and exposure.

4. Press the AEL Button.

The metered exposure will be locked and the
Locked Exposure Indicator [ ] will be displayed
in the viewfinder.

5. Turn the Mirror-up Lever to the "[Link]" indication

to raise the mirror.

6. Fully press the Shutter Release Button to take the

photograph. [ ] blinks in the viewfinder to indicate
that AE Lock is still active.

If you point the camera at the sun when the mirror is in the up position, the intense
sunlight focused on the shutter may burn the shutter.

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 Using Manual Mode

1. Turn the Focus Mode Selector Lever to

"M" (Manual Focus Mode).

2. Turn the lens Focusing Ring to focus your

subject.

3. Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway

to meter the subject.

4. Turn the Exposure Setting Dial to "M" (Manual

Mode).

5. Turn either the Front or the Rear Dials to adjust

the shutter speed and aperture based on the metered
values.

6. Turn the Mirror-up Lever to the "[Link]" position to

raise the mirror.

7. Fully depress the Shutter Release Button to take

the photograph.

Depth-of-Field
Depth-of-Field (DOF) is defined as the zone of sharpness in front and behind the plane
of focus.

DOF depends on the camera to subject distance, the focal length of the lens, the aperture
setting, and the distance the lens is focused at.

In addition to the visual observation of the DOF using the Depth-of-Field Preview Button,
the DOF can be determined by using the DOF scale on the lens. The f/stop numbers
are engraved on both the left- and right-hand side of the white Index Mark in the center
of the DOF Scale. To determine the DOF, read the distances that appear above the selected
f/stop on the DOF Scale. For example, in the illustration shown below, the selected aperture
is f/22 and the DOF is about 3.9 ft. to 6.2 ft.

When the aperture is large,

the DOF is small

When the aperture is small,

the DOF is large

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 Depth-of-Field Preview Button
When the Depth-of-Field Preview Button is pressed, the DOF can be observed by
looking through the viewfinder.

1. Focus the lens.

2. Press the Depth-of-Field Preview Button.

When using auto focus, the aperture is set

to the displayed aperture while the button
is pressed and the focus is locked.

Infrared Photography
When using infrared film, the distance at which the subject is in focus is slightly different
than when using non-infrared film.

Infrared light has a longer wavelength than visible light, so the image converges further
back than non-infrared film. This makes a focus adjustment necessary when using
infrared film, as described below:

1. Focus as usual, and then find the point on the Distance Scale opposite the
white Index Mark.

2. Set the Focus Mode Selector to "M" (Manual Focus Mode), and then turn the
Focusing Ring clockwise and set the Distance Scale to the Infrared Mark.

You cannot photograph in AE Mode when using infrared film.

Flash Photography
In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 AFD features TTL (through-the-lens),
off-the-film (OTF) electronic flash metering.

A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash output reflected off the film's surface
at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the camera's dedicated hotshoe to a shoe
or handle-mount style Metz flash unit via a Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter.

The maximum sync speed is 1/125 sec., making daytime synchronization possible.

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 The film's ISO value is automatically set via the camera's magazine. Any adjustment to the ISO
is instantly recognized after the setting is locked and the Shutter Release Button is pressed half-
way. When magazines with different ISO settings are installed on the camera, the TTL flash
connection instantly recognizes the change.

To use the TTL feature will all Metz flash units, a Metz SCA 3952 Adapter is required. Please refer
to the following chart for compatibility and any additional adapters that may be required:

Flash exposure automation

automatically adjusts the flash
output for a correct exposure,
even when using filters, a bellows,
extension tubes, etc. However,
manual compensation is required
due to differences in film-surface
reflection characteristics. The
amount of compensation is deter-
mined by experimentation.

1. Mount the SCA 3952 Adapter on the Metz flash.

2. Insert the adapter into the camera's hotshoe, and

then tighten with Lock Screw (A).

3. Set the exposure mode, and then check the shutter

speed and aperture.

With TTL flash photography, the reflection off the film is metered and the flash's output is
automatically adjusted.

Consequently, TTL flash photography is not suitable for all conditions.

For the conditions outlined below, we recommend that you use a flash meter or to use
a manual flash setting:

1) The size of the subject in the viewfinder is relatively small.

2) The background behind the subject is extremely bright or there is a strong reflective
object in the background.

3) The background behind the subject if very dark.

4) The film has a narrow exposure latitude.

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 Metz Flash SCA 3952 System Functions

The shutter cannot be released until the flash's OK light is lit.

When using a SCA 300 flash, also use the Metz SCA 3000C converter.

To use the guide number indicated on the flash, wait several seconds after the Charge Complete Indicator is
displayed before using the flash.

Instant films have a lower reflectivity rate than normal film. Exposure compensation will be required when using
these films in TTL Mode. In general, set the compensation to -1 or -1 1/3EV.

Flash Compensation Settings

Flash compensation may be applied up to +- 3EV in 1/3EV steps.

1. Install the Metz SCA 3952 Adapter on the Metz

flash.

2. Install the adapter and flash on the camera's hotshoe,

and then turn the Locking Knob (A) to secure the flash
and adapter to the camera.

3. When the Flash Charge Confirmation Lamp lights,

press the Button to display the on the Main
LCD Panel.
FL = Flash

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 4. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select the
flash compensation value.

Main Panel (normal display)

5. Press the Shutter Release Button down

halfway. The "o" (positive adjustment) or
"u" (negative adjustment) is displayed
on the Main LCD and in the viewfinder.

Flash Photography with Non Metz Units

1. Mount a handle-mount flash on a bracket

or install a shoe-mount flash in the camera's
hotshoe.

Do not attach a dedicated flash unless it is

specifically designed for this camera.

Connect the flash unit's sync cord to the

camera's Sync Terminal.

Remove the Sync Terminal's rubber cover to insert the sync cord. Replace the
rubber cover when you are finished using the terminal.

2. While pressing the Exposure Mode Setting Dial Lock Release Button, turn the
Exposure Mode Setting Dial to "X" (1/125 sec) or "M" (manual).

3. Turn the Rear Dial to set the aperture, and then proceed with taking photo-
graphs.

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 This camera's sync terminal is an X contact.

When using MF or M grade flash bulbs, set the shutter speed to

1/30 sec. or slower for MF bulbs and 1/15 sec. or slower for M bulbs.

WARNING
Using flash units specifically designed for other makes of cameras
may damage the camera's internal mechanisms if connected to
the hotshoe. Use a flash bracket and connect the flash unit to the
camera's Sync Terminal via a sync cord.

When using flash units with a flash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer,
set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or slower.

Setting the Date and Time

After changing the batteries, or using an external power supply, check the camera's
date and time indicators and adjust if necessary.

1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to

"S" to turn on the power.

2. Press the Key for about two seconds.

is displayed on the Main LCD Panel.

3. Press the Key again, and then use the Front and Rear Dials to set the date and time.

When the Front Dial is turned clockwise, the functions switches to month, day, year, hours,
and minutes.

Turn the Rear Dial to set the value.

4. After setting the date and time, press the Button for about two seconds
to register the setting.

If you press the Shutter Release Button, or any other priority buttons, before the
date and time are registered, the set date and time will be canceled.

Press the for about two seconds to confirm the registration of the date and time.

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 Setting the Index Number

1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever

to "S" to turn on the power.

2. Press the Key for about two seconds, and then

turn the Front or Rear Dial to display SEt2 on the
Main LCD Panel.

3. Press the Key again, and then use the Front and Rear Dials to set the desired
Index Number (3 digits). When the Front Dial is turned clockwise, the function switches
between the first digit, the second digit and the third digit. Turn the Rear Dial to set the value.

Setting Data to be Superimposed

This function superimposes exposure or date information on the outside
edge of the film. When selected, the Superimposing Mode is displayed
on the Main LCD Panel.

1. Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever

to "S" to turn the power on.

2. Press the Key for about two seconds to display

"Func" on the Main LCD Panel.

3. Press the Key again.

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 4. Turn either the Front or Rear Dial and choose DATA or DAY to superimpose
the information. Select OF to cancel the function.

Data Superimpose Modes

DATA:
The following data is superimposed: exposure mode, aperture,
shutter speed, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode,
index number, and auto bracketing.

DAY:
The date (year, month and day), time, and the Index Number.

OFF:
The superimpose function is canceled.

4. Display the desired superimpose mode on the Main LCD Panel, and then press the
Button for about two seconds to register the values.

The superimpose function may be used with film with ISO values of 25 to 1600. The
function may not be used with films with other ISO values.

Display Superimposing Data Details

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 Changing the Viewfinder Display in Manual Mode (M)
When the Exposure Mode Setting Dial is set to "M", it is possible to only display the focus
and flash charge marks in the viewfinder.

This function is useful when exposure settings will not change, or the information in the
viewfinder could be distracting.

1. Set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to

"S" to turn the power on.

2. Press the Key for about two seconds to display

"Func" on the Main LCD Panel.
3. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select Fd.

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 4. Press the Key again and turn the Front
or Rear Dial to select OF.

5. Press the Button for about two seconds to

register the setting.

Returning to the Normal Display

Repeat Steps 1 - 4, turn the Front or Rear Dial to select On, and then press the
Button for about two seconds to register the change.

Front and Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms

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, preventing accidental adjustment of the shutter speed and
aperture.

1. set the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever

to "S" to turn the power on.

2. Press the Key for about two seconds. Func

is displayed on the Main LCD.

3. Turn the Front or Rear Dial and select dLoc.

4. Press the Key again and the OF Indicator

will blink.

5. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to select On.

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 6. Press the Button for about two seconds to register
the value.

After the value is registered, the shutter speed and aperture cannot be changed by
turning the Front or Rear Dials.

If you operate the Electronic Dial with Electronic Dial Lock ON, L blinks in the Main
LCD to affirm that the lock is functioning correctly.

Releasing Electronic Dial Lock

Repeat Steps 1 - 4, turn the Front or Rear Dial to select OF, and press the Button for
about two seconds to register the change.

AF Supplemental Infrared Light Canceling Function

Use this function to deactivate the AF Supplemental Infrared Light.

1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to

either "S" or "C".

2. Press the Key for about two seconds. The

Main LCD will display Func.

3. Turn the Front or Rear Dial and select AFLE.

4. Press the Key again and turn the Front or

Rear Dial to select OF.

5. Press the Button for about two seconds to

register the change.

Exiting this Function

Repeat Steps 1 - 4, turn the Front or Rear Dial and select On, and then
press the Button for about two seconds to register the change.

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 Changing the Flash Auto Adjustment Procedure
Flash compensation and exposure compensation may be set independently, or
combined when a Metz flash and SCA 3952 Adapter are used.

1. Install the SCA 3952 Adapter on the Metz flash.

2. Insert the adapter and flash in the camera's

hotshoe, and then turn the Locking Knob (A) to
secure the unit to the camera.

3. Press the Key for about two seconds. The

Main LCD Panel will display Func.

4. Turn the Front or Rear Dial and select FSEL.

When FSEL is set to FSEL O, the Exposure

Compensation Dial is disabled, only the Flash
Compensation is enabled.

5. Pres the Key, and then turn Front or Rear

Dial to select 1.

6. Press the Button for about two seconds to

register the setting. Flash and exposure compen-
sation can be set independently.

7. Turn the flash unit ON.

Press the Button to show (flash compensation).

8. Turn the Front or Rear Dial to flash compensation

value. Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to
select the exposure compensation.

Main LCD Panel (normal display)

9. Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway.

o (positive adjustment) or u (negative adjustment)
will be displayed on the Main LCD Panel and in
the viewfinder.

Viewfinder LCD Readouts

If you turn the Shutter Release Mode Selector Lever to "L" (power OFF), the
flash compensation value will be canceled and return to .

Exiting the Function

Repeat Steps 1 - 4, turn the Front or Rear Dial to select 0, and then press the
Button for about two seconds to register the change.

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 Changing the Focusing Screen

1. Remove the lens.

2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release Lever (A)

forward, using tweezers, as shown in the illus-
tration.

3. Remove the focusing screen from the Focusing

Screen Frame by grasping the screen's tab with
tweezers.

Do not touch the mirror or allow it to be damaged.

4. When installing a screen, grasp the screen's tab

with tweezers, and then insert it into the Focusing
Screen Frame.

5. Using tweezers, push the Focusing Screen Frame

up until it clicks.

Never press on any other parts as this may affect the

focusing function.

CAUTION:
Since the focusing screen's surfaces are soft and
easily damaged, handle them carefully.

Never touch the surface of the screen with bare

fingers.

If dust settles on the screen, blow it away with an

air blower. Do not clean the screen with any chemical,
lens tissue, etc.

If a focusing screen needs cleaning, sent it to your

Mamiya authorized service center.

Using M645 Manual Focus Lenses

When using M645 manual focus lenses, the Manual Focus Lens Focusing Screen
must be installed in the camera. This screen is available as an accessory.

1. Install the Manual Focus Focusing Screen in the camera.

2. Mount the M645 lens on the camera body.

3. Turn the A/M Lever to the "M" position.

4. Set the lens to its widest aperture.

5. Select the exposure mode and set the desired lens aperture.

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 With AE operation, select the Av (Aperture Priority AE) and choose the
Spot Exposure Mode (S). You can use the lens in conjunction with
stop-down metering.

6. Depress the Shutter Release Button down halfway to show the

shutter speed.

Available Functions with M645 Lenses

X = Not available
O = Available

When using a lens with an aperture of f/5.6 or larger, you can adjust the
focus by using the Focus Assist Mark in the viewfinder.

When the A/M Lever is set to M, and the aperture is stopped down to
more than f/5.6, you cannot use the Focus Assist Mark. In this case,
the out of focus marks blink, indicating that the image is out of
focus.

The AF Supplemental Infrared Light does not function with these lenses.

External Battery Socket

When using the External Battery Case during cold weather operation,
connect the case's cable to the camera's External Power Socket.

1. Set the Shutter Mode Selector Lever to L.

2. Remove the External Power Socket's cap

with a coin or straight-blade screwdriver.

3. Remove the batteries from the camera's

Battery Case.

Turn the Battery Case's Detach Lever and

remove the Battery Case. Remove the batteries
from the case, and then insert the case into the
camera and lock it in place.

4. Connect the cord from the External Battery

Case to the camera's External Battery Socket.

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 Using a Tripod

When using a tripod with a 3/8 inch thread in-

stead of the 1/4-20 thread, remove the small
screw (A) from inside the 1/4-20 bushing (B),
and then use a coin or screwdriver to remove
the 1/4-20 bushing (B).

Electromagnetic Shutter Release Contact

This port is used to connect a Mamiya Electromag-

netic Cable Release, which is helpful when using
the camera with the mirror up and when photogra-
phing at slow shutter speeds.

Memo Clip

Located on the Back Cover, the Memo Clip

holds the box top from a roll of film, serving
as a reminder as to the type of film loaded in
the camera. The Memo Clip may also hold
other types of information.

If You Think Something Might Be Faulty

Check the camera carefully while referring to the following point:

Unable to release the shutter

Check to see if there are batteries installed in the camera, and
if there are, if the batteries are dead.

Make sure that the power is ON. The Shutter Release Selector Lever
should be set to S or C.

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 Check if the dark slide has been removed from the magazine.

Verify the ISO setting.

Check that the camera is advancing the film.

Make sure that the Rear Cover is closed.

There are no readouts in the viewfinder

Verify that batteries are installed in the camera and that the batteries
are not dead.

Check that the Shutter Release Selector Lever is set to C or S.

Verify that the camera is set to display viewfinder readouts.

Make sure that a magazine is installed on the camera.

Note: If the camera has not been operated for 15 seconds, the viewfinder
display automatically turns off.

The dark slide cannot be removed from the magazine

Verify that batteries are installed in the camera, and if so, that they are not dead.

Check that the magazine is correctly mounted on the camera.

Film cannot be wound

Verify that batteries are installed in the camera, and if so, that they are not dead.

See if there are remaining frames on the roll of film.

Make sure that film was loaded into the magazine.

Check that the camera is not in Multiple Exposure Mode.

This camera uses a microcomputer. The camera may malfunction if it is exposed

to static electricity or other electromagnetic energy. If this is the case, turn the
camera OFF, and then remove the batteries. Reinstall the batteries, and then turn
the power ON. If the camera still does not function correctly, contact your local
authorized Mamiya service center.

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 When Any of These Displays Appear

Specifications
Camera type: 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL
multiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex

Actual image size: 56x41.5mm

Film type: 120 roll (16 exposures)

220 roll (32 exposures)
Polaroid Pack Film

Lens mount: Mamiya 645 AF mount, compatible M645 mount (manual focus
confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering

Viewfinder: Fixed prism viewfinder with 0.71x magnification, built-in

diopter adjustment (-2,5 to +0.5 diopter and 0 to +3 diopter)
built-in eyepiece shutter

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 Focusing screen: Interchangeable between Matte (standard), Checker and
Microprism C for M645 lenses

Field of view: 94% of actual image

Viewfinder information: Focus mark, out-of-focus direction marks, aperture value,

shutter speed, metering mode (A, S, A/S), exposure com-
pensation, flash ready light (when used with a Metz flash

AF sub-beam: Activates automatically under low light or low contrast condi-

tions; range 9m, automatic switching to flash unit's built-in
sub-beam when using a Metz flash unit.

AF lock: A half-press of the Shutter Release Button when using S

Mode

Exposure control modes: Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Programmed AE

(PH, PL settings are possible)

Metering method: Center-weighted average (AV), Spot (S), and Variable Ratio
(1.5 step A-S auto change via program shift setting), Manual

Setting steps: Shutter speed and aperture can be set in 1/2-stop increments,
electronic dial lock

Light metering: TTL, Center-weighted average (AV), Spot (SP) and auto
A-S variable ratio

Metering range; EV 2 to EV 19 with ISO 100 film and f/2.8 lens

Exposure compensation: +- 3EV

Film speed: ISO 25 to 6400

AE lock: With AE Button, released by pressing the Shutter Release Button

or the AE Button twice, light metering value differentiation in
viewfinder, exposure compensation display when ELS Button
is held down, +- 6EV in 1/3 steps

Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical metal focal-plane shutter with

vertical travel

Shutter speed: AE 30 to 1/4000 sec. by 1/8 steps, manual 30 to 1/4000 sec. in

1/2 steps, X, B (Bulb, electronically controlled), T (time, mechan-
ically controlled), emergency shutter curtain open mechanism
(opens when the magazine is removed, closes when the maga-
zine is attached.

Auto bracketing: Enabled with Mode Button (0.3, 0.5, 0.7) in 1-step units

Flash synchronization: 1/125 sec. automatically sets to 1/125 sec. at faster speeds,
synchronized to displayed speed at slower speeds when a
Metz flash unit is used

Flash control: TTL direct metering, support Metz SCA 3002 System with
SCA 3952 Adapter

Film transport: Automatic via a built-in motor, single or continuous exposures

Film loading: Automatic advance to the first frame when the Shutter Release
Button is pressed once

Multiple exposures: Enabled with the Mode Button (2 - 6 exposures), can be

canceled

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 Main LCD Panel: On camera body, displays aperture, shutter speed, self-timer,
BL (backlight), battery check, multiple exposure, Programmed
AE or Programmed AE shift value, data imprinting

Magazine: Interchangeable, ISO speed, 120 or 220 film

Data imprinting: Seven segment dot-matrix, DATA mode: exposure mode, aperture,
shutter speed, exposure compensation, metering mode, ID number,
DAY mode: year, month, date, time, ID number, switchable be-
tween enabled and disabled

Sync terminal: X sync, sync speed 1/125 sec.

Cable release socket: On Shutter Release Button

Remote control terminal: On side of camera body, electromagnetic cable release

Self-timer: 3 to 60 sec. (standard: 10 sec. can be set in 1 sec. intervals

between 3 and 10 seconds, and in 10 sec. intervals be-
tween 10 and 60 seconds

Depth-of-field confirm: Preview Button on camera body

Power requirements: 6 AA alkaline, magnesium or lithium batteries

Size: 6" x 5" x 7.3" (WHD); 153 x 128 x 184mm (WHD)

Weight: 3.8 lbs. 1730g (without batteries)

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

This camera is a precision optical and mechanical instrument, built for heavy
professional use and a long service life, if properly maintained and treated.

Please observe the following caveats:

Read the instructions before using the camera.

Protect the camera against shocks and falls. Use the included Neck Strap
whenever possible.

Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The new, sealed
battery supplied with this camera may have been subjected to storage
conditions that could reduce its service life. It should be replaced as
soon as possible.

Be sure to wipe the battery contacts before installing the batteries in the
camera, and be sure to install them noting the correct polarity.

Battery life depends on the frequency of use, type, age, storage conditions,
and temperature. When photographing in cold weather, use the External
Battery Case.

Always remove the batteries and film if the camera will not be used for a
long period of time.

Always keep covers on the lenses and camera body.

Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40 degrees C (105 F) or

-10 degrees C (15 F).

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 Prolonged disuse shortens camera life. Periodically exercise the shutter at
different speeds, open and close the lens diaphragm and check the focusing
mounts.

Protect the camera from exposure to rain and moisture.

Do not touch the surface of the lens. Use an air blower or lens tissue to remove
any dust.

Always test your equipment before an important assignment.

The Importance of Proper Maintenance

This camera has mechanisms that require special lubrication from
time-to-time.

You should have your camera checked and lenses checked

periodically by an authorized Mamiya service center.

After Sale Servicing

Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions on your warranty card.

1. For inquiries, opinions, or questions about your product, please

contact an authorized Mamiya service center.

2. Servicing after the warranty period will be charged to the user.

3. Parts for the camera will be available for 10 years after the product
is discontinued.

4. Damage caused by dropping, impact, fire, flood, etc. will be

evaluated by your Mamiya service center. When the product is
judged to be repairable, the user will be charged for the repairs,
even the damage occurred during the warranty period.

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