Mamiya 645 AFD III Specifications, Field of View 94%* of actual image Viewfinder Information

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Specifications

Camera Type

: 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL mul-

 

tiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex

Actual Image Size

: 56x41.5 mm

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, compatible with M645 Mount (manual

 

focus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering)

Viewfinder

: Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopter

 

adjustment (-2.5 to +0.5, optional diopter correction lenses provide

 

adjustment ranges of -5 to -2 diopter and 0 to +3 diopter); built-in

 

eye-piece shutter

Focusing Screen

: Interchangeable, Matte (standard), Checker, and Microprism Type

 

C for Non-AF M645 lenses.

Field of View

: 94%* of actual image

Viewfinder Information

: Focus mark, defocus mark, warning mark, aperture value, shutter

 

speed, metering mode (A, S, A/S), exposure compensation value

 

(difference between set value and metered value) and flash ready

 

/ OK lamp with TTL Metz connection.

Auto focus method

: TTL phase difference detection method; sensor: CCD line sensor

 

(I+I type); operating range: EV0 to EV18 (ISO 100)

Focus area

: Display the focus area in the viewfinder screen

AF assist beam

: Activates automatically under low light, low contrast.

 

Range: 9m, Automatic switching to flash unit's built-in assist beam

 

when Metz flash unit is attached.

AF Lock

: By pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the AF-S

 

mode, or by pressing the AFL button.

Exposure Modes

: Aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, programmed AE (PH, PL

 

setting possible), and manual

AE metering mode

: TTL metering, center-weighted average (AV), spot (S), and

 

variable ratio (A-S auto)

Increments of shutter

: Both the shutter speed and the aperture level can be set to 1/3 or

speed and aperture

1/2 using the electronic dial lock function

Metering Range

: EV 2 to EV 19 (with ISO100 film, f/2.8 lens)

Exposure compensation

: ±3 EV (1/3 step) Expandable to ±5 EV

Film speed

: ISO 25 to 6400

AE lock

: With AEL button; canceled by pressing the button again or shutter

 

release

Shutter

: Electronically controlled vertical metal focal-plane shutter. (vertical

 

travel)

Shutter speed

: AE 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/8 step), manual 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/2 or

 

1/3 steps), X, B (Bulb, electronically controlled), shutter curtain

 

protection mechanism (open when magazine is removed,

 

automatically closed when magazine is attached)

Auto bracket shot

: Enable with auto bracket button (2 frame shots, or 3 frame shot

 

with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps.

Flash Synchronization

: X contact point, 1/125 seconds (when 1/3 step is selected it can

 

be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds).

Flash control

: TTL direct flash control, supports Metz SCA3002 system

 

(SCA3952 Adapter)

Film transport

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

Film loading

: Automatic advance to the first frame when shutter release button

 

is pressed halfway down or back cover is closed.

Multiple Exposure

: Enable with multiple exposure button (the number of exposures

 

can be set from 2 to 6). It can be canceled in the middle and the

 

number of exposures can be changed, or you can switch to an

 

arbitrary multiple exposure style.

Mirror up shot

: Select by pressing the mirror up button.

LCD displays

: Main LCD display: Program mode mark, custom function mode

 

mark, AF area mark, battery level indicator, manual focus mode,

 

superimpose mode, dial lock mark, shutter speed, AE lock mark,

 

aperture value, multiple exposure mode mark, exposure compen-

 

sation mode mark, flash compensation mark, exposure compen-

 

sation value, self-timer mark, auto bracket mark, time mark (while

 

setting the clock).

 

Magazine LCD panel: ISO sensitivity, 120/220, number of shots.

Data Imprinting

: 7 segment dot matrix; DATA mode: exposure mode, aperture

 

value, shutter speed value, exposure compensation, metering

 

mode, ID number; DAY mode: year, month, date, time, ID number;

 

ID mode: ID number

Sync terminal

: X contact (sync speed 1/125 sec.)

Cable release socket

: On shutter button

Remote-control terminal

: On side of body; electromagnetic cable release

Self-Timer

: 2 to 60 sec. (standard: 10 sec., can be set in 1 sec. steps between

 

2 and 10 sec., and in 10 sec. steps between 10 and 60 sec.)

Depth-of-field confirmation

: Preview Button on body

Custom settings

: 35 items

Tripod Socket

: U 1/4 inch and U 3/8 included

Power Requirements

: 6 AA-size batteries (alkaline-magnesium, lithium)

External power socket

: An external battery case can be connected.

Size & Weight

: 6 ”(W)X5 ”(H)X7.3 ”(D) / 153(W)X128(H)X184(D)mm

:3.9 pounds / 1,780 g (W/O battery)

*This information is based on a linear (horizontal/vertical) measurement.

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Instructions Preface Special Advice To Professional PhotographersNames of Parts and Functions Electronic Dial Operation Liquid Crystal Displays LCDMain LCD Viewfinder LCDCustom Functions 90 to ContentMiscellaneous Operations 98 to110 Camera Operation Test Set the auto focus mode selec- tor lever to S. SeeCamera will not operate Checking the Battery PowerAlkaline battery Inserting the Batteries without batteriesInsert a battery Installing the Battery in the MagazineBattery Power / Battery Care Remove the battery compartment screw capAttaching the lens Attaching and Removing a LensAttaching / Detaching a Magazine Before installationShutter Safety Retraction Installation and removal of the magazine and its dark slideReplacing the Diopter Correction Lens Diopter AdjustmentDiopter not matching.Diopter matching How to imprint the same index number Setting the Index NumberDial Setting Date and Time / Strap Setting Date and TimeBasic Operation Attaching a Magazine Setting the Film SpeedAttaching a Lens and a Magazine Attaching a LensLoading Film in the Magazine Film. Attach the leader paper of the film to the empty spoolClose the back cover Insert the loaded film insert into the magazineBody Selecting the Shooting Frame Number DisplayCompatibility between the HM402 and HM401 120/220 magazines Camera MagazineMode setting. See Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic ModeSet the focus mode selector lever to S single focus mode Mode setting and a C continuous advanceHolding the Camera Shutter Release Button / Holding the CameraFocus Shutter Release ButtonUnloading the exposed film Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of FilmThis chapter describes various functions of the camera Electrical ContactsFocus Area Single focus mode S Focus AreaContinuous focus mode C Focus ModesLenses with the Focus Mode Selector Manual Focus ModeManual Focus Mode M Manual focusing using the focus mark When Auto Focus FailsMals in cages, etc Subjects with continuous re AF Assist Infrared Light Using the Focus Lock FunctionSet the focus mode selector lever to S or C Adjust the compositionDrive Modes Single-Frame ModeSelf-Timer Mode Continuous ModeNormal Program shift area Exposure ModesProgram AE P Program Shift PH/PLAperture Priority AE Av Custom settings C-01 onShutter Priority AE Tv ±6 EV Manual Mode MTurn the front dial to set the desired shutter SpeedSelected aperture value can be locked. See CF Custom Function Mode CFMode One-push shift functionExposure warnings How to select an exposure modeExposure Metering Modes Exposure Metering ModesDisplay of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD Exposure CompensationWidth of the exposure compensation step can be changed Metered-value difference indicator AE Lock ModeMargin Auto-Bracketing ModeNormal exposure Under exposure Continuous Mode C Multiple Exposure ModeAE settings under auto-bracketing mode Single-Frame Mode SExposure compensation in typical multiple exposures To cancel the Multiple Exposure ModePress the shutter release button CelledTaking Photos with the Mirror Up Using auto focus and auto exposure Manual modeHalfway while looking into the view finder Eyepiece Shutter Selecting the Number of Frames to be ShotElectronic Shutter Release Contact / Eyepiece Shutter Electronic Shutter Release ContactSelf Timer Mode Depth of Field / Depth of Field Preview Front / Rear Dial Lock FunctionFlash Photography Infrared PhotographyMetz Flash SCA3952 System Functions Rear Curtain Sync ModeFor example External LCD Panel normal display Flash Compensation SettingsViewfinder LCD read-outs Selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked See Superimposing DataThis camera’s synchro contact is an X contact Custom Functions Custom Functions of Mamiya 645AFD Setting Custom FunctionsTypes of Custom Functions Bulb shutter release setting AFL function lock modeMode one-push setting Bulb exposure time settingMiscellaneous Operations Changing the Focusing Screen Half press the shutter release button to show shutter speed Using the M645 Manual Focus LensesExternal Battery Socket Available functions with M645 lensTripod / Memo Clip Using a TripodMemo Clip When Any of These Displays Appear Field of View 94%* of actual image Viewfinder Information SpecificationsAfter-Sale Servicing Maintenance and check of the cameraImportance of Proper Maintenance Common Sense Camera Care and Practice