Mamiya 645 AFD III manual Inserting the Batteries without batteries, Checking the Battery Power

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The camera will not operate

)

Inserting the Batteries ( without batteries

Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power.

Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries.

1.Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter

clockwise and pull out the battery holder.

C

S

L

2.Install the batteries while ensuring their po-

larities are properly aligned with the and markings on the battery case.

Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity

3.Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise. Make sure it is firmly attached.

After inserting the batteries, set the date and time. (See page 23.)

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)

batteries can be used. Custom settings (C-07 on page 93)

Checking the Battery Power

Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power.

Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD.

The batteries are sufficiently charged.

There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand.

Camera will still operate.

There is very little power remaining. Camera will stop operating soon.

Flashing

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power off) and replace the batteries with new ones.

 

When the batteries are spent, “batt” flashes on the

 

main LCD and the viewfinder's LCD when the shut-

Flashing

ter release button is pressed.

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

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

At normal temperature (20˚C) (68˚F)

(under our test conditions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alkaline battery

 

120 type film

 

Approx. 150

 

220 type film

 

Approx. 130

 

Bulb time

 

Approx. 18 hours

 

10˚C (14˚F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alkaline battery

 

120 type film

 

Approx. 25

 

220 type film

 

Approx. 25

 

Bulb time

 

Approx. 8 hours

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Instructions Preface Special Advice To Professional Photographers Names 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