Mamiya M645 1000S manual

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TheMamiyaM6451000S isanewimproved modeloftheM645,acamerawidelyacclaimed

forbridgingthegapbetweensmallandlarge formatcamerasbyintroducingthemediumfor- mat,thepurposeofwhichistooffertheworld oflarger-negativequalitytocamerauserswho areaccustomedtothehandlingeaseandcom- pactnessof35mmSLR’s.

Everycarehasbeentakentoassurethatyour MamiyaM6451000s willprovideyouwithyears oftrouble-freeservice.However, toavoidpossi- blemishandling,besuretocarefullyreadthisin- structionmanualbeforeusingyournewcamera.

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Contents Page Page InterchangingtheFilmAdvanceCrank Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000S \ ’ \ ~--- ~.~ -.-I~Unlimited Scope Flatness of the Film PlaneMulti-Coated Lenses Specifications Camera BodyInterchangeable Finders Names and Functions of Parts Back cover latch Battery check buttonFilm plane mark Back coverNames and Functions of Parts @ Battery chamber cover latchBattery chamber cover @ Tripod socketLever Aperture ring @ Exposure meter couplerAmes and Functions of Parts Finder release button Diopter correction lens retainer ringEyepiece EYecUPAperture ring couplin Meter switchPD Prism Finder S Shutter speed dial ASA window ASA dialCdS Prism Finder CoverMagnifier Auxiliary mask forDot for Sports finder eyepieceTesting to See if the Camera Functions Properly Interchanging Lenses Removing the body cap Attaching LensesInterchanging Finders Attaching FindersPrecaution Removing FindersFocusing Screens Interchanging Focusing ScreensInserting a Battery -~ Battery Check Film Loading Loading the FilmPage Using Roll-Film Designed for Six Exposures Insertion of the Film Insert Memo Clip Page AM Lever Aperture Ring/Stop-down OperationDepth-of-Field Preview Lever Focusing Shutter Release Lock Ring \\ \ \ \ \ \ ’ \Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism Unloading Film Attaching to Camera Neck StrapMethods of holding the camera securely Removing from CameraWaist-Level Operation Hand Grips Specifications Using the PD Prism Finder S 1 -l.--- II --~-I- I~Special ‘Features 6400 Using PD Prism Finder $ Correct Exposure Measurement Exposure CompensationCompensation Hints Special Features Inserting the BatteryMethod of Use Using the CdS Prism Finder Aperture Priority Method Meter Coupling Range Using the CQS Prism Finder~... .. .-.-~ Usable Shutter Speeds unshaded areaUsing the Waist-level Finder S Using the Waist-level Finder S 2 ~ -- -- -~ Lowering the Magnifier Interchanging MagnifiersUsing the Sports Finder Using the Auxiliary Mask Page Page Using Flash \ ,\ Flash Synchronization ChartRefertothedatasheetpackedwiththefilm Mirror Lock-up Using the Delayed S Shutter Release Interchanging the Film Advance Crank Removing the crank Attaching the crankAttaching the knob Removing the knobTripod Socket Time Exposures You touch the X-sync terminal Trouble-ShootingShutter release button will not move Releasing the shutter with no film in the camera PrecautionsPhotographing at Low Temperatures Mirror Lock-upCheck CleaningCare of the Camera