Mamiya M645 1000S manual Focusing

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Focusing

1.Whilelookingthroughtheviewfinder,	Moreover,simplymovingthedepth-of-
adjustthefocusingring(30)untilthe	fieldpreviewlever	upwardwillallow
mostimportantpartofthesubjectap-	onetopreviewthe	depth-of-fieldand

pearssharp.

2.Extremelyaccuratefocusingissim- plifiedbythesplit-imagerangefinder spotlocatedinthecenterofthefocus- ingscreen.Itswedgeissetata45° angle,makingitpossibletouseeither horizontalorverticallinesofthesub- jectforprecisefocusing.The split- imagerangefinderspotissurrounded

byamicroprismcollarwhichfractures theimagewheneveritgoesslightly

out-of-focus;consequently,itisanin- valuableaidforpinpointfocusingac- curacy.

3.Theoutergroundglassring(which encirclesthemicroprismcollar)can alsobeusedforfocusing.

SincetheMamiyaM645isanSLR,the photographeralwaysseesintheview- finderexactlywhatwillappearonthe film,regardlessofthelensoracces- sory being used.

appearanceofout-of-focusimages.

*As an accessory, Mamiya offers dioptercorrectionlenseswhichcanbe attached to the prism finders, and diopter lenses for the waist-level finder.Nearandfarsightedpersons willfindtheseaccessoriesusefulfor obtainingaccuratefocus.

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Contents Page Page InterchangingtheFilmAdvanceCrank Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000S \ ’ \ ~--- ~.~ -.-I~Flatness of the Film Plane Multi-Coated LensesUnlimited Scope 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 Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation Depth-of-Field Preview LeverAM Lever Focusing \\ \ \ \ \ \ ’ \ Shutter Release and Film Transport MechanismShutter Release Lock Ring Unloading Film Attaching to Camera Neck StrapMethods of holding the camera securely Removing from CameraWaist-Level Operation Hand Grips Using the PD Prism Finder S 1 -l.--- II --~-I- I~ Special ‘FeaturesSpecifications 6400 Using PD Prism Finder $ Exposure Compensation Compensation HintsCorrect Exposure Measurement 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 Trouble-Shooting Shutter release button will not moveYou touch the X-sync terminal Releasing the shutter with no film in the camera PrecautionsPhotographing at Low Temperatures Mirror Lock-upCleaning Care of the CameraCheck