Mamiya 645 AF, 211125 manual Shutter Release Button/Holding the Camera, Close the back cover

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7. 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 and with pressure on the left and right blocks “G” push it into proper position. (You will hear a click).

8. Close the back cover.

Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly to close it.

9.After attaching the magazine onto the camera body, pull out the dark slide and press the shutter button halfway; this will feed the film automatically to frame No. 1.

Place the dark slide in the magazine's rear storage pocket

*It is not required to align the film start mark, for the magazine will automatically detect film frame No. 1 from any position.

*When the magazine is mounted on the camera body, the mirror and shutter which has been freed will be set in position.

*Do not wrap too much leader paper around the empty spool. Otherwise the film section may be exposed to light.

*When the magazine is separated from the camera, the power save mode is acti- vated in 5 seconds after the start of stand-alone operation and the LCD panel turns off. To release the power save mode and turn on the LCD panel, press the

(up) button.

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

*When the film is not wound properly, the counter display disappears and the “--" mark appears in the LCD.

Shutter Release Button/Holding the Camera

Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button has a two-step action, A half-press (light pressure) will acti- vate the camera, heavier pressure will release the shutter. When pressed lightly it stops at a certain point. In this manual this position is called the "half-press" position. When half-pressed, the power turns on and the camera becomes functional.

Holding the Camera

Grasp the camera firmly when taking photos. If the camera moves during exposure, the picture will be out of focus.

*Grasp the grip firmly, tuck in both elbows and support the bottom of the camera with your left hand.

*At slow shutter speeds, or when using the self timer, it is best to use a tripod and cable release or electromagnetic cable release (Optional accessories).

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Contents Page Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AF Camera Special Advice To Professional PhotographersNames of Parts and Functions Magazine LCD Main Liquid Crystal Display LCDContents 54 ~69 48 ~5370 ~86 Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity Checking the Battery PowerAfter inserting the batteries, set the date and time. See Amount of film that can be taken with one set of batteriesReplacing the diopter corrected lens Diopter AdjustmentAttaching Removing Attaching/Removing the LensAttaching the lens Setting the Film Speed Installing the Battery in the MagazineAttaching/Detaching the Magazine Shutter Safety RetractionAttaching DetachingLoading Film in the Magazine When the pressure plate 120/220 is set erroneouslyShutter Release Button Shutter Release Button/Holding the CameraHolding the Camera Insert the loaded film insert into MagazineTaking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode Focus Precautions for Film UnloadingUnloading the exposed film Exposure film Removing a partially exposed film rollManual Focus Mode M Single Focus Mode SContinuous Focus Mode C Set the focus mode selector lever To M manual focus modeSubjects With Which Auto Focusing May Not Work AF Supplemental Infrared Light Using the Focus Lock FunctionOpen the back cover Camera Operation TestLector lever to S to turn Shifting the Program Program AE PAperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual Mode MMode Time Mode TSpot Exposure Metering Mode S Average Exposure Metering Mode aAverage/Spot Auto Switching Exposure Metering Mode A-S Auto Display of the exposure compensation Viewfinders LCD panelSingle-Frame Mode Single-Frame Mode/Continuous ModeContinuous Mode Automatic exposure operation in the auto bracketing mode Auto Bracketing ModeCanceling the Multiple Exposure Mode Multiple Exposure ModeSelf Timer Mode Time Mode Bulb ModeExtended Exposure Modes Bulb and Time Modes How to meter and focus at two different distances AE Lock ModeManual mode Using auto focus and auto exposureTaking Photos with the Mirror Up Infrared Photography Depth of fieldMetz Flash SCA3951 System Functions Flash PhotographyFor example Flash Photography with Flashes other than Metz Depth of Field Preview/Eyepiece ShutterDepth of Field Preview Button Eyepiece ShutterUsing the M645 Manual Focus Lenses Changing The Focusing ScreenExternal Power Supply Front/Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms select dLoc Electronic Dial OperationsSetting the Index Number Setting the Date and TimeChecking the data to be superimposed Selecting the Data to be Superimposed select FuncData superimpose modes Returning to the normal display Error MessagesUsing a Tripod Strap/Using a Tripod/Auxiliary Release ContactIf the shutter cannot be released StrapSpecifications of 645AF Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Importance of Proper MaintenanceBatteries Care Liquid Crystal Display After-Sale Servicing