Mamiya 645 AF Single Focus Mode S, Manual Focus Mode M, Continuous Focus Mode C, Adjust the focus

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Single Focus Mode (S)

This mode uses the focus priority mechanism. The shutter can be released when the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited for still subjects. The focus is locked when the focus mark lights in the viewfinder's LCD.

*The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the focus mark does not light).

*To take another photo with a different com- position, take your finger off the shutter re- lease button then press the shutter release button again.

Manual Focus Mode (M)

The auto focus function can be turned off so the focus can be adjusted manually.

1. Set the focus mode selector lever

to "M" (manual focus mode).

Turn the focus mode selector lever to "M" (manual focus mode). “M.F.” appears on the main LCD panel liquid crystal display panel.

Continuous Focus Mode (C)

This mode uses the release priority mechanism. The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewfinder's LCD is lit. The focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is half-pressed. This mode is suited for moving subjects.

*The focus is not locked even if the focus

mark is lit.

*The shutter can be released even if the

focus mark is not lit.

2. Adjust the focus.

Turn the lens focusing ring “A” and adjust the fo- cus to the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights on the viewfinder's LCD.

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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 70 ~86 48 ~5354 ~69 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 the lens Attaching/Removing the LensAttaching Removing 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 Unloading the exposed film Precautions for Film UnloadingFocus 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 FunctionLector lever to S to turn Camera Operation TestOpen the back cover Aperture Priority AE Program AE PShifting the Program 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 panelContinuous Mode Single-Frame Mode/Continuous ModeSingle-Frame Mode Automatic exposure operation in the auto bracketing mode Auto Bracketing ModeCanceling the Multiple Exposure Mode Multiple Exposure ModeSelf Timer Mode Extended Exposure Modes Bulb and Time Modes Bulb ModeTime Mode How to meter and focus at two different distances AE Lock ModeTaking Photos with the Mirror Up Using auto focus and auto exposureManual mode Infrared Photography Depth of fieldFor example Flash PhotographyMetz Flash SCA3951 System Functions 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 TimeData superimpose modes Selecting the Data to be Superimposed select FuncChecking the data to be superimposed Returning to the normal display Error MessagesUsing a Tripod Strap/Using a Tripod/Auxiliary Release ContactIf the shutter cannot be released StrapSpecifications of 645AF Batteries Care Importance of Proper MaintenanceCommon Sense Camera Care and Practice Liquid Crystal Display After-Sale Servicing