Mamiya 645 AF If the shutter cannot be released, Strap/Using a Tripod/Auxiliary Release Contact

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If the shutter cannot be released

The shutter cannot be released when the batteries are discharged or no batteries are loaded.

The shutter cannot be released while the film is being advanced.

The shutter cannot be released while the flash is charging (while the flash mark is flashing) when the shutter release mode is set to "C" (continuous shooting) with a Metz flash mounted with the SCA 3951 adapter. The shutter can be released once flash charging is completed.

The shutter cannot be released when the magazine is not mounted.

The shutter cannot be released while the ISO sensitivity is being set after mounting the magazine.

The shutter cannot be released when the magazine is mounted and the dark slide is inserted.

The shutter cannot be released when the magazine is mounted and the rear lid is closed with the film wound up.

When the mode setting button is pressed while the self timer is operating, the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released.

When the exposure mode setting dial is turned while the self timer is operating, the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released.

When the shutter release mode selector lever is operated while the self timer is operating, the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released.

When the focus mode selector lever is operated while the self timer is operating, the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released.

When the exposure mode selector lever is operated while the self timer is operating, the self timer is canceled and the shutter will not be released.

The shutter cannot be released when one of the error messages is displayed.

When the shutter release mode selector lever is set to "L" during long exposures of over 1 second, the shutter closes and the long exposure mode is canceled.

Strap/Using a Tripod/Auxiliary Release Contact

Strap

Put the neck strap through the camera's strap mount as shown on the diagram and tighten it. For safety, check that the strap is securely fastened to the strap mount.

Using a Tripod

When using a tripod with 3/8 inch screw thread (instead of 1/4 inch screw thread) remove the small screw “A” from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a Phillips screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing “B”.

Auxiliary Release Contact

This is the Port for connecting a Mamiya electromagnetic cable release (sold separately) when taking photos with the mirror up, with long exposures or with slow shutter speeds.

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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