Zhumell RF645 manual

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RF645

Thank you for your purchase of the Bronica RF645 medium format rangefinder camera. Incorporating the best of Bronica's know-how and technological expertise, the Bronica RF645 achieves a new dimension in compactness as the world's first medium format 6 x 4.5 rangefinder camera to feature interchangeable lenses, and comes with a superb line up of lenses to take full advantage of the rangefinder camera. The RF645 employs manual film advance lever and dual-image superimposing rangefinder focusing for maximum user con- trol where it counts, while enhancing handling ease with Program AE, automatic shutter cocking via a motor designed for the maximum enjoyment of photography in mind.

The features and handling procedures described in this owner's manual are based on use of the Bronica RF645 in combination with the Zenzanon RF65mm f/4 standard lens. To obtain best results from your new camera, please read this instruction manual carefully before use. With proper care and handling, the unit will continue to provide pleasure and performance for many years to come.

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Contents RF645 Contents ·Hi-tech magnesium alloy Thixmolding ·The remarkable lens shutter system·Easy AE lock method with continuous AE lock memory system Nomenclature Getting Started Attaching the Lens Getting StartedDetaching the Lens Attaching the Strap Attaching the Proper Diopter Adjustment LensGetting Started Preparing to Shoot Check Battery CapacityLoading Film Preparing to Shoot Film winding and ratcheted winding lever Setting Film SpeedFilm Memo Holder How to Remove a Used Roll of Film100 200 400 800 25 26 28 29Shooting Main SwitchShooting Viewfinder Holding the CameraViewfinder Shutter Release ButtonViewfinder Display Shooting Shutter release buttonExposures Shutter Dial and Lens Aperture Operations Exposures Exposure Metering SystemAperture priority AE mode Program AE modeExposure Control Modes Exposure Compensation ExposuresManual Exposure Control Shooting Exposures FocusingAE Lock Automatic Parallax Compensation Other FeaturesMultiple Exposures Split image focusSelftimer Automatic Lens Aperture and Film Speed Settings Automatic Shutter Speed AdjustmentElectronic Flash Photography Manual Flash Exposure ControlLong Exposure Photography Other Electronic Flash FeaturesInfrared Photography Depth of Field What’s TroubleshootingHappening Cancel AE lock Press AE L AL mark Mode Means to solve How to operate What’s Cause of trouble Means to solve How to operateCause of trouble Means to solve How to operate Exposure Measuring Range and Ev ReferencesShutter SpecificationsFilm Advance Activate the main switch Preliminary Checklist Before loading filmObserve the LCD panel in the viewfinder Test shutter actionAbout the Batteries LCD Liquid Crystal Display Storage and MaintenanceOperational Conditions of Camera