Zhumell RF645 manual Main Switch, Shooting Viewfinder, Holding the Camera

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2. Preparing to Shoot

2-4 Exposure Counter

3.Remove the empty film spool from the feeding side film chamber and transfer it to the take-up film chamber in preparation for loading of the next roll of film.

Note: When opening the camera rear cover for film loading and removal, avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight. Also, handle film in the shade at all times.

3. Shooting

3-1 Main Switch

3-1 Main Switch

Turn on the main switch and take off the lens cap to prepare for shooting.

3. Shooting

3-2 Viewfinder

3-2-1 Viewfinder

1.Check whether the battery warning mark is displayed on the LCD display to the left side in the viewfinder field. Also confirm that the proper exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture are set and displayed.

2.Bring your subject into focus in the focusing frame.

3.Compose a picture within the view frame.

3-2-2 Holding the Camera

The Bronica RF 645 is a coupled rangefinder camera. If the view of the rangefinder is obstructed by a hand or other object, the camera cannot focus.

1.Holding the camera for a vertical composition: Hold the camera normally as illustrated, and a vertical picture can be photographed.

2.Holding the camera for a horizontal composition: Hold the camera with your right hand and turn the camera 90 degrees as illustrated, orienting the camera grip toward the bottom. Rotate the focusing ring with your left hand, being careful not to obstruct the rangefinder view with your fingers or the camera strap.

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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