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

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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