Changing the Focusing Screen

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1.Remove the lens.

2.Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward, as illustrated, with the tweezers to let the Focusing Screen down.

3.Remove the Focusing Screen from the Focusing Screen Frame by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with tweezers as illustrated.

Do not touch and damage the mirror in any way.

Caution

Since the Focusing Screens' surfaces are soft and easily damaged, handle them carefully.

Never touch the surface with bare fingers. Should dust settle on it, merely blow away by using a blower.

If the Focusing Screen needs cleaning, send it to the nearest authorized Mamiya service center. Do not attempt to clean the surface of the Focusing Screen, as it is very delicate.

4.When installing the screen, pinch the tab of the screen with tweezers, and put the screen on the screen frame.

5.Push up the screen frame using the tweezers until hearing a clicking sound. The screen is now properly installed.

Never press down on other parts as this will affect the focus function.

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645 AFD III specifications

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