Contents
Names of Parts, Part 1..……………………………....…..…. 1
Finder LED Indications……………………………....…....…. 1
Loading the Battery………………………………......…..…… 2
Battery Check…………………………………………....……..…. 3
Shutter Release Selector………………………..………….... 3
Attaching and Removing Lenses……………………………..4
Attaching and Removing the Film Advance Crank.. 5
Shutter Performance Test…………………………………….. 5
Before Loading Film………………………………………………. 6
Loading Film…………………………………………………………… 6
Advancing Film to the First Frame……………………….. 7
AE (Aperture Priority) Photography…………………….… 8
Manual Photography………………………………………………. 9
LED Display in the Viewfinder……………………………….. 10
Exposure Compensation………………………………………….11
Diopter Adjustment…………………………………..…………… 12
Focusing………………………………………………………….…….. 11
Depth-of-Field………………………………………………….……. 13
Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Film………….. 13
Mirror Lock-up Photography……………………………..….. 11
Multiple Exposures…………………………………………………. 14
Infrared Photography…………………………………..……….. 15
Using a Tripod………………………………………………………… 15
Flash Photography……………………………………….…….…..15
Attaching and Removing the Neck Strap……………… 16
Holding the Camera Steady and Securely……………. 16
System Chart…………………………………………………………. 17
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………… 23
Specifications…………………………………………………………. 18
Common Sense Camera Care and Operations…….. 19
Names of Parts, Part 2…………………………………………… 22
After Sale Servicing……………………………………..……….. 23
Names of Parts, Part 1
Finder LED Indicators
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Caution
Do not let the battery’s terminals contact any metal objects or carry or store the battery with any metal object.
When storing and disposing of the battery, apply tape to the terminals so they cannot contact other objects.
Do not charge the battery, take it apart or subject it to heat.
Remove a spent battery from the camera immediately.
Use a tripod of sufficient strength to support the camera, lens and any accessories attached to the camera.
Fasten the neck strap securely to the camera body’s strap lugs before using the strap.
Do not look through the Viewfinder at the sun or other strong light source.
Do not dissemble the camera, lens or any accessory.
Loading the Battery
With your fingernail, slide the Battery Chamber Cover on the bottom of the camera body, as indicated by the arrows in the illustration, and then open the Battery Chamber Cover.
The camera uses a 6v alkaline, silver oxide or lithium battery.
It is recommended that you wipe the battery’s contacts with a clean, dry cloth before installing the battery.
Be sure to observe the polarity of the battery when you install it in the camera body.
Insert the – (negative) terminal of the battery at a steep angle into the
Battery Chamber, as shown in the illustration, and then push the battery down in the Chamber.
Make sure that the Lift Ribbon wraps around the battery and does not cover the electrical terminals.
Close the Battery Chamber Cover by pushing it down firmly.
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Battery Check
Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway and look through the Viewfinder.
The finder’s LEDs illuminate, as follows:
• Glowing LEDs indicate a strong battery
• Blinking LEDs indicate a weak battery
• No LED display indicates a depleted battery
Important
The battery supplied with this camera may have been subjected to storage conditions that could reduce its service life. Consequently, you should replace it as soon as possible.
1.
Before inserting a battery into the camera, carefully wipe its contacts with a dry, soft cloth.
2.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for a while.
3.
Battery life depends on several factors, so be sure to perform a battery check before using the camera.
Shutter Release Selector
For normal operation, set the white dot on the Shutter Selector (A) opposite the white dot on the camera body.
To lock the Shutter Release Button, set the white dot on the
Shutter Selector opposite the red dot on the camera body. Locking
the Shutter Release Button prevents accidental exposures.
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Operating the Shutter Release Button
Depressing the Shutter Release Button halfway illuminates the
Viewfinder’s LEDs.
Fully depressing the Shutter Release Button activates the shutter.
If the film is not fully advanced, or the battery is depleted, the shutter will not operate.
After releasing the shutter, the Film Advance Crank will unlock and be ready to advance the film to the next frame.
Attaching a Lens
1.
Line up the red Lens Alignment Dot (A) opposite the red Alignment Dot on the camera body (B), and then gently inset the lens into the camera body.
2.
Turn the lens clockwise, as indicated by the arrow, until it clicks and locks into place.
3.
Make sure that the Aperture Ring Coupling Pin (C) engages the Exposure Meter Coupler on the lens.
Removing a Lens
While pressing the Lens Release Button (D) in the direction of the arrow, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops, and then remove it from the camera body.
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Removing the Film Advance Crank
1.
Push the Lock Lever (A) on the bottom of the Film Advance Crank forward as far as it will go.
2.
Turn the Film Advance Crank counterclockwise to remove it.
Attaching the Film Advance Crank
1.
Align the white index mark (B) on the Film Advance Crank with the index mark on the Mounting Plate on the camera body.
2.
Push the Film Advance Crank onto the Mounting Plate, turn the Film Advance Crank clockwise, and then turn it counterclockwise.
Shutter Performance Test
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1.
Push and hold the Shutter Speed Dial’s Release Button (A) to unlock the dial, then set the dial to any setting other than ‘A’ or ‘AEL’, as show in the image on the left.
2.
Set the camera body’s Multiple Exposure Lever to its ‘MULTI’ position, as shown in the center image.
3.
Set the Shutter Release Selector to its White Circle Position (refer to the image on the right).
4.
Completely depress the Shutter Release Button.
5.
After the shutter has fired, return the camera body’s Multiple Exposure Lever to its white circle (normal operation) position, and then fully rotate the Film Advance Crank clockwise.
Before Loading Film
Before loading film, set the camera’s ISO Dial to the film speed.
To prevent having to manually reset the exposure meter, camera’s
ISO Dial, the Focal Plane Shutter and the lens’ diaphragm are electronically coupled.
The Memo Clip
The Memo Clip is located on the back of the Film Holder and provides a convenient place to insert one of the ends from a film carton.
These ends display the type of film and serve as a helpful reminder of the type of film loaded in the camera.
Film Loading
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1.
While pressing the Back Cover Opening Button (B) downward, press the Back Cover Release Button (A) in.
The Back Cover will open.
2.
While squeezing both sides of the Film Insert’s Release Latch (C), pull the Film Insert out of the camera body.
3.
Align the right-hand side of an empty film take-up spool with the lower Spool Stud (D), and then slide the spool into position, making sure that the left side of the spool is held in place by the Spool Clip.
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When you install film for the first time, discard the protective paper that covers where the Film Insert is installed in the camera body.
4.
Insert a roll of film in the upper compartment of the Film Insert with the film’s leader positioned as shown in the image on the left.
5.
Pull some leader out and around the Film Insert, and then insert the tip of the leader into the slot in the empty take-up spool (center image).
6.
Gently rotate the take-up spool in the direction of the arrow (center image) until the Start Mark on the leader is aligned with the ‘START’ indication on the Spool Clip, as shown in the image on the right.
Advancing the Film to the First Frame
7.
While squeezing both sides of the Release Latch (E), insert the loaded Film Insert into the camera body until it stops, and then remove pressure from the Release Latch (E).
8.
Make sure that the Film Insert is correctly seated and locked into the camera body.
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9.
Close the Back Cover by firmly pressing the top of the Cover against the camera body.
10. Set the camera’s Multiple Exposure Lever to its white dot (normal) position.
11. Wind the Film Advance Crank’s handle clockwise until it stops. The number ‘1’ will appear in the Film
Counter Window and the shutter will be cocked.
AE (Aperture Priority) Photography
1.
Set the camera to Aperture Priority (AE) Mode by positioning the ‘A’ on the Shutter Speed Dial opposite the index mark on the camera body, as shown in the image on the left.
2.
Set the film speed on the camera’s ISO Dial (center image).
3.
Make sure that the lens’ A-M Lever is set to its ‘A’ position, as shown in the image on the right.
• Correct exposures cannot be obtained when the A-M Lever is set to its ‘M’ position.
• Also, make sure that the camera’s Meter Coupling Pin correctly engages the lens’ Aperture Ring
Coupler.
4.
Set the desired f/stop on the lens’ Aperture Ring (A) by aligning the f/stop with the red reference mark (B) on the Scale Ring. The Aperture Ring has click-stops at each f/stop; however, you may also set an intermediate f/stop by aligning the red reference mark between two f/stops.
5.
Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway and look through the Viewfinder. The correct shutter speed will be illuminated in the Viewfinder for about 10 sec. If the display goes dark, you can reactivate it by pressing the Shutter Release Button down halfway.
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6.
If two shutter speeds are illuminated, the camera will make an exposure at an intermediate speed. For example, if both 1/60 sec. and 1/125 sec. are illuminated, the shutter will fire at speed between 1/60 and
1/125.
AE Lock (AEL) Photography
AEL photography is used to make selective exposure measurements on areas of your subject that are not in the center of the frame.
1.
Set the Shutter Speed Dial to its ‘AEL’ position.
2.
Look through the Viewfinder and position the most important part of your subject in the Viewfinder’s center circle.
3.
Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway and keep the button in this position. The exposure information will be memorized as long as the button is held in position.
4.
Recompose and focus your subject, and then fully depress the Shutter Release Button to activate the shutter.
Manual Exposure Photography
1.
Set the Shutter Speed Dial to any position except ‘A’ or ‘AEL’.
2.
Set the lens to the desired aperture.
3.
Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway.
4.
The correct shutter speed will blink in the Viewfinder.
5.
If two shutter speeds are displayed, an intermediate speed will be used for the exposure. The shutter speed set on the camera is illuminated, the correct shutter speed blinks.
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6.
If two shutter speeds blink, the correct exposure cannot be determined for the selected aperture. The shutter speed set on the camera is illuminated. For a correct exposure, turn the Shutter Speed Dial, or change the aperture, until only one shutter speed is illuminated.
LED Display in the Viewfinder
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Exposure Compensation
1.
While pressing the center button on the Exposure Compensation Dial, turn the dial to select the desired compensation.
2.
The dial has a range of ±2 EV with click-stops at 1/3 EV intervals.
3.
Turning the dial in the + direction increases exposure.
4.
Turning the dial in the – direction decreases exposure.
5.
In addition to modifying exposure, the dial may be used to set special lighting techniques, i.e. high key, low key, etc.
Mirror Lock-up Photography
When using AE Mode:
1.
Set the Shutter Speed Dial to its ‘AEL’ position.
2.
While pressing the Shutter Release Button down halfway, raise the Mirror Lock-up Lever, and then release the shutter.
3.
In AE Mode, mirror Lock-up is only available when the camera is set to ‘AEL’.
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Diopter Adjustment
1.
To assure correct focusing, set the Diopter Adjustment for your eyesight.
2.
Rotate the Diopter Adjustment Ring until you can clearly see the lines on the camera’s focusing screen.
3.
Next, turn the lens’ Focusing Ring until a selected object in the Viewfinder is sharp and clear.
4.
Make fine adjustments with the Diopter Adjustment Ring.
5.
When the adjustment is correctly set, note the setting on the Diopter Adjustment Ring for future reference.
Focusing
The camera comes with a bright, rangefinder-spot focusing screen, which features a center, split-image rangefinder spot.
While focusing, when the split-image combines into one, the subject is in sharp focus.
The microprism ring around the split-image also facilitates focusing. The microprisms only disappear when the subject is in focus.
The outer ground-glass area of the screen can also be used for focusing.
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Depth-of-Field
Depth-of-field is the zone of sharpness in front of and behind the plane of critical focus.
The distance from the camera to the subject, the focal length of the lens, the lens aperture, and the distance the lens is focused at determines the depth-of-field.
In addition to visually observing the depth-of-field, it may also be determined by reading the Depth-of-Field scale on the lens.
The f/stops are engraved on both sides of the lens’ red Index Mark.
To determine the depth-of-field, read the numbers on the lens that are opposite the selected f/stop on each side of the red Index Mark.
For example, in the above image, when the lens is focused at 3 meters and the aperture is set to f/22, the depthof-field is from 2 meters to 5 meters.
Film Advance
Rotating the Film Advance Crank one complete turn clockwise advances the film to the next frame and cocks the shutter.
When a roll of film is completely exposed, 15 exposures for 120 film and 30 exposures for 220 film, the Film Advance Crank disengages.
After the last exposure, turn the crank five or six turns to completely wind the film’s paper trailer onto the take-up spool.
Unloading Exposed Film
1.
After the film’s paper trailer is completely wound onto the take-up spool, open the Back Cover and remove the Film Insert. The Exposure Counter will automatically reset to its ‘S’ (start) position.
2.
Pull the Film Insert’s Spool Clip out and remove the roll of film, making sure that the film’s paper trailer does not loosen.
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3.
Seal the film with its included adhesive label.
4.
Move the empty spool from the Film Insert’s top compartment to its lower compartment. This will prepare the Film Insert for the next roll of film.
Mirror Lock-up Photography
Photographing with the mirror in the up position substantially reduces camera shake (vibrations) when the mirror returns to its down position.
This technique is especially useful when photographing at slow shutter speeds and when using long lenses. Under these conditions, any vibration could result in a blurred image.
1.
After you have composed and focused your image, move the
Mirror Lock-Up Lever to its ‘M.UP’ position. In this position, the image in the Viewfinder is blacked out.
2.
Complete the exposure.
3.
To return to normal photography, move the Mirror-Up Lever to its white circle position.
Photographing in AE Mode
1.
Set the Shutter Speed Dial to its ‘AEL’ position.
2.
Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway, and then lock the mirror in the up position. In AE Mode, correct exposures may only be obtained when the Shutter Speed Dial is set to its ‘AEL’ position.
3.
To return to normal photography, move the Mirror-Up Lever to its white circle position.
Multiple Exposure Photography
Moving the Multiple Exposure Lever to its ‘MULTI’ position disengages the multiple-exposure prevention mechanism.
When this mechanism is disengaged, turning the Film Advance Crank cocks the shutter, but the film will not be advanced to the next frame and the Film Counter will not increment.
To return to normal photography, move the Multiple Exposure Lever to its white circle position.
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Infrared Photography
Infrared light focuses at a slightly different plane then visible light.
This difference requires a focus adjustment before photographing.
Focus your image as usual, and then adjust the focus by moving the focus setting to the right so that it aligns with the Infrared Index
Mark on the lens.
Note: The Mamiya 645 300mm and 500mm APO lenses have built-in infrared correction and do not require Infrared Index Marks.
Using a Tripod
The Mamiya 645E Tripod Socket has a standard 1/4-20 thread and will accept all 1/4-20 tripods and accessories.
To use tripods and accessories that have 3/8 threads, remove the center screw from the 1/4-20 tripod bushing with a 1.6mm
crosspoint, or a #000 Phillips screwdriver, and then unscrew the bushing with a straight-blade screwdriver.
With the 1/4-20 busing removed, tripods and accessories with 3/8 threads may be used.
Flash Photography
A handle-mount flash may be attached to the camera’s tripod socket, and a shoe-mount flashe may be attached to the camera’s hotshoe.
When using electronic flash:
Plug the flash’s sync cord into camera’s X-sync terminal, and then set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1/60 sec. or slower. Note: If the electronic flash’s duration is longer than 1/1000 sec., set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1/30 sec.
or slower.
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For M bulb flash:
Set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1/15 sec. or slower.
• The fastest sync speed is 1/60 sec.
Attaching and Removing the Neck Strap
Attaching the strap:
While pressing down on the Strap Fastener (A), pull out the Strap Fastener (A) from the Attaching Clip (B).
Place the hole in the Strap Fastener (A) over the camera’s Strap Lug (center image) and pull the Attaching clip (B) in the direction of the arrow until the Strap Fastener (A) clicks and locks into place.
Confirm that the strap is attached correctly before using it.
Removing the strap:
With your fingers, lift the Strap Fastener (A) up, pull the Attaching Clip (B) in the direction of the arrows (image on the right), and then lift the Strap Fastener (A) off of the camera’s Strap Lug.
Holding the Camera Steady and Securely
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Shooting without the Rapid Wind Grip:
Hold the camera with its base resting on your left hand and your right hand supporting its top and right side, as shown in the image on the left.
Shooting with the Rapid Wind Grip:
Hold the grip in your right hand and support the lens with your left hand, as shown in the second and third images.
Reducing Camera Shake:
Press both of your elbows close to your body. Activate the shutter with a smooth, steady press on the Shutter
Release Button.
System Chart
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Specifications
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Common Sense Care and Practice
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Specific Suggestions and the Importance of Proper Maintenance
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Battery Care
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Names of Parts, Part 2
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After-Sale Servicing
Special Advice to Professional Photographers
Troubleshooting
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