Contax 645 User Manual

Important notes on handling the delicate shutter curtain to prevent damage.

Troubleshooting steps for sudden camera malfunctions, possibly due to static electricity.

Guidelines for storing the camera properly to prevent damage from environmental factors.

Advice on using accessories, specifically polarizing filters, to avoid issues.

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the film back to the camera body.

Information about the shutter curtain's delicate nature and handling precautions.

Detailed steps for safely removing the film back from the camera body.

Instructions for correctly mounting the AE Prism Finder onto the camera.

Steps for safely detaching the AE Prism Finder from the camera body.

How to attach the eyecup accessory to the camera's eyepiece.

Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter for clear vision using the built-in system.

Guidance on replacing the eyepiece ring with a diopter adjustment lens.

Procedure for mounting a lens onto the camera body.

Steps for safely detaching a lens from the camera body.

How to check the camera's battery status and indicators.

Visual cues and conditions indicating when the battery needs replacement.

Instructions on how to replace the camera's battery with a new one.

Explanation of various indicators and symbols shown within the camera's viewfinder.

Details on the exposure counter's function, frame numbering, and special indicators.

Explanation of the metering marks ([ ] and blinking) and their meaning.

Information about the flash mark's appearance when the flash is charged or fired.

How the focusing mark (e.g., " ") indicates focus status or potential issues.

How the aperture value is displayed and what it signifies in different modes.

How shutter speeds are displayed and their meaning in different modes.

Explanation of exposure meter indications based on different exposure modes.

Key precautions to follow when loading 120/220 film into the camera.

Important steps and cautions for removing exposed film from the camera.

How to use barcode system film for simplified film loading.

Description of the easy loading system's mechanism and automatic film speed setting.

Importance of setting the pressure plate correctly based on film type for proper exposure.

Details on the exposure counter's display, frame count, and additive type.

How the display window shows the pressure plate's position for film type indication.

Relation between drive modes (single, continuous) and focusing modes (auto, manual).

How the focus button operates in different focusing modes and its locking capabilities.

How to manually adjust focus after auto-focusing for precise results.

Recommended use of single auto focus for stationary subjects and its limitations.

Recommended use of continuous auto focus for moving subjects and its operation.

How to lock focus on a subject using single auto focus mode.

How to achieve and lock focus using continuous auto focus mode.

Situations where autofocus may fail and manual focus is recommended.

Notes on the focusing ring's movement in autofocus mode and its effect.

Using a one-shot autofocus feature within manual focus mode.

Using Av mode for controlling depth of field, with automatic shutter speed selection.

Using Tv mode for controlling motion blur, with automatic aperture selection.

Using M mode for full control over aperture and shutter speed.

Using X mode for flash photography with standard flash units.

Using B mode for long exposures, suitable for night scenes.

How large apertures affect depth of field, creating background blur.

How small apertures increase depth of field, keeping more in focus.

Using fast shutter speeds to freeze motion of subjects.

Using slow shutter speeds to capture motion blur, like flowing water.

Indicators and corrections for over-exposed images in Av/Tv modes.

Indicators and corrections for under-exposed images in Av/Tv modes.

How the camera indicates when metering is outside its control range.

Examples of the exposure meter display in manual mode, showing exposure deviations.

How spot metering measures brightness only in the central area for precise exposure.

How center-weighted metering balances subject brightness with surrounding light.

Explanation of the metering range chart for different lenses and ISO settings.

How to use the compensation dial to adjust exposure for brightness differences.

Adjusting exposure compensation for subjects against bright backgrounds.

Adjusting exposure compensation for subjects in spotlight against dark backgrounds.

How to use the A.B.C. lever to select exposure compensation values.

How drive modes (S, C, 2, 10) affect shooting in A.B.C. mode.

Using TTL direct light metering with TLA flash for automatic flash control.

Settings for flash in Tv mode, including manual flash and bulb exposure.

Using slow shutter speeds with flash for night or twilight scenes.

How to use flash in Av, Tv, and M exposure modes for synchronization.

Using flash with daylight for fill-in or to expose subjects in direct light.

Using flash in different exposure modes, including compensation with the dial.

Using second curtain sync for creative motion blur effects with flash.

How to use pre-flash for automatic flash duration measurement.

Using pre-flash TTL for manual flash metering with TLA or ordinary flash units.

How to use flash units with an X-contact without dedicated TTL contacts.

Using flash with the Waist Level Finder, including bracket details.

Steps for focusing and shooting with infrared film.

How exposure is determined for infrared film, as the meter cannot be used.

Explanation of the compensation mark for focus shift with infrared filters.

Overview of auto setting functions like film speed and aperture for the TLA360.

How the flash automatically adjusts illumination angle to match the lens focal length.

Steps to manually set the flash's illumination angle.

How the flash display shows focal length information for installed lenses.

How to manually adjust the flash's illumination angle using the zooming button.

Using flash compensation to adjust light output in TTL auto flash mode.

Power saving features of the TLA360, including automatic power down and activation.

The function of the shoe stopper on the TLA360's mounting foot.

Instructions for mounting the Waist Level Finder onto the camera.

Steps for detaching the Waist Level Finder from the camera.

How to operate the hood of the Waist Level Finder.

How to replace the loupe or diopter lens on the Waist Level Finder.

Methods for adjusting the diopter for clear viewfinder vision using optional lenses.

Key specifications for the Polaroid Back MFB-2, including film type and dimensions.

Description of the Battery Holder MP-1's features, including vertical grip and battery options.

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Battery Holder MP-1.

Details on battery types, capacities, and specifications for the holder.

Specifications for the CONTAX Power Pack P-8, including components and cord length.

Information on battery types and their capacities for the Power Pack P-8.

How to install the CONTAX Cable Switch LA Type into the camera's socket.

How to use the cable switch for shooting, including continuous shooting.

Description of the MFS-1 screen, its features, and autofocus/metering ranges.

Description of the MFS-2 matte screen, suitable for general photography.

Description of the MFS-3 sectioned matte screen for precise composition.

Steps for removing the current focusing screen from the camera.

Steps for installing a new focusing screen into the camera.

Instructions for attaching the flash bracket to the camera and connecting flash units.

Details on focusing screen types and the information displayed in the viewfinder.

Information on film loading, advance, drive modes, and winding speed.

Details on the exposure counter, accessory shoe, and data recording function.

Information on power source, battery capacity, dimensions, weight, and other specifications.