Mamiya 645 AFD II User Manual

Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the
Mamiya 645 AFD , with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-flash and
auto-film winding features is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects its
long tradition of medium format camera expertise.
Combining 35mm handling ease and speed with the advantages of an almost
3x larger image size, it is a full-featured camera, utilizing many digital con-
trols, LCD displays and is ready for the age of digital photography.
Its high-tech focal plane shutter with speeds up to 1/4000 sec. permits flash
sync up to 1/125 sec. and has an exclusive "Safety Retraction" feature, which
protects it against accidental damage.
The AE Prism Finder with its many features, protected by a sturdy magne-
sium housing, and also the Power Drive Grip, are now integral components of
the die cast aluminum camera body, designed for heavy professional use.
All the many features, safety interlocks and other important information are
covered in detail in these instructions. It is imperative that you read them
thoroughly before you put your camera to work, in order to ensure proper
operation and maximum results.
Note:
In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of the camera, you will want to
practice without film. Please see bottom of page 11 how the camera can be tested
without film.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AFD
Camera.
Special Advice To Professional Photographers
Your Mamiya 645 AFD is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a long
service life if properly maintained. Your camera and lenses have many moving parts
which require periodic lubrication. Its electronic components, too, are subject to wear
and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust, sand, sea air, heat and mois-
ture.
If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing sched-
ules. May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of film rolls per year, you send your
equipment annually for servicing by the Mamiya distributor in your country.
Mamiya 645 AFD corresponds with digital backs compatible with MSC (Mamiya Serial
Communication of External) system.
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Preface

Mamiya 645 AFD II Specifications

General

Type	Medium Format SLR
Lens Mount	Mamiya 645 AF
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	44 x 33 mm
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Optical Viewfinder	Yes
Weight	980 g (body only, without batteries)
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 30 sec
Storage	CF Card
Battery	Li-ion
Camera Format	645 (6x4.5)

Summary

Preface

Special Advice To Professional Photographers

Advice for professional users on maintenance and service schedules.

Names of Parts and Functions

Each Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Main LCD

Details the various icons and data shown on the camera's main display screen.

Magazine LCD

Explains the information displayed on the film magazine's LCD panel.

Electronic Dial Operations / Liquid Crystal Display

Electronic Dial Operation

Explains the functions assigned to the camera's front and rear dials.

Liquid Crystal Display

Describes the various readouts and symbols on the camera's LCD screens.

Camera Operation Test

Before Taking Photographs

Inserting the Batteries

Instructions on how to load and check the camera's batteries.

Checking the Battery Power

How to monitor the battery level and its implications.

Installing the Battery in the Magazine

Guide for powering the film magazine's LCD.

Batteries Care

Recommendations for handling and maintaining camera batteries.

Attaching / Removing Lens

Attaching

Procedure for mounting a lens onto the camera body.

Removing

Procedure for detaching a lens from the camera body.

Attaching / Detaching the Magazine

Before installation

Steps required before attaching the magazine to the camera.

Detaching

Procedure for safely removing the film magazine.

Diopter Adjustment

Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens

Guide on how to change the viewfinder's diopter lens.

Setting the Index Number

Setting Date and Time

Strap

Attaching the Lens and Magazine

Attaching the lens

Procedure for mounting the lens.

Attaching the magazine

Procedure for mounting the film magazine.

Setting the Film Speed

Loading Film in the Magazine

Unloading the exposed film.

Instructions for safely removing exposed film from the magazine.

Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film

Procedure for handling film that has not been fully exposed.

Taking Photos in the Full Automatic Mode

Focus

How to achieve sharp focus using the camera's autofocus system.

Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera

Proper technique for operating the shutter button and holding the camera.

Applied Photography and Various Functions

Focus Modes

Single focus mode (S)

Mode for stationary subjects where focus is locked.

Continuous focus mode (C)

Mode for moving subjects, with continuous focus tracking.

Focus Area

How to select the specific area for autofocus.

Manual Focus Mode (M)

Manual focusing using the focus mark

When Auto Focus is Failed

Troubleshooting steps when autofocus is not functioning correctly.

Using the Focus Lock Function

AF Assist Infrared Light

Explanation of the AF assist beam's function and usage.

Shutter Release Modes

Single-Frame Mode

Advance film by one frame per shutter release.

Continuous Mode

Take rapid-fire shots by holding down the shutter button.

Self-Timer Mode ()

Releases the shutter after a set delay for self-portraits or group shots.

Electrical Contacts

Information on cleaning and maintaining camera and accessory electrical contacts.

Exposure Modes

Program AE (P)

Camera automatically sets aperture and shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Program Shift (PH/PL)

Allows adjustment of aperture/shutter speed in Program AE mode.

Aperture Priority AE (Av)

Shutter Priority AE (Tv)

User sets shutter speed; camera selects aperture.

Manual Mode (M)

One-push shift function

X Mode (X)

Sets shutter speed to flash sync speed (1/125 sec) for flash photography.

CF (Custom Function) mode (CF)

Allows customization of various camera settings.

Exposure Metering Modes

Center average exposure metering mode (A)

Measures light across the entire frame with center emphasis.

Spot exposure metering mode (S)

Measures light from a small central area of the frame.

Average/spot auto switching exposure metering mode (A-S AUTO)

Automatically selects metering mode based on scene brightness.

Exposure Compensation

With the exposure compensation dial

Using the dedicated dial for exposure compensation.

With the rear dial

Using the rear dial for exposure compensation adjustments.

AE Lock Mode

Metered-value difference indicator

Displays the difference between metered and set exposure values.

Auto-Bracketing Mode

Single-Frame Mode (S)

Takes one auto-bracketed shot per shutter press.

Continuous Mode (C)

Takes multiple auto-bracketed shots with one shutter press.

Multiple Exposure Mode

To cancel the Multiple Exposure Mode

Procedure to exit the multiple exposure function.

Guideline for exposure compensation during Multiple Exposure Mode

Advice on exposure adjustments for multiple exposures.

Taking Photos with the Mirror Up

Using auto focus and auto exposure

How to use mirror-up with AF and auto exposure modes.

In the manual mode

How to use mirror-up with manual exposure settings.

Self Timer Mode

Eyepiece Shutter

Prevents light from entering the viewfinder to avoid exposure errors.

Change the self timer time

How to adjust the delay time for the self-timer.

Extended Exposure Modes (Bulb Modes)

Backlight Button

Illuminates the LCD panels for use in low light conditions.

Front / Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms

Depth of Field / Depth of Field Preview

Explains depth of field and how to preview it.

Infrared Photography

Flash Photography

Guide to using external flash units with the camera.

Flash Compensation Settings

Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions

Details on using Metz flashes with the SCA3952 adapter.

External LCD Panel (normal display)

Viewfinder LCD read-outs.

Symbols and data shown in the viewfinder.

Flash Photography with electronic flash models other than Metz

Using non-Metz flashes with the camera.

Superimposing Data

DATA/INDEX mode

Superimposing shooting information and an index number.

DATE/INDEX mode

Superimposing the date, time, and an index number.

INDEX mode

Superimposing only the index number.

Setting Custom Functions

C-00: Choose a set of user functions

Select or store custom function profiles.

C-01: Specify the Tv and Av step

Set the increment for shutter speed and aperture adjustments.

C-02: Specify the step for exposure compensation

Set the increment for exposure compensation adjustments.

C-03: Select the auto focus area

Choose the active area for autofocus.

C-04: Select the data to superimpose

Specify which shooting data appears on the film.

Types of Custom Functions

C-05: Select a way of setting aperture after changing lenses.

Controls aperture behavior after lens changes.

C-06: Select an amount of time until the camera enters sleep mode.

Adjusts the auto-off timer for LCD displays.

C-07: Select the range of exposure compensation.

Sets the maximum exposure compensation limit.

C-08: Select the method for turning on & off the backlight on the main LCD display.

Configures backlight behavior.

C-09: Select the time to cancel the mirror up status automatically.

Sets automatic mirror return time.

C-10: Specify the order for taking pictures in an auto bracket shot.

Sets the sequence for auto-bracketing exposures.

C-11: Select how to cancel auto bracketing.

Defines how to cancel the auto-bracketing function.

C-12: Select the bracket shot operation method to use in the manual mode.

Chooses how bracketing is applied in Manual mode.

C-13: Swap the function of the front and rear dials in M mode.

Reassigns dial functions in Manual mode.

C-14: Enable operation of a sub-dial in Tv and Av modes.

Assigns functions to secondary dials in Tv/Av modes.

C-15: Set the direction for increasing or decreasing numbers by turning the dials.

Configures dial rotation direction.

Types of Custom Functions

C-16: Select a way for the program shift.

Controls how program shift affects aperture/shutter speed.

C-17: Swap the functions of the AEL and AFL buttons.

Reassigns the AE Lock and AF Lock buttons.

C-18: Specify the AE and AF lock operation when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

Configures AE/AF lock activation via half-press.

C-19: Select the AE lock method when operating the AE lock button.

Sets how AE lock is maintained or cancelled.

C-20: Method for displaying the AF focus mark in the viewfinder.

Controls the visibility of the AF focus mark.

C-21: Select whether or not to display the exposure meter difference in the M mode.

Toggles display of exposure meter difference.

C-22: Select whether the shutter speed or aperture value is shifted using the one-push shift function to the metered value in the M mode.

Configures one-push shift behavior.

C-23: Select the maximum exposure time in a bulb shot: 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, or 60 minutes or infinite (OF).

Sets maximum duration for Bulb mode.

C-24: Select the bulb exposure operation method.

Configures Bulb mode shutter release behavior.

C-25: Select shutter speed for the X mode

Sets shutter speed for flash synchronization.

Types of Custom Functions

C-26: Select a way of setting shutter speed when using the dedicated flash (in the P and Av modes).

Configures shutter speed for flash in P/Av modes.

C-27: Select whether or not to link camera exposure compensation with the flash compensation.

Links camera and flash exposure compensation.

C-28: Select whether or not to light an auxiliary AF light

Enables or disables the AF assist beam.

C-29: Copy the custom functions

Copies custom settings between user profiles.

C-30: Initialize the function details.

Resets custom functions to default settings.

C-31: Enable/disable releasing the shutter, even when there is no film in the magazine.

Allows shutter release without film.

C-32: Select a way of winding the film to the 1st frame position.

Configures film winding initiation.

C-33: Select the multiple exposure mode by specifying a number of shots or an arbitrary exposure.

Sets number of shots for multiple exposure.

C-34: Select whether or not to change the user functions when a digital back is installed.

Controls user function selection with digital backs.

Types of Custom Functions

C-35: Adjust the date and time.

Sets the camera's internal clock.

C-36: Set the index number

Configures the index numbering system for film.

Changing the Focusing Screen

Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses

External Battery Socket

How to connect an external battery pack for extended power.

Tripod/Electronic Shutter Release Contact/Memo Clip

Using a Tripod

How to attach the camera to a tripod.

Electronic Shutter Release Contact

Port for connecting an electronic remote release.

Memo Clip

A holder for film carton tops or other reminders.

When You Think Something Might Be “Faulty”

Troubleshooting guide for common camera issues and display indicators.

When Any of These Displays Appear

Specifications

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

Maintenance and check of the camera

Routine checks and upkeep for the camera.

The Importance of Proper Maintenance

Explains why regular maintenance is crucial for camera longevity.

After-Sale Servicing

Information on warranty, service centers, and repairs.