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General| Camera Format | Medium Format |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 44 x 33 mm |
| Resolution | 22 MP |
| Lens Mount | Mamiya 645 AF |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec |
| ISO Range | 100-1600 |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Storage | CF card |
| Type | Digital Single-Lens Reflex |
Advice for professional users on maintenance and camera longevity.
Instruction to practice camera operations without film.
Identifies external parts and controls on the camera body.
Identifies parts of the film magazine and camera accessories.
Explains indicators and icons on the camera's main LCD.
Explains indicators and icons visible in the viewfinder.
Explains indicators and icons on the film magazine's LCD.
Details functions of camera dials across various exposure modes.
Essential steps and checks before starting to take photographs.
Step-by-step guide for inserting camera batteries.
How to check battery status and understand battery life expectations.
Details camera power states, sleep mode, and battery indicators.
Step-by-step guide to attach a lens to the camera body.
Procedures for installing the camera film magazine.
How to replace the diopter correction lens in the viewfinder.
Procedure to imprint the same index number on all frames.
How to attach and secure the camera neck strap.
How to correctly set the film's ISO speed for accurate exposure.
Warning about incorrect pressure plate setting for film types.
How to switch between forward and reverse frame counting.
Steps to set drive dial to 'S' and focus mode to 'S'.
How to select Program AE (P) mode for auto exposure.
Explains automatic selection of metering modes.
Steps for aiming, half-pressing for focus, and releasing shutter.
Techniques for holding the camera steady for sharp photos.
Procedures for unloading a fully exposed roll of film.
Focus priority mode suitable for still subjects.
Shutter priority mode suitable for moving subjects.
How to select the desired focus area within the viewfinder.
Steps to set the camera to manual focus mode.
Using manual focus with specific telephoto and zoom lenses.
Using the viewfinder focus mark for manual focusing confirmation.
How to lock focus using the AF lock button.
Advances film one frame per shutter release.
Takes photos continuously as long as shutter button is pressed.
Lifts mirror before shutter to reduce vibration.
Automatic aperture/shutter speed for general photography.
Adjusts shutter speed/aperture while maintaining exposure.
Set aperture; camera selects shutter speed for depth of field.
Set shutter speed; camera selects aperture to control motion.
Provides full control over aperture and shutter speed.
Automatically adjusts shutter speed based on set aperture.
Fixes shutter speed at 1/125 sec. for flash synchronization.
Allows changing camera functions and settings according to user preference.
Steps to select metering modes (Avg/Spot, Center-Weighted, Center Spot).
Alerts for inappropriate exposure settings.
How exposure compensation is displayed in the viewfinder LCD.
Shows exposure difference between metered and new composition.
Steps to set up auto-bracketing for multiple exposures.
Explains indicators related to auto-bracketing.
Lists AE settings applicable during auto-bracketing.
Steps for shooting multiple exposures on one frame.
How to set the number of exposures for multiple shots.
How to exit the multiple exposure mode.
Steps for mirror-up shooting with AF and AE.
Steps for mirror-up shooting in manual focus mode.
Using remote release for specific shooting types.
Prevents light entry through the viewfinder.
How to adjust the self-timer delay from 2 to 10 seconds.
How to turn off the self-timer function.
How to set the camera for exposures longer than 30 seconds.
How to activate the main panel backlight.
How to activate the dial lock to prevent accidental changes.
How to deactivate the dial lock.
Explanation of depth of field and how it's determined.
How to check depth of field before shooting.
Using Metz flashes with TTL metering via SCA3952 adapter.
Flash fires after the subject's movement.
Using non-Metz flashes via sync cord.
Superimposing shooting info and index number on film.
Superimposing date and index number on film.
Select user profiles for custom function settings.
Sets step width for aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation.
Sets whether to imprint shooting data on film.
Sets how f-number display is handled after changing lenses.
Sets duration for metering value display before sleep mode.
Sets the maximum extent of exposure compensation.
Sets method for lighting the external LCD backlight.
Sets battery type for correct charge display.
Sets shooting sequence for auto bracketing.
Sets method to cancel auto-bracketing shooting.
Sets bracketing method (shutter/f-number) in manual mode.
Swaps dial functions in manual mode.
Allocates front dial operations to the rear dial.
Determines dial rotation direction for value changes.
Sets type of program shift (aperture/shutter priority).
Swaps functions of AEL and AFL buttons.
Sets AE lock/AF operations on half-press.
Sets method for operating AEL button to lock AE.
Sets whether defocus mark is displayed.
Sets AF lock method when AFL button is operated.
Sets one-push shift basis (shutter speed/f-number) in manual mode.
Sets bulb shooting time from 1 to 60 minutes.
Sets shutter button operation for bulb shooting.
Sets shutter speed in X (synchronizing) mode.
Sets sync speed for Metz flashes in P/Av modes.
Links exposure and flash compensation for Metz flashes.
Prevents AF auxiliary light from firing.
Changes flash timing relative to subject movement.
Copies custom function settings to other users.
Resets custom functions C-01 to C-27 to defaults.
Allows shutter release even when no film is loaded.
Sets auto film feed method (half-press/rear cover).
Selects multiple exposure method (button press/frame count).
Selects user profile for MSCE digital backs.
Sets camera clock and calendar.
Sets index numbers for exposures.
How to mount the camera on a tripod.
Description of the memo clip on the back cover.
Troubleshooting steps if the shutter won't release.
Troubleshooting if the viewfinder LCD is blank.
Troubleshooting steps if the dark slide is stuck.
Troubleshooting steps if film winding fails.
Indicates end of film or multiple exposure sequence.
Indicates film not loaded or un-rewound.
Indicates low battery capacity.
Indicates auto-bracketing deactivation or magazine removed.
Indicates exposure difference exceeding 6EV.
Indicates lens not installed or general abnormality.
Routine maintenance and checks for the camera.
Information on warranty, servicing, and repairs.
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