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Mamiya 645 PRO User manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO
Mamiyapioneeredthe 6x4.5filmformatand introducedthe world'sfirst645
SLR in 1975. The 645 PRO is the latest masterpiecein this series and Thismanualcoversthe
incorporatesall the latestmechanical,electronicand opticaladvances.lts basic camera. Sepa-
externalappearance,too, has been modernizedand its ergonomicdesign rate instructionsare
furtherenhanced. supplied with all sys-
tem accessories,in-We are sure that you will enjoy the many advantagesthis cameraand its cludinglenses,f inders,accessoriesofferand want to particularlymention: film holders,etc.The 645 PROhasa built-inselftimer (delayedshutterrelease)whichwillalso For additionalinforma-
facilitatetime exposures.Attachingspecialleaf shutterlenseswill automati- tion pleasefeel free to
cally set the focal plane shutterto 1/8 sec. Heavyduty gears connectto the contact your author-
improvedPowerDriveGripWG401. Thisgripalsoautomaticallycockstheleaf ized Mamiyadealeror
shutterlensesand permitsremotecontrol. the Mamiyaimporterin
The AE Prism FinderFE401, speciallycreatedfor this camera,automates your country.
exposureand showsLED safetysignals.35mm film holdersnow come with
panoramicadapters.A superfast 300mmt12.8APOlenswas alsodesigned
for this camera.
We are convincedthat ydur camera will serve you well, becausewe have
designedit for heavyprofessionaluse. However,we ask you to pleaseread
all operatinginstructionscarefullybeforeyou put your equipmentto work,in
orderto ensureproperoperationand maximumresults.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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Special Featuresof Mamiya 645 pRO....................3 FifmTransportand Film Unloading .....26
Names and Function of parts .................7 Usingthe Self-timer/DelayedShutterRelease ....27
Attaching and Removing Lenses .........................10 MuftipleExposures............. ...................27
Attachingand RemovingRoll Film Holders........11 TimeExposures............. ........2g
Attaching and Removing Viewfinders .................12 MirrorLock-upphotography........ ........2g
Attaching and Removingthe Film Advance InfraredPhotography........ ............;......30
Grank .......13 UsingFlash .............31
lnserting Battery and Battery Check ....14 Usinga Tripod
Shutter ReleaseSelector .......16 Holdingthe CameraSteadyand Secure|y...........33
A Trial FamiliarizationTest ....... ............17 Attachingand Removingthe NeckStrap ............34
Film Loading.......... .................1g Specifications .........35
Advancing Film to the First Exposure .................21 TroubleShooting ...................32
Aperture Ring/Stop-downOperation ...................23 BasicAccessories.......... .......gg
Focusing .................24 SystemChart ..........41
Depth-of-field........ ..................25 Storingand Checkingthe Camera .......42
Featuresandspecificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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3 x MoreNegativeAreaThanthe 35mmFormat Two new convenientsafetyfeatureshave been addedto
PlusSuperiorlmageQualityFromMamiyaWorld' the 645 PRO in the formof state-of-the-artoptoelectronics
which immediatelyidentifiesproblemswith the shutter GlassLenses (i.e.when it will not release)when the AE Prism Finder
The 6x4.5cmformat offersapprox.3 times more image FE401is used.Whetherthesemalfunctionsdevelopfrom
areathanthe 35mm (24x36mm)format,Man'svisionis failureto drawout the DarkSlide,or if thereare problems
horizontaland rectangular. in film take-up,the LED will indicatethe sourceof the
FilmHoldersare rectangularand so are mostpicturesin trouble.Withthesenewadvancements,Mamiyabelieves
them.The6x4.5formatis alsolargeenoughto be viewed the mostdemandingpro will be morethan satisfiedwith
withouta magnifierand its aspectratio(horizontal: vertical) the new edition645.
is ideal, requiringminimumcropping.Mamiya'shigh
pedormancemediumformatlensesassuresharpness EnhancedInterchangeableRoll Film HolderSystem
and beautifulcolor fidelity. - Enables Polaroid and Even 35mm Panoramic
Photography-
Sturdy, Versatile,Safeand Highly ReliableBody
- Tailored to Satisfy Pro Needs - The 645 PRO featuresan interchangeablefilm holder system capableof using a far wider range of roll film
Introducedin 1975to not only providean alternativeto holdersthan before.Dependingon the application,the
the 35mm format,but to affordthe user with advanced systemcan be quicklyattachedto or detachedfrom the
versatilitygivenits much largerformat,the Mamiya645 camera,ensuringthe abilityto catcheven fast changing
Seriesis constantlybeingupgraded.Elementssuch as scenes.lt also featuresfail-safedevicesincluding,for
speedand handlingplusa host of otherspecialfeatures example,one thatwarnswhenyou havefailedto takeout
have been enhancedto satisfy the needs of most de- the dark slidewhen the AE PrismFinderFE401is being
mandingprofessionals. used.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
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lnterchangeableViewfinders Bright,DynamiclmagesVisibleon the Focusing
f, Screen
- 5 Selectable Types Available - 1. AE Prism Finder FE401
The AE (automaticexposure)PrismFinderFE401fea; The 645 PRO can reproducebright,dynamicand sharp
turesthreemodesof TTL metering,includingautomatic imageson the focusingscreen,enablingoptimumcom-
switchingfrom center-weightedaveragingto spot me- positionto be obtainedaccordingto the photographic
tering.lt also has a t3EV exposurecompensationad- purpose.In addition,the 645 PRO greatlyenhances
justment. focusing.
5 types of focusing screens are availableto facilitate
2. Prlsm Finder PF4O1 photographinga wide varietyof subjects.
The PrismFinderPF401is withoutmeteringelectronics
anddesignedfor manualphotographymode.Bothprism A ComprchensiveSeriesof InterchangeableLenses
Findersshowan unreversed,uprightimageandare ideal - Sharplmagesand OutstandingColorBalance-
for eyelevelphotography.
Thereare an amazingvarietyof interchangeablelenses
in the PRO 6 x 4.5 formatseries.Mamiyahas concen- 3. Waist Level Finder N
trated an all-outeffort on the systematicproductionofThe Waist level Finder N is desirable for low angle lenses in an effortto satisfya multitudeof needs.Allphotographyand particularlyfor horizontalcomposition. lensesare multi-coatedto eliminateflareand ghostingA self erecting hood with built-in magnifier shields even underthe mostadverselightconditions.Whilethegroundglassfromallambientlight.A built-insportsfinder series now also featuresthree leaf shutterlenses,allpermitseyelevelviewingand is idealfor actionphotog- lensesexhibitthe utmostin colorbalance,high resolu-raphy.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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tion and crystalcleardefinition.A featurelens is the new built-incamera mechanismwill automaticallyadvance
300mmt12.8APOlenswhicheliminateschromaticaber- the film to the next frame,when the shutterreleaseis
rationand producesphotoswith the sharpestdefinition. activated,either on the camera body or on the Power
Giventhe wide varietyof lensesin the 645 PRO Series, DriveGripWG401.
theygreatlyexpandthe worldof imagesthatare possible.
NewAutomaticLeafShutterLensesfor added
versatility.
fil auto windingwith the PowerDriveGripWG401 55mm(WideAngle),80mm(Standard)150mm
L|l (Telephoto)lenses
This Power DriveGrip WG401 has been speciallyde- Theselensesare all in Seiko#0 shutter,offertheadvan-
signedfor heavyduty, motorizedoperationwith the 645 tagesof syncroflashphotographyat all shutterspeeds1/
PRO.lt alsopermitsautomaticshuttercockingof the leaf 30, 1/60,11125,11250and 1/500sec.The optionalPower
shutterlensesand can be remotecontrolled.Another DriveGripWG401willautomaticallycocktheshuttersas
feature,not availablepreviouslyis the following: it transportsthe film and movesthe mirror.
Whenattachinga partiallyexposedfilm holder(in which The camera'sfocalplaneshuttermustbe set at 1/8 sec.
the film has not been advancedto a new frame),to the for leaf shuttermode operation.The leaf shutterlenses
645 PROequippedwiththe PowerDriveGripWG401,a can do it automatically.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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A Broad AccessorySystem <Self-timer>
For SpecializedApplications Self-timerfor delayedshutterrelease.When activatedit
A useful accessory system to serve the specialized willlighta redpilotlampin thef rontof thecamerafor eight
needsof the photographer.lt includesAuto Bellowsand secondsand will blinkfor two secondsbeforetriggering
Auto ExtensionRings for close-upand copyingwork; the shutter.
InfraredRemoteControlforstudioand naturephotogra-
phy; External Battery Case for operating in cold sur- <Time Exposure>
roundings;Camera Grips for convenientholdingand Timeexposuresare madeby utilizingthe Self-timerand
more. the "B"shuttersetting.A new powersavingcircuitdesign
switchesthe batteryoff and extendsis life.
otnerFeatures
ffi
<Mirror Lock-up>
Afterfocusing,the Mirrorcanbe lockedup beforemaking
an exposure.Thisis convenientwhenthe camerais used
at slow shutterspeedsand is mountedon a tripodfor
telephotography,copywork,etc.,sinceevenaverysmall
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Removingthe Front Body Cap and Attaching the Lens Removing the Lens. Rear Cover
Firstremovethe FrontBody Cap in Line up red LensAlignmentDot @ Whilepushinglensreleasebuttonback-
the directionof the arrow, while againstred cameraAlignmentDot wards, turn lens counterclockwise.
pushingthe Lens ReleaseButton@ @ and gentlyinsertthe lensintothe (Same procedureas removingbody
backwardsas indicatedby arrow. camera body. Then turn the lens cap).
Rear Body ProtectiveCovercan be clock wise, ?s indicatedby arrow,
readilyremovedby depressingthe until it clicksinto place.Make sure
partof C as shownin the illustration. that the ApertureRingCouplerPin
is engagedwiththe ExposureMeter
CouplingPin @, which sticks out
underthe Mamiyanameplateof the
camera.
* When the ApertureRing Couplerptn ts engageq
by the exposure meter coupling pin lever, F/stop
data is conveyed to the AE Prism Finder.
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Attachingthe Roll Film Holder Removingthe Roll Film Holder
* lf the Dark Slide is not inserted,
the safety lock will prevent the
holder from being removed.
* The Dark Slide can be inserted
in the Roll Film Holder up to the
Green Line, marked on the slide,
without affecting the image.
GreenLine
* Remove the Roll Film Holder 1. Insertthe Darksliderntothe slot
Cover. markedby WhiteLineson the side
1.WhilespanningtheRollFilmHolder of the holder.
betweenyourthumband middlef in- 2. Push the lowerone of the Film
ger,holdingit on the rubberizedfin- Holder DetachingLock Release
ger rests, carefullyalign its Film Button@ downward,whilesimulta-
Holder MountingBracketwith the neouslypushingthe Film Holder
correspondingcenter clip of the DetachingButton@ inward.
camerabody.
2.Whilekeepingthisalignment,press
the upperpartof the RollFilmHolder
againstthe camerabody,so that it
clicks into place by engagingthe
springloadedtwin cameracatch.
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Attaching the Finder. Removingthe Finder
The same procedureappliesto all
finders. The illustrations shows
the AE Prism Finder FF4O1.
Liftthe UpperCoverfromthe camera Spanningthe finderwith your fin-
body. gers,pushthe buttonon itsrightside
Insertthe AttachingLatches@ of the markedwith a downwardpointing
finderintothe FinderCouplingpanel arrow€, downward,whilepushing
@ ln the frontwallof the body.press the otherbutton,on the leftsideS,
the finderdown until the rear latch inward.
lockssecurelyin place.
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Removingthe Crank Attaching the Crank
Pushthe lock Lever@ on its bottom With the flat part, having a White You may choosesix differentcrank
in a forwarddirectionas far as it will IndexLine,on top, linethe Crankup startingpositionsto suityourprefer-
go (see illustration). againstits mountingplateon the side ence. The orientationof the crank
of the body and push Film Advance properagainstits base,beforeit is
Crank Lock Lever backward. attached to the camera, will be
maintainedwhen the entireassem-
bly is lockedinto place.
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Insertingthe Battery The camera will not function without a battery Checking Battery
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,,8.C."The camerawill not function with- larity.@ positionis markedin battery Press BatteryCheck Button
out a battery cavity.InserttheOside firstat a steep @ on lowerfrontof the camera.
Withyourfingernail,pullthe Battery angle and then push entire battery BatteryCheck Lamp @ on top op-
ChamberCoverlatch,on the bottom into place, makingsure that the liit positesideshouldtight.Brightlight
of the camerabody,as indicatedby ribbonwraps aroundbattery.Close indicatesgood condition.Blinking
the arrow in the illustration.Lift the coverby insertingtwin-prongendfirst lightmeansreplacebattery.No lighl
coveroff.The camerarequiresa 6V and pushingit down. meansbatteryis deador improperly
* Be particularly careful not to let inserted.alkaline,silveroxideor lithiumbat-
tery. lt is a good idea to wipe the the lift ribbon cover the Oterminal.
batteryterminalsbeforeinsertionto
assurepropercontact.Observepo_
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lmportant:
1. The sealed,new batterywhichis Batterystrengthwill be indicated
suppliedwiththiscameramay have by whetherthe light:
been subjectto storageconditions
Glows .....Batterystrengthis suf-which have reducedits servicelife.
f icientThereforeit rsdesirableto replaceit
Blinks .....Battery capacity haswith a freshbatteryas soon as pos-
droppedbelow the al-sible.
lowablelevel.(Replace2. Carefullywipe the batterycon-
the battery.) into the cham- beforeinsertingtacts in Doesnot'f,lit;:i-: result may to do sober. Failure (;:1,:::poor electricalcontactand conse-
the battery.)quentmalfunctioningof the camera.
3. Always remove battery when
camerais not used for a while.Al-
ways carryspare batteries.
4. Batterylifediffers,dependingon
type,age,storagecondition,ambient
temperature,frequencyof use etc.
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Whensetto the yellowclocksymbol 2. lf the film is not completelyad_
1) tfre self-tir"r is operative.See vanced,if the DarkSlideis notwith_
page 27 and 28 tor furtherinstruc_ drawn or if the batteryis dead, the tions. shutterwill not function,evenwhen
the Shutter Release Button is
Operating the Shutter Release pressed.Thiswillalsobe the caseif
Button the ShutterSpeed Dial is set to ,,A"
1. The ShutterReleaseButton@ or "AEL"whenthe AE prism Finder
functionsin two steps.Gentlepres- is not attached.
surewill lightthe meteringinforma_ 3. After releasingthe shutter,the
tiondisplayif the AE prismFinderis Film AdvanceCrankwill automati_
For normaloperationset the White used. Continuedpressurewill re- callyunlockandbe readyto advance
Dot of the ShutterReleaseSelector leasethe electromagneticshutter. the film.
@ againstthe WhiteSquareDotn.
When set to the Red Dot O, the
ReleaseButtonis locked.
* Selectthis mode if the camera
will be idle for a period and to
prevent accidental shutter re-
lease.Also when the power Drive
Grip is used.
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1. Attach the Roll Film 3. Set the ShutterSpeed 4. Set the MultipleExpo- 5. Set the ShutterRelease
Holderto the camerabody. Dial to any other position sure Leveron the body to Selectorto "8" (normal
2. Pull out the Dark Slide than"A"or "AEL".Whenthe the "MULTl"position. mode),and pressthe Shut-
and placeit intoits Storage AE Prism Finder is not ter ReleaseButton.
Slot. mountedon thecamera,the 6. Aftertheshutterhasbeen
shutterwillnotreleaseif the released,advancethe Film
ShutterSpeedDialis in the AdvanceCrank one com-
"A" or "AEL"position. pleterevolutionandthe next
framewill be ready.
* When only the body is tested, the familiarization The emptyfilm spoolincludedwith the film holderis
checkout can be made either in the "MULTI" or n suppliedwitha vinyltube.Whenplacedin the take-up
(normal mode). compartmentit engagesthe film sensorand makes
the holderfunctionas if it is loadedwith film. Please
removethe tube afteryour test.
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1. While pushingthe Back Cover 2. Whilesqueezingin on bothsides 3. Align the right-handside of this
Lock ReleaseButton@downward, of the ReleaseLatch@, pulltheRoll empty spool with the lower Spool
pressthe BackCoverOpeningBut- Film Inserlout of the camerabody. Stud @ (convex).Slide the spool
ton@,andthe BackCoverwillopen. At that time, move the emptyspool into positionmaking sure that the
in the upperpart down to the lower left-sideof the spoolis properlyheld
spoodcompartment. by the SpoolClip.
Whenyou loadfilmfor the firsttime.
remove and discard the protective
papercoverwhichis attachedto the
film railsin the roll film holder.
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4. In the same manner,inserta roll 5. Pullout someof the leaderpaper. Gentlyrotatethe take-upspool as
of film in the uppercompartment.At Insertthe tip of the leaderpaperinto shown in the photo until the start
that time,checkthat the film leader the slot of the lowerTake-upSpool. markon the leaderpaperis aligned
paperis set as shown in the photo with the startmark (n) on the spool
above.(The leaderpaper insideis clip.
facingoutwardon the pressureplate. * Correctlyalign the start marks
Not thatthe filmdirectionis wrongif with each other, making sure that
the leaderpaperis facinginward.) the f ilm feeds properly.When im-
properfeedingoccurs,the proper
number of exposures may not be
taken.
* Avoid exposing the film to di-
rect sunlight when inserting or
removingfilm.
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Insertingthe Roll Film Insert Film Speed (lSO) Dial Memo Clip
Insertthe loaded Roll Film Insert Eachfilm holderhas this important The Memo Clip on the back of the
intothe holder,the film roll on top, feature.lt electronicallyinterfaces Roll Film HolderCoveracceptsthe
whilesqueezingon bothsidesof the the film holderwith the AE prism box top of the film cartonand can
ReleaseLatch@ as shown in illus- Finder,the focal planeshutterand also be usedfor other reminders.
tration. Make sure that is been the lens diaphragm,for exposure
properlyseated and is locked in automation.
place. Then close cover by firmly This eliminatesthe needof having
pressingitstop againstthe RollFilm to manuallyresetthe meter,everyHolder. timeyouchangefilmholdersloaded
* To close the Back Cover,firmly withdifferentfilms.Thereforemake
press the top of the back cover on it a routineto alwaysset this dial
both sides. with the speedof the loadedfilm.
Film Speed Index of film holder ISO 25 50 100 2oo . 400 . 800 . 1600 3200 6400
(32)(40)(64)(80)(12s)(160)(250)(320)(500)(640)(1000)(1250)(2000)(2500)(4000)(5000)
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Color Codes
I
,l
Attachthe loadedRoll Film Holder Setthedesiredshutterspeedagainst 1. full seconds.All other numbers
to the camera.RemoveDark Slide thewhiteindexline@on the Shutter are fractionalseconds.(1.e.30 = 1l
and storeit. Turnthe MultipleExpo- SpeedDial. 30 sec.)
sure Lever@ to its normalposition, 1. At the "A" and "AEL"settings,the 2. The yellowB indicatesBulb.At
White Dot against White Square. ShutterSpeedDialis lockedbetween thissettingtheshutterremainsopen
Turnthe FilmAdvanceCrankuntilit thesetwo positions. as long as the releaseis pressed.
stops.The number"1" will now ap- 2. To releasethislock,turnthe Shut- 3. The red 60 (1/60sec.) reminds
pearin the FilmCounterWindow. ter Speed Dial while pushingthe you that it is the fastestpermissible
The FocalPlaneShutterand Mirror Lock ReleaseButton@. shutterspeed settingwhen using II,are now cockedand the camerais 3. At all othersettingsthe dialcan be electronicflash.
readyfor the firstexposure. rotated freely and each speed
numberwillclickintoplace.
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4. "A and "AEL"explained
"A" (autoexposure)and"AEL"(auto
exposurelock)settingmustonly be
usedwhen the AE PrismFinderis
attachedto camera.
1. lf it is not attachedand the dial is
set to eitherof these positions,the
shutterreleasewill not work.
2. lf it is not attachedand the Self-
Timer is activated,the Pilot Lamp
will lightfor 10 secondsbut the shut-
ter will againnot release.
lf the ShutterSpeed Dial is set be-
tweenclickstopseitherthe higheror
lowerexposurespeed may result.
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Focusing with the Standard Focusing Screen
q4
Whilelookingthroughtheviewfinder, 1. Thecameracomesequippedwith 3. The restof the groundglassarea
turnthe lensFocusingRinguntilthe a bright,Type E, Rangefinder/Mi- can also be usedfor focusing.
mostimportantsubjectpartappears cro-prismFocusingScreen.lt fea- * l n t e r c h a n g e a b l e F o c u s i n gsharpand clear. tures a center,split-imagerange- Screens finder spot and the subject is in There are four additional focus- sharpfocuswhen the split images ing screens availablefor special- combineintoone. ized applications.They are easy 2. The microprismring aroundthe to interchangeand come with in- split-imagecenterfurtherfacilitates structions. focusing.The microprismsdisap-
pear only when the subject is in
sharpfocus.
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