Mamiya M645 Angle Finder Model 2 User manual

Features
The Angle Finder Model 2 was developed principal-
ly for use with the Mamiya M645 Camera, being at-
tached to the Prism Finder or PD Prism Finder. The
image is right-side up, laterally correct, and moves
in the correct direction.
This capability allows you to see and take low-angle,
close-up and copy photograp.hsin an easy position.
The Angle Finder Model 2 can rotate for viewing in
any direction so that you are able to freely take a
photograph in the horizontal or vertical direction or
any other inclined angle. lt provides life-size and
light, erect image.  lt also provides adjustment for
diopter correction, which enables either a nearsight-
ed or farsighted person to see the image clearly.
The Angle Finder Model 2 also can be used on the
following Mamiya 35mm SLR Cameras besides the
M645, DSX, MSX, DTL, TL, Auto XTL and Auto X1000.

Descriptionof Parts
1. Rubbereye-cup
2. Diopteradjustmentring
3. Diopterscale
4. Eye-piecemount
Specifications
Diopteradjustnent range:
   -4 to +4 dioptersreadon ring
  scale
Findermagnification:
  1 :1 (Life-size)
Lens system:
  6 elementsin 2 groupsand 1
  pentaprism
Findersystem:
  Right-sideup and laterally
  correct
Net weight:
  Approx.5.3 oz (150g)

Aftaching

To attach the Angle Finder Model 2
to your camera, slide the eye-piece
mount of the Angle Finder down onto
the  viewfinder eye-piece  of  thecamera. Be sure to slide the Angle   '
Finder all the way down.

Diopter Correction Adjustment          J
After attaching the Angle  Finder
Model 2 to a camera, first adjust
diopter correction as follows.

Setthe cameralens to the oo mark.
Rotatethe diopter adjustmentring
untila far object can be clearlyseen
throughthe AngleFinderModel2.
lf it is employedin a roomwherethe
far object is not available, then
rotate the diopter adjustmentring
untilyou can clearlysee the focus-
ingscreenline in the viewfinder.
The diopter is graduated in the
rangeof -4  to +4 around0 in units
of 1 diopter.lt is convenientto note
the diopter adjustmentring set po-
sitionwhen the Angle FinderModel
2 is mountedon the camera.

Using Method
The Angle Finder Model 2 is available
for a variety of applicationsas will be
indicatedbelow.
(DDownward Viewing
It is particularlyhelpful to shoot a child,
small flower and grass, insect and simi-
lar objects that must be closely viewed
from a low angle. lt also will provide            \"
novel low-angle shootings such  as
shooting at  an  extra low-angle to
elevation.
OUpward Viewing
It  is often needed  for shooting at a
crowded place to set the camera as high
a position you can In such a case, the
Angle Finder Model 2 allows you to see
into the viewfinder of the camera lifted
over the head.

OHorizontal Viewing
    The horizontalviewing is convenientfor
    an overlook shot. You can see the Angle
     Finder in an easy position in shooting
    downward from a high building and in
     taking copies of a large obiect placed
    on a copying table.It

     OSpecial Viewing
    The Angle Finder Model 2 can be used
      to shoot an obiect different from the
    camera in the direction.
     This feature is effective to take a snap-
     shot without attracting another's atten-
      tion or at a narrow place where you are
      limited to move.