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    The Mamiya M645 1000S is a new improved model of the M645, a camera widely acclaimed for bridging the gap between small and large format cameras by introducing the medium for- mat, the purpose of which is to offer the world of larger-negative quality to camera users who are accustomed to the handling ease and com- pactness of 35mm SLR’s. Every ca ...

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    Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000s ................ 3 Specifications ........................................................................ 5 Names and Functions of Parts .......................................... 7 Testing to See if the Camera Functions Properly ........ 16 Interchanging Lenses ............................................ ...

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    Special Features of the Mamiya M645 1000S ’ em-.- __-~_--- ~.~ -.-I~ .-. - The Mamiya M645 is a 6 x 4.5cm large-negative SLR that is both extremely versatile and compact. i . Large-Negative Quality The 6 x 4.5cm format offers approximately 3 times more area than the 35mm format. Moreover, unlike the 6 x 6cm square negative, there is little wa ...

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    a CdS Prism Finder with built-in meter Accurate through-the-lens exposure measurement is possible with the CdS Prism Finder which couples to the aperture of the lens and indicates the proper shutter speed to set on the camera. 6 . Flatness of the Film Plane Developed through Mamiya’s long experience as a manu- facturer of 120/220 roll-film camera ...

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    Specifications -- --ll_-- ____ 0 Camera Body Camera Type: 6 x 4.5 cm electronic focal-plane shutter SLR. Film Type: 120 roll-film for 15 exposures, 220 roll-film for 30 exposures Actual Negative Size: 56 x 41.5mm (2-13/64” x1-41/64”) Standard Lenses: Mamiya-Sekor C (multi-coated) 80mm f/1.9, automatic diaphragm, with meter coupler, 67mm filter ...

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    D Interchangeable Finders Prism Finder: The image in the Prism Finder is right-side up, lat- erally correct, and moves in the correct direction; magnification of 0.74X with the standard lens at in- finity, built-on hot-shoe; comes with eyecup. PD Prism Finder: Prism Finder with built-in silicon cell, through-the- lens, full-aperture, center-werghte ...

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    Names and Functions of Parts (1) -- -___-- Focusing screen Five different types are available. Focusing screen lug Mounting guide pin for finder Fits into the finder opening. Alignment dot Alignment reference point for mounting lens. Depth of Field Preview A slight upward push on the lever stops lens down to preselected aperture, spring-loaded for ...

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    Film plane mark Indicates the position of the film plane. Battery check button When depressed, the battery check lamp on the Back cover latch While pushing in on the memo clip, simultaneously move the back cover latch in the direction of the arrow to open camera back. Back cover When closing, apply pres- sure firmly and evenly in the area of the ba ...

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    Names and Functions of Parts (2) _ @ Battery chamber cover latch Pull the latch toward the lens to open the battery chamber. I- 27 Battery chamber cover Insert a battery into the battery chamber @ Tripod socket 1/4 inch tripod socket. To con- vert to a 3/8 inch socket, first remove the small screw in the base of the socket. Next, re- move the inner ...

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    A.M. Lever Automatic diaphragm operation when ”A” appears in the window. Diaphragm stopped down to preselected aperture when “M” appears in window. 30 Focusing ring Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Alignment dot Align with matching alignment dot on camera body for rapid lens mounting. Aperture ring i___________ @ Exposure meter coupler C ...

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    ames and Functions of Parts (3) _ __ Roll-Film Insert (120 and 220 roll-film inserts are available) Start Mark After aligning the start mark on the film’s leader paper with this mark, the roll-film insert is ready for insertion into the camera. Release latch After squeezing in on both sides of release latch, the roll-film insert can be pulled out ...

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    Prism Finder EYecUP Attach by sliding into the grooves of the eyepiece. Diopter correction lens retainer ring Remove by unscrewing in a counterclockwise direc- tion. After inserting cor- rection lens, replace retain- er ring. Hot-shoe (with safety cover) Automatically fires cordless flash units when the shutter release button is depress- ed . Eyepi ...

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    Names and Functions of Parts (4) - -. - - “-- - - - -” .* .i, - Meter switch Pushing in on this switch when the finder is attached to the camera will turn on the meter and a LED in the finder will light up. Even if you release pressure from the meter switch, the meter will remain on for approxi- mately 15 seconds and then automatically turn off ...

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    CdS Prism Finder (Detailed instructions on pp.39-43) Aperture ring coupling pin Couples to the exposure meter coupler on the aperture ring. Hot-shoe (with safety cover) Shutter Speed Dial Be sure to manually set the shutter speed dial of the camera body to the speed indicated by this dial. Power switch Set to OFF when the meter is not being used. A ...

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    Names and Functions of Parts (5) .--~- _ __. Waist-Level Finder S (For detailed instructions, see pp. 44-46) Sports finder eyepiece Retracted when not used. Sports finder wire-frame for standard lens Retracted when not used. Auxiliary mask for 110, Not necessary with stan- dard lens . Magnifier release Push in to raise the magnifier. Alignment dot ...

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    Testing to See if the Camera Functions Properly To release the shutter when there is no film in the camera, proceed as follows. [For detailed instructions on particular points, refer to the page number shown in parentheses.) 1 . Insert a battery into the camera (p.21) . 2. Set the multiple-exposure lever to “MULTI” (p.50). (If you have just pur ...

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    Interchanging Lenses -- - ---_)II I l Removing the body cap l Attaching Lenses 0 Removing Lenses While depressing the lens release but- ton (13) turn body cap counterclock- wise until the red dots are aligned and lift out. The upper body cover can be removed by merely sliding backwards and lifting, While aligning the two alignment dots (33 & 4) ...

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    - Interchanging Finders - -___ -- --__- - l Attaching Finders *After removing a lens, be sure to place caps on both the lens and cam- era body . *Never touch the surface of the mirror. *After removing a lens, it is recom- mended to lock the shutter release but- ton by setting the shutter release lock ring (7) in order to avoid accidentally releasin ...

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    o Removing Finders 1. Turn the finder release button clock- wise until it stops (about 60”). Then you will be able to push in on the release button. 2. While pushing in on the release but- ton with your thumb, lift the finder off the camera body. Precaution: Do not leave both white dots aligned by turning the button while the finder is attached t ...

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    Focusing Screens 0 Interchanging Focusing Screens The focusing screens are readily inter- changeable. Five different focusing screens are available to meet various photographic needs. Remove the finder, grasp the focusing screen lug (2), pull up, and lift out. To replace screen, gently insert and lightly push it in on both sides until it stops. *Si ...

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    Inserting a Battery -~ The Mamiya M645 uses one 6V silver oxide battery 4SR44 (Eveready No 544, UCAR 544, Mallory PX28 or equivalent or alkaline battery 4LR44 1. Pull the battery chamber cover latch (26) slightly toward the lens and the chamber cover will open 2. Next, insert the battery, exercising caution that the + poles match those shown on the ...

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    Battery Check -..--- This camera is designed for use with either silver oxide or alkaline batteries. Although both types offer adequate performance, silver oxide batteries last much longer IMPORTANT. When using the PD Prism Finder, make it a point to use silver oxide batteries when available (in this instance, battery life is short- ened if alkalin ...

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    Film Loading - ____-----.-- 0 Loading the Film 1 . While gently pushing in on the memo clip (19), move the back cover latch (17) in the direction of the arrow and the camera back cover will open. 2. While squeezing in on both sides of the release latch (37) pull the roll-film insert out of the camera body. Place the film insert on a table making su ...

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    4 . In the same manner insert a roll of film in the upper compartment. 5 . Make sure that the black side of the leader paper faces up. 6 . Gently pull out some of the leader paper, pulling it over and around the pressure plate. Then insert the tip of the leader paper into the slot of the take-up spool. 7 . Gently rotate the take-up spool in the dir ...

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    * Never load film in direct sunlight. Load it in the shade or in your own shadow. * Roll-film inserts for both 120 and 220 film are loaded in the same manner. The exposure counter advances to 15 when the 120 film insert is used, and to 30 when the 220 film insert is used. Make absolutely sure to match the film insert with the film type being used. ...

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    0 Insertion of the Film Insert 1. Grasp both sides of the release latch (37) of the film insert, making sure that the film type index (42) is not upside down, and place the film insert straight into the camera body. After the film insert has completely entered the camera body, let go of the release latch. 2. Press in on the outer edges of the relea ...

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    1. After the film has been placed into the camera make sure that the multiple- exposure lever (25) is aligned with the white dot and not with the word “MULTI”. 2. Wind the film advance crank until it stops and the number 1 will appear in the exposure counter window (20). The shutter is now cocked and the camera is ready for the first exposure. ...

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    Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation -- (c)The red B represents BULB. The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is depressed when the shutter speed dial is set to B. (d)The red 60X represents the highest permissible shutter speed for electronic flash synchronization. (e) The redOmark is the position the shutter speed dial is s ...

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    Focusing 1 . While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the focusing ring (30) until the most important part of the subject ap- pears sharp. 2. Extremely accurate focusing is sim- plified by the split-image rangefinder spot located in the center of the focus- ing screen. Its wedge is set at a 45° angle, making it possible to use either horizonta ...

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    Shutter Release and Film Transport Mechanism : ’ -.-.-.-.-. -__ --..-p 0 Shutter Release Lock Ring The shutter release button is equipped with a lock ring to prevent accidental release of the shutter. 1. When you wish to release the shutter, turn the shutter release lock ring so that the white dot (B) is aligned with the dot (A) on ...

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    Unloading Film -___-~--- ,,, >, ,, mirror may lock in the up position, which results in rapid depletion of the battery. Should the mirror lock in the raised position for the above reason, first continue to rotate the film advance crank until it stops (after the fixed num- ber of exposures (15 or 30) have been taken, the film advance crank should ...

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    The Neck Strap ------ --. -. 0 Attaching to Camera Methods of holding the camera securely - - - ~-- - --______ _____- - 0 Eve Level Owration Place the neck strap fastener over the neck strap lug on the camera body and gently pull it away from the camera while pressing it toward the body until it clicks and locks in place. 0 Removing from Camera Whi ...

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    0 Waist-Level Operation ...

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    0 Hand Grips When hand-holding the camera with the waist-level finder attached, adjust the length of the neck strap to take up all slack and support the camera against the body. As accessories, Mamiya offers a selection of hand grips which not only help to eliminate camera- shake, but are also convenient for carrying the camera. 34 ...

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    Using the PD Prism Finder S (1) -__l.--- II --~-__I- _I~ I) Special ‘Features 1. The PD Prism Finder is an eye- level finder with a built-in silicon photo diode exposure meter and electronic shutter control circuit. 2. The PD Prism Finder offers complete coupling of the lens aper- ture, shutter speed, and film speed (ASA) 3. Seven LED’s are b ...

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    2. Attach the PD Prism Finder to the camera body. 3. Turn the aperture ring of the lens so that the exposure meter coupler (35) of the lens and the aperture ring coupling pin (A) of the PD Finder engage. + Be sure to check for proper coupling. If the aperture ring coupling pin (A) is not properly seated in the fork of the exposure meter coupler (35 ...

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    - _-- ~-- Using the PD Prism Finder $ (2) --- -. .- - _____--- - 5. Push in and release the meter switch *The shutter speed dial has click- (C) to turn on the meter. With the meter stops at full one speed intervals and on and while looking through the view- cannot be used at intermediate posi- finder, adjust the aperture ring (34) or tions. Althoug ...

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    0 Exposure Compensation The LED Panel incorporated into the PD Prism Finder simplifies exposure com- pensation, assuring perfect exposures everytime. Each LED represents a full stop increment and plus and minus signs are indicated within the view- finder to assist in compensating. The uppermost LED represents three or more stops overexposure, and t ...

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    a Inserting the Battery ------ i 0 Special Features 1. The CdS Prism Finder is an eye-level finder with a built-in CdS exposure meter for accurate exposure measurement. 2. It couples to the aperture when attached to the camera. I I 3. An exposure meter indicator needle is visible in the viewfinder to MS-76 or equivalent or alkaline bat- tery LR44 ...

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    1. Remove the battery chamber cover by rotating it counterclockwrse with the aid of a coin. 2. The underside of the battery cham- ber cover bears a + mark. Be sure to have the + marks of battery and cham- ber cover face each other as the bat- tery is inserted. Then securely retighten battery chamber cover *Wipe battery with a soft cloth before inse ...

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    Using the CdS Prism Finder (2) ..- . 3. Set the meter of the CdS Prism Find- er to the correct ASA . To do so, pull out and rotate the ASA dial (B) so that the appropriate ASA number appears in the window, aligned with the index mark. 4. Turn the exposure meter switch to ON. 5. Set the shutter speed dial on the / camera body to the desired speed, a ...

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    If the indicator needle cannot be cen- tered even after rotating the aperture ring as far as it will go, the exposure must be adjusted by rotating the CdS Prism Finder shutter speed dial. If the indicator needle is too high, set the shutter speed dial to a shorter (“faster”) speed; it too low, set to a longer (“slower”) speed. After adjusti ...

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    Using the CQS Prism Finder (3) -. - - - ~... .._ .-.-~ _.. .- l Meter Coupling Range The range of usable shutter speeds varies in accordance with the film speed (ASA). As the shutter speeds shown in the shaded area of the dia- gram below are beyond the range of the meter, the shutter speed dial is provided with a safety lock to prevent one from ent ...

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    Using the Waist-level Finder S (1) 0 Opening the Finder Hood 0 Closing the Finder Hood 0 Raising the Magnifier Pull up on the finder hood opening flange to open the finder. First, push in on the sides; next, push the front cover and back together to fold the finder. Push in on the magnifier release button to raise the magnifier. 44 ...

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    Using the Waist-level Finder S (2) ~ -_- - -_- __ -_ _-~-- 0 Lowering the Magnifier 0 Interchanging Magnifiers To lower, push down on the edge of the magnifier board until it locks into place. Removing the Magnifier While holding the finder side panels with the left hand so that the magnifier board (A) is not lowered, grasp the edge of the magnifie ...

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    0 Using the Sports Finder With Waist-Level Finder S in the closed position, first raise the sports finder eyepiece (B) to a vertical position. The eyepiece sight folds into the eyepiece base; when lifted out of the base, the eyepiece sight will stay in a vertical position because of the eyepiece spring. Next, lift the wire-frame (C) of the sports f ...

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    Depth-of-field refers to the total area (foreground and background) which will appear in focus (sharp). The area of sharpness (depth-of-field) depends upon the distance the lens is focused at, the f/stop (or aperture) being used, and the focal length of the lens. The area that will appear sharp can be determined in three ways: 1. The Depth-of-Field ...

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    Using Flash _‘ ’ ~---- __.-- _ , Precaution when Using Flash When using the X-sync terminal of the camera body, be sure to insert the plastic safety cover into the hot-shoe, and when using the hot-shoe, be sure to insert the appropriate safety cover into the X-sync terminal. This proce- dure will prevent the possibility of re- ceiving a ...

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    When the white dot of the multiple-exposure lever (25) is aligned with MULTI, the double-exposure prevention mechanism is disengaged, so that the shutter can be cocked with the film advance crank without moving the film, making multiple-exposures possible. (When making multiple-exposures, the exposure counter does not ad- vance.) When desiring to m ...

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    Mirror Lock-up .- -.-- When the camera is mounted on a tripod for copy work or telephotography at long (slow) shutter speeds, the small amount of vibrations due to”mirror-bounce”, which normally are of no consequence, may cause blurring of the image due to the high magnification encountered in extreme close-ups and telephotography. Mirror shock ...

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    Using the Delayed S Shutter Release ..~.. Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a firm support. (If the camera sup- port protrudes beyond the front of the camera body, cock the delayed shutter release before placing it on the sup- port). 1. Advance the film and cock the shut- ter with the film advance crank 2. Cock the delayed shutter releas ...

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    Interchanging the Film Advance Crank with the Shutter release button, by- passing the delayed shutter release, as often as desired * If the delayed shutter release is in- advertently started when the shutter is uncocked, it will stop after partially functioning. Then, reset the lever, ad- vance the film, and push the activating lever to start the d ...

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    The film advance crank is interchangeable with the film advance‘knob which is available as‘ an optional accessory. 0 Attaching the knob 1. Rotate the film advance knob recep- tor of the camera body clockwise as far as it will go (the red dot (B) will then be facing upward). 2. With the release lever(D) of the knob at its lowest position, place ...

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    Tripod Socket ---- - ___--~ Time Exposures __-- _- - __ - As a general rule of thumb for optimum sharpness, we recommend using 1/125 sec. as the minimum shutter speed for hand-held shooting. For longer exposures (1/60 sec. - 8 sec.), attach the camera to a sturdy tripod. 1. For standard tripods with a 1/4" screw, the camera may be directly att ...

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    Trouble-Shooting If your camera appears to be malfunctioning, check the list below to see whether or not you have forgotten some- thing. 1. The shutter release button will not move. A) Did you unlock the shutter release button? (p.30) B) Did you wind the film advance crank until it stops?(p.30) 2. The mirror is locked in the up position. (Cannot se ...

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    Precautions Releasing the shutter with no film in the camera The film transport mechanism has a built-in safety lock which prevents the shutter from being released after the last exposure on a roll of film, or when there is no film in the camera. Thus, when the shutter release button locks under such circumstances, do not force it To release the sh ...

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    Care of the Camera Cleaning When the camera is not used for a long period of time, remove the battery and any film from the Never touch the lens or mirror surfaces. Keeping a camera. Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 100rF (4O’C). or at temperatures less than 15-F (-10%). Also avoid storing the camera for pro- longed periods of ti ...

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