Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 645 PRO TL du fabricant Mamiya
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Instructions.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL Mamiya pioneered the 6 x 4.5 film format and introduced the world’s first 645 SLR in 1975. The 645 PRO TL is the latest masterpiece in this series and Incorporates all the latest mechanical, electronic and optical advances.
Contents Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO T L ...... . 3 Names and Functions of Part s ............................. . 7 Attaching an d Removin g Lense s ....................... . 10 Attaching and Removing the Roll Film Holders. 11 Attaching and Removing the Viewfinde r .
Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL 1. Image Area about 3X larger than 35mm Format 3. Interchangeable Rollfilm Holder System - Bigger is better -- The 6X4.5cm image size is abou t 3x larger than 35mm and therefore produces far superior results. It is large enough to be viewed without magnifier and it s aspect ratio of about 1.
4 . Interchangeable Viewfinders 1. AE Prism Finder FE401 The AE (automatic exposure) Prism Finder FE401 features three modes of TTL metering, including automatic switching from center-weighted averaging to spot metering. It also has a +3EV exposure compensation adjustment.
7 . Motorized Power Drive Grips Two accessory motorized drives, interchangeable with the manual film advance crank, are incorporated into an ergonomically designed grips for easy, right handed camera operation. Model WG 401 requires 6 AA batteries and features multiple exposure switch, cable release socket, battery check and continuous shooting.
1 0 . Other Features <Mirror Lock-up> After focusing, the mirror can be locked up before making an exposure. This is convenient when the camera is used at slo w shutter speeds and is mounted on a tripod for telephotography, copywork, etc., since even a very small amount of vibration should be eliminated.
Names and Functions of Parts @ Focusing Screen N Aperture Ring Coupling This pin is fitted into the E Meter Coupler of th e l transmit the aperture dat AE Prism Finder. Battery Check Lamp 13 Gold Plated Contacts These contacts interface the AE Prism Finder with th e IS0 dial on the film holder and the shutter speeds.
Finder Coupling Panel (Front) tl Shutter Spee d Dial Lock Release Button Finder Coupling Panel (Rear) ’ This button is used for unlocking / the Shutter Speed Dial from an AE position This contact receives film sensi- tivity data from the film holder.
Tripod Socket 1/4’ tripod socket. To convert to a 3/8’ socket, remove the small screw in the base of the socket. Then remove the bushing. See page 32.
@ Attaching and Removing Lenses 0 Removing the Front Body Cap and Rear Cover Attaching the Lens First remove the Front Body Cap in the direction of the arrow, while push- ing the Lens Release Button 8 backwards as indicated by arrow. Rear Body Protective Cover can be readily removed by depressing the part of @ as shown in the illustra- tion.
Attaching and Removing the Roll Film Holder Removing the Rear Body Cap Rear Body Protective Cover can be readily removed by depressing the part of 0 as shown in the illustration. * After removing the rear cap, be careful not to touch the shutter blind.
Attaching and Removing the Viewfinder Removing the Roll Film Holder 1. Insert the Dark slide into the slot marked by White Lines on the side of the holder. 2. Push the lower one of the Film Holder Detaching Lock Release Button @ downward, while simulta- neously pushing the Film Holder Detaching Button @$ inward.
Removing and Attaching the Film Advance Crank Removing the Crank Attaching the Crank Push the lock Lever ‘&> on its bottom in a forward direction as far as it will W ith the flat part, having a White go (see illustration).
0 Inserting the Battery The camera will not function with- out a battery W ith your fingernail, pull the Battery Chamber Cover latch, on the bottom of the camera body, as indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Lift the cover off. The camera requires a 6V alkaline, silver oxide or lithium bat- tery.
Batterv Check Press Battery Check Button “B.C.” 8 on lower front of the camera. Battery Check Lamp @I on top oppo- site side should light. Bright light indi- cates good condition. Blinking light means replace battery. No light means battery is dead or improperly inserted.
Shutter Release Selector For normal operation set the White Dot of the Shutter Release Selector (8 against the White Square Dot 0. When set to the Red Dot 0, the Release Button is locked. * Select this mode if the camera will be idle for a period and to prevent accidental shutter release.
Shutter Performance Test 1. Attach the Roll Film Holder to the camera body. 2 . Pull out the Dark Slide and place it into its Storage Slot. 3. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to any other position tha n ‘A”or “AEL”.
Before Film Loading 5. Set the Shutter Release Selector to " 0 " (normal mode), and press the Shutter Release Button. 6. After the shutter has been re- leased, advance the Film Advance Crank one complete revolution and the next frame will be ready.
Film Loading 1. While pushing the Back Cover Lock Release Button 8 downward, press the Back Cover Opening But- ton @;:, and the Back Cover will open. 2. While squeezing in on both sides 3. Align the right-hand side of this of the Release Latch CQ, pull the Roll empty spool with the lower Spool Film Inser t out of the camera body.
4. In the same manner, insert a roll of film in the upper compartment. At that time, check that the film leader paper is set as shown in the photo above. (The leader paper inside is facing outward on the pressure plate. Note that the film direction is wrong if the leader paper is facing inward.
Advancing the Film to the First Frame 7. Insert the loaded Roll Film Insert into the holder, the film roll on top, while squeezing on both sides of the Release Latch Cc as shown in illustration. Make sure that is been properly seated and is locked in place.
Shutter Speed Settings I / I I 3. Wind up. How to set the Shutter Speed Dial W ind up the crank handle until it 1. Set the desired shutter speed stops. I n the film counter window, the against the white index line (A) on the number 1 appears, and the film and shutter speed dial.
Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation Set the desired f/stop on the aper- ture Ring 6) by aligning the f/number The effect the set f/stop will have upon the picture area can b e con- with the red reference dot SC@ in the firmed on the Finder Screen. center of the Scale Ring.
0 Focusing 4B While looking through the viewfinder, turn the lens Focusing Ring until the most important subject part appears sharp and clear. Focusing with the Standard Focusing Screen N Type E r- 1. The camera comes equipped with a bright, Typ e E, Rangefinder/Micro- prism Focusing Screen.
Depth of Field Reading the Depth of Field Scale Depth of field is defined as th e zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus. It depends on camera subject/distance, focal length of lens, aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at.
Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Film Film Advance 1. Giving the Film Advance Crank one complete turn, will cock the shut- ter and mirror and ready the camera 2. When the film is completely ex- posed (15 exposures o n 120, 30 on for the next exposure.
Using the Self-Timer/Delayed Shutter Release To use the Self-Timer, set the Shut- ter Release Selector to @ and press the Shutter Release Button. The Battery Check Lamp will light for 8 seconds and blink for 2 seconds, whereupon the shutter will go off.
Time Exposures Multiple Exposures For time exposures set the Shutter Release Selector to c, the self-timer mode, and set the Shutter Speed Dial t o "B". Press the shutter release and both mirror and shutter will stay open until the shutter release is pressed again.
Mirror Lock-up Photography * To override the multiple expo- sure mode or to return to normal operation, be sure to return the lever’s White Dot against the white square and then advance the film. (If you forget you will continue to make multiple exposures on the same frame.
Infrared Photography @ Using aTripod @ Infrared light rays-being of longer wavelength - focus at a slightly dif- ferent plane and require the follow- ing adjustment: 1. Note the Red Index Mark against which you read your distance scale. The red infrared index mark is slightly to its right.
Flash Photography In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 PRO TL features TTL (through the lens), off the film (OTF), electronic flash exposure automation. A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected from the film surface at the moment of exposure.
Attaching Metz Flash Units Metz flas h 60CT-4/45CL-4 Various optional accessories are needed to attach differen t Metz Flash Units to the Mamiya 645 TL Metz shoe mount flash type Metz flash 50MZ-5 Thi.
TTL Flash Photography with Metz Flash Units 1. Attach a Metz flash unit which features TTL function to the camera. Attach the SCA396 module to the camera’s flash shoe. Connect the module’s coiled cables to the camera and the flash unit. Set the film speed dial on the SCA396 module to the IS0 rating for the film in use.
Photography with Non-TTL Flash Units <Caution> When using the Hot-shoe, be sure to put an appropriate Safety Cover over the X-sync terminal so that you won’t receive a high voltage electric shock if the terminal is accidentally touched. (A Safety Cover is put on th e X- sync terminal when the camera leaves the factory.
@ Holding the Camera Steady and Securely h Eye-level Operation Waist Level Operation Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, with its base resting on your left hand, the right hand sup- porting it from the side and top. Press both elbows against your body and activate the shutter release with a smooth, steady pressure.
Attaching and Removing the Neck Strap Attaching the Strap to the Camera 1. While pushing down, pull out the Neck Strap Fastener @ of the attach- ing clip. 2. Place the hole of the strap fastener @I over the Neck Strap on the cam- era body as illustrated, and pull until it clicks and locks into place.
Basic Accessories The AE Prism Finder FE401 The Mamiya AE (Automatic Exposure) Prism Finder FE401 pentaprism guarantees a true, upright image and features built-in electronic shutter control which ensures aperture-priority, TTL automatic exposure metering while in the A or AEL mode.
/ Roll Film Holders I Interchangeable Lenses 120 Roll Film Holder HA401 220 Roll Film Holder HE401 135 Roll Film Holder HC401 (with Panoramic Adapter) Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder HP401 Metz TTL Flash Unit Shoe Mount 60CT-4 etc. Flash Bracket AD401 Handle Mount 40MZ-3 etc.
System Chart PnSm FiIlder FP40, AE Fl”&l FK402 wa,st Level Fin&i N.
Trouble Shooting * If the camera should fail to function properly, please check the following: 1. The Shutter Release Button cannot be depressed. Push the Battery Check Button.
Mamiya 645 PRO TL Specifications Camera type 6X4.5cm electronically focal-plane shutter SLR Actual negative site 56mm X41.5mm Film type 120 roll film (15 exposures) 220 roll film (30 exposures) Film l.
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Things to Watch * When using the AE Prism Finder FE401 When using this finder it is imperative that the Film Speed Dial on the Roll Film Holder is properly set for the IS0 number of the loaded film, as it interfaces with this finder. If not done, wrong exposures may result.
Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Your Mamiya 645 PRO TL is a precision mechanical- + Do not store camera at temperatures exceeding 40% optical-electronic instrument, built for heavy and reliable (lOYF)and-lO’C(15”F)andprotec t it against humid professional use.
Special Advice To Professional Photographers Your Mamiya 645 PRO TL is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained.
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