Mamiya 645 AF - Manual (Page 13)

7. Insert the loaded film insert into the
magazine.
While squeezing the center latches together,
place the film insert, with the feed spool on top,
in the magazine and with pressure on the left
and right blocks “G” push it into proper position.
(You will hear a click).
8. Close the back cover.
Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly to
close it.
9. After attaching the magazine onto the camera
body, pull out the dark slide and press the shutter
button halfway; this will feed the film automatically
to frame No. 1.
Place the dark slide in the magazine's rear storage
pocket
*It is not required to align the film start mark, for the magazine will automatically
detect film frame No. 1 from any position.
*When the magazine is mounted on the camera body, the mirror and shutter which
has been freed will be set in position.
*Do not wrap too much leader paper around the empty spool. Otherwise the film
section may be exposed to light.
*When the magazine is separated from the camera, the power save mode is acti-
vated in 5 seconds after the start of stand-alone operation and the LCD panel
turns off. To release the power save mode and turn on the LCD panel, press the
▲ (up) button.
*To prevent accidental film fogging, do not pull out the leader paper too far or
load/unload film under direct sunlight.
*When the film is not wound properly, the counter display disappears and the “--"
mark appears in the LCD.
Shutter Release Button/Holding the Camera
Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button has a two-step action, A half-press (light pressure) will acti-
vate the camera, heavier pressure will release the shutter. When pressed lightly it
stops at a certain point. In this manual this position is called the "half-press" position.
When half-pressed, the power turns on and the camera becomes functional.
Holding the Camera
Grasp the camera firmly when taking photos. If the camera moves during exposure, the
picture will be out of focus.
*Grasp the grip firmly, tuck in both elbows and support the bottom of the camera
with your left hand.
*At slow shutter speeds, or when using the self timer, it is best to use a tripod
and cable release or electromagnetic cable release (Optional accessories).
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