Mamiya 645 AF - Manual (Page 17)

Single Focus Mode (S)
This mode uses the focus priority mechanism.
The shutter can be released when the focus mark
in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited for still
subjects. The focus is locked when the
● focus
mark lights in the viewfinder's LCD.
*The shutter cannot be released if the subject
is not in focus (if the ● focus mark does not
light).
*To take another photo with a different com-
position, take your finger off the shutter re-
lease button then press the shutter release
button again.
Continuous Focus Mode (C)
This mode uses the release priority mechanism.
The shutter can be released regardless of
whether the
● focus mark in the viewfinder's
LCD is lit. The focus is adjusted continuously
while the shutter release button is half-pressed.
This mode is suited for moving subjects.
*The focus is not locked even if the ● focus
mark is lit.
*The shutter can be released even if the ●
focus mark is not lit.
Manual Focus Mode (M)
The auto focus function can be turned off so the focus can be adjusted manually.
1. Set the focus mode selector lever
to "M" (manual focus mode).
Turn the focus mode selector lever to "M"
(manual focus mode). “M.F.” appears on the
main LCD panel liquid crystal display panel.
2. Adjust the focus.
Turn the lens focusing ring “A” and adjust the fo-
cus to the subject. When the subject is in focus,
the
● focus mark lights on the viewfinder's LCD.
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