Mamiya 645 AF - Manual (Page 2)

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AF Camera.
Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and the
Mamiya 645 AF, with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-flash and auto-
film winding features, is the latest Mamiya master piece and reflects its long
tradition of medium format camera expertise.
Combining 35mm handling ease and speed with the advantages of an
almost 3x larger image size, it is a full-featured camera, utilizing many digital
controls, LCD displays and is ready for the age of digital photography.
Its high-tech focal plane shutter with speeds to 1/4000 sec. permits sync
flash up to 1/125 sec. and has an exclusive "Safety Retraction" feature,
which protects it against accidental damage.
The AE Prism Finder with its many features, protected by a sturdy
magnesium housing, and also the Power Drive Grip, are now integral
components of the diecast aluminum camera body, designed for heavy
professional use.
All the many features, safety interlocks and other important information are
covered in detail in these instructions. It is imperative that you read them
thoroughly before you put your camera to work, in order to ensure proper
operation and maximum results.
Note:
In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of the camera, you will want to
practice without film. Please see bottom of page 37 how the camera can be tested
without film.
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Special Advice To Professional Photographers
Your Mamiya 645 AF is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a long
service life if properly maintained. Your camera and lenses have many moving parts
which require periodic lubrication. Its electronic components, too, are subject to wear
and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust, sand, sea air, heat and
moisture.
If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing
schedules. May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of film rolls per year, you send
your equipment annually for servicing by the Mamiya distributor in your country.
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