Mamiya 645 AFD III - Manual (Page 40)

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With this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed. The self timer lamp flashes slowly for the first 7
seconds, then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released. Use
this function to take group photos or to photograph yourself.
Self Timer Mode
1. Mount the camera to a tripod.
2. Turn the shutter release mode selector to the
“ ” (self timer mode) position.
3. Turn the front dial, and set the self-timer mode
to ON.
4. Check the view by looking through the
viewfinder. Make sure that the focus is correct,
press the shutter release button and the shut-
ter will be released after 10 seconds.
Releasing self timer mode
1. Press the self-timer button to set self timer mode.
2. Turn the front dial to "OF."
To release the self timer while it is operating, turn off the power (by setting the drive
dial to "L").
When there is bright light source behind the camera or when you press the shutter
button without looking through the viewfinder, light may enter from the viewfinder's
eyepiece, adversely affecting the exposure metering. Turn the eyepiece shutter open/
close knob to close the eyepiece shutter, then take the pictures. (page 75.)
Change the self timer time
1. Press the self timer button to set the self timer
mode.
2. Turn the rear dial, and change the operating
time. It can be set from 2 to 10 seconds in units
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Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode)
To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to
prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod.
Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) / Backlight Button
1. While pressing the unlock button, turn the ex-
posure mode dial and set it to “M” (manual mode).
2. Turn the front dial to select “bulb”, then turn
the rear dial to set the aperture.
3. Determine the composition, focus, then take
the picture. The shutter remains open as long as
the shutter release button is pressed.
As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures, it is recommended
to replace batteries before bulb exposure. (See page 11.)
To see the main panel at night or in dark places,
press the backlight button A/
.
The backlight will go on approximately 10 sec-
onds and go off unless there is another opera-
tion.
When releasing the shutter, or pressing the backlight button A A A A A/ while the backlight
is on, the backlight will go OFF.
When operating the camera while the backlight is on, the backlight will light on for
approximately another 10 seconds.
The backlight can be set to turn on during the camera’s metering
retention period.
Custom settings (C-06 on page 93)
1. Normally the camera can take a picture with a bulb shot up to 60
minutes. However, the bulb shot time can be changed from one minute
to infinity.
Custom settings (C-21 on page 95)
2. It is possible to set the camera so the shutter remains open until the
button is pressed once again. Custom settings (C-22 on page 95)
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Backlight Button