Mamiya Film Camera 645 PRO TL User Manual

Instructions

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL

Mamiya pioneered the 6

4.5 film format and introduced the world’s first 645

This manual covers the basic

camera. Separate instructions

are supplied with all system

accessories, including lenses,

finders, film holders, etc.

For additional information

please feel free to contact your

authorized Mamiya dealer or

the Mamiya importer in your

country.

SLR in 1975. The 645 PRO TL is the latest masterpiece in this series and

Incorporates all the latest mechanical, electronic and optical advances. Its

external appearance, too, has been modernized and its ergonomic design

further enhanced.

We are sure that you will enjoy the many advantages this camera and its

accessories offer and want to particularly mention :

The 645 PRO TL has a built-in self-timer (delayed shutter release) which will

also facilitate time exposures. Attaching special leaf shutter lenses will

automatically set the focal plane shutter to 1/8 sec. Heavy duty gears connect

to the improved Power Drive Grip WG401, This grip also automatically cocks

the leaf shutter lenses and permits remote control.

The AE Prism Finder FE401, specially created for this camera, automates

exposure and shows LED safety signals. 35mm film holders now come with

panoramic adapters. A super fast 300mm f/2.8 APO lens was also designed

for this camera.

We are convinced that your camera will serve you well, because we have

designed it for heavy professional use. However, we ask you to please read all

operating instructions carefully before you put your equipment to work, in

order to ensure proper operation and maximum results

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Contents

Depth of Field ........................................................

Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL

.......

Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Film

Names and Functions of Parts ..............................

Attaching and Removing Lenses ........................

...... 26

Using the Self-timer/Delayed Shutter Release..

Time Exposures ....................................................

Attaching and Removing the Roll Film Holders. 11

Attaching and Removing the Viewfinder

Multiple Exposures

............................................... 26

............ 12

Mirror Lock-up Photography..

Removing and Attaching the Film Advance

Crank ......................................................................

Inserting the Battery .............................................

Battery Check ........................................................

Shutter Release Selector ......................................

Shutter Performance Test ....................................

Before Film Loading .............................................

Film Loading ..........................................................

.............................. 29

Infrared Photography..

.......................................... 30

Using a Tripod .......................................................

Flash Photography..

.............................................. 31

Holding the Camera Steady and Securely..

........ 35

Attaching and Removing the Neck Strap..

.......... 36

Basic Accessories ................................................

System Chart .........................................................

Trouble Shooting ..................................................

Advancing the Film to the First Frame..

.............. 21

Mamiya 645 PRO TL

Specifications .................... 41

Shutter Speed Settings.........................................

Things to Watch ....................................................

Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation..

................. 23

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

....... 44

Focusing ................................................................

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Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL

Image Area about 3X larger than 35mm

Format

Interchangeable Rollfilm Holder System

Bigger is better --

-120, 220, 35mm, 35mm Panoramic and Polaroid --

Permits quick film change, even in mid-roll. Many fail

safe features prevent accidental exposures or film waste.

The 6X4.5cm image size is about 3x larger than 35mm

and therefore produces far superior results. It is large

enough to be viewed without magnifier and its aspect

ratio of about 1.25 (long side : short side) matches the

standard 8 x 10 inch “ideal format”, the most popular in

photography and industrial use. It requires minimum

cropping and gives maximum film utilization. (15 or 30

exposures on 120 or 220 film respectively)

Rugged, Versatile and Reliable Camera

Body

Built for professional use --

Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR camera system in 1975

to create medium format image quality with 35mm

handling ease. New models have periodically followed

over the years to keep in step with mechanical, optical

and electronic advances

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A self erecting hood with built-in magnifier shields

groundglass from all ambient light. A built-in

sportsfinder permits eyelevel viewing and is ideal for

action photography.

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.

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

The camera comes with a Type E, bright, split image,

micro prism screen, useful for most applications. Five

other types, for all specialized requirements, are also

available.

2. AE Finder FK402

Light weight, Keplerian (non prism) AE aperture

priority finder offers an unreversed, upright image

Features telescoping eyepiece with diopter

adjustment from +5 to -5.

Large Selection of World-Class Mamiya

Lenses

Mamiya’s in-house optical engineering and

manufacturing department produces lenses specially

designed for the medium format, of unsurpassable

resolution, contrast and color fidelity. From 24mm Fisheye

to 500mm telephoto, plus macro, zoom and APO lenses,

these lenses have become the choice of the pros.

3. Prism Finder PF401

The Prism Finder PF401 is without metering

electronics and designed for manual photography

mode. Both Prism Finders show an unreversed,

upright image and are ideal for eyelevel photography.

4. Waist Level Finder N

The Waist level Finder N is desirable for low angle

photograhpy and particularly for horizontal

composition.

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<Self-timer>

Motorized Power Drive Grips

Self-timer for delayed shutter release. When activated it

will light a red pilot lamp in the front of the camera for

eight seconds and will blink for two seconds before

triggering the shutter.

Two accessory motorized drives, interchangeable with

the manual film advance crank, are incorporated into an

ergonomically designed grips for easy, right handed

camera operation.

Time exposures are made by utilizing the Self-timer and

the "B" shutter setting. A new power saving circuit

design switches the battery off and extends is life.

Model WG 401 requires 6 AA batteries and features

multiple exposure switch, cable release socket, battery

check and continuous shooting. It also can be used with

leaf shutter lenses.

TTL (through-the-lens) Flash Exposure

Automation

Model WG402, a simplified version, permits only

individual exposures, uses one 6 Volt lithium battery and

is much lighter.

The light that hits the film surface during exposure is

reflected to a photoreceptor within the camera body

which automatically adjusts the flash output to the

required level.

A Broad Accessory System

8. _{For Specialized Applications}

A useful accessory system to serve the specialized

needs of the photographer. It includes Auto Bellows and

Auto Extension Rings for close-up and copying work;

Infrared Remote Control for studio and nature

photography; External Battery Case for operating in cold

surroundings; Camera Grips for convenient holding and

more.

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Other Features

After focusing, the mirror can be locked up before

making an exposure. This is convenient when the

camera is used at slow shutter speeds and is mounted

on a tripod for telephotography, copywork, etc.,

since even a very small amount of vibration should

be eliminated.

<Self-timer>

Shutter will be released 10 seconds after shutter

button is pressed.

When making time exposures, the battery circuit is

automatically disconnected, to save battery power.

This is especially useful for astrophotography.

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Names and Functions of Parts

13 Gold Plated Contacts

These contacts interface the AE

Prism Finder with the IS0 dial on

the film holder and the shutter

speeds.

Focusing Screen

Aperture Ring Coupling

This pin is fittedinto the E

Meter Coupler of the

transmit the aperture dat

AE Prism Finder.

Hot-shoe (X contact)

A cordless flash can be used with

this shoe.

Battery Check Lamp

Focusing Screen Release Pin

When you want to change the

screen, slide this pin to the left

and remove the screen.

Flash Sync Terminal

Flash cord and optional Terminal

Adapter RA401 can be connected

to this terminal.

Shutter Release Selector

Align the white index dot on the

selector collar with the white

square dot in the center for normal

use. When the collar is turned to

the red dot, the release is locked.

To use the Self-timer, set it to

Shutter Release Button

left, the contact appears. This

contact is used for connections of

Mirror

Never touch the surface of the

external releases such as

mirror

Battery Check Button

LED displays the present battery

condition.

6- Pin Coupling Connector for

d e d i c a t e d T T L f l a s h

automation. (Such as Metz

SCA396)

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Finder Coupling Panel (Front)

Finder Coupling Panel (Rear)

Shutter Speed Dial Lock

Release Button

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.

Film Holder Mount

Shutter Curtain

Exposures are controlled by

opening and closing the curtain:

Never touch the surface of this

curtain.

Film Transport Gear

Multiple Exposure Lever

When this lever is set at "MULTI",

film is not advanced even when

the Film Advance Crank is turned,

thus allowing multiple exposures

on the same film frame.

Film Holder Mounting Bracket

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Distance Scale

The camera to subject distance

can be set or confirmed with this

scale

Lens Alignment Dot

Depth-of-field Scale

Provides a quick reading of depth-

of-field for various

and

distances.

Exposure Meter Coupler

This coupler is engaged with the

Aperture Ring Coupling Pin, trans-

mitting diaphragm information to

the AE Prism

Finder.

Tripod Socket

1/4’ tripod socket. To convert to

3/8’ socket, remove the small

screw in the base of the socket.

Then remove the bushing. See

page 32.

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Attaching and Removing Lenses

Removing the Front Body Cap

and Rear Cover

Removing the Lens.

Attaching the Lens

While pushing lens release button

backwards, turn lens counter-

clockwise. (Same procedure as

removing body cap).

Line up red Lens Alignment Dot

against red camera Alignment Dot

and gently insert the lens into the

camera body. Then turn the lens

clock wise, as indicated by arrow,

until it clicks into place. Make sure

that the Aperture Ring Coupler Pin is

engaged with the Exposure Meter

First remove the Front Body Cap in

the direction of the arrow, while push-

ing the Lens Release Button

backwards as indicated by arrow.

Rear Body Protective Cover can be

readily removed by depressing the

part of

tion.

as shown in the illustra-

Coupling Pin

which sticks out

under the Mamiya name plate of the

camera.

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Attaching and Removing the Roll Film Holder

Removing the Rear Body Cap

Attaching the Roll Film Holder

Rear Body Protective Cover can be

readily removed by depressing the

Remove the Roll Film Holder

Cover.

2. While keeping this alignment, press

the upper part of the Roll Film Holder

against the camera body, so that it

clicks into place by engaging the

spring loaded twin camera catch.

part of

as shown in the illustration.

1. While spanning the Roll Film Holder

between your thumb and middle fin-

ger, holding it on the rubberized fin-

ger rests, carefully align its Film

Holder Mounting Bracket with the

corresponding center clip of the cam-

era body.

*After removing the rear cap, be

careful not to touch the shutter

blind. This can cause breakage of

shutter.

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Attaching and Removing the Viewfinder

Removing the Finder

Attaching the Finder.

Removing the Roll Film Holder

Spanning the finder with your fin-

gers, push the button on its right side

marked with a downward pointing

Lift the Upper Cover from the camera

body.

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

Insert the Attaching Latches of the

finder into the Finder Coupling Panel

in the front wall of the body. Press

the finder down until the rear latch

locks securely in place.

arrow

pushing the other button, on the left

side inward.

downward, while

Button

neously pushing the Film Holder

Detaching Button inward.

downward, while simulta-

If the Dark Slide is not inserted,

the safety lock will prevent the

holder from being removed.

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Removing and Attaching the Film Advance Crank

Attaching the Crank

Removing the Crank

You may choose six different crank

starting positions to suit your prefer-

ence. The orientation of the crank

proper against its base, before it is

attached to the camera, will be main-

tained when the entire assembly is

locked into place.

With the flat part, having a White

Index Line, on top, line the Crank up

against its mounting plate on the side

of the body and push Film Advance

Crank Lock Lever backward.

Push the lock Lever

in a forward direction as far as it will

go (see illustration).

on its bottom

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Inserting the Battery

The camera will not function with-

out a battery

steep angle and then push entire

battery into place, making sure that

the lift ribbon wraps around battery.

Close cover by inserting twin-prong

end first and pushing it down.

With 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. It is a good idea to wipe the

battery terminals before insertion to

assure proper contact. Observe po-

larity. position is marked in battery

Be particularly careful not to let

the lift ribbon cover the termi-

nal.

cavity. Insert the

side first at a

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Batterv Check

Important:

Battery strength will be indicated

by whether the light:

1. The sealed, new battery which is

supplied with this camera may have

been subject to storage conditions

which have reduced its service life.

Therefore it is desirable to replace it

with a fresh battery as soon as

possible.

Glows ... Battery stength is

sufficient.

Blinks ... Battery capacity has

dropped below the

allowable level.

(Replace the

battery.)

Does not light .,..... The camera

will not work. (Replace

the battery.)

2. Carefully wipe the battery contacts

before inserting into the chamber.

Failure to do so may result in poor

electrical contact and consequent

malfunctioning of the camera.

3. Always remove battery when

camera is not used for a while. Always

carry spare batteries.

Press Battery Check Button “B.C.”

on lower front of the camera.

Battery Check Lamp

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.

4. Battery life differs, depending on

type, age. storage condition, ambient

temperature, frequency Of use etc.

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Shutter Release Selector

When set to the yellow clock symbol

3. After releasing the shutter, the

Film Advance Crank will automati-

cally unlock and be ready to advance

the film.

the self-timer is operative. See

page 27 and 28 for further instruc-

tions.

Operating the Shutter Release

Button

1. The Shutter Release Button

functions in two steps. Gentle pres-

sure will light the metering informa-

tion display if the AE Prism Finder is

used. Continued pressure will release

the electromagnetic shutter.

2. If the film is not completely ad-

vanced, if the Dark Slide is not with-

drawn or if the battery is dead, the

shutter will not function, even when

the Shutter Release Button is

pressed. This will also be the case if

the Shutter Speed Dial is set to “A” or

“AEL” when the AE Prism Finder is

not attached.

For normal operation set the White

Dot of the Shutter Release Selector

against the White Square Dot

When set to the Red Dot

Release Button is locked.

the

Select this mode if the camera

will be idle for a period and to

prevent accidental shutter release.

Also when the Power Drive Grip is

used.

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Shutter Performance Test

4. Set the Multiple Exposure Lever

on the body to the “MULTI” position.

3. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to any

1. Attach the Roll Film Holder to the

camera body.

2. Pull out the Dark Slide and place it

into its Storage Slot.

other position than ‘A”or “AEL”. When

the AE Prism Finder is not mounted

on the camera, the shutter will not

release if the Shutter Speed Dial is in

the “A” or “AEL” position,

the film holder is supplied with a

vinyl tube. When placed in the

take-up compartment it engages

the film sensor and makes the

holder function as if it is loaded

with film. Please remove the tube

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Before Film Loading

Memo Clip

Film Speed (ISO) Dial

5. Set the Shutter Release Selector

to (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.

The Memo Clip on the back of the

Roll Film Holder Cover accepts the

box top of the film carton and can

also be used for other reminders.

Each film holder has this important

feature. It electronically interfaces the

film holder with the AE Prism Finder,

the focal plane shutter and the lens

diaphragm, for exposure automation.

This eliminates the need of having to

manually reset the meter, every time

you change film holders loaded with

different films. Therefore make it a

routine to always set this dial with the

speed of the loaded film.

Film Spe e d I nde x of film hol de r

IS0

800

1600

3200

100

200

400

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Film Loading

1. While pushing the Back Cover

2. While squeezing in on both sides

of the Release Latch pull the Roll

Film Insert out of the camera body. At

that time, move the empty spool in

the upper part down to the lower

spool compartment

3. Align the right-hand side of this

empty spool with the lower Spool

Lock Release Button

press the Back Cover Opening But-

ton and the Back Cover will open.

downward,

Stud

(convex). Slide the spool into

position making sure that the left-

side of the spool is properly held by

the Spool Clip.

When you load film for the first

time, remove and discard the

protective paper cover which is

attached to the film rails in the

roll film holder.

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220 Film Loading Caution

6. Gently rotate the take-up spool as

shown in the photo until the start

mark on the leader paper is aligned

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.)

220 films have two types of Start

Mark Lines across the paper

leader. Always use the second one,

a solid line with the legend “Start

Mark for standard cameras”,

located about 14cm (5 1/2”),

behind the first, dotted Mark line.

with the start mark

clip.

on the spool

Correctly align the start marks

with each other, making sure that

the film feeds properly. When im-

proper feeding occurs, the proper

number of exposures may not be

taken.

5. Pull out some of the leader paper.

Insert the tip of the leader paper into

the slot of the lower Take-up Spool.

Avoid exposing the film to di-

rect sunlight when inserting or re-

moving film.

DO NOT use the dotted line for a

start mark.

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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

1. While spanning the Roll Film Holder

between your thumb and middle

finger holding iitt on the rubberized

finger rests, carefully align its Film

Holder Mounting Bracket with the

corresponding center clip of the

camera body.

2. While keeping this alignment, press

the upper part of the Roll Film Holder

against the camera body, so that it

clicks into place by engaging the

spring loaded twin camera catch.

Set the multiple exposure switching

lever A to the white square mark

(normal mode).

Release Latch

as shown in

illustration. Make sure that is been

properly seated and is locked in place.

Then close cover by firmly pressing

its top against the Roll Film Holder.

To close the Back Cover, firmly

press the top of the back cover on

both sides.

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Shutter Speed Settings

The yellow 2 and 4 are full seconds.

“B” (shutter stays open as long as it

is depressed) is also yellow.

4. Red 60 is 1/60 sec. It is colored red

to remind you that it is the fastest

speed useable with electronic flash.

5. Note: When a Metz Electronic Flash

Unit, together with SCA 396 module,

is attached to the camera, the camera

sets itself automatically to 1/60 sec.,

irrespective of the dial setting.

How to set the Shutter Speed Dial

1. Set the desired shutter speed

against the white index line (A) on the

shutter speed dial.

2. At the red “A" (for Automatic) and

AEL (for Automatic Lock) settings,

the shutter speed dial is locked

between these two positions. These

settings will only function if an AE

Finder is mounted on the camera. To

release this lock push button (B) while

turning dial.

3. Wind up.

When manually selected shutter

speeds are set on the shutter speed

dial, the intermediate shutter

speeds available in the AE

operation are not obtainable.

Wind up the crank handle until it

stops. In the film counter window, the

number 1 appears, and the film and

shutter are set.

3. All while numbers are fractional

seconds. (i.e. 30 =1/30 sec).

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Aperture Ring/Stop-down Operation

When the AE Finder is used, be

sure to return the A/M lever to “A”

(Auto), after having checked the

effect of the manually set aperture.

The AE finder measures the

required exposure through the

lens at maximum aperture and will

give false results if lever is left in

“M” position.

Set the desired f/stop on the aper-

ture Ring by aligning the f/number

with the red reference dot in the

The effect the set f/stop will have

upon the picture area can be con-

firmed on the Finder Screen.

center of the Scale Ring. The Aper-

ture Ring has a click stop for each f/

stop. In-between settings can also

be used.

Move the AM Lever on the lens so

that “M” becomes visible-the lens

then can be stopped down to the

preselected aperture.

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Focusing

Focusing with the Standard Focusing Screen N Type E

While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the lens Focusing Ring until the

most important subject part appears

sharp and clear.

3. The rest of the ground glass area

can also be used for focusing.

1. The camera comes equipped with

a bright, Type E, Rangefinder/Micro-

prism Focusing Screen. It features a

center, split-image rangefinder spot

and the subject is in sharp focus

when the split images combine into

one.

2. The microprism ring around the

split-image center further facilitates

focusing. The microprisms disappear

only when the subject is in sharp

focus.

*Interchangeable F o c u s i n g

Screens

There are five additional focusing

screens available for specialized

applications. They are easy to

interchange and come with in-

structions.

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Depth of Field

Reading the Depth of Field Scale

Depth of field is defined as the 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.

16 22

In addition to visual observation, the

Depth of Field can be determined by

using the Depth of Field Scale on

each lens. f/stop numbers appear on

both the right and left side of the red

index mark in the center of the scale

ring. Simply read the figures which

appear above the f/stop numbers on

the distance scale of the lens.

For example, with the 80mm f/2.8N

lens focused at 3m and the aperture

set at f/22, the depth of field scale

indicates that the zone of sharp focus

will extend from about 2m to 6m.

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Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Film

Unloading Exposed Film

Film Advance

Move the empty spool from the

top to the lower (take-up)

compartment, ready for loading

the next film roll.

*Never load, unload or handle film

in direct sunlight.

1. Giving the Film Advance Crank

one complete turn, will cock the shut-

ter and mirror and ready the camera

for the next exposure.

3. Open the Back Cover, and remove

the Roll Film Insert. The Exposure

Counter will return to S (start)

automatically.

4. Pull the Spool Clip on the roll film

insert out to remove the film.

5. Remove the film from the roll film

insert; make sure that the film on the

roll does not loosen, and seal

immediately.

2. When the film is completely ex-

posed (15 exposures on 120, 30 on

220 film), the crank stop will disen-

gage. Continue turning until the pa-

per trailer is completely wound onto

the take-up spool. (About five turns

after the last exposure.)

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Using the Self-Timer/Delayed Shutter Release

After using the self-timer mode,

be sure to return the Shutter Re-

lease Selector to the White Square.

(Normal mode.)

To override the self-timer, after

having pressed the release, move

the selector back to the white

square.

The Self-Timer can also be over-

ridden by inserting the Dark Slide

into the Film Holder or setting the

camera Shutter Speed Dial to “B”.

The Battery Check Lamp will light for

8 seconds and blink for 2 seconds,

whereupon the shutter will go off.

To use the Self-Timer, set the Shut-

ter Release Selector to and press

the Shutter Release Button.

Please note:

If you want to use the self-timer

with the shutter speed dial set at

“A” or “AEL” and there is no AE

Finder attached to the camera, it

will not release the shutter even

though the light goes on for 10

seconds. However, when the dial

is set to manual speeds, the self-

timer will function.

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Time Exposures

Multiple Exposures

For time exposures set the Shutter

can be terminated by shift-

ing the Shutter Release Selector

Aligning the white dot of the Multiple

Exposure Lever with the yellow

“MULTI” square, disengages the mul-

tiple exposure prevention mecha-

nism, and the film will not advance

after an exposure is made and the

Film Advance Crank is turned.

However, the shutter will be recocked,

thus making multiple exposures

possible. In this mode the Exposure

Counter will not advance.

Release Selector to

the self-timer

from

or the Shutter Speed Dial

mode, and set the Shutter Speed

Dial to "B". Press the shutter release

and both mirror and shutter will stay

open until the shutter release is

pressed again. You may also use a

cable release together with the cable

release adapter. (The battery circuit

will automatically switch off to save

power.)

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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.)

*When using the AE Prism

Finder, set the Shutter Speed Dial

to “AEL”. Press the shutter re-

lease halfway and then lock the

mirror up. If set to “A” and the

mirror is locked up, “LT” (long

time) will appear in the finder dis-

play and correct exposure cannot

be obtained.

When using a Leaf Shutter Lens,

be sure to read the instructions

accompanying it.

This is an important feature when the

tripod mounted camera is used at

slow or long exposure times and

particularly also with use of long

telephoto lenses. It eliminates the

possibility of even the slightest “mir-

ror bounce” which may affect image

sharpness.

Move the Mirror look-up Lever to the

yellow ”M.UP” square, after you have

composed and focused your picture.

This will raise the mirror and the

viewfinder image will be blacked out.

After use, return lever to normal (white

square) position.

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Infrared Photography

Using

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.

2. After focusing in the usual manner,

read the distance scale and move it

to the right to line up with the infrared

index mark.

56 8 11

The Mamiya 645 PRO TL Tripod

Socket accepts a standard 1/4” tripod

mounting screw. For use with tripods

having 3/8” mounting screws, first

unscrew the small black philips head

retaining screw in the center of the

tripod socket. Then remove the 1/4"

bushing with a thin coin. To re-install

the 1/4 bushing, reverse the proc-

ess.

The 300mm and 500mm APO lenses

for Mamiya 645 cameras, being also

corrected for infrared light rays, do

not need an index mark for infrared.

For proper filter and exposure

information be sure to consult the

instructions enclosed with infra-

red film.

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Flash Photography

In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya

645 PRO TL features TTL (through the lens), off the film

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.

The

electronic

is connected via coilcords to a dedicated

SCA 396 thyristor module, which is

attached to the flash shoe of the camera. The module has

an dial on which the speed of the film in use is set. The

resulting flash exposure automation determines correct

flash exposure and automatically adjusts the output of the

flash. It also automatically corrects for exposure

compensation ordinarily required when using filters, close-

up bellows

extension tubes. However, as all TTL

systems, it requires manual compensation for differences

in film surface reflection characteristics. Compensation is

made by adjusting the film speed selector setting an SCA

396 module. The amount of compensation is determined

by experimentation.

Important:

Read Operating Instructions which are supplied with

flash unit before use.

Always turn off camera’s power switch when attaching

or removing flash units.

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Attaching Metz Flash Units

Metz flash 60CT-4/45CL-4

Metz shoe mount flash type

Metz flash 50MZ-5

Various optional accessories are

needed to attach different Metz Flash

Units to the Mamiya 645 TL

This table shows accessories required with various Metz Flash Uunits

Double shoe adapter

AD402

SCA396 adapter

SCA300 adapter

Metz Flash Units

Bracket AD401

60CT-4

Yes

Shoe

mount

flash

50MZ-5

45CL-4

40MZ-3

40MZ-2

32MZ-3

32Z-2

Yes

flash

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TTL Flash Photography with Metz Flash Units

aperture selected is not within the

exposure/distance range of the flash.

In this case, select a wider aperture

setting. When using flash at

maximum distance, which requires

unit,

time will be longer. Wait for the

readylight to go on before firing the

next frame. Exposure Compensation

with TTL Flash Automation.

Because TTL Flash automation reads

the light reflecting off the subject,

exposure may require manual

in cases where subject

and background are predominantly

white or black (e.g. bride in white

dress against white background;

bridegroom in tuxedo against dark

background.) In these instances, the

finder. When the SCA396 module is

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. The range of IS0 is 25 to

1250.

2. Move the flash unit’s power switch

to ON and the mode selector to TTL.

3. Turn the camera’s shutter release

selector switch to ON. When the

charge cycle is completed you will

see an illuminated green readylight

connected, the camera’s focal plane

shutter will automatically set at 1/60

sec, and ignore the settings on the

shutter speed dial between 1/60 to

1/1000, including A and AEL. Slower

shutter speed settings, however,

(1/30 to 4 sec.) are not affected and

will allow flash synchronization.

4. Set lens to the desired f/stop and

shoot. After the exposure is made,

resulting

exposure will either be

under-exposed or over-exposed. For

such situations, adjustment of about

the illuminated green

blinks,

1 to 1

f/stops, plus

minus, may

confirming proper flash exposure. If

the illuminated green does not blink

after exposure, it is possible that

Alternatively, a hand held incident

flash meter reading will show proper

exposure in these cases.

in the middle of the right side of the

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Photography with Non-TTL Flash Units

Do not use a flash unit

1. When using an electronic flash,

plug the synchronization cord into

the Sync Teminal and set the Shutter

Speed Dial to 1/60 sec. or slower.

specifically dedicated for another

camera. It may damage your 645

PRO.

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 the X-

sync terminal when the

camera leaves the factory.)

If you use a flash unit whose

The Mamiya 645 PRO has an X-

flash duration is slower than 1/

1000 sec., set the shutter speed

dial to 1/30 sec. or slower.

sync terminal.

Attach a shoe-mount flash to the hot-

shoe of the camera or the Left Hand

Grip GL401 (optional).

Flash synchronization Chart

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Holding the Camera Steady and Securely

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.

For waist level operation, it is deslr-

able to have the Neck Strap attached

and adjusted for your size. During

exposure keep it taut and press the

camera firmly against your body.

Handholding the camera is even

easier using the Power Drive Grip

WG401 or Left Hand Grip GL401.

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Attaching and Removing the Neck Strap

Attaching the Strap to the Camera

With your fingers, pull the Neck Stra

2. Place the hole of the strap fastener

over the Neck Strap on the cam-

era body as illustrated, and pull until

it clicks and locks into place.

1. While pushing down, pull out the

Fastener

of the attaching clip up-

Neck Strap Fastener

ing clip.

of the attach-

ward and push part

in the direction

of the arrow. The strap can now be

removed.

When attaching the Strap to the

Neck Strap Lug on the side of the

camera with the Film Advance

Crank, insert the neck strap fas-

tener

into the lower part of the

double slot.

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Basic Accessories

AE Reflex Finder FK402

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.

This aperture priority, Keplerian type, automatic (AE)

reflex finder features TTL auto or manual exposure with

center weighted averaging. It offers upright, eyelevel

viewing with unreversed image.

Exposure is indicated by red and green LEDs.. A built-in

adjustable diopter eyepiece can be set from +/-5 for

viewing convenience without eyeglasses.

<3-Way Metering System>

The FE401 comes with three metering modes: average

metering (AV), spot metering (SP). and AV-SP metering

capable of automatically selecting AV or SP according to

subject conditions.

The LED display in the viewfinder indicates correct

exposure.

Power Drive Grip WG 402

This simplified, compact, lightweight grip uses one 6 V.

lithium battery. It has a shutter release with lock and

offers single frame exposure mode.

If you forget to extract the Dark Slide when the finder is

being used with the 645 PRO TL, an LED will flash a

warning.

Power Drive Grip WG401

The motorized film transport mechanism is placed in an

ergonomically designed handgrip for speedy (2 f.p.s)

and continuous shooting. Features include cable release

socket, shutter release lock, multi-exposure switch, first

frame advance, battery check, and power connector

socket for leaf shutter lenses. Uses 6 AA 1.5 V. batteries.

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Roll Film Holders

Interchangeable Lenses

35mm f/3.5N. 45mm f/2.8N,

55mm f/2.8N

120 Roll Film Holder HA401

220 Roll Film Holder

Wide-angle Lenses

Telephoto Lenses

150mm f/3.5N, A150mm

f/2.8, 210mm f / 4 N

135 Roll Film Holder HC401

(with Panoramic Adapter)

Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder HP401

ULD300mmf/5.6N,A200mm

f/2.8 APO, A300mm

f/2.8APO, A500mm

f/4.5 APO/500mm f/5.6

80mm f/1..9N, 80mm f/2.8N,

: Zoom 55 110mm f/4.5N,

Zoom ULD105 210mm

f/4.5

Standard Lenses

Zoom Lenses

Metz TTL Flash Unit

Special Effect Lenses

Fish-eye ULD24mmf/4 Shift

50mm f/4. Macro 80mm f/4N

Macro 120mm f/4M

A55mmf/2.8N/L,A80mm

f/2.8N/L, A150mm f/3.8N/L

Shoe Mount

60CT-4

etc.

Flash Bracket AD401

Leaf Shutter Lenses

Tele-Converter

Handle Mount

40MZ-3

x Tele-Converter

etc.

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System Chart

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Trouble Shooting

2. The finder is black or very dark.

Has the Lens Cap been removed?

Is the Mirror-up Lever in the

If the camera should fail to function properly,

please check the following:

position?

1. The Shutter Release Button cannot be depressed.

If so, turn the lever to the White Square.

Push the Battery Check Button.

If the lamp does not light, check:

Is a Battery in the camera?

If yes, is it correctly inserted? (Polarity)

Is it dead?

Is the “AM” setting on the lens at

Field Preview)?

(Depth of

If so,

it to

3. The Roll Film Holder cannot be removed from the

camera body.

If the lamp does light, check:

Insert the Dark Slide.

Has the Film Holder Dark Slide been pulled?

Is the Shutter Release Selector in the locked

(Red Dot) position?

If so, move it to the White Square and try again.

Is the Shutter Speed Dial in the “A”

position?

4. The developed film has fewer exposures than Speci-

fied.

Most likely the Start Mark had not been aligned

properly when the film was loaded. (See load

ing instructions page 20)

5. The Film Advance Crank continues to turn and does

If so, turn to other setting and try again.

not stop.

Was the Roll Film Insert placed in the Roll Film

Holder?

Was the empty fim spool left in the upper

compartment?

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Mamiya 645 PRO TL Specifications

6X4.5cm electronically focal-plane shutter SLR

Camera type

56mm X41.5mm

120 roll film

Actual negative site

Film type

exposures)

220 roll film (30 exposures)

Polaroid pack film (Polaroid 100, 600 series)

135 roll film in film cartridge

Film loading

Daylight loading

interchangeable film holders with film speed dial

Mamiya-Sekor C 80mm f/2.8N

Mamiya-Sekor C 80mm f/1

Standard lenses

M645 bayonet mount (applicable to all M645 lenses)

Moving coil, electronic controlled focal-plane shutter

(Manual) 4 sec. -1/1000 sec., B (T)

Lens mount

Shutter

Shutter speed

(Auto) 8 sec.

1/1000 sec. (When the AE Finder is used.)

Electromagnetic release.

Selectable release lock or self-timer mode.

Shutter release

Mirror

Instant return, front coated mirror, with mirror lock-up capability.

Interchangeable (Waist Level Finder N, Prism Finder FP401, AE Prism Finder FE401 and AE Finder FK402)

Viewfinder

Focusing screen

Standard: Rangefinder Spot/Microprism with Fresnel Lens,accessory screens available.

(Same as the M645 Super)

94%

Field of view

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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.

* When the mirror is locked in the up position.

The Focal Plane Shutter Curtain may be damaged if

the camera faces strong light sources, especially the

sun. Return mirror to normal position or use lens cap

to prevent such damage.

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Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

Your Mamiya 645 PRO TL is a precision mechanical-

optical-electronic instrument, built for heavy and reliable

professional use. It will reward you with a long service life

if properly treated and maintained. Please observe these

common sense rules:

Do not store camera at temperatures exceeding

it against humid

sea air environment.

Periodically exercise your camera and lenses by

making blind exposures at various shutter speeds.

Also move the diaphragm ring and focusing mounts of

all lenses repeatedly.

Read instructions before using camera.

Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use

neckstrap supplied with it, whenever possible.

Protect camera against rain and moisture. If it gets

wet, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.

Do not touch lens or mirror surfaces. To remove dust

use air blower or lens tissue. To remove fingerprints

use lens tissue and lens cleaning fluid if necessary.

Do not touch gold plated contacts on camera body,

lenses, rollfilm holders and AE Finders. If necessary.

wipe them with a clean, dry cloth.

Battery Advice

The battery supplied with the camera by the factory

may have been subject to storage conditions which

have reduced its service life. Check it before use and

always carry spare batteries.

Be sure to wipe battery contacts before inserting it, in

order to insure proper contact.

Be sure to observe proper polarity. (Match +pole of

battery with +mark in battery chamber.)

Operate the film advance lever with even, measured

strokes, to assure proper spacing.

Always test your equipment before going on important

assignments.

Battery life varies, depending on make, frequency of

use, age, storage condition and ambient temperature.

(Place battery in External Battery Case accessory

which you wear inside your clothing, when

photographing in cold climates)

Always remove the battery when camera is not used

for longer than a few weeks and store it in a cool, dry

place.

Storage

When storing camera

Turn shutter release selector dial to the red dot. (Off

position)

Leave shutter and mirror in uncocked position.

The same applies to leaf shutter lenses.

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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. 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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