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Instructions
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL 6 x 4.5 film format and introduced the world’s first 645 This manual c SLR in 1975. The 645 PRO TL is the latest masterpiece in this series and ca me ra . Separate instructions Incorporates all the latest mechanical, electronic and optical advances. Its e external appearance, too, has been modernized and its ergonomic design accessor i es, further enhanced. finders, film holders, etc. We ar e For additional information accessories off
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Dept h o f Fiel d . 25 Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO T L . 3 Names and Functions of Part s . Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Fil m . 26 7 Using the Self-timer/Delayed Shutter Release. . Attaching an d Removin g Lense s . 10 27 Tim e Exposure s . 26 Attaching and Removing the Roll Film Holders. 11 Multipl e Exposure s . 26 Attaching and Removing the Viewfinde r . 12 Removing and Attaching the Film Advance Mirro r Lock-u p Photography. . . 29 Cran k Infrared Photography. . . 30 13 g th
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Image Area about 3X larger than 35mm Interchangeable Holder System 1 . . 3 Format - Bigger is better -- m Panoramic an d The t 3x larger than 35mm Permits quick film change, even in mid-roll. Many fail and therefore produces far superior results. It is large safe features prevent accidental exposure s waste. enough to be viewed without magnifier and it s 5 : s h or t match e s standard 8 x 10 photography and industrial use. It requires minimum cropping and gives maximum film utiliz
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A self erecting hood with built-in magnifier shields groundglass from all ambient light. A built-in 4 . Interchangeable Viewfinders t s 1. AE Prism Finder FE401 The AE features three modes of TTL metering, including Interchangeable Focusing Screens 5 . automatic switching from center-weighted averaging a The camer a with a Type E, bright, split image, compensation adjustment. micro prism screen, useful for most applications. Five other types, for all specialized requirements, are also 2.
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7 . 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 Two accessory motorized drives, interchangeable with eight seconds and will blink for two seconds before the manual film advance crank, are incorporated into an triggering the shutter. ergonomically designed grips for easy, right handed camera operation. Time exposures are made by utilizing the Self-timer and " B " multiple exposure switch, cable
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. Other Features 1 0 After focusing, the mirror can be locked up before making an exposure. This is convenient when the w speeds and is mounted on a tripod for telephotography, copywork, etc., Shutter will be released 10 seconds after shutter button is pressed.
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@ 13 Gold Plated Contacts Focusing Screen N These contacts interface the AE g g n e E the film holder and the shutter Meter Coupler of th e l speeds. transmit the aperture dat Hot-shoe Battery Check Lamp A cordless flash can be used with Focusing Screen Release Pin Flash Sync Terminal When you want to change the screen, slide this pi to the left n the screen. Shutter Release Selector Align the white index dot on the selector collar with the white square dot in the center for normal Wh
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Shutter Spee d Lock the Shutter S Dial from an AE po s it io n / ’ This contact receives film sensi- Film Holder Mount s s E ar e n e a Never touch the surface of this cu rt ai n . Film Transport Gear - Multiple Exposure Lever Film Holder Mounting Bracket When this lever is set at , " I U M " the Film , on the same film frame. thus allowing multiple exposures Crank is turned Advance film is not advanced even when LT and closing the curtain: op ing by controlled xpo ure Curtain Shutt
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Distance Scale The camera to subject distance can be set or confirmed with this s ca le Lens Alignment Dot Depth-of-field Scale Provides a quick reading o f s t distances. Exposure Meter Coupler This coupler is engaged with the Aperture Ring Coupling Pin, trans- mitting diaphragm information to 1 / 4’ tripod To conve rt a 3 / 8’ s ocket, s mall Then remove the bushing. See page 32. in the base of the socket. screw the remove to socket. Socket Tripod Finder. the AE Prism and ap er ur es of-
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@ Attaching and Removing Lenses 0 Removing the Front Body Cap A tt ach ing the Lens Removing the Lens. Cover First remove the Front Body Cap in Line up red Lens Alignment Dot 0 While pushing lens release button @ the direction of the arrow , while push- against red camera Alignment Dot $3 backwards, turn lens counter- clockwise. (Same procedure as ing the Lens Release Button 8 and gently insert the lens into the camera body. Then turn the lens removing body cap). Rear Body Protective Cover can
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Removing the Rear Body Cap Attaching the Roll Film Holder Rear Body Protective Cover can be * Remove the Roll Film Holder . r o C readily removed by depressing the the uppe r of the Roll Film Holder pa rt of 0 as shown in the illustration. against the camera body, so that it clicks into place by engaging the * After removing the rear cap, be careful not to touch the shutter ger rests, carefully align its Film Holder Mounting Bracket with the corresponding center cli p of era body. the cam- s
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Removing the Finder Attaching the Finder. Removing the Roll Film Holder Spanning the finder with your fin- Lift the Upper Cover from the camera 1. Insert the Dark slide into the slot gers, push the button on its right side body. marked by White Lines on the side of marked with a downward pointing Insert the Attaching Latches of the arrow @ downward, while finder into the Finder Coupling Panel Push the lower one of the Film in the front wall of the body. Press Holder Detaching Lock Release sid
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Removing the Crank Attaching the Crank You may choose six different crank Push the lock Lever on its bottom W ith the flat part, having a White r Index Line, on top, line the Crank up ence. The orientation of the crank against its mounting plate on the side proper against its base, before it is of the body and push Film Advance attached to the camera, will be main- tained when the entire assembly is locked into place. Crank Lock Lever backward. go (see illustration). direction as far as it will
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0 Inserting the Battery The camera will not function with- out a battery W steep angle and then push entire Chamber Cover latch, on the bottom battery into place, making sure that the lift ribbon wraps around battery. of the camera body, as indicated by the in the illustration. Lift the Close by inserting twin-prong a alkaline, silver oxide or lithium bat- * tery. It is a good idea to wipe the the lift ribbon cover the c” battery terminals before insertion to . l assure proper contact. Obse
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Important: Battery strength will be indicated The sealed, new battery which is Glows .. . Ba tt er y s te n g th is been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life. Blinks ... Battery capacity has with a fresh battery a s soon possible. Carefully wipe the battery contacts before inserting into the chamber. The camera Does not light Failure to do so may result in poor Press Battery Check Button “B.C.” will electrical contact and consequent 8 on lower front of the ca
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When set to the yellow clock symbol After releasing the shutter, the ti ’ the self-timer is operative. See Film Advance Crank will page 27 and 28 for furthe r y unlock and be ready to advance Button 1. The Shutter Release Button functions in two steps. Gentle pres- sure will light the metering informa- For normal operation set the White used. Continued pressure will release Dot of the Shutter Release Selector the electromagnetic shutter. (8 against the White Square Dot 0. If the film is n
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Shutter Performance Test Set the Multiple Exposure Lever Attach the Roll Film Holder to the n on the body to the “MULTI” position. 2 . Pull out the Dark Slide and place it the AE Prism Finder is not mounted on the camera, the shutter will not release if the Shutter Speed Dial is in the o r 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 position
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Before Film Loading Memo Clip Film Speed Dial r ! I ,I- - L Set the Shutter Release Selector Each film holder has this important The Memo Clip on the back of the to " 0 " (normal mode), and press the feature. It electronically interfaces the Roll Film Holder Cover accepts the film holder with the AE Prism Finder, box top of the film carton and can 6. After the shutter has been re- the focal plane shutter and the lens leased, advance the Film Advance diaphragm, for exposure automation. Crank on
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Film Loading 1. While pushing the Back Cover While squeezing in on both sides Align the right-hand side of this Lock Release Button 8 downward, of the Release Latch pull the Roll empty spool with the lower Spool press the Back Cover Opening But- t out of the camera body. At Stud (convex). Slide the spool into ton and the Back Cover will . n that time, the empty spool in position making sure that th e left- the upper part down to the lower side of the spool i s d spoo l compartment When y
