IMPORTANT CARE NOTES FOR THE CAMERA BODY
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1. Display examples in the custom function mode Selection PRO FT oc ora un a Step Iris Hold battery Shot No Dial function UN L Pr rr Dr D Li Fr D D Dial action DON i Dial direction AE AF lock n r n D 1 n A Em ps fr Er Half press AE lock AF lock One push exposure AF assist light Flash sync bs uu nm D Ex bel zo y Er oy r wt LC Buzzer Shutter in Program Shutter in Manual AF second mode Dr L E L a bs mn DU Du Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 17 BASIC DESCRIPTION OF HOME SCREEN ON DIGITAL BACK Number of images in the current folder Camera or on the disk settings Number of remaining shots Shoot view Remaining Edit view battery power Set up menu Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 18 DIGITAL BACK CHARGER AND BATTERY The Mamiya DM System is sold with a Haenel MCL 103 battery charger with 12 volt DC power supply and a set of 5 international socket plugs The lithium ion battery is 2350Ah power Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 19 NOTE ON BATTERIES FOR CAMERA RECHARGEABLE VS DISPOSABLE In addition to disposible alkaline or lithium batteries rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH or nickel cadium batteries can be used In this case custom setting 04 battery type on the camera body must be changed to 1 Ni2. Remaining battery Delay time power Icon Exposure compensation Focus area icon Self timer icon Spot metering icon ue Exposure compensation icon Dial lock ircon SR Flash compensation icon Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 15 VIEWFINDER LCD Auto focus area frame ASIA Y DD During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark Exposure metering mode display AE lock indicator Flash charge indicator Flash compensation mark Focus marks Displayed when subject is in focus Exposure compensation value Difference between metered and set exposure values Caution mark Exposure mode mark Shutter speed Aperture During actual use only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY Liquid Crystal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated Display examples of the main LCD gt ON OFF Error gt Plus Under Over gt Normal Lock gt Self Timer bulb Busy Digital Back gt Lens Shutter D Capture Repeat E Time Dr
3. left TJ center or right C3 3 Press the SET or focus point selector button to enter the setting Chapter 5 Focusing the camera 51 MANUAL FOCUS MODE M The auto focus function can be cancelled in order to focus manually 1 Switch to M manual focus mode Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to M manual focus mode M F appears on the external LCD panel 2 Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens forward until it clicks When this is done the Auto Focus inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually When the Focusing Ring is set in this position the external LCD display on the top of the camera will show ME It is not necessary to set the Focus Mode Selector on the body to M To switch back to auto focus simply slide the focusing ring back towards the camera and the Auto Focus inscription on top of the lens will again be visible This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses only 3 Adjust the focus Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus When it is in focus the Q focus mark lights in the viewfinder LCD Chapter 5 Focusing the camera 52 MANUAL FOCUS MODE MANUAL FOCUSING USING THE FOCUS MARK Focus confirm
4. batt This function is used to set the batteries used in the camera so that the remaining battery charge will be displayed correctly on the external LCD panel 0 Alkaline 1 N CD Ni MH 2 LHON ONLY FOR USE WITH VERTICAL GRIP 185 C 05 Bracketing Stno Setting bracket s width for auto bracketing setting 0 3 Exposures 1 5 Exposures 2 7 Exposures C 06 Front Rear dial dF This function is used to interchange the functions of the front and rear dials in the M manual mode O Front dial TV rear dial Av OF 1 Front dial AV rear dial Tv On C 07 Rear dial in P mode d AC Initializing the P mode on the rear dial then changing the function to the front dial will cancel out P mode function on the rear dial 0 Enable 1 Disable C 08 Dial Direction d dl This function is used to determine the direction in which the electronic dial is to be rotated to increase and decrease shutter speed the f number and exposure compensation 0 CW Decrease OF 1 CW Increase On C 09 AEL amp AFL button AEFL This function is used to set whether to interchange the operations of the front and rear AEL and AFL buttons 0 Default setting front AFL rear AEL OF 1 Switched front AEL rear AFL On Chapter 13 Custom functions TYPES OF CUSTOM FUNCTIONS C 10 Release button HALF This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the shutter release button is half pressed 0 AF
5. custom function icon user function icon focal plane mode icon lens shutter mode icon AE lock icon auto focus lock icon mirror up icon focus area icon auto bracketing icon self timer icon repeat mode icon delay mode icon remaining battery power icon spot metering icon dial lock icon flash compensation icon exposure compensation icon exposure compensation delay time X contact sync speed 1 125 sec On shutter button On side of body electromagnetic cable release RE401 and RS402 can be purchased separately Self timer intervals can be set from 0 5 to 90 sec 0 5 10 sec by the second 10 to 90 sec in 10 sec units 2 to 10 mins by the minute and 10 to 6 mins in units of 10 minutes Preview Button on body 19 items U 1 4 inch and U 3 8 included 6 A amp size batteries alkaline magnesium lithium nickel hydride or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries An external battery case can be connected 6 W X5 H X6 D 153 W X128 H X152 D mm 2 3 pounds 1 030 g body only This information is based on a linear horizontal vertical measurement
6. method is the same as 1 to 3 1 Press the self timer button and turn the front dial to On 2 Turn the rear dial to select the time needed 0 5 1 second to 10 seconds allows for increases by the second while 10 to 90 seconds increases by 10 seconds per turn For 2 to 10 minutes the value increases by the minute and 10 to 60 minutes increases by 10 minutes per turn 3 Line up the photograph through the viewfinder and half press the shutter button to ensure the focus and framing is correct 4 Press the shutter button completely and the mirror will go to the upper position then after the set time the shutter will release and the mirror will return to the lower position To cancel mirror up delay photography turn to the drive dial to any setting other than M UP or turn the self timer setting off By turning the drive dial to the M UP setting mirror up mode and selecting the self timer setting mirror up delay photography can be taken Another method is to select self timer then turn the drive dial to M UP Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 74 SELF TIMER MODE Once the shutter button has been pressed the shutter will release after the selected time has passed The self timer lamp will blink and three seconds prior to when the shutter releases the blinking will flash more rapidly This is a useful function for the photographer to be able to take commemorative shots of his or herself 1 Make sure the c
7. n the confirmation message that appears click Erase Formatting is complete when the progress bar disappears from view the Volume Format box shows Mac OS Extended journaled and the Name box shows Untitled 10 On the desktop select the MamiyaCF volume 11 Select File gt Get Info 12 In the MamiyaCF Info window ensure that Format shows Macintosh PC Exchange MS DOS 13 Close the Disk Utility application 14 Drag the MamiyaCF volume to Trash eon Disk Utility Four ad Farben AAD eu 857 3 68 Maxtor STp teng LITE 3 X1 ies Dee Tr erase n ment a dink or voheme select the appropriate format and nam and click the erase banon B wos Extra disk hing stared amd come Late schung Dining created am that TE 489 2 MB Leal Product resulta im a tleas volume being creare cal div COTO DVD R ete will result e blank seriral dise Ne Format n apatii te an UNTITLED Volume Format Mac OS Extended Ununaled EI Name Untitied J ingtali Mac 05 9 Disk Driver Zeien Baw a Disk Description Leaf Products Total Capacity 449 2 ME 12 999 424 Bytes Connection Bus FireWire Write Status Read Wrire Type ona Conmectinn RECH a 250 06 GR WDC WD250 3 Tiger 8 To erase e dara on a disk or O1eeaag et 1 Select the dish oF volum i the byt on the helt Dm 2 Spy a am amd name 3 Hf you mam to prevent the recovery of the disk s erased dara click Security Options Ez CE SanDisk 4 Cock tran AMET To prevent the reco
8. spot S and variable ratio A S auto Both the shutter speed and the aperture level can be set to 1 3 or 1 2 using the electronic dial lock function EV 2 to EV 19 with ISO100 and AF80mm f 2 8 D lens Expandable to 5 EV With AEL button canceled by pressing the button again When AEL button is pressed exposure compensation and metering difference is displayed in the viewfinder 6EV 1 3 steps in M mode Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel AE 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 2 or 1 3 steps 1 min 60 sec 1 step X bulb Bulb electronically controlled tIME shutter curtain protection mechanism Chapter 14 System specifications 191 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Auto bracket shot Flash synchronization Flash control Mirror up shot LCD displays Sync terminal Cable release socket Remote control terminal Self timer Depth of field confirmation Custom settings Tripod socket Power requirements External power socket Size amp weight Enable with auto bracket button 3 frame shots 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing Specify 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1EV steps X contact point 1 125 seconds Synchro speed can be changed away from terminal TTL direct flash control supports Metz SCA3002 system SCA3952 Adapter Select by pressing the mirror up button Program AE mode icon synchro mode icon shutter speed aperture
9. CD Ni MH Do not mix different types of batteries or old ones with new ones and ensure the batteries are placed with the correct polarity Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 20 ATTACHING THE NECKSTRAP Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated After attaching the strap pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle Caution N To ensure safety pull the ends of the strap taut and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system USING THE EYEPIECE SHUTTER Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow 21 PREPARING THE BATTERY AND COMPACT FLASH CARD Inserting thie camera Datteris ccce ce entere sx doe ss ie sehr Red Eed Battery POWCFICONS osse acte edes eruere tta dre Eee uode dead vau Tu ek rera bd Camera sleep mode and battery Care Inserting and removing the digital back batter Charging the digital back battery ina crt etre cro ertt oe c dde nx Digital back battery POWEN ICONS sists rr are treno teach nies consi rais cease vii ca er EES Crea oin Formatting the compact flash card in MAC Formatting the compact
10. and aperture value blink In such cases the pictures can be taken but they may turn out too bright or too dark Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 59 APERTURE PRIORITY AE AV Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field i e taking portraits or landscapes 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to Av aperture priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired aperture v Z Hl ES es CH N Ginn The shutter speed value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure To obtain the correct aperture adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed value stops blinking and remains lit Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 60 SHUTTER PRIORITY AE TV Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose 1 Turn the exposure mode seiting dial to Tv shutter priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed The aperture value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure To obtain the correct aperture adjust the shutter speed value until the aperture value stops blinking and remains lit Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 61 M
11. atada D 185 Chapter 13 Custom functions 182 SETTING CUSTOM FUNCTIONS The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users You can preset the functions for indoor outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions When at C 00 chose 1 A 2 B or 3 C to store a specific set of user function selections for the group of custom settings from C 01 to C 19 However if you set C 00 to O the settings used will be the default set 1 Turn on the power Turn the shutter release mode lever to the S or C position 2 Turn the exposure mode dial to select CF Custom Function mode 3 Turn the rear dial to select the settings for user A B or C 4 Turn the front dial to select the item you want to set There are 19 items from C 01 to C 19 Chapter 13 Custom functions 183 INITIALIZING USER FUNCTIONS 1 By turning the exposure mode dial CF custom function mode can be selected 2 By turning the rear dial user A b or C can be selected 3 Press and hold down set button for longer than 1 second and settings for A B C can be initialized or the settings can be returned to default The default user setting is User O Chapter 13 Custom functions CAMERA CUSTOM FUNCTIONS QUICK GU
12. behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly reflective object in the background 3 When the background behind the subject is extremely dark outdoors at night etc 4 When light from the flash is incorrectly directed and falls too widely from the subject When a moving subject has been shot under this function the flash of light appears after the moving subject Mii ur Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode Chapter 12 Flash photography 180 FLASH COMPENSATION SETTINGS By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter the camera adjusts for flash It can be adjusted within 3EV in increments of 1 3 steps 1 Turn on the power Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash and put it on the camera then lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position and turn ON the flash power switch 2 When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights press the set button in The 3 display appears on the main LCD panel 3 Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value 1 U CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Setting custom TUMCTIONS ssi cache cce baz t rc c e tua n n e Fe EOD Pc ed Da ad id 182 Initializing user FUNCTIONS yas cec dee tpe vate da aea 183 Camera custom functions quick guide 184 Types of custom ful clofls ecises ient Pri uto etai Ea
13. camera takes three or two frames successively with one press of the shutter release button 2 By pressing the auto bracketing button auto bracketing mode is selected In the main LCD the auto bracketing mark will flash on and off As it is flashing turn the front dial to On 3 By further turning more values can be selected The rear dial can also be used for setting From 1 to 10 turns the value increases in single units while 10 to 60 turns means increases by units of 10 On allows unlimited values to be set After multiple turns the mark RP will appear in the main LCD Repeat turning will lead to a countdown being displayed on the main LCD and after taking a photo the camera will return to auto bracketing mode Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 71 4 Press the shutter button and take the pictures When the shutter button is pressed during shooting in auto bracketing mode the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder Furthermore the auto bracketing 4h mark blinks the bracket step width is displayed and the shooting sequence can be checked on the external LCD Over exposure Normal exposure Under exposure 5 Press the auto bracketing button then turn the front dial to OF to cancel Then press the auto bracketing set button or half press the shutter button to return to the normal display mode Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 72 TAKING PHOTOS W
14. cases where the desired focal point differs from where the focal point is usually measured or when it is necessary to measure the exposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus The AEL button will lock the Auto exposure value as the photo is being recomposed 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select P Av or T 2 Focus on the subject for metering exposure and press the AEL button Q on the rear of the grip will appear on the viewfinder LCD indicating that the exposure value is locked 3 Move the camera to recompose the shot then take the picture 4 By pressing the AEL button Q AE lock will be cancelled Ion te viewfinder LCD blinks to indicate the exposure is locked when continuing to take the next picture in the AE lock mode When the shutter release mode selector lever is turned to the L power OFF position or after a lapse of one hour the AE lock mode will automatically be cancelled n the Manual M exposure mode the AE lock function cannot be used When the exposure metering value difference display appears press AEL button for about 1 second The one push shift function is now activated to shift to the shutter speed based on the metered result Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 69 Metered value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new c
15. exposure metering modes to select a proper exposure modes to suit the subject s lighting condition How to select an exposure mode 1 Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button is pressed Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned select an appropriate exposure mode 2 Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button to enter the setting Exposure Metering Modes Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 66 EXPOSURE WARNINGS With an inappropriate exposure setting when shooting subjects that are too light or dark the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder At such times the correct exposure cannot be obtained Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range Rane ee O Program AE P P Dn YAS The shutter speed and f number blink PTUS O Aperture priority AE Av The shutter speed blinks O Shutter priority AE Tv The f number blinks O Manual mode M The exposure metering value difference is displayed Important When a polarizing filter is used ensure that a circular polarizing filter circular filter C PL is used The correct exposure cannot be obtained with a normal polarizing filter PL Chapter 6 Exposure Modes EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 67 In some situations such as a great difference between the subject and background brightne
16. flash card in windows Inserting and removing the compact flash Card Attaching and removing a Jens Detaching the digital Del 3 2 retra o euh E geev EA iiaa Adj sting the camera dloptel e eco eee teen o ee courante da Replacing the diopter correction Jens Attaching toa TOO s editur beer inea E e RAE e E Pra sites na NITE FRENAR ERN PSY EUR ERE Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 24 INSERTING THE CAMERA BATTERIES Set the drive dial to L to turn off the power Use six AA alkaline or lithium batteries 1 Lift the battery case lock lever turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder 2 Insert the batteries while ensuring their polarities are properly aligned with the and markings on the battery case 3 Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise Make sure it is fixed firmly in place Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 25 BATTERY POWER ICONS Set the drive dial to S to turn on the power Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD ez The batteries are sufficiently charged Cm There is little power remaining Have new batteries on hand Camera will still operate Sg There very little power remaining Camera will stop TZ operating soon Flashing Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off and re
17. not turn the diopter adjustment dial in the direction if you are nearsighted and in the direction if you are farsighted If this is not sufficient consider using an optional diopter correction lens See below Point the camera at a bright plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment E 7 L J Diopter not matching Diopter matching Range of adjustment of diopter correction lenses optional accessory Diopter correction lens Range of adjustment DE401 standard 2 5 to 0 5 DE402 for nearsighted users 5 0 to 2 0 DE403 for farsighted users 0 to 3 0 Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 38 REPLACING THE DIOPTER CORRECTION LENS 1 Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding it upwards 2 Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail groove and detach 3 Insert a new diopter by aligning it to the base of the diopter holder and sliding it upwards into place then reattaching the rubber eye piece If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface remove it with a blower or sweep it off gently with a lens brush If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface wipe away with a piece of clean soft gauze Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card ATTACHING TO A TRIPOD 39 When using a tripod with 3 8 screw instead of 1 4 s
18. operation default setting 1 AF amp AE operation 2 Only shutter release C 11 AEL function lock unlock mode AEL This function is used to set the method of operating the AEL button to lock AE At the default setting when the AEL button is pressed AE is locked pressing the button again releases the AE lock At the 1 setting released after one shot after AE lock is set it is released when the shutter is triggered At the 2 setting AE lock is only kept while the AE lock button is being pressed 0 One shot 1 Continuous 2 While pressed C 12 AFL AFL This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated AF gt lt Lock is activated with one press of the autoJock button then deactivated with a second press 0 While pressed default setting 1 AF operation 2 Continuous C 13 M mode AEL OnEP When using M manual mode one push function the shutter speed or aperture value can be set automatically by pressing AEL button 0 Shutter speed shift tv 1 Aperture value shift Av 2 No no C 14 AF assist setting AF L The AF auxiliary light fires automatically when the subject is too dark to perform AF but this function can be used to prevent the AF auxiliary light from firing 0 On On 1 Off OF 186 C 15 Flash sync FLSY When shooting moving subjects with flash you can set the synchronization timing This allows you to have the flash fire at the beginning of t
19. ANUAL MODE M This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control Varying shutter speeds can be selected including bulb tIME and manually from 60 mins to 1 4000 sec Aperture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture 1 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to M Manual position 2 Turn the rear dial to set the desired aperture 3 Turn the front dial to set the desired shutter speed Chapter 6 Exposure Modes SYNCHRO MODE X Select this mode when you use a flash The shutter speed will be fixed at 1 125 sec for synchronization To adjust synchro speed turn the rear dial When using a large flash unit for use in studios changing the synchronizing speed is recommended When 1 800 sec shutter speeds can not be achieved even though the leaf shutter lens is attached try another exposure mode 62 Chapter 6 Exposure Modes CF CUSTOM FUNCTION MODE Both the camera functions and methods can be changed by using custom functions 63 Chapter 6 Exposure Modes AUTO MODE MECHANISM When using the leaf shutter lens the leaf shutter s working range is from 1 800 sec to 1 sec For other speeds 1 4000 1 800 sec 1 60sec bulb use the focal plane shutter N E f J Z A A i A AA E E Y GFZ 64 Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 65 EXPOSURE METERING MODES There are three
20. Chapter 1 Basic info IMPORTANT CARE NOTES FOR THE CAMERA BODY Maintenance and care of the camera Read instructions prior to use Protect camera against shocks and falls by using the supplied neck strap whenever possible Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares The sealed batteries supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced their service life Wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity Battery life varies depending on frequency of use type age storage condition ambient temperature use external battery case in very cold weather etc Always remove the battery when camera is not used for a long period of time Always keep covers on lenses and camera body Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40 C 105 F and 10 C 15 F Avoid humid or sea air environments Prolonged disuse shortens camera life Periodically exercise the shutter at different speeds lens diaphragms at different apertures and focusing mechanism Protect camera against rain and moisture Do not touch lens surfaces Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles Always test your equipment before going on important assignments The Importance of Proper Maintenance The camera has mechanisms that are controlled by gears levers springs etc all of which require occasional lubrication Ambient conditins can also affect these mechanisms as well as the op
21. IDE No C 00 C 01 C 02 C 03 C 04 C 05 C 06 C 07 C 14 C 15 C 16 C 17 C 18 C 19 C 97 C 98 C 99 Item Custom Function User Steps of aperture shut ter speed Exposure compensation Aperture setting after lens change Time to sleep Battery type Auto Bracketing steps Front Rear dial function exchange in manual mode Disable Rear dial in P mode Dial Function direction AEL amp AFL button exchange Shutter half press func tion AEL function lock unlock mode AFL lock mode setting One push function M Mode AF assist beam Flash sync timing Beep Choose shutter function P Av or Tv mode Shutter function in Manual mode AF Speed Mamiya ZD digital back support Lens Firmware version Body Firmware version Initial setting 0 Last used 0 3 1 3 EV step Previous aperture value losec Alkaline 3 Front TV Rear AV Yes No switching Front AFL Rear AEL AF operation Continuous Set with AF lock only Shutter speed shift Fires Front Curtain ON AF Mixed When inside the range of the leaf shutter lens Mixed When inside the range of the leaf shutter lens High Speed mode NO Mamiya ZD back 1 User A o5 1 2EV step Open 30 sec NiMH or NiCD 5 Front Av Rear Tv No Switched CCW Increase CW Decrease Front AEL Rear AFL AF operation amp AE Lock One shot AF operation Aperture v
22. ITH THE MIRROR UP This function prevents mirror caused vibrations which may blur the image in close up photography when shutter speed is slow when a telephoto lens is used or when photographing a poster or another picture When using the mirror up electromagnetic cable release RE401 optional is recommended Using auto focus and auto exposure 1 Set the drive dial to M UP 2 Select S single focus mode by turning the focus mode selector lever 3 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to choose any of P Av or Tv exposure mode 4 Focus the subject and determine composition and exposure 5 The mirror moves up when the shutter button is fully pressed 6 Press the shutter button again to take pictures Auto bracket exposures can be made when the auto bracketing mode is set before taking photos with mirror up After the set time mirror up photography will be cancelled The mirror will return to the original position if the lens is removed from the camera body Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 73 MIRROR UP DELAY To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release and the mirror will return to the lower position Separately purchased electronic cable release RE401 can be used to eliminate camera shake When using auto focus the operational
23. alue shift Does not fire Rear Curtain ON Only Leaf shutter Only Leaf shutter High accuracy mode Mamiya ZD back 184 2 3 User B User C 1 0 1 EV step Minimum 60 sec ON Future feature 7 OFF no function While the shutter button is pressed Continuous Off OFF Only Focal plane shutter Only Focal plane shutter Chapter 13 Custom functions TYPES OF CUSTOM FUNCTIONS C 00 Custom functions profile SEL 0 None default 0 1 A 2 B 356 When 0 has been selected and set none of the custom items can be set C 01 EV Steps StEP This function is used to set the size of increments concerning the shutter speed fnumber and exposure compensation value 0 0 3 1 3EV step default setting 1 0 5 1 2EV step 2 1 0 1EV step C 02 Lens change IrIS This function is used to set the f number display method for the previously used lens when the lenses have been interchanged The default setting is O in which case the f number of the lens prior to the changeover is displayed 0 Previous f number 1 Aperture open 2 Minimum aperture setting C 03 Sleeptimer HOL d This function is used to set the time for sleep mode to be established after the camera s power is turned on The default setting is 15 seconds 0 15 seconds 1 30 seconds 2 60 seconds 3 Disabled The batteries will continuously lose power when On no sleep mode has been set C 04 Battery Type
24. amera is firmly attached to the tripod 2 Press the self timer button to set the self timer mode to 3 3 Turn the front dial until self timer mode is set to On Ly j 4 Turn the rear dial to select the countdown time 0 5 1 second to 10 seconds is selectable by the second 10 seconds to 90 seconds is selectable by units of 10 seconds 2 minutes to 10 minutes is selectable by the minute while 10 to 60 minutes is selectable by units of 10 minutes 5 Check the view through the viewfinder to ensure the image area p and focusing are correct then press the shutter button The shutter will release after the selected time frame 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 Mirror up delay photography can be achieved after setting self timer mode by turning the drive dial to M UP Mirror up mode Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 75 INTERVAL PHOTOGRAPHY By repeated turning the interval time can be set automatically It
25. ation method With the shutter release button half pressed turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD If is lit in the viewfinder s LCD the camera is focused on a point behind the object If ais lit the camera is focused on a point in front of the object TURN THE FOCUSING RING CLOCKWISE aS lt F 125 555 TURN THE FOCUSING RING COUNTERCLOCKWISE Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or using the M645 manual lens If focus is adjusted using the focus mark with an M645 lens be sure to open the aperture This function can be used with a lens of f 5 6 aperture or higher Chapter 5 Focusing the camera WHEN AUTO FOCUS FAILS 53 The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject Auto Focusing may fail to achieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below In such cases either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or bring into focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism then take the picture OLow contrast subject blue skies white walls and other objects OSubjects with continuous repeated patterns building exteriors blinds etc r L Two or more objects overlapping at different dista
26. backlight button The backlight will go on for approximately 20 seconds and then go off unless there is another operation If the backlight button amp is held down for one second the light will remain on until the button is pressed again When the backlight is on the camera will not go into sleep mode whereby draining the battery power FOCUSING THE CAMERA FOCUSING THE CAME Mas EE 50 FOCUS BEE 51 52 Manual focusing using the focus mark 52 KOENEN 53 Using the auto foCUs TUCU ioc tr a o C RR eR Cs oae 54 AF Assistunfrared light rtc eta ced a erre edd re e etd 55 Chapter 5 Focusing the camera 50 FOCUS AREA This camera enables the selection of the focus area best suited to the kind of pictures that will be taken The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel INSIDE THE VIEW FINDER Focus point selection mark NORMAL FOCUS AREA SPOT FOCUS AREA i Jj 71 B d P i y AF area Left AF Center Right AF area AF area area Bring the subject into focus inside the Select the frame from among the focus frame mark on the viewfinder and focus frame marks on the viewfinder and bring the subject into focus SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA 1 When focus point selector button o is pressed for 1 second the focus point selection mark appears on the display 2 Turn the front or rear dial and select automatic selection
27. can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action 1 Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a sturdy tripod 2 Hold and press the interval button for the interval mode 3 Turn the front dial to display interval mode as On 4 VE 4 Turn the rear dial to set the interval time Settings include 0 seconds no interval time 1 to 10 seconds increased by the second 10 to 90 seconds increased in units of 10 2 to 10 minutes increased by the minute or 10 to 60 minutes increased in units of 10 minutes per turn 5 Turn the front dial to the repeat mode rP 6 Turn the rear dial and choose your preferred duration by turning Settings can be made from 2 to 10 in single units 10 to 60 in units of 10 or for limitless On 7 Check the focus and framing in the RP viewfinder then press the shutter for the shutter to be released Repeat turning according to the number of times will lead to a countdown appearing in the display Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 76 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 1 Turn the exposure 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 c
28. crew remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing BASIC CAMERA OPERATIONS Turning om ME CAME cda 42 Usina Mesh ata 43 oreste d Iso Pr aia dai aaa 44 Using the trontand rear dial deene 45 Holding THEY SY TM iaa as 46 Backlight DUO iia a ai a ai reos Cor nda SR Axe ERR Ra ERROR ERREUR 47 Chapter 4 Basic camera operations 42 TURNING ON THE CAMERA 1 Set the drive dial to S single frame advance mode The drive dial has an S single frame advance mode setting and a C continuous advance mode setting When set to L the power is turned off When set to M UP the mirror moves into the set postion Chapter 4 Basic camera operations 43 USING THE SHUTTER SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has a two step action The first step is the half press when the button is pressed lightly When half pressed the camera functions are activated When the shutter button is pressed further down the shutter is tripped This position is called the release position Y m Normal Half press Release position Chapter 4 Basic camera operations 4A ABOUT THE DRIVE DIAL SINGLE FRAME MODE The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released Set the shutter release mode selector lever to S CONTINUOUS MODE Photographs are taken contin
29. e AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to S single focus mode Effective range of the AF assist infrared light is limited It does not reach distant subjects Range 9m 29 5 ft using 80 mm f 2 8 lens under test conditions When using a lens hood or a bellows lens hood sold as an optional accessory that may interfere with the assist light set focus before mounting the hood EXPOSURE MODES iere eege Aperture Priority AE AV sodes dial crie derent qe dade Shutter Priority AE Ma dd naaa indes een Exe da ENESE DER N EE MariuallMode M sse ido ee RD MERI Mi MUN LINT EE SYNC foro m M Custom Function e EE Auto Mode mechanis Micra dla tods Exposure Metering Mode Exposure WANNE iniciacion be Exposure Compensaton eene ennemis nnns pios AUTO Bracketing Mode EE Taking photos with the mirror up nennen nennen nennen nns NS AER Self Timer Mode Interval phiotogkapliyi ET Long Exposure e Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 58 PROGRAM AE P The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure according to the existing ambient light This mode is best suited for general photography allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject Turn the exposure mode setting dial to P program AE position If a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter speed
30. etering mode Increments of shutter speed and aperture Metering range Exposure compensation AE lock Shutter Shutter speed 6x 4 5cm format electronically controlled focal plane shutter TTL multiple mode AE AF single lens reflex 56x 41 5 mm Mamiya 645 AF Mount compatible with M645 Mount manual focus confirmation focus aid stopped down exposure metering Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0 71 built in diopter adjustment 2 5 to 0 5 optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of 5 to 2 diopter and O to 3 diopter built in eye piece shutter Interchangeable Matte standard Checker and Microprism Type C for Non AF M645 lenses 94 of actual image Focus mark defocus mark warning mark aperture value shutter speed metering mode A S A S exposure compensation value difference between set value and metered value and flash ready OK lamp with TTL Metz connection TTL phase difference detection method sensor CCD line sensor I type operating range EVO to EV18 ISO 100 Displays the focus area in the viewfinder screen Activates automatically under low light low contrast Range 9m when using AF80mm f 2 8 D lens By pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the AF S mode or by pressing the AFL button Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE programmed AE PH PL setting possible and manual TTL metering center weighted average AV
31. h card 35 ATTACHING AND REMOVING A LENS 2 Line up the lens mount alignment mark with mark O on the camera to fit the lens in place then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens When installing a lens do not press the lens release button REMOVING NX V 2 While sliding the lens release button back rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off After removing the lens from the camera body protect both ends by attaching the caps Oil dust fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corrosion Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 36 DETACHING THE DIGITAL BACK Rest the digital back on the lower ledge of the camera body so the camera body contact pins and digital back contact pins meet Hold the digital back lever open on the right side of the digital back then press the upper part of the digital back G to the camera body When detaching the digital back pull back the detachment lever found on the right side and pull away from the camera body Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 37 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA DIOPTER Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame rectangle with circle is in sharp focus If it is
32. he exposure or at the end of the exposure 0 First default setting 1 Second C 16 Beep bu When the SET button is pressed a beep sounds 0 ON AF Default setting 1 ON 2 OFF C 17 Shutter TV AV amp P Sh P When using P Av or Tv mode and the leaf shutter lens is attached but you prefer to use the focal plane shutter 0 Mixed Default Focal Plane shutter operation at 1S 1 Leaf shutter 2 Focal plane shutter C 18 Shutter in M amp X Sh When initializing the setting use of the lens shutter and its respective ranges or the focal plane shutter can be chosen when the leaf shutter lens is attached 0 Mixed Default Focal Plane shutter operation at 1S 1 Leaf shutter 2 Focal plane shutter C 19 AF Priority AF 2 Accuracy of auto focusing priority default setting or speed priority can be decided 0 Speed Aperture to f 8 is recommended when using this function 1 Accuracy default setting recommended for lenses with long focal length Chapter 13 Custom functions TYPES OF CUSTOM FUNCTIONS C 97 Support for Mamiya ZD backs This function should ONLY be activated when shooting on a Mamiya ZD back 0 Default setting NO Mamiya ZD back on the camera body 1 Mamiya ZD back on camera body C 98 Lens firmware version The current firmware version can be checked C 99 Body firmware version The current firmware version of the body can be checked Liquid Crystal Display Due to the li
33. mitations of the space and letters words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated Display examples of the main LCD fin ON nr OFF Err Error n Plus T Under o gt Over gt Normal Lock Lac SELF Self Timer tut bh bulb but Busy dh J Digital Back Lu gt Lens Shutter CAD Capture cP gt Repeat H DIE Time bake battery Display examples in the custom function mode gt Selection Step ris Hold battery Shot No Dial function wr rr E e pts a amr CC Lu Za cn rr rr Dial action gt Dial direction D D D ra D Bx za Ps Se Ea AE AF lock Half press gt AE lock AF lock One push exposure AF assist light x la Im nm Pm pr fr Es zu Wal za 2 n 7 le ee ELY Flash sync bu gt Buzzer 5h D Shutter in Program 5h gt Shutter in Manual D KW D Du AF second mode 187 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Camera Specifications ee rte aeree ned m ride ce en e e RA a D e nas Digital Back specifications t ce ta pcs de dad seier Chapter 14 System specifications 190 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Camera type Actual image size Lens mount Viewfinder Focusing screen Field of view Viewfinder information Auto focus method Focus area AF assist beam AF lock Exposure modes AE m
34. nces within the focus frame animals in cages etc OExtremely backlit reflective subjects car bodies water surfaces etc O When the subject is far smaller than the focus frame Chapter 5 Focusing the camera 54 USING THE FOCUS LOCK FUNCTION If the object to be focused on is not in the focus frame the camera focuses on the background at the center In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter 1 Set the focus mode selector lever to S or C Put the subject in the focus frame and halfpress the shutter release button 2 Lock the focus When the focus mark in the viewfinder LCD is lit press the AF lock button on the front of the camera to lock the focus 3 Adjust the composition With the shutter release button half pressed slide the camera to achieve the desired composition and release the shutter When the focus mode is set at S single focus mode and the focus mark is lit hold the shutter release button halfway down to lock the focus Chapter 5 Focusing the camera 55 AF ASSIST INFRARED LIGHT When the subject is dark or under exposed and the camera fails to auto focus a red lamp may light up on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half pressed This is a light that assists the camera s auto focus function LT LA NNI RS LL 277 VFL GILL YZ d IIIJ LLL ZZ ZZ 77777 Th
35. nverter Metz 44 MZ 2 Shoe mountx Metz 54 MZ 3 Shoe mountx Metz 45 CL 3 and 4 Handle mountx Metz 60 CT 4 Handle mountx Metz 70 MZ 5 and A _ Handle mount 1 Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metz flash insert fully into the camera s hot shoe then tighten with the locking knob o 2 Set the exposure mode then check the shutter speed and aperture Shutter speedA perture Automatically set by camera to 1 60 sec when Automatically set the metered shutter speed is 1 60 or slower by camera Aperture Priority AE and 1 125 when it is 1 125 sec or faster Any aperture SE Automatically set Shutter Priority AE Automatically set by camera to 1 125 when the by nea set shutter speed is 1 125 sec or faster Any aperture Program AE Manual Mode Synchro Mode 1 60 to 1 125 sec Any aperture With TTL flash photography the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity of the flash is adjusted automatically so TTL flash photography may not be suitable to all conditions In the cases described below we recommend using a flash meter to check the intensity of the flash or to use a manual flash setting Chapter 12 Flash photography 179 REAR CURTAIN SYNC MODE Use the Rear Curtain Sync Mode for any of the below conditions 1 When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture 2 When the background
36. omposition 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 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Flash photography Rear curtain sync Flash compensation settings Chapter 12 Flash photography 178 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY In addition to its standard flash sync system the Mamiya DM System s camera features TTL through the lens electronic flash exposure metering A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the sensor at the moment of exposure The sensor is connected via the Mamiya DM System camera s dedicated hot shoe to a shoe or handle mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter Maximum flash sync speed is 1 125 sec making daytime synchronization possible To utilize the TTL flash feature with all TTL operable Metz flash units a Metz SCA 3952 Module is required Please see the chart below for compatibility and or additional adapters that may be necessary The resulting flash exposure automation determines correct flash exposure and automatically adjusts the output of the flash It also automatically corrects for exposure compensation normally required when using filters close up bellows or extension tubes Adapter SCA3952S CA3000C Metz Flash Unit Type of Flash Moduler o
37. omposition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly captured If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV the viewfinder LCD blinks u gt for underexposure and o for overexposure By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode the aperture and shutter speed value can be changed without changing the exposure value that is set when entered into AE lock mode In the P mode Program AE mode turning either the front or rear dial shifts the program to PH and PL When in Av Aperture priority AE or Tv Shutter priority AE turning one of the dials changes both the aperture and shutter speed values Exposure compensation and auto bracketing function can be used when the camera is in the AE lock mode in normal operation or with the mirror locked up Se Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 70 AUTO BRACKETING MODE When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually from normal to under and over Continuous turning up of the values eventually leads to auto bracketing 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position When set at the S position one frame can be shot with each press of the shutter release button In the C mode the
38. omputer Preparing a Compact Flash Card for Shoot 13 3 Right click Removable Disk and from the menu select Format 4 In the Format dialog box in the File System box select FAT32 5 In the Volume label box type MamiyaCF 6 Click Start 7 When the format procedure is complete go to the desktop and click My Computer 8 Right click Removable Disk and from the menu select Eject Name T Total Size Free 5j Hard Disk Drives Se System CH Local Disk 12 6 GB 5 83 GB Sw Data D Local Disk 24 5 GB 227 MB 31 Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 32 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 1 Open the compact flash door Open the door Compact flash Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card INSERTING AND REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD Open the compact flash door and then press the release button Release button 33 Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 34 ATTACHING AND REMOVING A LENS 1 Remove the front body cap just like removing a lens by pushing the lens release button backward and then turning the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out To remove the front lens cap squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out To remove rear lens cap turn it counter clockwise Wu L3 m m Hp d L lui E d T TT Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flas
39. place the batteries with new ones MS YA Z Oo Shhh O O When the batteries are spent batt flashes on the d SE main LCD and the viewfinder s LCD when the shutter Flashing release button is pressed When replacing the batteries be sure to use six new batteries of the same type Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 26 CAMERA SLEEP MODE AND BATTERY CARE 1 Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions 2 Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connections and corrosion Wipe the terminals before inserting the batteries 3 We recommend carrying spare batteries in remote or foreign locations 4 Battery performance decreases in low temperatures Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations External battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory 5 Store the batteries in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight 6 Remove the batteries from the camera body when not in use for a long time 7 Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are spent Liquid leakage from the battery may damage the camera 8 Read the battery label warnings to ensure proper handling Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 27 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE DIGITAL BACK BATTERY 1 Press the button on the underside of the Mamiya DM digital back to remove the bat
40. r charging using and storing batteries is 25 C 77 F Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 29 DIGITAL BACK BATTERY POWER STATUS Charging begins when the lithium ion battery is attached to the Haenel charger and the indicator light turns on The indicator light begins to blink when the battery is 95 charged Charging is complete when the indicator light turns off When charging the battery for the first time be sure to charge the battery for 12 hours regardless of the indicator light turning off The battery should not be left in the charger when the charger is not connected to a power source If a battery is left in an unpowered charger the red indicator light on the charger and the green indicator light on the power supply are illuminated on the charger giving the false impression that the battery is being charged If the battery is not removed from the charger the battery will be discharged Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 30 FORMATTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD IN MAC Formatting in Mac OS X 1 Insert the compact flash card into the card reader or the digital back 2 On the desktop double click the system disk 3 Select Applications Utilities Disk Utility 4 On the left panel of the Disk Utility dialog box select the removable disk to be formatted 5 Click the Erase tab 6 In the Volume Format box select MS DOS FAT32 7 In the Name box type MamiyaCF 8 Click Erase 9
41. ss or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white the resulting photograph may be under or overexposed When this occurs use the exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can also be used in order to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures 1 When exposure compensation button Q is pressed 4 appears on the external LCD When the front or rear dial is turned counterclockwise the exposure is increased conversely when it is turned clockwise it is decreased The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder 2 After taking the pictures press exposure compensation button Q again to return the exposure compensation value to O The exposure compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared and the exposure compensation function is released Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode M Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD When a Metz flash is not equipped P Program AE Av Aperture Priority AE The set value is displayed Tv Shutter Priority AE The difference between the metered value and M Manual Mode the set exposure value is displayed Synchro Mode Not displayed Chapter 6 Exposure Modes 68 AE LOCK MODE Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in
42. tery slot cover Removing the battery slot cover 2 Press the battery into the recess on the bottom of the Mamiya DM System digital back and then slide it across until it snaps into place Inserting the battery Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card 28 CHARGING THE DIGITAL BACK BATTERY The lithium ion battery used with the Mamiya DM System digital back can be charged using the MCL103 battery charger provided Charging the Battery Using the Haenel MCL103 To charge the battery with the 12V DC Power Supply 1 Connect one end of the 12V DC power supply cable to the Haenel MCL103 battery charger 2 Connect the 12V DC power supply to a wall outlet using the correct socket plug for the region Attention Do not use any power supply cables other than the cable provided Many factors contribute to the amount of shots that can be taken with a single battery The following will help increase the battery life 1 Set the Mamiya DM System to enter sleep mode or turn it off when not in use 2 Set the backlight on the digital back to turn off after the camera has been idle for a certain amount of time 3 Avoid leaving the batteries in the Mamiya DM System when not in use 4 Do not lock the mirror up unnecessarily 5 Do not charge the Mamiya DM System batteries in extreme tempertures Extreme temperature environments will affect both battery power and charging capacities The optimal temperature fo
43. there are three leaf shutter lenses developed in collaboration with renowned optical company Schneider Kreuznach For other photographic genres there are lenses suited for landscapes portraiture fashion architecture commercial and macro Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 13 NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Hot shoe Exposure mode dial Mirror Do not touch the mirror Eyepiece shutter lever Main LCD Rear dial Electronic contacts Strap lug Front dial Shutter release button Lens mount Drive dial alignment mark Depth of field preview button Auto focus assist infrared light Diopter adjustment dial emission window Self timer lamp Strap lug AF lock button Focus mode selector lever Synchro terminal Electronic shutter release Lens release button contact Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 14 NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Self timer button Interval button Main LCD backlight button Multiple exposure button Focus point selector button Set button Flash auto adjustment select button Exposure Digital back compensation button a Auto exposure lock button Auto bracketing button AEL Exposure metering button LCD DISPLAYS Auto bracketing icon Lens shutter icon Synchro mode icon AE lock icon Program AE mode icon Auto focus lock icon Custom function icon Aperture User function icon Mirror up mode icon Repeat mode icon
44. tical glass of the lenses We recommend periodic servicing of the camera and lenses GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA SYSTEM gell Narries of parts and TUNCHONS ier de edere eda a teta dee KEDA DIE pla Sc ees Viewinder EOD sitit ina Liquid Crystal Display aues ste embeds oe e ete kd dra Basic description of home screen on digital back Battery charger parts and Tunchons conan nn nononnnnnnanons Note on batteries for camera rechargeable vs disposable Attaching the neckstrap idees eere tetra iter itle ik Peter ba dash Bedae Ed sia Free deems Using the eyepiece shutter enne nennen Chapter 2 Getting to know your camera system 12 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Mamiya DM Systems are digital solutions for photographers who take their art seriously and passionately They have been manufactured to cater to photographers who want to take pro level digital images with a professional feel that only a medium format system can provide The Mamiya DM Systems boast 35mm handling and speed fully customizable settings and top quality photographic results Images are shot in 16 bit RAW files with high resolution exceptional color accuracy and exquisite detail of which not a single megapixel is squandered due to the premium quality 33 28 and 22 megapixel sensors A comprehensive range of 16 precision lenses are available for the Mamiya DM System user all constructed drawing on over 60 years of experience and innovation For demanding daylight situations
45. uously as long as the shutter release button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C and hold down the shutter for continuous shooting MIRROR UP SHOOTING Press the shutter button to move the mirror up Press the shutter button again to trip the shutter and take a picture Chapter 4 Basic camera operations 45 USING THE FRONT AND REAR DIAL The front and rear dials can be used for selections within different photographic settings such as focus area changing shutter speed and aperture selecting exposure metering modes choosing exposure compensations choosing auto bracketing modes and designating times for mirror delay the self timer and interval photography For details on how to use the front and rear dial for the above mentioned sections refer to their specific sections in this user s manual Chapter 4 Basic camera operations HOLDING THE SYSTEM HOLDING THE CAMERA 46 Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures Grasp the grip firmly press both elbows against the body and support the camera at the bottom with the left hand At slow shutter speeds or when using the self timer it is best to use a tripod and a cable release or an electromagnetic cable release optional accessories Chapter 4 Basic camera operations 47 BACKLIGHT BUTTON To see the main panel at night or in dark places press the
46. very of previously deleted fies aatnicut erasing the vela talect a MONEER DWD KW DVA volume in the har on the left and click Erase Free Space Formas MS DOS FAT Nme Security Options trae Disk Description SanDisk Total Capacity 5 2 GB 8 195 604 480 Bytes Connection Bus Trois Wri Read Wide 0 ne Connection Type eternal EMALT Malas Net Sepported Connection ID 1 7911731051212 4 Partition Map Scheme Master Boot Record Chapter 3 Preparing the battery and compact flash card FORMATTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD IN WINDOWS Formatting in Windows Devices with Removable Storage H ae Floppy A 31A Inch Flop Open Disk CD Drive P Explore Search Network Drives AutoPlay 9643197 on netz Sharing and Security ive 300 MB 261 MB departs on cilnel Open as Portable Media Device ive 1 00 MB 1 00 MB D e applic on Applice Us Y id JE ics wri on cilnete ive 90 0 GB 24 2 GB Sics on cilnetappi BD Winzip five 90 0 GB 24 2 GB 26543137 on cilnete Format ive 300 MB 261 MB Sims on cilnetapp Eject ive 800 MB 278 MB 2 groups on cilnet ive 32 0 GB 13 0 GB Cut Copy Create Shortcut Rename Properties Format Capacity 489 MB File system FAT32 Allocation unit size Default allocation size Volume label Format aptions C Quick Format 1 Insert the compact flash card in a card reader 2 On the desktop click My C
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