Mamiya 645 Pro

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO

Mamiyapioneeredthe 6x4.5filmformatand introducedthe world'sfirst645
SLR in 1975.The 645 PRO is the latest masterpiecein this series and
incorporates
all the latestmechanical,electronicand opticaladvances.lts
externalappearance,too, has been modernizedand its ergonomicdesign
furtherenhanced.
We are sure that you will enjoythe many advantagesthis cameraand its
accessoriesofferand want to particularlymention:
The645 PROhasa built-inselftimer (delayedshutterrelease)whichwillalso
facilitatetime exposures.Attachingspecialleafshutterlenseswill automaticallyset the focal planeshutterto 1/8 sec. Heavyduty gearsconnectto the
leaf
improvedPowerDriveGripWG401. Thisgripalsoautomaticallycocksthe
shutterlensesand permitsremotecontrol.
The AE PrismFinderFE401, speciallycreatedfor this camera,automates
exposureand showsLED safetysignals.35mmfilm holdersnowcomewith
panoramicadapters.A superfast300mmt12.8APOlenswas alsodesigned
for this camera.
We are convincedthat ydur camerawill serve you well, becausewe have
designedit for heavyprofessionaluse. However,we ask you to pleaseread
carefullybeforeyou put yourequipmentto work,in
all operatinginstructions
orderto ensureproperoperationand maximumresults.
Thismanualcoversthe
basic camera. Separate instructionsare
supplied with all system accessories,includinglenses,f inders,
film holders,etc.
Foradditionalinformation pleasefeel free to
contact your authorized Mamiyadealeror
the Mamiyaimporterin
your country.
Special Featuresof Mamiya 645 pRO....................3 FifmTransport

and FilmUnloading
.....26
Namesand Function of parts
.................7 Usingthe Self-timer/Delayed
ShutterReleas
e ....27
Attaching and Removing Lenses .........................10 MuftipleExposures
.............
...................27
Attachingand RemovingRoll Film Holders........11 TimeExposures
.............
........2g
Attaching and Removing Viewfinders .................
12
MirrorLock-upphotography........
........2g
Attaching and Removingthe Film Advance
InfraredPhotography........
............;......30
Grank
. . . . . . . 1 3 UsingFlash
.............31
lnserting Battery and Battery Check
....14
Usinga Tripod
Shutter ReleaseSelector
.......16
Holdingthe CameraSteadyand Secure|y...........33
A Trial Familiarization
Test .......
............17 Attachingand Removingthe NeckStrap............34
F i l mL o a d i n g . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 g Specifications
.........35
Advancing Film to the First Exposure .................21 Trouble
Shooting
...................32
Aperture Ring/Stop-downOperation ...................
23
BasicAccessories..........
.......gg
Focusing
.................24 SystemChart
..........41
Depth-of-field........
..................25 Storing
and Checkingthe Camera
.......42
Features
andspecifications
subjectto
change
without
notice.
3 x MoreNegativeAreaThanthe 35mmFormat
PlusSuperiorlmageQualityFromMamiyaWorld'
GlassLenses
The 6x4.5cmformatoffersapprox.3 times more image
areathanthe 35mm (24x36mm)format,Man'svisionis
horizontaland rectangular.
and so are mostpicturesin
FilmHoldersare rectangular
largeenoughto be viewed
is
also
format
them.The6x4.5
withouta magnifierand its aspectratio(horizontal: vertical)
is ideal, requiringminimumcropping.Mamiya'shigh
pedormancemediumformatlensesassuresharpness
and beautifulcolor fidelity.
Sturdy, Versatile,Safeand Highly ReliableBody
- Tailored to Satisfy Pro Needs -
Two new convenientsafetyfeatureshave been addedto

optoelectronics
the 645 PROinthe formof state-of-the-art
which immediatelyidentifiesproblemswith the shutter
(i.e.when it will not release)when the AE PrismFinder
developfrom
malfunctions
FE401is used.Whetherthese
failureto drawoutthe DarkSlide,or if thereare problems
in film take-up,the LED will indicatethe sourceof the
Mamiyabelieves
trouble.Withthesenewadvancements,
the mostdemandingpro will be morethan satisfiedwith
the new edition645.
EnhancedInterchangeableRoll Film HolderSystem
- Enables Polaroid and Even 35mm Panoramic
Photography-
film holder
The 645 PRO featuresan interchangeable
systemcapableof using a far wider range of roll film
to
the
Introducedin 1975to not only providean alternative
holdersthan before.Dependingon the application,
with
advanced
user
the
to
afford
format,
but
35mm
the
systemcan be quicklyattachedto or detachedfrom the
givenits much largerformat,the Mamiya645
versatility
camera,ensuringthe abilityto catchevenfast changing
Seriesis constantlybeingupgraded.Elementssuchas
scenes.lt also featuresfail-safedevicesincluding,for
speedand handlingplusa host of otherspecialfeatures example,onethatwarnswhenyou havefailedto takeout
have been enhancedto satisfy the needs of most de- the dark slidewhenthe AE PrismFinderFE401is being
s.
mandingprofessional
used.
lnterchangeable
Viewfinders
f,
1. AE Prism Finder FE401
The AE (automaticexposure)PrismFinderFE401fea;
turesthreemodesof TTL metering,includingautomatic
switchingfrom center-weightedaveragingto spot metering.lt also has a t3EV exposurecompensation
adjustment.
2. Prlsm Finder PF4O1
The PrismFinderPF401is withoutmeteringelectronics
anddesignedfor manualphotography
mode.Bothprism
Findersshowan unreversed,
uprightimageandare ideal
for eyelevelphotography.
3. Waist Level Finder N
The Waist level Finder N is desirable for low angle
photographyand particularlyfor horizontalcomposition.
A self erecting hood with built-in magnifiershields
groundglass
fromallambientlight.A built-insportsfinder
permitseyelevelviewingand is idealfor actionphotography.
Bright,DynamiclmagesVisibleon the Focusing

Screen
- 5 SelectableTypes Available The 645 PROcan reproducebright,dynamicand sharp
imageson the focusingscreen,enablingoptimumcompositionto be obtainedaccordingto the photographic
purpose.In addition,the 645 PRO greatlyenhances
focusing.
5 types of focusingscreens are availableto facilitate
photographing
a wide varietyof subjects.
A Comprchensive
Seriesof Interchangeable
Lenses
- SharplmagesandOutstandingColorBalanceThereare an amazingvarietyof interchangeable
lenses
in the PRO 6 x 4.5 formatseries.Mamiyahas concentrated an all-outeffort on the systematicproductionof
lensesin an effortto satisfya multitudeof needs.All
lensesare multi-coated
to eliminateflareand ghosting
evenunderthe mostadverselightconditions.
Whilethe
seriesnow also featuresthree leaf shutterlenses,all
lensesexhibitthe utmostin colorbalance,high resolu-
tion and crystalcleardefinition.A featurelensis the new

chromaticaber300mmt12.8APOlenswhicheliminates
rationand producesphotoswiththe sharpestdefinition.
Giventhe widevarietyof lensesin the 645 PRO Series,
theygreatlyexpandtheworldof imagesthatare possible.
fil
L|l
auto windingwith the PowerDriveGripWG401
This PowerDriveGrip WG401 has been speciallydesignedfor heavyduty, motorizedoperationwith the 645
PRO.lt alsopermitsautomaticshuttercockingof the leaf
shutterlensesand can be remotecontrolled.Another
feature,not availablepreviouslyis the following:
Whenattachinga partiallyexposedfilm holder(inwhich
the film has not been advancedto a new frame),to the
645 PROequippedwiththe PowerDriveGripWG401,a
advance
built-incameramechanismwill automatically
the film to the next frame,when the shutterreleaseis
activated,either on the camera body or on the Power
DriveGripWG401.
NewAutomaticLeafShutterLensesfor added
versatility.
150mm
55mm(WideAngle),80mm(Standard)
(Telephoto)lenses
Theselensesare all in Seiko#0 shutter,offertheadvantagesof syncroflashphotographyat all shutterspeeds1/
and 1/500sec.TheoptionalPower
30, 1/60,11125,11250
cocktheshuttersas
DriveGripWG401willautomatically
it transportsthe film and movesthe mirror.
The camera'sfocalplaneshuttermustbe set at 1/8sec.
for leaf shuttermode operation.The leaf shutterlenses
can do it automatically.
A BroadAccessorySystem
For SpecializedApplications
A useful accessory system to serve the specialized
needsof the photographer.
lt includesAuto Bellowsand
Auto ExtensionRingsfor close-upand copyingwork;
InfraredRemoteControlforstudioand naturephotography; External Battery Case for operating in cold surroundings;Camera Grips for convenientholdingand
more.
otnerFeatures
ffi
<Mirror Lock-up>
Afterfocusing,
the Mirrorcanbe lockedup beforemaking
an exposure.
Thisisconvenient
whenthecamerais used
at slow shutterspeedsand is mountedon a tripodfor
telephotography,
copywork,etc.,sinceevenaverysmall
amountof vibrationsshouldbe eliminated.
<Self-timer>
Self-timerfor delayedshutterrelease.When activatedit
willlighta redpilotlampinthef rontof thecameraforeight
secondsand will blinkfor two secondsbeforetriggering
the shutter.
<Time Exposure>
Timeexposuresare madeby utilizingthe Self-timer
and
the "B"shuttersetting.A newpowersavingcircuitdesign
switchesthe batteryoff and extendsis life.
13 Gold PlatedContacts
Thesecontactsinterfacethe
AE PrismFinderwiththe ISO
dial on the film holder and
the shutterspeeds.
FocusingScreen N
ApertureRingCouPingPin
This pin is fittedintothe ExposureMeterCouPlerof the
lens,to transmitthe aPerture
datato the AE PrismFinder.
Hot-shoe(X contact)
A cordlessflashcan be used
w i t ht h i ss h o e .
Battery Check LamP

FocusingScreenReleasePin
When you want to change
t h e s c r e e n ,s l i d et h i s P i nt o
the left and remove the
screen.
Flash Sync Terminal

FlashcordandoptionalTerminalAdapterRA401can be
connectedto thisterminal.
Mirror Lock-up Lever
Neck Strap Lug
Shutter ReleaseSelector
A l i g nt h e w h i t ei n d e xd o t o n
the selectorcollar with the
whitesquaredotinthecenter
f o r n o r m a lu s e . W h e n t h e
collaris turnedto the reddot,
the release is locked. To
use the Self-timer,set it to
Lens ReleaseButton
Auxiliary ReleaseContact
Whenthe coveris movedto
the left,the contactappears.
Thiscontactis usedfor connectionsof externalreleases
such as a specialhand grip
and remotecontrolunit.
Shutter ReleaseButton
Battery Check Button

L E D d i s p l a y st h e p r e s e n t
batterycondition.
Mirror
. Nevertouchthe surfaceof
themirror.
FinderCouplingPanel(Front)
Shutter Speed Dial Lock

ReleaseButton
This buttonis used for unlockingthe Shutter Speed
Dialfrom an AE position.
FinderCouplingPanel(Rear)
Electric Contact for Film
Holder
T h i s c o n t a c t r e c e i v e sf i l m
sensitivity
data from the film
holder.
Shutter Speed Dial

This dial selectsthe shutter
speed,and switchesthe operationmode from AE to
manualphotography.
Film Holder Mount
Neck Strap Lug
Film Holder Coupling Pin

Guide
Shutter Curtain
Exposuresare controlledby
o p e n i n ga n d c l o s i n gt h e c u r tain.
' Nevertouchthe surfaceof
t h i sc u r t a i n .
Film TransportGear
Film Holder Mounting
Bracket
Film Advance Crank

A Singlecompleteturncocks
theshutterandadvancesthe
filmfor eachexposure.
MultipleExposureLever
When this lever is set at
"MULTl",
filmis notadvanced
evenwhenthe FilmAdvance
Crankis turned,thus allowingmultiple
exposures
onthe
s a m ef i l mf r a m e .
DistanceScale
The camera to subjectdistancecanbe setor confirmed
withthis scale.
FocusingRing
This ringadjuststhe focus.
Lens Alignment Dot
AM Lever
''M'' it permits
When set to
you to check depthof field.
Normallyalways leave it in
"A" position.
Depth-of-fieldScale
Providesa quick readingof
for variousaPdepth-of-field
erturesand distances.
Exposure Meter CouPler
Thiscoupleris engagedwith
the ApertureRing CouPling
diaPhragm
Pin, transmitting
informationto the AE Prism
Finder.
Tripod Socket
114"tripod socket.To convertto a 3/8" socket,remove
thesmallscrewin the baseof
the socket.Then removethe
bushing.See page32.
Battery Chamber Cover

Battery Chamber Cover
Latch
Removingthe Front Body Cap and
Rear Cover
Firstremovethe FrontBody Cap in

t h e d i r e c t i o no f t h e a r r o w , w h i l e
pushingthe LensReleaseButton@
backwardsas indicatedby arrow.
Rear Body ProtectiveCovercan be
readilyremovedby depressingthe
partof C as shownintheillustration.
Attaching the Lens
Removingthe Lens.
Line up red LensAlignmentDot @

Whilepushinglensreleasebuttonbackagainstred cameraAlignmentDot
wards, turn lens counterclockwise.
@ andgentlyinsertthe lensintothe
(Same procedureas removingbody
camera body. Then turn the lens
cap).
clock wise, ?s indicatedby arrow,
untilit clicksinto place.Make sure
that the ApertureRingCouplerPin
is engagedwiththe ExposureMeter
CouplingPin @, which sticksout
underthe Mamiyanameplateof the
camera.
* Whenthe ApertureRing Couplerptn ts engageq
by the exposure meter coupling pin lever, F/stop
data is conveyed to the AE Prism Finder.
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Attachingthe Roll Film Holder
R e m o v i n gt h e R o l l F i l m H o l d e r
* lf the Dark Slide is not inserted,
the safety lock will prevent the
holder from being removed.
* The Dark Slide can be inserted
i n t h e R o l l F i l m H o l d e ru p t o t h e
Green Line, marked on the slide,
without affecting the image.
G r e e nL i n e
* R e m o v et h e R o l l F i l m H o l d e r
Cover.
l i l mH o l d e r
1 .W h i l es p a n n i ntgh eR o l F
b e t w e e ny o u rt h u m ba n d m i d d l ef i n g e r ,h o l d i n gi t o n t h e r u b b e r i z efdi n g e r r e s t s , c a r e f u l l ya l i g n i t s F i l m
Holder MountingBracketwith the
c o r r e s p o n d i n cg e n t e r c l i p o f t h e
camerabody.
press
2.Whilekeeping
thisalignment,
t h eu p p e rp a r to f t h e R o l lF i l mH o l d e r
againstthe camerabody,so that it
clicks into place by engagingthe
springloadedtwincameracatch.
1 . I n s e r t h e D a r ks l i d er n t ot h e s l o t
markedby WhiteLineson the side
of the holder.
2 . P u s ht h e l o w e ro n e o f t h e F i l m
H o l d e r D e t a c h i n gL o c k R e l e a s e
Button@ downward,whilesimultan e o u s l yp u s h i n gt h e F i l m H o l d e r
DetachingButton@ inward.
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Attaching the Finder.
Removingthe Finder
The same procedureappliesto all

finders. The illustrations shows
the AE Prism Finder FF4O1.
Liftthe UpperCoverfromthe camera

body.
Insertthe AttachingLatches@ of the
f i n d e ri n t ot h e F i n d e C
r o u p l i n gp a n e l
@ ln the frontwallof the body.press
the finderdown untilthe rear latch
lockssecurelyin place.
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S p a n n i n gt h e f i n d e rw i t h y o u r f i n gers,pushthebuttonon itsrightside
markedwith a downwardpointing
arrow, downward,whilepushing
the otherbutton,on the leftsideS,
inward.
Removingthe Crank
Pushthe lockLever@ on its bottom

in a forwarddirectionas far as it will
go (see illustration).
Attaching the Crank
With the flat part, having a White

IndexLine,on top, linethe Crankup
againstitsmountingplateon the side
of the body and push FilmAdvance
Crank Lock Leverbackward.
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You may choosesix differentcrank

startingpositionsto suityourpreference. The orientationof the crank
properagainstits base,beforeit is
attached to the camera, will be
whenthe entireassemmaintained
bly is lockedintoplace.
Insertingthe Battery The camera will not function without
a battery
Checking Battery
The camerawill not function without a battery

Withyourfingernail,
pullthe Battery
ChamberCoverlatch,on the bottom
of the camerabody,as indicatedby
the arrow in the illustration.
Lift the
coveroff.The camerarequiresa 6V
alkaline,silveroxideor lithiumbattery. lt is a good idea to wipe the
batteryterminalsbeforeinsertionto
assurepropercontact.Observepo_
larity.@ positionis markedin battery

cavity.InserttheOside firstat a steep
angle and then push entire battery
into place, makingsure that the liit
ribbonwraps aroundbattery.Close
coverby inserting
twin-prong
endfirst
and pushingit down.
* Be particularly careful not to let
the lift ribbon cover the Oterminal.
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PressBatteryCheck Button,,8.C."
@ on lowerfrontof the camera.
BatteryCheck Lamp @ on top oppositesideshouldtight.Brightlight
indicatesgood condition.Blinking
lightmeansreplacebattery.No lighl
meansbatteryis deador improperly
inserted.
lmportant:
1. The sealed,new batterywhichis
suppliedwiththiscameramay have
been subjectto storageconditions
which have reducedits servicelife.
Thereforeit rsdesirableto replaceit
witha freshbatteryas soonas possible.
2. Carefullywipe the batteryconintothe chamtactsbeforeinserting
ber. Failureto do so may resultin
poor electricalcontactand consequentmalfunctioning
of the camera.
3. Always remove battery when
camerais not used for a while.Always carryspare batteries.
4. Batterylifediffers,dependingon
ambient
type,age,storagecondition,
frequencyof use etc.
temperature,
Batterystrengthwill be indicated
by whetherthe light:
Glows .....Batterystrengthis suff icient
Blinks .....Battery capacity has
droppedbelow the allowablelevel.(Replace
the battery.)
not'f,lit;:i-:
Does
the battery.)
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(;:1,:::
Whensetto the yellowclocksymbol

1) tfre self-tir"r is operative.See
page 27 and 28 tor furtherinstruc_
tions.
Operating the Shutter Release
Button
For normaloperationset the White

Dotof the ShutterReleaseSelector
@ againstthe WhiteSquareDotn.
When set to the Red Dot O, the
ReleaseButtonis locked.
1. The ShutterReleaseButton@
functionsin two steps.Gentlepressurewilllightthe meteringinforma_
tiondisplayif theAE prismFinderis
used. Continuedpressurewill releasethe electromagnetic
shutter.
* Selectthis mode if the camera

will be idle for a period and to
prevent accidental shutter release.Also when the power Drive
Gripis used.
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2. lf the film is not completelyad_

vanced,if the DarkSlideis notwith_
drawn or if the batteryis dead,the
shutterwill not function,evenwhen
t h e S hu t t e r R e l e a s e B u t t o n i s
pressed.Thiswillalsobe the caseif
the ShutterSpeedDial is set to ,,A"
or "AEL"whenthe AE prismFinder
is not attached.
3. After releasingthe shutter,the
Film AdvanceCrankwill automati_
callyunlockandbe readyto advance
t h ef i l m .
1. Attach the Roll Film

Holderto the camerabody.
2. Pull out the Dark Slide
and placeit intoits Storage
Slot.
3. Set the ShutterSpeed 4. Set the MultipleExpoDial to any other position sure Leveron the body to
than"A"or "AEL".Whenthe the "MULTl"position.
AE Prism Finder is not
mountedonthecamera,the
releaseifthe
shutterwillnot
ShutterSpeedDialis in the
"A" or "AEL"position.
* When only the body is tested, the familiarization

checkout can be made either in the "MULTI" or n
(normal mode).
5. Set the ShutterRelease

S e l e c t o rt o " 8 " ( n o r m a l
mode),and pressthe Shutter ReleaseButton.
6.Aftertheshutterhasbeen
released,advancethe Film
AdvanceCrank one completerevolution
andthe next
framewill be ready.
The emptyfilmspoolincludedwiththe film holderis

suppliedwitha vinyltube.Whenplacedin the take-up
compartmentit engagesthe film sensorand makes
the holderfunctionas if it is loadedwith film. Please
removethe tube afteryourtest.
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1. While pushingthe Back Cover

2. Whilesqueezingin on bothsides
LockReleaseButton@downward, of the ReleaseLatch@, pulltheRoll
pressthe BackCoverOpeningButFilm Inserlout of the camerabody.
ton@,andthe BackCoverwillopen. At that time,move the emptyspool
in the upperpartdown to the lower
spoodcompartment.
Whenyou loadfilmfor the firsttime.

remove and discardthe protective
papercoverwhichis attachedto the
film railsin the rollfilm holder.
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3. Align the right-handside of this

empty spool with the lower Spool
Stud @ (convex).Slide the spool
into positionmaking sure that the
left-sideof the spoolis properlyheld
by the SpoolClip.
4. In the samemanner,inserta roll

of filmin the uppercompartment.
At
thattime,checkthat the film leader
paperis set as shown in the photo
above.(The leaderpaper insideis
facingoutwardonthe pressureplate.
Notthatthe filmdirectionis wrongif
the leaderpaperis facinginward.)
5. Pullout someof the leaderpaper.

Insertthe tip of the leaderpaperinto
the slotof the lowerTake-upSpool.
Gentlyrotatethe take-upspool as
shown in the photo until the start
markon the leaderpaperis aligned
withthe startmark (n) on the spool
clip.
* Correctlyalign the start marks
with each other, making sure that
the f ilm feeds properly.When improperfeedingoccurs,the proper
number of exposuresmay not be
taken.
* Avoid exposing the film to direct sunlight when inserting or
removingfilm.
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Insertingthe Roll Film Insert
Insertthe loaded Roll Film Insert

intothe holder,the film rollon top,
whilesqueezing
on bothsidesof the
ReleaseLatch@ as shown in illustration. Make sure that is been
properlyseated and is locked in
place. Then close cover by firmly
pressing
itstopagainstthe RollFilm
Holder.
* To close the Back Cover,firmly
pressthe top of the back cover on
both sides.
Film Speed (lSO) Dial
Eachfilm holderhas this important

feature.lt electronically
interfaces
the film holderwith the AE prism
Finder,the focalplaneshutterand
the lens diaphragm,for exposure
automation.
Thiseliminates
the needof having
to manuallyresetthe meter,every
timeyouchangefilmholdersloaded
withdifferentfilms.Thereforemake
it a routineto alwaysset this dial
withthe speedof the loadedfilm.
Film Speed Index of film holder ISO 25
Memo Clip
The Memo Clip on the backof the

Roll Film HolderCoveracceptsthe
box top of the film cartonand can
also be usedfor otherreminders.
50
100
2oo .
400 .
800 .
1600
3200
6400
( 3 2 ) ( 4 0 () 6 4 ) ( 8 0 () 1 2 s ) ( 1 6 0( )2 5 0 ) ( 3 2( 5
00
) 0 ) ( 6 4( 1
00
) 0 0 ) ( 1 2(5200)0 0 ) ( 2 5(0400)0 0 ) ( 5 0 0 0 )
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Color Codes
,l
Attachthe loadedRoll Film Holder

to the camera.RemoveDark Slide
and storeit.Turnthe MultipleExposure Lever@ to its normalposition,
White Dot against White Square.
Turnthe FilmAdvanceCrankuntilit
stops.The number"1"will now appearin the FilmCounterWindow.
The FocalPlaneShutterand Mirror
are now cockedand the camerais
readyfor the firstexposure.
Setthedesiredshutterspeedagainst
thewhiteindexline@on theShutter
SpeedDial.
1. At the "A"and "AEL"settings,the
ShutterSpeedDialis lockedbetween
thesetwo positions.
2. To releasethislock,turnthe Shutter Speed Dial while pushingthe
Lock ReleaseButton@.
3. At allothersettingsthedialcanbe
rotated freely and each speed
numberwillclickintoplace.
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1. full seconds.All other numbers

seconds.(1.e.30 = 1l
are fractional
30 sec.)
2. The yellowB indicatesBulb.At
thissettingtheshutterremainsopen
as longas the releaseis pressed.
3. The red 60 (1/60sec.) reminds
you that it is the fastestpermissible
shutterspeed settingwhen using
flash.
electronic
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4. "A and "AEL"explained

"A"(autoexposure)and"AEL"(auto
exposurelock)settingmustonlybe
usedwhen the AE PrismFinderis
attachedto camera.
1. lf it is not attachedand the dial is
set to eitherof these positions,the
shutterreleasewill not work.
2. lf it is not attachedand the SelfTimer is activated,the Pilot Lamp
willlightfor 10 secondsbutthe shutter will againnot release.
lf the ShutterSpeed Dial is set betweenclickstopseitherthe higheror
lowerexposurespeed may result.
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Set the desiredf/stopon the ApertureRing@by aligning

thef/number
with the red referencedot @ in the
centerof the ScaleRing.The Aperture Ringhas a clickstopfor eachf/
stop.In-between
clickscan also be
sued.
The effectthe set f/stopwill have

upon the picturearea can be confirmedon the FinderScreen.
Move the AM Leveron the lens so
that"M" becomesvisible- the lens
then can be stoppeddown to the
preselected
aperture.
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* At position "A", the lens is always stopped down only when

the shutter is being releasedwith
the aperture being open.
* During normal photography,
set the AM Lever so that "A" is
visible.At "M", focusingwill be a
little difficult.
t When using the AE Prism
Finder,be sure to set the AM Lever on "A"; otherwise, correct
exposure cannot be obtained.
* When aperture has been confirmed, be sure to reset the AM
Lever to "A".
See "Depth-of-field"
on page25.
Focusing with the Standard Focusing Screen
q4
Whilelooking
throughtheviewfinder,
R i n gu n t i tl h e
t u r nt h e l e n sF o c u s i n g
mostimportantsubjectpartappears
sharpand clear.
1. Thecameracomesequipped
with
a bright,Type E, Rangefinder/Micro-prismFocusingScreen.lt features a center,split-imagerangefinder spot and the subject is in
sharpfocuswhen the splitimages
c o m b i n ei n t oo n e .
2. The microprismring aroundthe
split-image
centerfurtherfacilitates
focusing.The microprismsdisappear only when the subjectis in
sharpfocus.
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3. The restof the groundglassarea

can alsobe usedfor focusing.
*lnterchangeable Focusing
Screens
There are four additional focusing screensavailablefor specialized applications.They are easy
to interchangeand come with instructions.
Readingthe Depth of Field Scale
Depthof fieldis definedas the zone
of sharpnessbeforeand behindthe
planeof focus.lt dependson camfocallengthof
era subject/distance,
lens,aperturesettingand distance
the lens is focusedat.
the
In addtionto visualobservation,
by
Depthof Fieldcan be determined
using the Depth of Field Scale on
each lens. f/stop numbersappear
on boththe rightand leftsideof the
red indexmark in the centerof the
scalering.Simplyreadthe figures
whichappearabovethe f/stopnumbers on the distancescale of the
lens.
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For example,withthe 80mmf/2.8N

lensfocusedat 3m andthe aperture
set at f122,the depth of field scale
indicatesthat the zone of sharpfocuswillextendf romabout2m to 6m.
* Move the empty spoolfrom the

top to the lower (take-up) compartment, ready for loading the
next film roll.
* Never load, unload or handle
film in direct sunlight.
trgp#$
;tnY,U.
1. Givingthe Film AdvanceCrank

one completeturn, will cock the
shutterand mirror and ready the
camerafor the nextexposure.
2. When the film is completelyexp o s e d( 1 5e x p o s u r eosn 1 2 0 , 3 0o n
220 tilm),the crank stop will disengage.Continueturninguntilthe papertraileris completely
woundonto
the take-upspool.(Aboutfiveturns
afterthe lastexposure.)
3. Open the Back Cover, and reThe Expomovethe RollFilmInsert.

sure Counterwill returnto S (start)
automatically.
4 . P u l l t h eS p o o C
l l i po n t h e r o l l f i l m
insertout to removethe film.
5. Removethe filmfromthe rollfilm
insert;makesurethatthefilmon the
rolldoesnotloosen,andsealimmediately.
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To usethe Self-Timer,
setthe ShutterReleaseSelectorto
O andpress
the Shutter Release Button. The
BatteryCheckLampwill lightfor 8
secondsand blinkfor 2 seconds,
whereupon
the shutterwillgo off.
* Afterusing the self-timermode,

be sure to return the Shutter Release Selector to the White
Square.(Normal mode.)
* To overridethe self-timer,after
having pressed the release,move
the selector back to the white
square.
* The Self-Timer can also be
overridden by inserting the Dark
Slide into the Film Holder or setting the camera Shutter Speed
Dial to "B".
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Aligning
thewhitedotof the Multiple
Exposure Lever with the yellow
"MULTl" square,disengagesthe
multipleexposure prevention
mechanism,and the film will not
advanceafteran exposureis made
and the Film Advance Crank is
the shutterwillbe
turned.However,
recocked,
thus makingmultipleexposurespossible.In this modethe
ExposureCounterwill notadvance.
* To override the multiple exposure mode or to return to normal

operation, be sure to return the
lever'sWh ite Dot againstthe white
squareand then advancethe film.
(lf you forget you will continue to
make multiple exposures on the
same frame.)
will stay open until the shutterrelease is pressedagain. You may

also use a cable releasetogether
withthe cablereleaseadapter.(The
battery circuit will automatically
switchoff to save power.)
('8"
*
can be terminatedby shifting the.ShutterReleaseSelector
from t) or the Shutter Speed
Dial from "8".
For time exposuresset the Shutter
ReleaseSelectorto S, the selftimer mode, and set the Shutter
SpeedDialto"B".Pressthe shutter
releaseand bothmirrorand shutter
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This is an importantfeaturewhen
the tripodmountedcamerais used
at slowor longexposuretimesand
particularly
also with use of long
t e l e p h o t ol e n s e s .l t e l i m i n a t e tsh e
"mirpossibility
of eventhe slightest
rorbounce"whichmayaffectimage
sharpness.
Move the Mirror-upLever to the

yellow"M.UP"square,afteryouhave
composedand focusedYour Pict u r e .T h i s w i l l r a i s et h e m i r r o ra n d
imagewillbe blacked
theviewfinder
out.Afteruse,returnleverto normal
(whitesquare)position.
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* When using the AE Prism

Finder,set the ShutterSpeedDial
to "AEL". Press the shutter release halfway and then lock the
mirror up. lf set to " A" and the
mirror is locked up, "LT" (long
time)will appearin the finder display and correct exposure cannot be obtained.
* When using a Leaf Shutter
Lens, be sure to read the instructions accompanyingit.
Infraredlightrays- beingof longer

wavelength- focusat a slightlydifferentplaneand requirethe following adjustment:
1. Notethe Red IndexMarkagainst

whichyou readyourdistancescale.
The redinfraredindexmarkisslightly
to its right.
2. Afterfocusingin the usualmanner, read the distance scale and
moveit to the rightto lineup withthe
infraredindexmark.
* For proper filter and exposure
information be sure to consult
the instructionsenclosedwith infrared film.
* The A300mmtl2.8APO lens for
645, being also corrected for infrared light rays, does not need
an Index Mark for infrared.
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I
<Caution>
When using the Hot-shoe,
be sure to put an appropriate Safety Cover over the Xsync terminal so that you
won't receivea high voltage
electricshock if the terminal
is accidentallytouched. (A
SafetyCover is put on the Xsync tgerminal when the
camera leavesthe factory.)
1 . W h e n u s i n ga n e l e c t r o n ifcl a s h ,
plug the synchronization
cord into
theSyncTerminal
andsettheShutter
'1
SpeedDialto /60 sec.or slower.
* The Mamiya645 PRO has an Xsync terminal.
* Do not use a flash unit specifically dedicatedfor another camera.lt may damageyour 645PRO.
* lf you use a flash unit whose
f lash duration is slower than 1l
1000 sec.,set the shutter speed
dial to 1/30sec. or slower.
Attach a shoe-mountflash to the

hot-shoeof the cameraor the Left
H a n dG r i pG 1 4 0 1( o p t i o n a l ) .
FIas S nc o n zati on c ha rt
shutter Speeds
sYnc'
1 1 I r_ 1 1 1 1
111
Terminalr0-[ol
500 tn 1-zs60 30I 15 B l q
X
C a n n o tb e u s e d
C a n n o tb e u s e d
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1
1
2
2
Electronicflash
MF Class
M Class
2 . F o r M F a n d M b u l b s ,s e t t h e
S h u t t e rS p e e dD i a lt o 1 / 3 0s e c . o r
s l o w e rf o r t h e M F t Y P e ,a n d 1 1 1 5
sec.or slowerfor the M tYPe.
* When using a flash, carefully
read the instructions that come
with the flash bulbs or flash unit
to check for appropriate shutter
speedsand to avoid malfunctions.
TheMamiya645PROTripodSocket
a c c e p t s a s t a n d a r d 1 1 4 "t r i p o d
mountingscrew. For use with tripodshaving3/8"mountingscrews,
frrstunscrewthe smallblackphilips
headretaining
screwinthecenterof
the tripodsocket.Then removethe
1 1 4b" u s h i n gw i t ha t h i nc o i n .T o r e i n s t a ltlh e 1 1 4 b" u s h i n gr,e v e r s et h e
process.
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Eye-levelOperation
Waist Level Operation
Hold the camera as shown in the

with its base restingon
illustration,
your left hand,the righthand supporting it from the side and top.
Pressbothelbowsagainstyourbody
andactivatethe shutterreleasewith
a smooth,steadystroke.
Forwaistleveloperation,it is desirable to have the Neck Strap attachedand adjustedfor your size.
During exposurekeep it taut and
pressthecameraf irmlyagainstyour
body.
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* Handholding the camera is

even easierusing the Power Drive
Grip WG401 or kept Hand GriP
GL401.
Attaching the Strap to the Camera
1 . W h i l ep u s h i n gd o w n ,p u l lo u tt h e
Neck Strap Fastener@ of the attachingclip.
Removingthe Strapfrom the Camera
2. Place the hole of the strap fastener@ overthe NeckStrapon the

camerabodyas illustrated,
and pull
untilit clicksand locksintoplace.
Withyourf ingers,pulltheNeckStrap
Fastener@ of the attachingclipupward and push part@ in the directionof the arrow.The strapcan now
be removed.
* When attachingthe Strapto the
Neck Strap Lug on the side of the
camera with the Film Advance
Crank, insert the neck strap fastener @ into the lower part of the
double slot.
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Camera type
focal-plane
shutterSLR
6 x 4.5cmelectronic
Actual negative size
5 6 x 4 1. S m m
Film type
120 rollfilm (15 exposures)

220 roll film (30 exposures)
Polaroidpackfilm (Polaroid100,600 series)
135 roll film in film cartridge
Film loading
film holderswithfilmspeeddialavailable
Daylightloading- interchangeable
Standard lenses
Mamiya-Sekor
C 80mmf/2.8N
Mamiya-Sekor
C 80mmf/1.9N
Lens mount
M645 bayonetmount(applicableto all M645 lenses)
Shutter
focal-plane
shutter
controlled
Movingcoil,electronic
Shutter speed
( M a n u a l4) s e c .- 1 1 1 , 0 0s0e c . ,B ( T )
(nuto)8 sec. - 111,000
sec.(whenthe AE PrismFinderFE401is used)
Shutter release
release.
Electromagnetic
Selectablereleaselockor self-timermode.
Mirror
Instantreturn,frontcoatedmirror,with mirrorlock-upcapability.
Viewfinder
(WaistLevelFinderN, PrismFinderFP401and AE PrismFinderFE401)

Interchangeable
(Viewfinders
for the M645 Supercan be used)
Focusing screen
with FresnelLens,accessoryscreensavailable.
SpoVMicroprism
Standard:Rangefinder
(Sameas the M645 Super)
Field of view
94%
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Film transport
Sinoleturn windinobv FilmAdvanceCrankAC401.

Vaiiabtecrank stait pbsition(6 positions).
(PowerDriveGrip WG401and PowerDriveGrip N )
Interchangeable
Exposurecounter
Prooressive
tvpe,automaticreset.
Thdcounter fcir120 and 220 film will be automatic.
Multipleexposure
Activatedby the MultipleExposureLever.
Depth-of-field
Depth-of-field
Scaleprovidedon lens
Self-timer
Electronic
LEDdis,play:Lights
for8 seconds,flashesfor2seconds,beforeshutterrelease.
Has manualoverride.
Auxiliary shutter releasesocket
AcceptsRemoteControland ElectronicCableReleases.
Battery check
The BatteryCheckButton,indicatesresidualbatterycapacityin 3 stages.
Time exposure
Time (T) photography

can be taken.
Synchronization
X terminalplushot shoe,Flashsynchronization
at 1/60sec.or slowerspeeds
Back cover
DarkSlideStorage,MemoClip
Power supply
6V batteryx 1 (4SR44silver-oxide
battery,4LR44 alkaline-manganese
batteryor 2CR1/3
lithiumbdttery)'
Others
With Neck Strap.
Dimensions& Weight
Body with 120 Roll Film Holder HA401
With Waist Level Finder N, 80mm f2.8N
With Prism Finder FP401,80mm f2.8N
With AE Prism Finder FE401,80mm f2.8N
With Power Drive Grip WG401.
AE Prism Finder FE401,80mnf f2.8N
124mm(W) x102.5mm(H) x
1 2 4 m m( W ) x 1 0 6 m m ( H )x
1 2 4 m m( W ) x 1 2 8 m m ( H ) x
1 2 4 m m( W ) x 1 3 5 m m ( H ) x
124mm(D)
1 5 8 m m( D )
1 7 0 m m( D )
1 7 0 m m( D )
172mm(W) x 135 mm (H) x 170mm (D)
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9809
3459
5309
5459
8009 (WithoutBattery)
* lf the camera should fail to function properly,

pleasecheck the following:
2. The finderis blackor very dark.

Has the LensCap been removed?
ls the Mirror-upLeverin the "M.UP"position?
lf so, turn the leverto the WhiteSquare.
ls the "AM"settingon the lensat r'M"(Depthof
FieldPreview)?
lf so, move it to "A".
1. The ShutterReleaseButtondoes not move.

Pushthe BatteryCheckButton.
lf the lampdoes not light,check:
ls a Batteryin the camera?
lf yes, is it correctlyinserted?(Polarity)
ls it dead?
3. The RollFilmHoldercannotbe removedfromthe

camerabody.
Insertthe DarkSlide.
lf the lampdoes light,check:

Hasthe FilmHolderDarkSlidebeenpulled?
ls the ShutterReleaseSelectorin the locked
(RedDot)position?
lf so, moveit to the WhiteSquareandtry again.
ls the ShutterSpeedDialin the "A" or "AEL"
position
?
lf so, turn to othersettingand try again.
4. The developedfilm has fewer exposuresthan

specified.
Mostlikelythe StartMarkhad notbeenaligned
properlywhen the film was loaded.(See load
page20 )
ing instructions
5. TheFilmAdvanceCrankcontinues
to turnanddoes
not stop.
Wasthe RollFilmInsertplacedin the RollFilm
Holder?
Was the emptyfim spoolleftin the upper
compartment?
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Things to Watch
* Cold TemperaturePhotography
a. Use a freshlithiumbattery.
b. Utilize the External Battery Case accessory.
(Permitsbatteryto be placedinsideclothing).
Batteriesthat fail at low temperaturesmay still
be used at normaltemperatures.Howeverfrequenttemperaturechangesshortensbatterylife.
c. Avoidsuddentemperature
changeswhengoing
indoors,to preventmoisturecondensationon
camera and lensses.(Also importantfor film
protection).
* When using the AE Prism Finder FE401

When using this finder it is imperativethat the
Film Speed Dial on the Roll Film Holder is properly set for the ISO number of the loaded film, as
it interfaceswith this finder. lf 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,
especiallythe sun. Return mirror to normal position or lens cap to prevent such damage.
The AE Prism Finder FE401

The MamiyaAE (AutomaticExposure)Prism Finder
FE401pentaprismguaranteesa true, uprightimage
and featuresbuilt-inelectronicshuttercontrolwhich.
TTL automaticexposure
ensures aperture-priority,
meteringwhilein the A or AEL mode.
<3-WayMeteringSystem>
The FE401comeswiththreemeteringmodes:average
metering(AV),spotmetering(SP),andAV-SPmetering
selectingAV or SP according
capableof automatically
to subjectconditions.
The LED displayin the viewfinderindicatescorrect
exposure.
lf youforgetto extractthe DarkSlidewhenthe finderis
being used with the 645 PRO, an LED will flash a
warnrng.
The Power Drive Grip WG401
The Power Drive Grip WG401 is integralwith the
winderand handgrip,enablingquickand continuous
to be taken:framescanbe advanced(about
exposures
2 trames/sec.).
Usablewithany of threerecentlydevelopedleafshutter lenses,it can be connectedwiththe lensandwinder
with the Grip ConnecterPL401,thus automatically
it withthe lens
interlocking
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InterchangeableLenses
Roll Film Holders
Wide-angleLenses
120 Roll Film Holder HA401

220 Roll Film Holder HB401
135 Roll Film Holder HC401
(withPanoramicAdapter)
Polaroid Land Pack Film Holder HP401
Telephoto Lenses
Standard Lenses
Zoom Lenses
Special Effect Lenses:
Leaf Shutter Lenses :

Tele-Converter
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35mm f/3.5N,45mm f/2.8N,

55mmf/2.8N
150mmf/3.5N,4150mmf12.8,
21Ommf/4N
ULD300mmf/5.6N,A300mm
tl2.&APO,500mmf/5.6
, 0 m mf / 2 . 8 N ,
8 0 m mf l 1 . 9 N 8
11Ommf/2.8N
Zoom 55 ry 110mm f/4.5N,
ZoomULD105- 21Ommf14.5
Fish-eye
ULD24mmf/4,Shift
50mmtl4,Macro80mmf/4N
Soft 145mmf/4
A 5 5 m m t / 2 . 8 N / L ,A 8 0 m m
f/2.8N/1,A150mm f/3.8N/L
2 x Tele-Converter
P a c kF i l mH o l d e rH P 4 0 1
Polaroide
Waist LevelFinderN
AE prism FinderFE401
PrismFinderFP401
1 2 0 R o l lF i l mH o l d e rH A 4 0 1
2 2 0 R o l lF i l mH o l d e rH 8 4 0 1
1 3 5R o l lF i l mH o l d e rH C 4 0 1
LeftHandGrip GL401
TerminalAdapter
PowerDriveGrip
645 PRO Body
The actualproductsmay be differentfrom this illustration
Periodic Check
Whenthe camerais not usedfor a longperiodof time,
removethe batteryand any film from the camera.
Avoidstoringthe camerafor prolongedperiodsof time
in a damp or saltyatmosphere.(Colorfilm shouldbe
storedat the manufacturer's
recommended
temperatures.)
instruments,
Sincecamerasareprecision
avoidshocks
and roughhandling.
When camera and lens are storedfor a long time,
periodically
exercisethe shutter(s)at variousspeeds
and alsoturn the lensdiaphragms.
Cleaning
Never touch the surfacecoated mirror.Clean dust
particleswith a blower and opticalsurfaceswith lens
cleaningtissueand lenscleaner.
Periodically
checkthe camerato makesurethatit is in
good workingorder,especiallybeforean important
assignment.
Checkthe battery,flashsynchronization,
mirrorandshuttermovement,
filmadvance,diaphragm
operation,etc.
Shouldany malfunctionoccur or if the camera has
beendropped,jarredor becomewet,do not attemptto
fix it yourselfbut send it to the ServiceDepartmentof
your Mamiyadistributor.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO

Special Featuresof Mamiya 645 pRO....................3 FifmTransport

and Checkingthe Camera

Two new convenientsafetyfeatureshave been addedto

Bright,DynamiclmagesVisibleon the Focusing

tion and crystalcleardefinition.A featurelensis the new

auto windingwith the PowerDriveGripWG401

Battery Check LamP

Flash Sync Terminal

Battery Check Button

Shutter Speed Dial Lock

Shutter Speed Dial

Film Holder Mount

Neck Strap Lug

Film Holder Coupling Pin

Film Advance Crank

Lens Alignment Dot

Battery Chamber Cover

Firstremovethe FrontBody Cap in

Attaching the Lens

Line up red LensAlignmentDot @

The same procedureappliesto all

Liftthe UpperCoverfromthe camera

Pushthe lockLever@ on its bottom

Attaching the Crank

With the flat part, having a White

You may choosesix differentcrank

The camerawill not function without a battery

larity.@ positionis markedin battery

Whensetto the yellowclocksymbol

For normaloperationset the White

* Selectthis mode if the camera

2. lf the film is not completelyad_

1. Attach the Roll Film

* When only the body is tested, the familiarization

5. Set the ShutterRelease

The emptyfilmspoolincludedwiththe film holderis

1. While pushingthe Back Cover

Whenyou loadfilmfor the firsttime.

3. Align the right-handside of this

4. In the samemanner,inserta roll

5. Pullout someof the leaderpaper.

Insertthe loaded Roll Film Insert

Film Speed (lSO) Dial

Eachfilm holderhas this important

Film Speed Index of film holder ISO 25

The Memo Clip on the backof the

Attachthe loadedRoll Film Holder

1. full seconds.All other numbers

4. "A and "AEL"explained

Set the desiredf/stopon the ApertureRing@by aligning

The effectthe set f/stopwill have

* At position "A", the lens is always stopped down only when

3. The restof the groundglassarea

For example,withthe 80mmf/2.8N

* Move the empty spoolfrom the

1. Givingthe Film AdvanceCrank

3. Open the Back Cover, and reThe Expomovethe RollFilmInsert.

* Afterusing the self-timermode,

* To override the multiple exposure mode or to return to normal

will stay open until the shutterrelease is pressedagain. You may

Move the Mirror-upLever to the

* When using the AE Prism