Mamiya 645 AFD III Instructions Manual

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73 74The procedure is the same as that taken up tostep 3 of auto focusing.1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M”(manual focus mode).2. Determine the exposure, focusing and framestructure by pressing the shutter release buttonhalfway while looking into the view finder.3. Mirror up by fully pressing the shutter releasebutton.In the manual modeThis function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-upphotography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photo-graphing a poster or another picture.When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional) is recom-mended.Taking Photos with the Mirror Up1. Set the drive dial to "M.UP."2. Select “S” (single focus mode) by turning thefocus mode selector lever.3. Turn the exposure mode-setting dial to chooseany of “P”, “Av”, or “Tv” exposure mode.4. Focus the subject, and determine compositionand exposure.5. The mirror moves up when the shutter buttonis fully pressed.6. Press the shutter button again to take pictures.Using auto focus and auto exposurePAv TvMXCFM.UPCSLP AvTvMXCF22252.250.70.8 ftm1144PAvTvMXCFAuto bracket exposures can be made when the auto bracket mode is set before tak-ing photos with mirror up.The mirror goes back to the normal position in 30 seconds. This can be changed to60 seconds or no limitation by the custom setting function. (See page 93)Note that keeping the mirror up consumes more power.The mirror will return to the original position if the lens is removed from the camerabody.CautionDo not point the lens at the sun during the mirror up mode. The sun’sintense light can scorch and damage the shutter curtain.