Mamiya 645DF Instructions Manual

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PAvTvMXCFC1C2C3APAvTvMXCFC1C2C3Long Exposure mode (Bulb Mode) Backlight buttonTvAvXMCFPC2C3C1Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode)To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order toprevent 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 turnthe rear dial to set the aperture.3. Determine the composition, focus, then takethe picture. The shutter remains open as longas the shutter release button is pressed.As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures, it isrecommended to replace batteries before bulb exposure. (See page 13.)To see the main panel at night or in dark places,press the backlight button / .The backlight will go on approximately 20seconds and go off unless there is anotheroperation.If the backlight button is held down for one second, the light will remain on untilthe button is pressed again.When the backlight is on, the camera will not go into sleep mode however batterypower may drain quickly.Setting long exposuresWhen photographing under normal conditions, the shutter speed can beadjusted for longer exposures.Turn the front dial for shooting time settings.New time settings include 1, bulb, tIME (Time),2,4,8,15,30 and 60.Using the “tIME” (Time) setting, the shutter will open and close according to thenumber of times you press it.“tIME” (Time) photography is electronically controlled so it is possible that thebatteries will drain quickly. In this case, please replace batteries with new ones.