Mamiya 645AFDII Body with Neck Strap

Mamiya 645AFDII Body with Neck Strap

Intelligence and Performance

The 645AFDII: Evolve to a new standard of performanceand perfection, film or digital.

Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera in 1975 and has become recognized as the world leader in the medium format field. Always striving for perfection, the Mamiya 645AFDII medium format SLR offers improved performance and an extensive choice of convenient features that seamlessly supports film or digital capture, making it easy to have one camera system for both. Committed to the professional photographer, Mamiya offers the latest advanced camera features without locking the photographer into a single photographic medium. Responding to the demands of medium format shooters, Mamiya has incorporated the latest auto focus technology in the 645AFDII. In addition to a faster more responsive focus system, it also includes MSC (Mamiya Serial Communication) that provides data exchange from the 645AFDII and a compatible digital back. Additional features such as multi-point evaluative metering, TTL flash control and compensation, 36 custom functions and more, redefine what a medium format camera is today. The Mamiya 645AFDII combines sophisticated advanced features, integrated microprocessor controlled electronics, improved performance and the quality of medium format film or digital capture with the power of proven world-class AF lenses.

Eight exposure modes to complement every photographic need.
With a turn of the exposure mode dial, choose the best suited mode for the composition. Select from five different AE (Auto Exposure) modes (P) Program, (PH) Program High (PL) Program Low, (Av) Aperture-priority, (Tv) Shutter-speed priority or three manual modes (M) Manual, (B) Bulb for long exposures, (X) (1/125 sec.)

Capture every lighting scenario with the control of multi metering modes.
Selecting the correct metering mode can make the difference between a great image or a lost moment. Offering 3 metering modes, the 645AFDII adapts to every lighting condition. Choose from (A) Center- Weighted/Average metering, (S) Spot metering or (A-S AUTO) Variable ratio metering mode.

Capture moments faster than the naked eye.
The vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter provides an impressive maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 second allowing photographers to employ creative shooting techniques such as soft-focus portraits using wide apertures, to razor-sharp images of very fast-moving subjects. Flash synchronization speeds up to 1/125 sec. provide the control necessary to balance ambient and flash exposures.

Always ready for the next moment
The 645AFDII is the only auto-focus medium format camera to have first frame auto-detection. Faster and easier film loading along with precision frame spacing offers the necessary performance required in the studio or on location.

One-touch variable exposure control
Stop wondering if you captured the perfect exposure. With Auto bracket mode, complex lighting conditions are easily handled. Whether you're shooting the narrow latitude of transparency film or digital capture, proper exposure is within your control. The 645AFDII automatically makes three consecutive exposures, one under, one over and the normal metered value so you can select the order and compensation value quick and conveniently. 

Exposure data recorded for every image
Important exposure information such as exposure mode, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, index number and more can all be imprinted on the film's outer edge. Referring back to previous exposure data is quick and manageable.

Critical data at a glance
Three conveniently located screens, display all necessary camera functions, mode, exposure data and settings. Two external LCD panels illuminate for low light conditions. An additional LCD panel located in the viewfinder shows all shooting data.

Enhanced precision and performance
The 645AFDII features a selectable faster focusing TTL phase difference detection AF system. A new highly sensitive l+l shaped CCD sensor covers a wider focus area offering increased accuracy and focus control.

Sophisticated TTL Flash control
The 645AFDII incorporates automated TTL / OTF (through-the-lens/off-the-film) flash exposure control. Advanced features such as flash-ready indicator, flash compensation, AF measuring beam and auto flash synchronization
are among the many functions available on the 645AFDII.

Meets every imaging need, Film or Digital....
The 645AFDII offers the conveniences of film or digital capture. Advanced features such MSC (Mamiya Serial Communication) data interface and mid-roll film changes offer today's professional the greatest flexibility in the field.

Rugged, lightweight and durable
The 645AFDII is built on a solid die-cast body made from lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy. Exceptional recision computer aided machining assures reliable, durable performance even under the harshest working conditions.

User selectable features and settings
The 645AFDII features selectable custom settings to accommodate individual shooting needs and styles. Quick and easy custom functions can be modified as your shooting needs change.

Magnesium Alloy viewfinder cover
The 645AFDII incorporates the finest materials borrowed from it's predecessor the 645AF. Utilizing a magnesium alloy cover ensures that the prism and digital circuitry of the viewfinder are protected. In addition to providing secure protection, this magnesium alloy also contributes to the overall compact and lightweight design of the camera. The result is an innovative configuration with a revolutionary and timeless look for today's medium format SLR.

Die-cast aluminum body and film back
The body shell is die-cast from a lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy. Exceptional precision in machining
assures reliable, durable performance even under the harshest working conditions.

Meeting the needs of professionals
Interchangeable film and Digital back system
Interchangeable film and digital backs offer today's professional a quick, convenient and economical choice of how they capture their image. It also offers them the greatest flexibility to provide what the client needs on demand with
the same quality they expect.

Super-fast 1/4000-sec shutter speed expands creative potential
The vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter provides a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 second. This permits the photographer to employ techniques, from soft-focus portraits using a wide aperture lens to razor-sharp images of even the fastest-moving subjects.The high-speed shutter also allows flash synchronization at a fast 1/125sec. which enables effective application of daylight synchronization and other flash techniques. When the film back is removed, a protective mechanism automatically opens the shutter, and closes it again when the back is replaced, to prevent accidental damage to the shutter.

Designed for safe, trouble-free operation
Full digital controls and self-diagnostic circuitry eliminate problems before they happen. In the event of incorrect ettings or battery trouble, the shutter release locks to protect accidental exposure.

Fast, highly precise auto focus
The Mamiya 645AFDII auto focus system operates on a TTL based phase difference detection technology. A highsensitivity l+l shaped CCD covers a wider focus area to assure precise plane-of-focus even for subjects incorporating vertical and horizontal lines. The focus area can be switched to normal or spot focus selection.

Single AF Mode (S)
This mode puts priority on precise focusing at the moment the shutter is released, which is ideal for still subjects. Focus is locked when the viewfinder LCD focus mark lights. AF lock is activated in this mode.

Continuous AF Mode (C)
This mode continually adjusts focus even while the shutter release button is being half-pressed. It is best for loving
subjects; focus is not locked even when the focus mark lights.

Manual Focus Mode (M)
Selecting this mode cancels Auto Focus. The focus symbol l appears inside the viewfinder on the LCD panel when the image is in focus, and a focus aid feature indicates the rotation direction of the focus ring with > and < defocus
marks. Faster, precise, enhanced performance.

Three metering modes provide detailed information about lighting conditions

(A) Center-Weighted Averaged Metering
This mode meters the average reflected brightness of the entire image, with emphasis on the center of the screen.

(S) Spot Metering
This mode meters reflected light on the image at a specific point, indicated by the circle at the center of the focusing
screen. It is optimal for use with high contrast subjects and for measuring brightness at a specific area of the subject.

(AUTO A-S) Variable Ratio Metering
This mode automatically switches between average and spot modes depending on the relative contrast within the
overall image; it provides exposure settings suited to a wide range of subjects and lighting conditions.

Auto-Focus
Infrared AF Assist Beam
The Mamiya 645AFDII is a medium format autofocus camera with a built-in auto-focus assist beam. It goes into effect automatically under poor light and low subject contrast conditions. For sensitive situations such as political events, the AF sub-beam is switchable on/off.

Exposure data imprinting records vital information
Apply data imprinting to generate a record of exposure data outside the image area. 3 modes are selectable. DATA mode imprints exposure mode, aperture value, shutter speed, exposure compensation value, bracketing position,
metering mode, index (frame) number. DATE mode records year, month, day, and time, along with an index number.
INDEX mode records 3-digit index numbers from 001 to 999. Index numbers are stored in the camera’s memory, and not cleared when a film back is removed. This allows easier record keeping and shoot management when a large number of images are created.

FUNCTION key, SET button
Customized functions are set by turning the exposure mode dial to the CF position and selecting the desired custom function with the front dial. Activating or modifying a function is made with the rear dial. Alphabetical letters "A, B, C" represent the storage areas where the user can save their customized settings. CF numbers and corresponding contents are displayed in the shutter speed area of the LCD; the aperture area of the panel displays contents to be set, and the exposure compensation area displays numbers representing the customized contents. Default settings or other CF selections can be copied and or recalled by pressing the "SET" button 1 second.

LCD panels show exposure conditions and camera settings at a glance
A digital data communication system makes it possible to see all information on the body, viewfinder, and film back
LCD panels. The viewfinder display shows information about current exposure conditions. The body and film back
displays show current settings and selections, all in an easy-to-understand intuitive format. External LCD panels on the camera body and film back are illuminated by pressing the Back Light key or selecting continuous illumination during metering mode via the Custom Functions settings.

(P) Program AE Mode
This mode automatically determines optimal exposure settings, using preprogrammed aperture and shutter values to ensure exposure accuracy under ambient lighting. This mode is ideal for general photography without the need to make adjustments.

(Av) Aperture Priority AE Mode
This mode emphasizes the depth-offield effect of aperture setting on the image. Simply adjust the aperture value with the digital dial to the appropriate setting, and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed to match. Aperture values can be set in 1/3 or 1/2 steps. Depth-offield is checked in the viewfinder by pressing the preview button, in each AE mode.

(Tv) Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode
This mode emphasizes the effect of shutter speed on the image. Set the desired shutter speed via the digital dial
and the camera automatically adjusts aperture value to match. Shutter speed values can be set in 1/3 or 1/2 steps.

(M) Manual Mode
This mode enables the photographer to have total control over both aperture and shutter speed, and is best used to adjust settings based on readings from a separate exposure meter. The rear dial adjusts aperture value while shutter speed is set using the front dial. Both values can be set in 1/3 or 1/2 steps. The difference between the set value and metered value are displayed on the viewfinder LCD panel. Pressing the AEL button for 1 second will display the shutter speed resulting from the metered value. The adjustment range is +/-6EV, displayed in 1/3 steps (x.3/ x.7/ x.0). In Manual Bulb mode (electronically controlled) extended time exposure is possible.

(X) X Mode
This mode locks the shutter speed at the maximum sync speed of 1/125sec. In this position, rotating the dial will not change the shutter speed. Maximum sync. speed can be adjusted with Custom Functions.

Auto bracketing for one touch exposure control
Auto bracketing is effective under complex lighting conditions when determining proper exposure settings is difficult, or for shooting with narrow latitude slide films or digital capture. It can be set for 2 to 3 shots per sequence, with normal (metered value), under (minus) and over (plus) exposure adjustment. Changing the order of the exposure adjustment is easily selected through the CF mode. The exposure increments can be preset to 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1EV, and auto-bracketing can also be used in combination with the +/-3EV exposure compensation function. Settings are possible in Manual (M) Mode and in any AE mode.

+/-3EV exposure compensation
The 645AFDII offers exposure compensation to provide photographers with the ability to enhance creativity. In
electronic dial position , adjustments can be made with the rear dials. In electronic dial position, compensation
values can be adjusted in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 1/ EV.

Sophisticated TTL Flash Control
The Mamiya 645AFDII incorporates automated TTL-OTF (through the lens/off-the-film) flash control, with an X-sync hot shoe and dedicated circuitry. The flash system is compatible with the Metz SCA3002 System, which provides exceptional flash control. Using a Metz flash with the SCA3952 adapter enables transfer of aperture, film speed and other data for automated synchronization as well as a power zoom control link and automatic operation of the Auto Focus measuring beam. In AE modes “AV ” and “P ”, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125sec. or slower. All this technology provides versatile flash photography capability. Furthermore, the SET button allows
individual exposure compensation of flash and ambient light.
Recommended flashguns: Metz Mecablitz 70MZ-5, 54MZ-4i

Advanced Flash Features

• Flash-ready indicator in camera viewfinder
  
• Correct exposure confirmation in viewfinder
  
• Auto flash sync speed control (only in P and Av mode)
  
• TTL flash control
  
• Cordless TTL with Metz compatible flash units
  
• Motor zoom control
  
• AF assist beam control
  
• Auto Transfer of ISO
  
• Auto Transfer of lens aperture
  
• Flash compensation +/-3EV
  
• Flash bracketing in flash auto mode with compatible Metz flash unit
  
• Program auto flash mode
  
• Exposure compensation transfer
  
• Wake-up function for camera/flash
  Note: Some Metz flash units do not support all features.

Flash status viewfinder display
When the flash unit is connected and achieves full power, the viewfinder LCD displays the flash charge mark. This
symbol flashes after each shot to indicate that the flash made a correct exposure. *When using the SCA3952 adapter

One-touch multiple exposure activation
Enter Multi Exposure Mode by pressing the dedicated button, then set the desired number of exposures in a range of 2 to 6 with the digital control dial. Digital cancellation of film winding assures precise registration of multiple mages on a single frame.

Self-timer
The SET button can be used to change the initial default self-timer setting of 10 seconds to a value in the range of 2 to 60 seconds. Settings can be made in 1-second steps from 2 to 10 seconds, and in 10-second steps for settings longer than 10 seconds.
Preview Depth of Field
Hold down the preview button to stop down the lens to the working aperture. Preview can be used in all exposure
modes.

Mirror Up
The 645AFDII is designed and engineered to minimize mirror vibration. The Mirror Up function eliminates the shock entirely during tripod-mounted slow speed, macro or multiple exposures. Use AE lock or manual settings in this mode.
Diopter adjusts Viewfinder to Vision
The built-in diopter enables adjustment of the viewfinder image to suit individual vision. Rotate the dial towards + or – to adjust within a range of –2.5 to +0.5 diopter. Optionally available diopter lenses extend this range to –5 to –2 or 0 to +3.

Eyepiece Shutter
The eyepiece shutter protects against stray back light entering through the eyepiece and affecting exposure values.

Electronic Shutter and Remote Triggering Connection
For long exposures such as bulb or slow shutter speeds, use of the electronic shutter release cable avoids camera vibration. (Available cord length in 1m (3ft.) or 5m (17ft.). Wireless remote triggering possible with radio triggering system)

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Select the viewfinder screen that suits your particular photographic needs. Each screen comes with a tweezers for safe, quick and easy installation.

Powered by AA-size Batteries
The Mamiya 645AFDII is powered by six easily obtainable AA-size batteries, and can also use low temperature resistant, long-life lithium batteries. Batteries are housed in the grip.

What's Included:

• Mamiya Strap
• Mamiya 645AFDII Body