Mamiya M645 1000S User Manual

When using the X-sync terminal of the

camera body, be sure to insert the
plastic safety cover into the hot-shoe,
and when using the hot-shoe, be sure

to insert the appropriate safety cover

into the X-sync terminal. This proce-
dure will prevent the possibility of re-
ceiving an electric shock while an elec-
t r o n i c   f l a s h   i s   a t t a c h e d   a n d   a c c i d e n t a l l y
touching the terminal not being used.

1. Flash units can be attached to the
camera’s tripod socket or to the acces-
sory shoe of the hand grip.
2. The Mamiya  M645  has two sync
terminals which are used in the follow-

ing way:

( 1 )   W h e n   u s i n g   a n   e l e c t r o n i c   f l a s h ,   p l u g
the synchronization cord into the X ter-

minal and set the shutter speed dial to

1/60 sec. or longer  (1/30  - 8 sec.).
(2) When using FP flashbulbs, plug the

cord into the FP socket and set the
shutter speed dial to 1/60 sec. or shorter

(1/125   -  1/1000 sec.).

(3) For MF and M bulbs, use the X ter-
minal and set the shutter speed dial to
1/30 sec. or longer for MF bulbs, and
1/15 sec. or longer for M-type bulbs.

 The Prism and  PD Prism Finder are

equipped with a hot-shoe and offer

cordless flash operation for flash units

that have a hot-shoe contact.

* If the flash duration of an electronic

flash is longer than  1/1000 sec. (e.g.

1/600 sec.) set the shutter speed dial to
1/30 sec. (not  1/60 sec.) or longer.

 When using flash, carefully read the

instructions packed with the flashbulbs
or flash unit to avoid making errors.