Mamiya 645af User Manual

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Single Focus Mode (S) 
This mode uses the focus priority mechanism. 
The shutter can be released when the focus mark 
in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited for still 
subjects. The focus is locked when the 
 focus 
mark lights in the viewfinder's LCD. 
 
*The shutter cannot be released if the subject 
is not in focus (if the 
 focus mark does not 
light). 
*To take another photo with a different com-
position, take your finger off the shutter re-
lease button then press the shutter release 
button again. 
Continuous Focus Mode (C) 
This mode uses the release priority mechanism. 
The shutter can be released regardless of 
whether the 
 focus mark in the viewfinder's 
LCD is lit. The focus is adjusted continuously 
while the shutter release button is half-pressed. 
This mode is suited for moving subjects. 
 
*The focus is not locked even if the 
 focus 
mark is lit. 
*The shutter can be released even if the 
 
focus mark is not lit. 
Manual Focus Mode (M) 
The auto focus function can be turned off so the focus can be adjusted manually. 
1. Set the focus mode selector lever 
 to "M" (manual focus mode).
 
Turn the focus mode selector lever to "M
(manual focus mode). “M.F.” appears on the 
main LCD panel liquid crystal display panel. 
2. Adjust the focus. 
Turn the lens focusing ring “A” and adjust the fo-
cus to the subject. When the subject is in focus, 
the 
 focus mark lights on the viewfinder's LCD. 
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