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| − | The '''Mamiya M645''' is the first series of 4.5×6 SLRs made by [[Mamiya]]. The finder and screens are interchangeable, but there is no magazine back, only | + | The '''Mamiya M645''' is the first series of 4.5×6 SLRs made by [[Mamiya]]. It features an electronic shutter. The finder and screens are interchangeable, but there is no magazine back, only pre-loadable film inserts. This made it easy to preload onto less expensive film magazines, but no mid-roll change is permitted. Up to 15 frames can be captured onto a 120 roll film. All the M645 models share the same accessories (finders, screens, lenses, grips and inserts). The lenses and inserts can also be attached on the later Mamiya 645 models. |
The '''original M645''' appeared in 1975. It has knob advance and shutter speeds from 8s to 1/500. It sports a mirror lockup and double exposure lever. Flash sync is 1/60 sec. | The '''original M645''' appeared in 1975. It has knob advance and shutter speeds from 8s to 1/500. It sports a mirror lockup and double exposure lever. Flash sync is 1/60 sec. | ||
Revision as of 07:20, 7 March 2011
The Mamiya M645 is the first series of 4.5×6 SLRs made by Mamiya. It features an electronic shutter. The finder and screens are interchangeable, but there is no magazine back, only pre-loadable film inserts. This made it easy to preload onto less expensive film magazines, but no mid-roll change is permitted. Up to 15 frames can be captured onto a 120 roll film. All the M645 models share the same accessories (finders, screens, lenses, grips and inserts). The lenses and inserts can also be attached on the later Mamiya 645 models.
The original M645 appeared in 1975. It has knob advance and shutter speeds from 8s to 1/500. It sports a mirror lockup and double exposure lever. Flash sync is 1/60 sec.
The M645 1000S (1976) adds the 1/1000 top speed, a selftimer, a depth of field preview button and other details.
The M645 J (1979) is like the original model with shutter speeds from 1s to 1/500 but with the mirror lockup feature removed. It also lacks the upper shutter-release button of the other M645 models. It was only made for export.
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Zoom
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| Picture by Voxphoto. (Image rights) |
Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P.147.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.647.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 2172.
Links
General links
In French :
- M645 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
In Spanish :
In Japanese:
- The 6×4.5 and 6×7 SLRs in the Camera Museum of the Mamiya official website, covers the M645, M645 1000S and M645 J
- Mamiya M645 at Asacame
In English
- Mamiya M645 Instruction manual (PDF) at www.orphancameras.com
Documentation and manuals
- PDF-manuals for modern M645 models on Mamiya homepage
- Mamiya 645 Camera Manuals : Photo-Manuals.com by Ben Squire
