The new 645 Pro TL features TTL/OTF
flash automation, when coupled with Metz, Quantum
and Sunpak TTL compatible flash units. The
Mamiya 645 Pro TL is at the heart of the 645 Pro
series. Its ergonomic, compact, rugged and modular
design make them the choice of professionals who
want to step up to medium format.
Featuring fast and convenient
35mm-like handling, the 645 Pro TL yields a negative
2.7 times larger than 35mm. Its multi-format capabilities
include interchangeable film magazines for 6x4.5cm,
35mm standard and 13x36mm panoramics, plus Polaroid
instant proofing.
The 645 Pro TL system is so extensive
it can take on virtually any assignment. From
fashion and beauty to travel and nature; from
sports and photojournalism to architecture and
advertising illustration: always with superior
results and convenient operation.
The system includes several motor
winders and viewfinder options, as well as a host
of accessories designed for the working professional
including power drive grips, interchangeable viewing
screens and close-up attachments.
The ever-expanding family of over
20 Mamiya 645 Series high performance lenses rivals
the assortments of the most impressive 35mm lines.
Mamiya lenses inlcude spectacular high speed telephotos
and the only APO Series of lenses in medium format
including the 150mm f/2.8, 200 f/2.8 APO, 300
f/2.8 APO, and 500 f/4.5 APO. These lenses are
ideal for exciting and dramatic results in fashion,
sports, photojournalism, and wildlife photography.
For pros, photo-enthusiasts, outdoor
or travel photographers, the amazing new 120mm
f/4 MACRO, 55-110mm f/4.5 ZOOM, or 105-210mm f/4.5
ZOOM offer supreme versatility and performance
in a variety of situations. For critical and illustrative
architectural work, there is the 50mm f/4 PC Shift
lens, 24mm f/4 ULD Fisheye, and four other wide
angle lenses to choose from.
Whatever your specialty or interest,
you are sure to find the 645 lens that's right
for you.
645 PRO TL CAMERA FEATURES
The 6x4.5 format is nearly 3 times
larger than ordinary 35mm format. 645, as it is
commonly referred to, is an ideal format because
it enlarges to standard 8x10" paper size
with minimal cropping, thereby using the entire
image area. Its useable area is identical to that
of a 2-1/4" square negative, when used for
normal rectangular print dimensions, thereby eliminating
wasted film, increasing frames per-roll from 12
to 15 exposures, and facilitating precision, full
frame composition in the viewfinder.
Ergonomic Design
Fitted with Pro AE Finder and SV Power Drive,
the Mamiya 645 Pro TL handles as fast and as easily
as a 35mm SLR. Versatile interchangeable lenses,
finders, focusing screens and film magazines,
Polaroid back and pre-loadable film inserts, complete
the modular system.
Easy Mirror Lock-Up and Multi-Exposure
The 645 Pro TL body also features multiple exposure
and mirror lock-up as standard features with a
flip of a single switch - no complicated removal
of film backs or need for double cable releases.
A/S Matrix Metering
The optional 645 Pro AE Prism Finder (included
in the 645 Pro TL Pro Value Pack) with Mamiya's
exclusive A/S Matrix Metering System offers spot,
average or matrix measurement in manual mode or
aperture priority auto. Electronically timed shutter
speed accuracy in 1/6 step in auto mode, and +/-
1/3 step exposure compensation for fast and precise
bracketing. With Mamiya's leaf shutter lenses
linked through the Power Drive Grip II, the A/S
Matrix Meter reads out the correct shutter speed
required for perfect fill flash exposure.
TTL/OTF Flash Automation with
the 645 Pro TL body
The 645 Pro TL body offers TTL/OTF ( through-the-lens
/ Off-the-film) flash automation. When coupled
with a special connector to TTL capable flashes
such as many MetzTM brand models, a special flash
sensor in the 645 Pro TL body reads the flash
reflecting off the film at the moment of exposure,
and automatically adjusts the flash output to
the selected f/stop. The TTL/OTF flash is ideal
for wedding photographers, macro work, or when
using filters for automatic flash exposure compensation.
645 Pro TL - The Ideal Platform
for Digital Imaging
If your plans include moving towards digital imaging,
you will find Mamiya to be your ideal camera platform.
Mamiya has always been recognized as the leader
for providing a solid front-end for all brands
of digital backs. In fact, manufacturers of digital
backs have come to rely on what traditional Mamiya
users have often taken for granted. There are
many features that make the Mamiya 645 Pro TL
perfect for the task. For example, the 645 Pro
has a secure locking mount system that is solid
enough to hold even the heaviest of digital camera
backs. A modern, and flexible electromechanical
system that allows for the proper integration
of remote triggering, winding, and shutter timing
- a must for digital backs. The Mamiya 645 Pro
also features a range of lenses from 24mm to 500mm
APO, including two convenient zooms, a macro,
plus an extensive bellows system for close-up
photography for up to 4x magnification
Dual Shutter Capability with
Leaf Shutter Lenses
The 645 Series offers three 645 N/L leaf shutter
lenses in the most popular 55mm, 80mm and 150mm
focal length for high synch speeds to 1/500 second.
This is very desirable for outdoor fill-flash
photography.
These lenses allow flash synchronization
at all speeds from 4 seconds to 1/60 with the
camera focal plane shutter and 1/30 to1/500 second,
plus T with the lens shutter, allowing mixing
of flash and ambient light exposure for outdoor
fashion, portrait and wedding photography as well
as complex studio situations. They also feature
micro motors for instant cocking when linked to
the Power Drive Grip II. In this set-up, the body
focal plane shutter is also set to default mode
of 1/8 second to work in tandem with the lens
shutter.
Instant Return Mirror
Film advance, shutter cocking and instant mirror
return are accomplished with a fast, single wind
of the folding rapid advance crank.
Motor Drive Grips
Motor Drive Grips are part of the modular design
of the 645 Pro body and add to the comfort and
speed of operation. Optional Power Drive Grip
II (WG401) allows continuous or single frame advance
or remote control operation at 1.5 frame per second,
without the need to own a second motor-integrated
camera body. The Power Drive Grip II also links
with 645 Series leaf shutter lenses for instant
cocking. The SV Power Drive Grip (WG 402) is smaller
and lighter than the Power Drive Grip II, but
does not cock leaf shutter lenses automatically,
and must be removed for multiple exposures.
Interchangeable Film Backs
and Magazines
Multi-purpose, Multi-format
Interchangeable Film Magazine Capability Select
from 6x4.5cm 15 exposure 120, or 30 exposure 220
film magazines, or standard 35mm format magazine,
to switch from color, to black and white, to 35mm
transparency film in seconds. The 35mm Magazine
comes with 13x36 panoramic adapter and focusing
screen for 645 and 35mm formats. Or use Polaroid
Instant Proofs with the interchangeable Polaroid
back. All Mamiya Film Magazines feature handy
dark slide storage pockets for added safety and
convenience on-location.
Electronic Interface with Auto
Indexing For all Lenses and Film Magazines
Each 645 film magazine and Polaroid Back features
an auto-indexing ISO film speed dial, integrating
information with any 645 Pro or SV metering finder.
Each 645 Series lens also keys in maximum aperture
for total exposure interface information. Fast
and foolproof operation eliminates the need to
manually set film speed and maximum aperture when
changing lenses or magazines.
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Select from factory designed bright focusing screens
including grid screens for product photography
or architecture, precision microprism, or split
image. A split/microprism combination screen is
standard.