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645 Pro TL

Mamiya

645 Pro Series. Sooner or Later You'll Want a Bigger Image.

Choose the 645 Pro TL body and outfit that's right for you.
Mamiya continues the 645 system tradition with the workhorse 645 PRO TL body now available "a la carte" and in pre-packed value priced outfits. Get all of the advantages of the Mamiya 645 System whether you select the Mamiya 645 Pro TL body "a la carte," or in a specially priced 645 Pro Pack "pre-packed" outfit with eye level finder, standard 80mm f/2.8 lens and 120 Pro film back.

645 Pro TL body "A la carte"
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 body is at the heart of a modular system accepting interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens, film magazines, motor drive grips, and lenses. It has many features that make it as easy to operate as most top line 35mm SLR cameras, but with a negative size nearly three times greater.

The 645 Pro TL accepts all 645 Pro finders, lenses, backs and most accessories. Available as body only. Select lens, finder and back components from the entire 645 Pro system. Mamiya 645 Pro accessories are not interchangeable with the 645 AF system.

Mamiya 645 Pro Value Packs:
PRO TL ( Cat.# 211-098)
SV II (Cat. # 211-095)
SVX II (Cat. # 211-096)

Mamiya's 645 Pro TL camera system is now available in three prepackaged configurations called Pro Value Packs. All are priced for the lowest cost to the photographer. The economies of single packaging and the savings from the elimination of bonus, rebate and trade in programs are reflected in savings which make the low price possible.

All versions include the 645 Pro TL body, the 120 Magazine and the 80mm f/2.8 Mamiya lens.

The basic differences are:
645 Pro TL Value Pack - Pro TL with AE Prism Finder and SV Power Drive Grip
645 Pro SV II Value Pack - Pro TL with AE Reflex Finder and SV Power Drive Grip
645 Pro SVX II Value Pack - Pro TL with non-metering Pro Prism Finder

Bonus programs, Trade-In programs and Cash Rebates do not apply - but the savings are reflected in the lower cost.

645 Pro Value Pack - Pro TL includes:
211-110 - 645 Pro TL Body
211-315 - AE Prism Finder
210-207 - 80mm f/2.8 Lens with Lens Hood
211-418 - Pro 120 Film Magazine
211-103 - SV Power Winder Grip


645 Pro Value Pack - SV II includes:
211-110 - 645 Pro TL Body
211-102 - AE Reflex Finder
210-207 - 80mm f/2.8 Lens with Lens Hood
211-418 - Pro 120 Film Magazine
211-103 - SV Power Winder Grip


645 Pro Value Pack - SVX II includes:
211-110 - 645 Pro TL Body
211-316 - Non-metered Pro Prism Finder
210-207 - 80mm f/2.8 Lens with Lens Hood
211-418 - Pro 120 Film Magazine

The 645 Pro Series


The Mamiya 645 Pro TL is at the heart of the 645 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 include 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 virtually 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 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 TL 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 TL 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.

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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 to 1/500 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 TL 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
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 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 six 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.

[SPECIFICATIONS]

Type 6x4.5cm format
Focal Plane Shutter
Optional Leaf Shutter Lenses
Single Lens Reflex
Instant Return Mirror
TTL/OTF Flash Automation (645 Pro TL)
Format 6x4.5cm, 35mm, Polaroid
Interchangeable Film Magazines Auto-indexing Film Speed Dial
Dark Slide Pocket
Dark Slide Safety Interlock
Lens Mount Bayonet
Lenses System of over 20 interchangeable Lenses
Shutter Electronically timed speeds
4 seconds to 1/1000 second
Self canceling self timer
B and T setting
Mirror up-operation
AE and AEL settings
Shutter Release Electromagnetic release accepts standard mechanical cable release with adapter, electronic release cable, radio or infra-red remote control
Film Advance Single Action advance with folding rapid wind crank or optional motor winders
Multiple Exposure Single action multi switch
Focusing Precision Helicoid
Viewfinder Choose from waist level, AE Matrix Prism Finder, Non-metering PRO Prism Finder, SV AE Reflex Finder, SVX non-metering reflex finder
Field of View 94%
Viewfinder Status Indicators Battery check
Dark slide position
TTL Flash Ready Light
Focusing Screen Type E split/microprism combination (Standard)
Five additional interchangeable screens
Power One 6V silver oxide, 6V alkaline, 6V lithium. PX28, 4SR44 or 4LR44
Dimensions 124x106x158mm (4.9x4.2x6.2")
Weight 1345g. (3.0 lbs.) w/waist level finder, 80mm f/2.8 N lens, 120 Magazine

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