FujiFilm GA645 User manual

GA645 / GA645W
Professional
Professional
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the
built-in
flash
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Using
an
external
flash
30
Exposure
compensation
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Using
the
focus
lock
31
Manual
focusing
32
Using
the
self-timer
33
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A
word
on
the
camera's
autofocus
system
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Exposure
Compensation
Button
Up/Down
Dial
Autolocus Button
Liquid Crystal Display
Flash Head
Hot-shoe
Flash Sensor
Finder
Light
Intake
Window
Finder
Window
(also
serves
as
an
AE
light
receptor)
shutter
Release
Camera Grip
Self-timer Lamp
Lens
Manual Focusing Button
Autofocus Window
strap Lug
Finder
Eyepiece
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IV. Extra functions
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Reference data
NAMES OF PARTS
This
manual
will
show
you
how
to
use
your
camera
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correctly.
Please
follow
the
instructions
carefully.
For
your
information
the
operational
methods
of
GA645
and
GA645W
are
the
same,
the
only
differ-
ence
between
them
is
their
focal
distance.
We
have
made
an
operational
manual
applicable
to
both
models.
CONTENTS
Names of parts
Description
of
the
functions
of
parts
—
12
Camera
care
and
cautions
13
Special
features
———
-
15
Specifications
15
|.
Readying
the
camera
17
Loading
the
batteries
17
Display
and
printing
of
data
———————————
18
Attaching
the
accessories
———
————
20
Loading
the
film
21
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Basic
procedures
23
Taking
automatic-mode
(autofocus/programmed
auto
exposure/automatic
flash)
pictures
--------
23
Unloading
the
film
-
26
Ш,
Advanced
techniques
26
Aperture-priority
auto
exposure
——
Q
-
26
Manual
exposure
-
27

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
This illustration shows all signs and indicators displayed in
the
LCD.
Usually,
only
the
information
needed
for
each
shot is displayed.
Data Printing Sign
Exposure Indicator
Film Speed Sign
Shutter Speed/Shooting Distance/Exposure
Compensation/Film
Speed
Indicator
44
45
6
47
ag Seconds
Distance Unit Sign (m)
xi F-number
Manual Focusing Mode Sign (If this sign does not
appear, the camera is set for autofocusing)
Flash Sign
Self-timer Mode Sign
Exposure
Compensation
Mode
Sign
Exposure Counter
Battery Sign
Film Type Indicator
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DESCRIPTION
OF
THE
FUNCTIONS
OF
PARTS
e
Selecting
Dial
OFF: Power off — Set it to OFF when not using the
camera.
Programmed auto exposure — For setting
exposure
(aperture
and
shutter
speed)
auto-
(1)
(2) Р:
Selecting Dial
Dial Lock Release
Data Button (DATA)
Self-timer Button ( ©) )
Flash Button ( 4 )
Cable Release Socket
Camera Back
Film Loading Knob
Mid-roll Wind-up Button
Film Reminder Slot
Tripod Socket
Spool Loading Knob
Battery Compartment Cover
Battery Compartment Cover Screw
Camera Back Lock
Pressure Plate Positioning Pin
Film Feed Chamber
Focal Plane Rail
Data Printing Window
Film Wind Sensing Roller
Spool
Pressure Plate
Spool Pressure Spring
Film Sensor
Spool Shaft Buttons
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Dial.
(2) To choose a shutter speed for manual exposure, use il
with the Up/Down Dial.
e Data Button (DATA)
For selecting the data format (date, time, and exposure
data).
e Self-timer Button ( °) )
For setting the self-timer mode.
e Flash Button ( $ )
For popping up and turning on the flash.
CAMERA CARE AND CAUTIONS
Your camera is a precision instrument. When handling it,
take sufficient care and observe the following instructions.
1. Cleaning the camera
e Do not use solvents, such as thinner and alcohol, to
clean your camera.
e Make it a habit to clean the camera before and after
taking pictures. To clean it, dust off with an air blower
and wipe the camera exterior with a soft cloth such as
silicon cloth.
e Dust and soil inside the film chamber may damage your
film. Take particular care to clean the camera interior.
2. Cleaning the lens
e Scratches on the lens surface can reduce its sharpness
far more than you would think. If the contrast of your
picture seems somehow insufficient and it does not look
| matically.
(3 A: Aperture-priority auto exposure — If you set
the aperture, the shutter speed is set automati-
cally.
(4 M: Manual exposure — You can set your desired
aperture and shutter speed.
(5) ISO : To set the film speed, use this dial and the
Up/Down Dial.
e Up/Down Dial
This dial has the following functions:
(1) Feeding of the film leader when loading film.
(2) Aperture setting in the aperture-priority auto exposure
mode.
(3) Setting of aperture and shutter speed in the manual
exposure mode. |
(4) Setting of the film speed (ISO).
(5) Setting of the shooting distance in the manual focusing
mode.
(6) Setting of the exposure compensating value (+/- EV)
in the exposure compensation mode.
(7) Setting of the date and time.
e Autofocus Button
For selecting the autofocus or manual focusing mode.
e Manual Focusing Button
(1) In the manual focusing mode, use it with the Up/Down
Dial for setting the shooting distance.
(2) In the autofocus mode, use it to lock the focus.
e Exposure Compensation Button )+/-(
(1) To compensate exposure, use it with the Up/Down

mean anything wrong.
4. Battery note
e Though battery performance will generally be reduced
by low temperatures, it will return to normal at an ordi-
nary
temperature.
If
you
are
shooting
in
cold
weather,
be
sure
to
use
new
batteries
and
keep
spare
batteries
on
hand
and,
while
warming
them
in
a
pocket,
use
these batteries alternately. If the battery power is low,
the
camera
may
will
not
operate
at
low
temperatures.
e
If
the
Battery
Sign
(=)
switches
to
the
Battery
Low
Sign
(<a),
you
should
change
the
batteries
soon.
Take
spare
batteries
along
with
you.
e Never dismantle the batteries, heat, throw into fire,
charge or cause them to short circuit.
5. Storage precautions
e In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed
compartment of your car, or on an ocean beach and in
moist
places
except
temporarily
for
a
very
short
time.
e Keep the camera where it will be safe from moisture,
heat, and dust. Be sure to put the lens cap on the lens.
e Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer because the gas of
naphthalin
or
other
insecticides
can
cause
damage
to
the camera and film.
6. Film loading and unloading
e Always load and unload film in subdued light.
crisp enough, the possible cause is scratches on the
lens surface. Clean the lens carefully in the procedure
described below.
1) Set the Selecting Dial to OFF.
(2) Blow off dust and debris from the lens surface with an
air blower.
(3) Moisten a sheet of lens cleaning paper with a commer-
cially available lens cleaning fluid and wipe the lens
gently with it in a circular motion. Always start from the
center then gradually move out to the edges.
4) Finally, after all contaminants have been removed,
wipe off the remaining lens cleaning fluid with a dry
sheet of lens cleaning paper. Again, start from the
center in a circular motion then move out to the edges.
e Breathing a mist on the lens surface then wiping it with
silicon cloth or other similar material is the worst thing
you can do. Never do it because this is one of the main
causes of scratches on camera lenses.
e Clean the Autofocus Window and Finder in the same
way as described above for the lens. Scratches on the
Autofocus Window can cause incorrect focusing.
3. Liquid crystal display
e Though the liquid crystal display may sometimes look
black at a high temperature around 60*C, it will return to
normal at an ordinary temperature.
e At low temperatures, the response speed of the liquid
crystal display tends to become slower. But this is a
natural character of the liquid crystal and it does not
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Day) and time (Day Hour Minute) can also be printed
(outside the picture frames).
8) LCD panel on the camera top lets you check the
camera's operating conditions at a glance.
9) Major shooting modes can be switched easily with a
large-size select dial which shows you camera func-
tions clearly.
40) Thin body with a collapsible lens mount.
SPECIFICATIONS
The descriptions in parenthesis [ ] are for GA645W.
e Type
Fully automatic, 6 > 4.5cm format autofocus camera
e Picture Size
6 > 4.5cm format (actual picture size: 56 > 41.5mm)
e Film
120 (16 exposures) and 220 (32 exposures) roll film.
e Lens
Super EBC Fujinon 1:4 f=60mm lens (6 components, 7
elements), equivalent to 37mm on 35mm format, 60°
angle of view [Super EBC Fujinon 1:4 f=45 mm lens (5
components, 7 elements), equivalent to 28 mm on
35 mm format, 75° angle of view], 0.7m minimum focus-
ing distance, 52mm filter diameter.
e Focusing
Hybrid (active type and passive type) autofocus sys-
tem, 0.7m - «e focusing range, switchable to manual
focusing mode, provided with focus lock.
SPECIAL FEATURES
e Afully automatic, 6 <> 4.5cm format autofocus cam-
era
1) Super EBC Fujinon 1:4, f=60 mm lens / 1:4 f=45 mm
lens promise sharp and clear pictures with high image
quality.
2: Hybrid autofocus system (passive type with external
light and active type with infrared rays) backs up the
Super EBC Fujinon lens to bring its high performance
into full play.
. А variety of exposure techniques are provided, such
as programmed auto exposure that frees you from
the trouble of exposure settings, aperture-priority auto
exposure, manual exposure for experienced photogra-
phers, and fractional exposure control capable of
responding to various lighting conditions.
Automatic, pop-up type built-in fla$h is simple to use
and saves energy on serial control. Its charge-up time
is short and the batteries last long.
5) One-touch pressure plate switchover enables you to
use both 120 and 220 roll films (automatic focal-plane
adjustment, automatic counter switchover, and display
of the film type on the LCD panel).
‚ Motorized film winding and automatic first-frame posi-
tioning makes it as easy to operate as 35mm cameras
because it is not necessary to position the start mark.
т) Built-in exposure data printing unit enables you to
store your exposure techniques. The date (Year Month
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Flash
Built-in, pop-up type flash, automatic control 01 amount
ol light, guide number 12 (ISO 100).
Film Advance
Automatic first-frame positioning (alignment of start
mark is not necessary), automatic winding, provided
with buzzer for indicating the last frame, film is auto-
matically wound up after the last frame is exposed.
Exposure Counter
Additive type counter on liquid crystal display, inter-
locked with 120/220 pressure plate switchover, "=" sign
appears after the last frame is exposed.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Number of exposures, shutter speed, aperture, film
speed, type of film (120 or 220), battery warning sign,
flash activation sign, exposure compensation mode
sign, self-timer mode sign, manual focusing mode sign,
date and time (Year Month Day/Day Hour Minute),
shooting distance, total shots indicator.
Data Printing
Printing outside the picture frames, dates (Year Month
Day/Hour Minute), exposure data (exposure mode,
aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensating
value, AF/MF).
Others
Hot-shoe, film reminder slot, cable release socket, tri-
pod socket, provision for switching on and off buzzer
sound.
Power Source
e Finder
Illuminating window type bright frame finder, automatic
parallax correction, 93% [90%] field of view at infinity,
93% [90%] at 3m, 91% [90%] at 1.0m, 0.5X [0.38X]
magnification.
Display in the Finder
Picture frame (bright frame), autofocus sign, data dis-
play: aperture value, correct-exposure sign ( $ ), shut-
ter speed, flash activation, shooting distance (distances
in feet can also be displayed), distance unit (m).
Shutter
Electronic, programmed auto-exposure interlens shut-
ter (exposure settings on aperture-priority auto expo-
sure and manual exposure are also possible), provided
with buzzer for indicating that the shutter has tripped.
Shutter Speed
B, 2 sec. — 1/700 sec. (1/400 sec. at F4 — 9.5).
Self-timer
Electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay, provided with
countdown lamp.
Exposure Control
TTF (Through-the-Finder) center-weighted light meter-
ing (SPD photocell), programmed auto exposure,
aperture-priority auto exposure, manual exposure, EV
3 — 19 coupling range (ISO 100).
Exposure Compensation
+2 EV in 1/2-step increments.
e Film Speed Setting
ISO 25 - 1600 in 1/3-step increments.
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e Use two 3V CR123A lithium batteries.
6 The camera will not operate unless the batteries are
correctly loaded.
e Change the two batteries at the same time and always
use new batteries. Do not mix new and old ones.
3. Check the batteries (Fig. 3)
While pressing in the Dial Lock Release, turn the Select-
ing Dial from OFF to "P" (or "A" or "М"). If the Lens moves
out into shooting position, the batteries are loaded cor-
rectly.
4. Condition of batteries (Fig. 4)
* Indicator lights (Fig. 4-A)
* Indicator lights (Fig. 4-B)
* Indicator flickers (Fig. 4-C)
1; The battery capacity is normal.
2) The battery capacity is low. Replace the batteries with
new ones,
(3) Since the battery capacity is low, the shutter lock is
applied. Replace the batteries with new ones.
e A pair of new batteries will provide power for taking
about 3000 shots without flash, and about 600 shots
when half of the pictures are taken with flash (as tested
according to Fujifilm's battery testing procedure).
Two CR123A lithium batteries; about 3000 shots can be
taken without flash, and about 600 shots with 50% flash
(as tested according to Fujifilm's battery testing proce-
dure).
e Dimensions
166 (W) х 110 (H) = 66 (D) mm. [166 (W) x 110 (H) א󰾯
70 (D) mm] (Dimensions when the lens barrel is re-
tracted)
e Weight
815 g [835 g] (without batteries).
e Accessories
Camera soft case, neck strap, lens hood, soft case for
lens hood, lens cap, batteries (two).
* Specifications and performance are subject to change
without notice.
I. READYING THE CAMERA
LOADING THE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cover (Fig. 1)
Set the Selecting Dial to OFF and, with a coin, turn the
Battery Compartment Cover Screw toward the arrow to
open the Cover.
2. Insert the batteries (Fig. 2)
Insert the batteries in the Battery Compartment with the
plus (+) and minus (—) ends correctly as illustrated inside
the Cover, then close it by tightening it with a coin.

e This camera incorporates a data printing unit which
allows you to print the date, time, and exposure data
outside the picture frames on your film.
Printing (Example)
96 7 1
1 15:35
P F4 1/125 +0.5EV AF
Shutter speed
|o | 967 1 P F4 1/125 -05EV MF
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! ! 5 96 7 1 15:35
t Blinks alternately
The display of the data in the format which you have sel
will turn on for five seconds after you remove your finger
from the Button, then turn off. The [DATA] Sign in the LCD
will remain on to tell you that the camera has been set to
the data printing mode.
Display on LCD (Example) _
DISPLAY AND PRINTING OF DATA
1. Changing the data format
Data Format mi
Printing off
Year Month Day
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Day Hour Minute
Exposure Data
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Year Month Day/Hour Minute
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After changing the batteries, the data format is initially set
to" -- -- -- " (printing off). Each time you press in the Data
Button, the arrangement of data will change as shown
above. If your desired format appears, stop operating it.
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s,
Set
the
Year
number
(blinking)
correctly
with
the
Up/
Down
Dial.
6) Press in the Autofocus Button to complete the Year
setting.
The
next
number
(Month)
will
blink.
Set
the
number
correctly
as
described
in
(5).
Finally,
set
the
correct Day in the same way.
e
After
setting
the
date,
press
in
the
Data
Button
to
show
the
time
(Day
Hour
Minute).
4. Setting the time (Fig. 8)
1)
Make
the
Hour
number
blink
by
pressing
in
the
Autofocus
Button.
2)
Set
the
Hour
number
(blinking)
correctly
with
the
Up/
Down
Dial.
3)
Press
in
the
Autofocus
Button
to
complete
the
Hour
setting.
The
Hour
is
displayed
and
printed
on
the
24-
hour
system.
4) Set the correct Minute as described above.
5) Press in the Autofocus Button twice. When it is
pressed
in
for
the
first
time,
the
Minute
number
will
turn
on
and
the
"
:
"
Sign
will
blink,
which
means
that
time
setting has not yet been completed. When it is pressed
in
for
the
second
time,
the
"
:
"
Sign
will
stop
blinking
and
glow,
indicating
that
the
setting
operation
has
been completed.
5)
After
setting
all
numbers,
select
the
data
printing
mode
by
pressing
in
the
Data
Button.
k
[he
data
in
the
"Year
Month
Day/Exposure
data"
or
"Year
Month
Day/Hour
Minute"
format
will
blink
alter-
nately
because
all
these
data
elements
cannot
be
dis-
played
in
the
LCD
at
the
same
time.
k
If
you
have
set
an
exposure
compensating
value
(+/-
EV)
in
the
exposure
compensation
mode,
the
compen-
sated
values
of
aperture
and
shutter
speed
will
be
displayed.
* The "bulb" Sign will appear.
*
The
LCD
will
display
the
correct
date
(Year
Month
Day)
up
to
the
year
2025.
*. Display and printing of data (Fig. 5)
'he
data
(dates
or
exposure
data)
in
the
format
you
have
iet
will
be
printed
outside
the
picture
frames
on
your
film.
he
exposure
data
that
can
be
printed
are
the
exposure
node,
F-number,
shutter
speed,
and
exposure
compen-
ating value.
є After changing the batteries, be sure to reset the data
because
the
data
(date,
time,
and
exposure
data)
which
have been set will disappear.
Setting the date (Fig. 6, 7)
) Press in the Selecting Dial Lock button.
Set the Selecting Dial to "P" (or "A" or "M").
) Press in the Data Button, and look at the LCD display
to see Year Month Day.
Make
the
Year
number
blink
by
pressing
in
the
Autofocus Button.
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lens barrel.
[GA645]
The lens hood is mounted by screwing it into the front ol
the lens barrel.
[GA645W]
The lens hood is mounted by placing the indicator on the
lens hood upward as shown in the figure, putting the hood
into the front of the lens barrel and turning it to the right till
it is locked.
e Please use the respective hood for the respective
camera. If the hood for GA645 is used on GA645W, an
eclipse will be made on pictures.
e
Use
commercially
available
filters
(filter
diameter
52mm).
Do
not
put
on
two
or
more
filters
because
light
may
fall
off
along
the
picture
edges
or
the
autofocus
beam
may
be
blocked,
making
correct
focusing
impos-
sible.
@ When taking pictures by using filters with exposure fac-
tors, exposure compensation is necessary.
e Be sure to use the lens hood that comes with your
camera. If you are using other hoods, we cannot guar-
antee correct focusing because light entering the
Autofocus Window may be blocked.
5. Attaching the viewfinder eyepiece (Fig. 13)
The viewfinder eyepiece that comes with your camera has
а —1.0 diopter. If you cannot focus clearly through the
viewfinder, four optional eyesight adjustment lenses (the
same as those for the FUJIFILM GW series) are available
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES
1. Attaching the neck strap (Fig. 9)
* Anti-loosening Ring (Fig. 9-A)
* Buckle (Fig. 9-B)
D Pass both ends of the strap through the camera's
Strap Lugs.
2) Adjust the strap length with the Buckles.
e
When
you
pass
the
strap
through
the
Strap
Lugs,
slide
the Anti-loosening Rings. The strap ends will pass
through them easier.
2. Using the soft case (Fig. 10)
Use the Soft Case when carrying the camera about or put-
ting it away. It is a good protection against dust, dents and
scratches.
e A semi-hard case is also available as an optional ac-
Cessory.
3. Putting on the lens cap (Fig. 11)
To prevent accumulating dust and debris on the lens
glass, put the lens cap on as soon as you are through tak-
ing pictures. To clean the lens, refer to "Cleaning the lens"
on page 13.
e
Be
sure
to
remove
the
Lens
Cap
before
taking
pictures.
4. Putting on the filter and lens hood (Fig. 12)
* Indicator (Fig. 12-A)
The filter is mounted by screwing it into the front of the
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Blurred pictures at full
aperture or near it.
A buzzer sounds after the
15th exposure. The film is
wound back after the 16th
exposure.
Blurred pictures at full
aperture or near it.
The buzzer does not sound
after the 15th exposure.
Although it depends on the
film you are using, inmost |
cases the film willbe wound
back after the 16th expo-
sure.
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the Selecting Dial be in the off position when loading
film.
Results of exposure with wrong positions of the pres-
sure plate
Position of
Pressure
Plate
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* Please be careful, as blurred pictures will be made, if
the pressure plate is set near the intermediate position.
+20, +0.5D, —2.50 and —4D diopters).
»enerally, if you are near-sighted, use an eyesight adjust-
vent lens with a minus diopter, and if you are far-sighted,
se one with a plus diopter.
OADING THE FILM
. Open the camera back (Fig. 14)
о open the Camera Back, shift the Camera Back Lock
ind press it down toward the camera bottom.
o close it, keep the lock shift, press the Camera Back
ently against the body, then snap the lock down.
The Camera Back will not close with the Camera Back󰾰 ו
Lock snapped down. Be careful, however, because󰾰
the camera back lock key will be damaged if you󰾰
close it strongly with the lock down.󰾰
. Check the position of the pressure plate (Fig. 15)
he position of the Pressure Plate changes with the type
f film (120 or 220). Make sure that the Pressure Plate
'ositioning Pin is set to the type of film you are using.
litis not, adjust so that it is set to the type of film you are
ising while pressing down the Pressure Plate with your
ingers.
» The film type indicator in the LCD will show you which
type of pressure plate you have set. The Exposure
Counter will also operate in accordance with the type of
film you are using. |
k Рог the protection o! the lens, it is recommended that