FujiFilm GA645 User manual

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This manual will show you how lo use your camera
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-
Camera care and cautions-
Special features-
Specifications-
I. Readying the camera --
Loading the batteries-
Display and printing of data -
Attaching the accessories -
Loading the film --
II. Basic procedures--
Taking automatic-mode (autofocus/programmed
auto exposure/automatic flash) pictures -
Unloading the film-
III. Advanced techniques —--
Aperture-priority auto exposure -
Manual exposure-
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Using the built-in flash-28
Using an external flash- -
Exposure compensation-
Using the focus lock-
Manual focusing-
Using the self-timer- -
IV. Extra functions-
V, A word on the carrrera's autolocus system-
Reference data-
NAMES OF PARTS
I Exposure Compensation Button
X Up/Down Dial
3 Autofocus Button
f Liquid Crystal Display
X Flash Head
6 Hot-shoe
t Flash Sensor
. 8 , Finder Light Intake Window
8 Finder Window (also serves as an AE light receptor)
K) Shutter Release
ti Camera Grip
(2 Self-timer Lamp
U Lens
H Manual Focusing Button
IS Autofocus Window
Strap Lug
U Finder Eyepiece
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'19^ Selecting Dial
Dial Lock Release
Jg Data Button (DATA)
^ Sell-timer Button (0)
^ Flash Button ( i )
^ Cable Release S^et
^ Camera Back
^ Film Loading Knob
2 $ Mid-roll Wind-up Button
^ Film Remirtder Slot
9 Tripod Socket
^ Spool Loading Knob
^ Battery Compartment Cover
4$ Battery Compartment Cover Screw
® Camera Back Lock
^ Pressure Plate Positioning Pin
^ Film Feed Chamber
® Focal Plane Rail
9 Data Printing Window
® Film Wind Sensing Roller
9 Spool
9 Pressure Plate
^ Spool Pressure Spnng
Film Sensor
Spool Shaft Buttons
^ Film Take-up Chamber
Liquid Crystai Display (LCD)
This illustration shows all signs and indicators displayed in
the LCD. Usually, only the information needed tor each
shot is displayed.
Data Printing Sign
Exposure Indicator
4 ^ Film Speed Sign
iff, Shutter Speed/Shooting Distance/Exposure
Compensation/Film Speed Indicator
4$ Seconds
49 Distance Unit Sign (m)
» F-number
^ Manual Focusing Mode Sign (II this sign does not
appear, the camera is set for autofocusing)
^ Flash Sign
$9 Self-timer Mode Sign
^ Exposure Compensation Mode Sign
$$ Exposure Counter
^ Battery Sign
Film Type Indicator
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
• Selecting Dial
(1) OFF: Power off — Set it to OFF when not using the
camera.
(2) P: Programmed auto exposure — For setting
exposure (aperture and shutter speed) auto-

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.
• Up/Oown 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 distartce 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.
• 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 lor setting the shooting distance.
(2) In the autofocus mode, use it to lock the locus.
• Exposure Compensation Button (+/•>)
(1)To compensate exposure, use it with the Up/Down
Dial.
(2) To choose a shutter speed for manual exposure, use it
with the Up/Down Dial.
• Data Button (DATA)
For selecting the data format (dale. lime, and exposure
data).
• Self-timer Button (0)
For setting the self-timer mode.
e Flash Button ( i )
For poppirvg up and turning on the flash.
CAMERA CARE AND CAUTIONS
Your camera is a precisior^ instrument. When handing it.
take sufficient care and observe the following instructions.
1. Cleaning the camera
• Do r>ot use solvents, such as thinner ar>d alcohol, to
dean your camera.
• Make it a habit lo dean the camera before and after
taking pictures. To dean it, dust off with an air blower
and wipe the camera exterior with a soft doth such as
silicon cloth.
e Dust and soil inside the film chamber may damage your
film. Take particular care to dean the camera intehor.
2. Cleaning the lens
• Scratches on the lens surface can reduce its sharpness
far more than you would think. If the contrast of your
picture seems sormhow insufficieni and it does not look
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crisp enough, the possible cause is scratches on the
lerts surface. Clean (he lens carefully in the procedure
described below.
(j) Set the Selecting Dial to OFF.
(2) Blow off dust and debris from the lens surface with an
air blower.
(|) Moisten a sheet of lens cleaning paper with a commer¬
cially available lens cleaning fluid and wipe the tens
gently with it in a circular motion. Mways start from the
center then gradually move out to the edges.
di) 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.
• Breathing a mist on the ler^ surface then wiping it with
silicon doth or other similar material is the worst thing
you can do. Never do it because this is one of the mam
causes of scratches on camera lenses.
• Clean the Autofocus Window ar>d Finder in the same
way as described above (or the lens. Scraiches on the
Autofocus Window can cause incorrect (ocusirtg.
3. L iquid crystal display
• Though the liquid crystal display may sometimes look
black at a high temperature around 60*C. rt will return to
normal at an ordinary temperature.
• At low temperatures, the respor»e speed of the liquid
crystal display tends to become slower. But this is a
natural character of the liquid crystal and it does not
mean anything wrong.
4. Battery note
• 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 battenes
on hand and. while warmirtg them in a pocket, use
these batteries alternately. If the battery power is low.
the camera may will not operate at low temperatures.
• If the Battery Sign (-") switches to the Battery Low
Sign (c -i). you should change the battenes soon. Take
spare batteries along with you.
• Never dismantle the batteries, heat, throw into fire,
charge or cause them to short circuit.
5. Storage precautions
• In hot weather, do ml leave your camera in a closed
compartment of your car. or on an ocean beach and in
moist places except temporanly for a very short time.
e Keep the camera where it will be sale from moisture,
heal, and dust. Be sure to pul the ler>s cap on the lens.
• Do mt store it in a wardrobe drawer because the gas of
naphihalin or other insecticides can cause damage to
the camera and film.
6. Film loading and unloading
• Always load and unload film in subdued light.

SPECIAL FEATURES
t A fully aulomatic, 6 X 4.Scm format autofocua cam*
era
3; Super EBC Fujrnon 1:4, fs60mm lens /1:4 f=45 mm
lens promise sharp and clear pictures with high image
quality.
^ Hybrid autofocus system (passive type with external
light and active type with infrared rays) backs up the
Super EBC Pujinon lens to bring its high perlormance
into full play.
d) A 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 butlFin tla4h is simple to use
and saves energy on serial control. Its charge*up time
is short and the batteries last long.
d; 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.
Q) Built-in exposure data printing unit enables you to
store your exposure techniques. The date (Year Month
Day) and time (Day Hcxjr Minute) can also be printed
(outside the picture frames).
^ LCD panel on the camera top lets you check the
camera's operating conditions at a glance.
(D Major shooting modes can be switched easily with a
large-size select dial which shows you camera func¬
tions clearly.
% Thin body with a collapsible lens mount.
SPECIFICATIONS
The descriptions in parenthesis [ ] are for QA645W.
• Type
Fully automatic, 6 x 4.5cm format autofocus camera
• Picture Size
6 X 4.5cm format (actual picture size: 56 x 41.5mm)
• 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 fs45 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 - » focusing range, switchable to manual
focusing mode, provided with focus lock.
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# Finder
Illuminating window type bright frame finder, automatic
parallax comection. 93% [90%] field of view at infinity.
93% [90%] at 3m. 91% [90%] at 1.0m. 0.5X [0.38X)
magnification,
e 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).
e Shutter
Electronic, programmed auto-exposure interlens shut¬
ter (exposure settings on aperture-prionty auto expo¬
sure and manual exposure are also possible), provided
with buzzer for indicating that the shutter has tripped,
e Shutter Speed
B, 2 sec. - 1/700 sec. (1/400 sec. at F4 9.5).
# Setf-timer
Electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay, provided with
countdown lamp,
e Exposure Control
TTF (Through-the-Finder) center-weighted light meter¬
ing (SPO 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-st6p increments.
e Flash
Built-in. pop-up type flash, automatic control of amount
of light, guide number 12 (ISO 100).
e Film Advance
Automatic first-frame positioning (alignment of start
mark is not necessary), automatic wirnfing. provided
with buzzer for irKficating the last frame, film is auto-
maticalfy wound up after the last frame is exposed,
e Exposure Counter
Additive type counter on liquid crystal display, inter¬
locked with 120/220 pressure plate switchover. *E* 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 s»gn.
flash activation sign, exposure compensation mode
sign, self-timer mode sign, manual focusing mode sign,
date and time (Year Month Day/Oay 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 retease socket, tri¬
pod socket, provision for switchmg on ar>d off buzzer
sound.
• Power Source

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).
• Dimensions
166 (W) X 110(H) X 66(D) mm. [166 (W) x 110 (H) x
70 (D) mm] (Dimensions when the lens barrel is re¬
tracted)
• Weight
815 g [835 g] (without batteries).
• 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.
1. R EADYING 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 dose it by tightening it with a coin.
• Use two 3V CR123A lithium batteries.
• The camera will not operate unless the batteries are
comectly loaded.
• 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 "M"). If the Lens moves
out into shooting position, the batteries are loaded cor¬
rectly.
4. Condition of batteries (Pig. 4)
• Indicator lights (Fig. 4-A)
• Indicator lights (Fig. 4-6)
• Indicator flickers (Fig. 4-C)
(X> The battery capacity Is normal.
The battery capacity is low. Replace the batteries with
new ones.
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 hall of the pictures are taken with flash (as tested
according to Fujifilm's battery testing procedure).
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DISPLAY AND PRINTING OF DATA
1. Changing the data format
After changing the battenes. the data format is initially set
to *.* (pnnting 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.
• This camera incorporates a data pnnting unit which
allows you to print the date. time. arxJ exposure data
outside the picture frames on your film.
The display of the data in the format which you have set
win turn on for five secoryis after you remove your finger
from the Button, then turn off. The [DATA] Sign in the LCD
win remain on to tell you that the camera has been set to
the data pnntir>g mods.
Data Formal Display on LCD (Example)
Printing (Example)
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Pnnting off
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Year Month Day
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Day Hour Minute
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Year Month Day/Exposure Data
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^ The data in the "Year Month Day/Exposure data* or
*Year Month Oay/Hour Minute" format will blink alter-
nately because all these data elements cannot be dis¬
played in the LCD at the same time.
^ 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.
L Display and printing of data (Fig. 5)
'he data (dates or exposure data) in the format you have
et 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-
atir>g value.
^ After changing the batteries, be sure to reset the data
because the data (date. time, and exposure data) which
have been set will disappear.
I. Setting the date (Fig. 6, 7)
i) Press in the Selecting Dial Lock button.
i) Set the Selecting Dial to ‘P* (or 'A* or ^M").
I; Press In the Data Button, and look at the LCD display
to see Year Month Day.
i) Make the Year number blink by pressing in the
Autofocus Button.
Set the Year number (blinking) correctly with the Up/
Down Dial.
(g; Press in the Autofocus Button to complete the Year
setting. The next number (Month) will blink. Set the
number correctly as described in 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)
Make the Hour number blink by pressing in the
Autofocus Button.
(C) 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.
(ij Set the correct Minute as described above.
(§) 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.
® After setting all numbers, select the data printing mode
by pressing in the Data Button.
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ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES
1. Attaching the neck strap (Fig. 9)
• Ant»-loosen<ng Ring (Fig. 9*A)
• Buckle (Fig. 9*6)
t Pass both ends o< 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-loosenmg Rings. The strap ends will pass
through them easier.
2. Using the soft case (Fig. 10)
Use the Sett 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.
# Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before taking pictures.
4. Putting on the filler and lens hood (Pig. 12)
• Indicator (Fig. 12*A)
The filter is mounted by screwing it into the front of the
lens barrel.
[GA64S]
The lens hood is mounted by screwmg it into the front of
the lens barrel.
[GA64SW)
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 nght till
It is locked.
• 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.
• Use commercially available filters (filter diameter
52mm). Oo 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*
sibfe.
• When taking pictures by usir>g filters with exposure fac¬
tors. exposure compensation is necessary.
• Be sure to use the lens hood that comes with your
camera. It you are using other hoods, we cannot guar¬
antee correct focusing because light entering the
Autofocus Wirxiow may be blocked.
5. A ttaching the viewfinder eyepiece (Fig. 13)
The viewfirKfer eyepiece that comes with your camera has
a *1.0 diopter. If you cannot focus clearly through the
viewfinder, four optional eyesight adjustment lenses (the
sarr>e as those for the FUJIFILM GW series) are available

»-20, *0.50, -2.SD and -40 diopters).
^nerally. if you are near-sighted, use an eyesight adjust-
lent 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)
0 open the Camera Back, shift the Camera Back Lock
nd press it down toward the camera bottom.
0 close it. keep the lock shift, press the Camera Back
lently against the body, then snap the lock down.
I The Camera Back will not close with the Camera Back
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 ty^
^ film (120 or 220). Make sura (hat the Pressure Plate
Positioning Pin is set to the type of film you are using.
I It is not, adjust so that it is set to the type of film you are
ksing while pressing down the Pressure Plate with your
ngers.
I 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.
^ For the protection of the lens, it is recommended that
the Selecting Dial be in the off position when loading
film.
Results of exposure with wrong positions of the pres*
sure plate
PositKX) of
Pressure
Plale
Type of
Frim
Loaded
Results of Exposure
120 220
• Blurred pictures at full
aperture or near it.
• A buzzer sounds after the
15th exposure. The film is
wound back after the 16 th
exposure.
220 120
• Blurred pictures at full
aperture or near it.
• The buzzer does not sound
after the 15th exposure.
0 Although it depends on the
film you are using, in most
cases the film will be wound
back after the 16 th expo¬
sure.
s Please be careful, as blurred pictures will be made, if
the pressure plate is set near the intermediate position.
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