Mamiya 645 AFD (2001)

Name: Mamiya 645 AFD
Brand: Mamiya
Availability: InStock

A fully electronic medium format SLR camera introduced in 2001, featuring autofocus and support for both film and digital backs.

Overview

The Mamiya 645 AFD is a medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by Mamiya. Introduced in 2001, it is a fully electronic professional camera with integrated autofocus, TTL light metering, and automatic film advance. Unlike earlier modular Mamiya 645 models, the 645 AFD is less modular in design. It uses a new bayonet lens mount with electrical contacts to support AF lenses and is compatible with both 120 and 220 film, producing 6×4.5 cm images. The camera also accepts digital backs, allowing use in hybrid film-digital workflows. It features a hot shoe conforming to the Metz SCA3002 standard.

Specifications

Type	SLR
Camera Type	6 x 4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple…
Film	120 or 220 (6×4.5, so 16…)
Weight	3.8 lbs. / 1730g
Dimensions	7″ x 5.9″ x 3.6″ / 153 x 128 x 184mm
Hot shoe	Conforms to Metz SCA3002

Design

The Mamiya 645 AFD uses a hybrid TTL phase-difference autofocus system and features a fully electronic body with an electronically controlled focal-plane shutter. It has a new bayonet lens mount with multiple electrical contacts to support autofocus lenses. The camera integrates autofocus, light metering, and automatic film advance in a single body, differing from the more modular construction of earlier Mamiya 645 series models.

Context

The Mamiya 645 AFD was produced in 2001 and was replaced by the 645 AFDII in September 2005. It is part of a series that includes the 645 AFDII, 645 AFDIII, 645 AF, 645 DF, and 645 PRO TL, though the exact product hierarchy is not explicitly defined in available documentation.

Market

The 645 AFD body with neck strap had a retail price of 1915.25 at launch, according to ePhotoZine (October 31, 2001), though the currency is not specified.