Mamiya 645 PRO TL - Manual (Page 4)

Special Features of the Mamiya 645 PRO TL
1. Image Area about 3X larger than 35mm
Format
3.
Interchangeable Rollfilm Holder System
- Bigger is better --
The 6X4.5cm image size is about 3x larger than 35mm
and therefore produces far superior results. It is large
enough to be viewed without magnifier and its aspect
ratio of about 1.25 (long side : short side) matche s the
standard 8 x 10 inch “ideal format”, the most popular in
photography and industrial use. It requires minimum
cropping and gives maximum film utilization. (15 or 30
exposures on 120 or 220 film respectively)
-120, 220, 35mm, 35mm Panoramic and Polaroid --
Permits quick film change, even in mid-roll. Many fail
safe features prevent accidental exposures or film waste.
2.
Rugged, Versatile and Reliable Camera
B o d y
- Built for professional use --
Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR camera system in 1975
to create medium format image quality with 35mm
handling ease. New models have periodically followed
over the years to keep in step with mechanical, optical
and electronic advances