MAMIYA V-Grip User Manual

Improved
Ergonomics

Designed for perfect integration with the
645DF camera
The Multi Battery Grip excells with all
shooting control buttons replicated in exact
same positions as on the camera body but
now in vertical position.
Using custom functions to change the indi­vidual button settings will replicate in excact
same way on the Vertical grip.
Ergonomics are improved by a longer and
better grip in both vertical and horizonthal
position. The length of the grip gives a really
good user experience for photographers
with big and small hands.
For further ergonomic improvements the
Multi Battery Grip comes with a high quality
genuine leather hand strap. The leather
hand strap is designed to give extra hand
support but also works as a safety strap
and provides a better grip, without risk of
hazardous drops.

Hand Strap

The Multi Battery Grip features a genuine
leather Hand Strap.
The Hand Strap gives a good support to
the wrist, and makes it more easy to hold
your camera in a steady position. It also
functions as a security strap, giving a much
better right hand grip on the camera when
working on location or in studio.

Li-ion Batteries

The Multi Battery Grip is conveniently pow­ered by standard digital back rechargeable
batteries.
Phase One and Leaf batteries vary slightly,
but both types will t in the Multi Battery
Grip battery compartment.
Optionally you can install standard type AA
batteries for use as a backup solution. You
can switch between the two batteriy types
manually.

Wireless Flash

The Multi Battery Grip features, as the rst
of its kind, a built in Profoto Air ash trigger.
This means that you can now trigger your
ash equipment remotely without any use
of cables.
All Profoto Air equipped generators are
supported, and with other ash brands
the Profoto Air transceiver can easily be
installed in the ash jack socket.
Profoto Air system is the only system in the
market that supports up to 1/1600s ash
synchronization.

The Profoto Air system is
operating on one of eight
selectable radio channels
on the 2.4 GHz radio
frequency band, for
world wide use

Transceiver (not included) - Part No. 70263)

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Specications

Camera Support: Mamiya 645DF

Camera Controls: Tactile Shutter release, Front Dial,

Wireless Flash Specication: 2.4 GHz, 8 channel manual selector,

Battery Type Support: 7.2 V Li-ion Phase One and Leaf bat-

Camera Tripod Mount: Arca Swiss Type L-bracket mount and

Weight: 364g without batteries and strap

Dimension: W: 153mm H: 125mm D: 78mm

External Interface: USB connection for Firmware update

Included Accessories: Leather Hand Strap, L - Bracket +

Rear Dial, for time and aperture, AEL
and AFL buttons all camera controls in
same positions as on camera.

Range up to 300m, Fast sync mode
for syncronization above 1/320s shut­ter speed up to 1/1600s ash sync.

teries up to 2500 mAh.
Standard 1.5 V AA batteries (6pcs)for
backup, manual switchable selection.

1/4 screw in (portrait)
Standard 1/ 4 or 3/8 inch screw in
(landscape)

of 645 body or Multi Battery Grip.

Horisontal mount part (for use without
Multi Battery Grip), Extra camera screw
lining and screwdriver.

Tripod Mount

The integrated L-bracket and the screw in
stand mount ensures that the camera can
be mounted in both vertical and horizontal
position.
L-Bracket mounting plate ts in all Arca­Swiss compatible quick-release stand
mounting systems.

Compatible tripod heads include original:
Arca Swiss Monoball Z series, Monoball P
series and Cube series.

For information on tripod mounts:
FOBA www.foba.com
KIRK www.kirkphoto.com
ACRATECH http://acratech.net/
MARKINS www.markinsamerica.com
REALLY RIGHT STUFF:
www.reallyrightstuff.com

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Camera Release button, front and rear buttons position and functions are replicated exactly as on the camera body. A
Tripod socket is available for landscape mounting. A genuine leather strap is included, and can be attached in the hand
strap mount.

Fig. 3

Attachment wheel is located in the centre. This is used to mount the vertical grip underneath the camera body. The Battery
select button is used to select between Li-ion batteries “LI+” and standard AA type batteries. Air sync select has two posi­tions “Std” and “Fast”. The speed of the Air sync should only be set to fast if you are working with shutter speeds faster
than 1/320s. Be aware that when leaving this button in fast mode, you will shorten the battery lifetime dramatically. Rear
dial and AEL button has same function as on the camera body.

Fig. 2

AA batteries can be installed as backup in the grip, but be aware that this will increase the total weight of the unit.
Firmware update switch is covered by a security label -this switch is only for use if you want to upgrade rmware
in the Grip. The tripod screw is used to xate the Multi Battery Grip to the camera. The L-bracket substitute can be
removed if you choose to install the L-bracket (install as shown on other side of this paper).

Fig. 4

Air sync channel selector is used to select the channel that the Multi Battery Grip uses to communicate with the
receiver unit. The channel should be set to the same number on the Multi Battery Grip and the receiver. A battery
release clamp is holding the battery in place even when the battery cover is open. To release the battery just slide
this gently to the side. USB connector is only for use for future rmware upgrade of either 645 camera or Multi
Battery Grip.

Getting Started!

Start by deciding whether or not you want
to use the Multi Battery Grip with the
included L-Bracket for vertical tripod
mount.

Also take into consideration which batteries
you want to use (Li - Ion battery and / or 6
pcs. standard AA batteries).
Both types can be installed at the same
time, but be aware that this will add to the
total weight of the unit.

After installation of batteries in the Multi
Battery Grip, remove the battery casette
from the camera and slide the Multi Battery
Grip in place. Finally tighten the attachment
wheel to fasten it underneath the camera
body. (Fig. 3)
Turn on the camera, and you are ready to
shoot.

All camera shooting controls are replicated
on the grip in their usual positions.
On the back of the grip (Fig. 3) there are
two additional sliding buttons. One for
“Battery select” and one for “Air sync
speed select”
Battery select will choose between the
two types of batteries, whereas the Air
sync speed select sets the synchroniza­tion speed of the integrated wireless ash
trigger.
If you are using sync speeds below 1/320s
you should set this button to Normal. You
should only set the ash sync speed to
fast mode if you want to shoot faster than
1/320s.
Setting the Air sync speed select to “Fast”
will insure correct ash triggering even at
fast shutter speeds, but it will decrease the
battery lifetime of your camera, and you will
need to change batteries more often.

The Profoto Air system is operating on one
of eight selectable radio channels
on the 2.4 GHz radio band. You will nd an
Air sync channel selector under the Li-ion
battery cover (Fig. 4). If you are experienc­ing that your ash sync is behaving errati­cally you can try selecting another channel.
Remember you need to set both the Multi
Battery Grip and the receiver to the same
channel.