The 645E is a simplified model introduced in 2000, having a fixed (metered) prism finder, and fixed film back (that accepts film inserts). It's a bit more plastically than the M645, but feels solid enough in use.
I purchased the camera on my fathers behalf, and put a test roll of Ilford HP5+ (one of my favourite films) through before passing it on. I planned to shoot part of the roll indoors, taking some portraits of the kids, so I pushed it one stop to ISO 800.
After taking most of the roll, I headed into work early one morning, camera in tow, so that I could finish off the last few frames. I planned to take a walk around North Terrace, but noticed the moon lighting up the clouds across Elder Park. The beautifully lit rotunda provided a nice foreground subject, with the river and city skyline in the background.
I setup my tripod, attached the cable release, switched to manual mode, and took two shots. The first was ruined as I bumped the camera trying to shield it from the wind, but the second turned out nicely.
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| Elder Park Moonlight Mamiya 645E w 80mm f2.8, Many Seconds @ f11 |
