PRESS RELEASE

The New M Series Digital Backs M18, M22 and M31

Mamiya Digital Imaging is proud to announce our new M series digital backs, consisting of three new models: the M18, M22 and M31, the latest additions to our digital line-up.

The M series digital backs have all been designed for compatibility with Mamiya's 645AFDIII. Through use of the specifically designed digital back adapter HX701, the backs can also be attached to our famed RZ Pro IID. The M18 has a resolution of 18 megapixels and a CCD size of 44.2 x 33.1mm. The M22 has a resolution of 22.1 megapixels and a CCD size of 48.9 x 36.7mm while the M31 has 31.6 megapixels and a 44.2 x 33.1mm CCD. These large sized CCDs make the digital backs ideal for medium format photography. Each digital back can be purchased separately or in a system kit with the Mamiya 645AFDIII camera and Sekor 80mm F2.8 D lens. The M series backs are the quintessential tool for commercial photographers and studios, covering portraiture and on location work.

M18: With the fastest capture rate of the line, this model is highly versatile featuring a 44.2 x 33.1mm CCD with 9 x 9 microns, making it ideal for the medium format photographer. Its manageable data size ensures for an optimized workflow. This model is also suitable for highly-sensitive photography.

M22: This digital back also works well with larger cameras, such as the Mamiya RZ ProIID, though its larger area CCD, and is ideal for commercial photography.  When attached to a view camera it allows for live preview for the most precise framing and focus.

	M18	M22	M31
Resolution	18 megapixels 4904x3678 pixels	22.1 megapixels_5436x4080 pixels	31.6 megapixels_6496x4872 pixels
CCD size	44.2x33.1mm	48.9x36.7mm	44.2x33.1mm
Pixel size	9_9 microns	9_9 microns	6.8_6.8 microns
ISO range	100-800	50-800	100-1600
Micro lenses on Pixels	Yes	No	Yes
Exposure Time	From 1/10,000 sec. to 1hour
Live Preview Mode	Full Color with 1.5 to 3 frames transferred per second
Capture Rate	0.8 sec. per frame	1.5 sec. per frame	1.25 sec. per frame
File size	IIQ S_approx. 13MB	IIQ S_approx. 17MB	IIQ S_approx. 22MB
	IIQ L_approx. 20MB	IIQ L_approx. 25MB	IIQ L_approx. 35MB
Battery Lifetime	4 hours/5,000 shots	4hours/4,000 shots	4 hours/3,000 shots
Compatible cameras	645DF/ 645AFDIII/AFDII/AFD RZ Pro 67 D with digital adapter HX701, sold separately. All view cameras with FlexAdapter, sold separately.
LCD	230,000 pixels/ 2.2 inch display

Bundled Goods for the Mamiya Digital Back M

Mamiya Digital Back M; hard carry case; digital back cover; battery charger; AC adapter for use with battery charger; car use cigarette lighter connector for battery charger; international socket plug set for battery charger (5pcs); battery; IEEE 1394 cable (4.5m); IEEE 1394 interface exchange adapter (400-800); CCD sensor cleaning kit; camera focusing screen; USB stick (containing user guide); Capture One 4DB (image processing software).

Bundled Goods for the Mamiya Digital Back M System Kit

Mamiya Digital Back M; 645AFDIII camera body; Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 D lens; hard carry case; camera body front and rear covers; lens front and rear caps; lens hood; AA batteries (6pcs); camera strap; digital back cover; digital back battery; digital back battery charger; AC adapter for use with battery charger; car use cigarette lighter connecter for battery charger; international socket plug set for battery charger (5pcs); IEEE 1394 cable (4.5m); IEEE 1394 interface exchange adapter (400-800); CCD sensor cleaning kit; camera focusing screen; USB stick (containing user guide); Capture One 4DB (image processing software).

Source: Mamiya Digital Imaging Web site.