Instructions forOperating the Xenon F1.9 lenson an Exakta User manual

Instructions for Operating the Xenon F1.9 lens

IMPORTANT: The xenon F1.9 lens can only be inserted into the Exakta Camera
               while the lens is set for AUTOMATIC !

The Xenon F1.9 lens has two settings – Automatic & Manual

Automatic Setting: To set your lens for full automatic, turn the shutter release knob on lens, to the left.
You will note the release knob springs up.


Select the diaphragm stop you want, that is (F1.9, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16) by moving the ring (lever) on the
lens mount. This is the ring closest to the lens mount. This is the ring closest to the camera. While
doing this you will see the diaphragm stops (engraved in red numbers) change. The diaphragm stop you
select will appear in red, in the cutout of the lens mount.


Manual Setting:  To set your lens for Manual Operation, press shutter release knob on lens downward
and turn to the right in the direction of the black arrow pointer. By turning it to the right it will lock into
position for manual operation.


Select the diaphragm stop you want, that is (F1.9, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16) by moving the ring (lever) on the
lens mount. This is the ring closest to the camera. While doing this, you will see the diaphragm stops
(engraved red numbers) change. The diaphragm stop you select will appear in red, in the cutout of the
lens mount.