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Mamiya ZM Quartz User manual
User manual for Mamiya ZM Quartz. 38 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Mamiya
- Model / document
- Mamiya ZM Quartz
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
- Pages
- 38
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- 12.0 MB
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- Film cameras
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Specifications
Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR), apedure manual shutter speed. lf the speed setting is different from
priority automatic exposure camera with manual override. the exposure automatically calculated by the camera,
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm. another LED flashes at the later speed.
Usable lenses: Mamiya-Sekor E series and EF series lenses VieMinder magnification ratio: 0.85X with 93% coverage of
Shutter: Electronically controlled metal focal plane. Speed field of view (with 50mm lens at infinity).
range lrom 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. at AUTO position and Focusing screen: Fixed spliVmicroprism type with matte field.
2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. at MANUAL and B (bulb). Film advance: Using film advance lever with 130'winding
Camera shake warning: Abuzzer sounds intermittently when angle and 30' stand-off angle.
the shutter speed drops below the slowest safe speed for Exposure counter: Additive type. Automatic reset to "S" mark
hand-held shooting according to the lens used on the cam- when camera back is opened.
era in the Auto/AEL mode. Film rewind: Manual rewind with rewind lever.
Self-timer: Approx. 1 O-second delay; timer operation signalled Power source: Two 1.5V alkaline-manganese LR44 (A-76)
by buzzer and flashing LED. batteries or two 1.5V silver oxide SR44 (5-76, G-13, etc.)
Sync contact: X-sync on a hot-shoe. batteries.
Metering system : TTL center-weighted, open-aperture meter- Power switch: Main switch and shutter release button.
ing using SPD (silicon photo diode) Flash synchronization: When using a Mamiyalite with the
Metering range: EV0.5- EV18 (ASA/ISO 100, f/1.7 lens) camera on Auto or Manual and adjustedlo 11125 - 1/1000
EV1 - EV18 (ASA/ISO 100, f/2 lens) sec, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 sec.
Exposure compensation: +2 f-stops when the flash is fully charged.
Film speed range: ASA/ISO 12-32OO Winder coupling: Electrical contact and coupler built in for
Viewfinder information display: LED dot displays indicate operation with the Mamiya Winder ZE.
shutter speeds of 1 - 1/1000 sec., plus B and LT. Flashing Dimensions: 140mm (W) x 88mm (H) x 52mm (D)
LEDs and an intermittent buzzer warn of over- and under- Weight:480 g
exposure and battery exhaustion.
ln manual mode; An LED dot lights at the speed set for * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.View original page 6Page 8 · Read text
Do not aljgn the auto lock
pin on the aperture ring
with the central index
mark ot the lens.
$. S"t the camera in AE mode.
(1) Set the shutter speed dial to "A".
(2) Set the exposure compensalion dial to the "0".
(3) Set the aperture in accordance wilh the light conditions
Remmmended apertures
(with ASL/lSO 100 fih) $. Compose and focus on the subiect.
Then press the shutter release button gently.
t16-'11 ll11 -A l/5.6-4 Wind the film advance lever for the next shot.
(4) When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, an LED
lights inside the viewlinder to indicate the correct shL.ier /. Wtr"n the last exposure has been made...
speed automatically selected by the camera in accordance Press in the rewind button. Fold the crank out and rotate the
with the aperture setting. rewind knob in the direction of the arrow. See page 13.
lf an LED flashes or buzzer sounds, see page 10. Never open the back cover until the film is rewound back into
You can select the shutter speed manually for special ef- the cartridge.
fects. For details of the manual mode, see page I1.
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1. Push the battery cartridge in the direc- 2. Load the two batteries that come with 4. Turn the main switch to "ON". This
tion of the arrow. The cartridge will pop the camera, making sure that plus (+) switch should be left in the "OFF" posi-
up for easy removal. terminals are facing up. tion when the camera is not in use.
3. lnsert the cartridge as shown in the il-
lustration. Then press down untilthe car-
tridge locks into place.
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Lens Mounting/Removal
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Match the red dots on the lens and cam- lf the auto lock pin (A) is sel at the cen- Removing the lens
era body, then rotate the lens in the di- tral index mark, the aperture ring cannot Press the lens release button and rotate
rection of the arrow until it clicks into be turned. ln this case, rotate the aper- the lens lo the left until it stops.
position. ture ring away from the index mark while
depressing the auto lock pin.
. The auto lock pin should be set to the cen-
tral index mark when the lens is mounled on a
camera like the Mamiya ZE-X which is capa-
ble ol shutter speed praority AE mode.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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1. Open the back cover of the camera by 2. lnsert the end of the film into the slot 3. First advance the film by operating the
pulling up on the rewind knob. (Avoid di- of the film take-up spool. film advance lever; then rotate the re-
rect sunlight when loading or unloading wind knob in the direction of the arrow to
film. Stand in the shade or cast a take the slack out of the film. lt is impor-
shadow with your own body.) tant to make sure that the both the upper
Load a film cadridge into the film and lower teeth of the sprocket are en-
chamber of the camera and return the gaged in the pedorations of the film.
rewind knob to its original position to
hold the film in place.
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Setting the Film Speed 4. Close the back cover of the camera Set the film speed of the film being used r lf, when setting the lilm speed the exposure and advance the film by alternately by lifting up the outer rim of the film compensalion scale accidentally shifts from operating the film advance lever and re- speed dial and rotating it until the correct the "0" position, it should be returned to the "0" position.leasing the shutter until the numeral "1" ASA/ISO value appears in the window. appears in the exposure counter. While (The film speed is indicated on the film It is convenient to remove the end of theperforming this operation, make sure cartridge or box.) film box and insen it into the memo hold-that the lilm is advancing properly by er on the back of the camera.checking if the rewind knob rotates lntermediate film speeds can be set aswhen the film advance lever is operated. follows when necessary.View original page 12
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Manual Exposurewww.butkus.usFocusing
flashing LED and the steady LED coin-
cide.
o When the shutter speed setting is ap-
propriate for the aperture, a single LED
will light (but not flash).
o With manual shutter speed settings,
the LED remains lit for 10 seconds after
the shutter release button is pushed
lightly and then released. lf the shutter
release button is released after the ex-
posure is completed, the LED will go out Manual shutter speeds for the ZM work
even before ten seconds have elapsed. independently of the metering system,
lf light pressure is maintained on the allowing for maximum creativity in expo-
shutter release button for more than ten sure control. During manual operation,
seconds, the LED will disappear as soon set the shutter speed and lens apedure
as the button is released. to accord with your specific exposure re-
quirements.
Light pressure on the shutter release
button will cause an LED to flash at the
rate of 4 times per second to indicate the
appropriate shutter speed for the aper-
ture setting. The exposure should be ad-
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Holding the Camera
Before taking a photograph, the subject Press the elbow firmly against the side
must be brought into sharp focus by of your body for a steadier hold, whether
rotating the focusing ring. Correct focus using the camera horizontally or verti-
can be checked by any of the following cally. lt is also recommended that you
conditions: press the camera against your forehead
for extra steadiness.
(1) When lines in the centralsplit-image
rangefinder appears straight. Most blurred photographs are due to
(2) When the part of the image in the camera shake caused by not holding the
microprism ring appears sharply de- camera steady. lmprove the sharpness
fined. of your pictures by holding your camera
(3) When the pad of the image in the steady. Depress the release button
matte field is clear and sharp. gently with a squeezing motion, without
jerking.
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(1) AE Lock
The center-weighted exposure metering To use the AE Lock function. move
system of the ZM will give you the best close to the subject until the desired part
possible exposures in most of all shool of the subject covers the center area of
ing situations. However, when the sub- the view.finder and lightly press the shut-
lect is situated agarnst a bright light ter release button until the LED lights.
source such as snow, against a window, Hold the shutter release in this position
in the shade o{ a backlit tree. or when and move back to the place from where
the subject is spotlighted on stage you want to photograph, compose the
against a dark background, some expo- picture and press the release button to
sure increase or decrease may be re- make the exposure. The subject will be
quired to bring out the details of the correctly exposed even under difficult
subject. The exposure compensation liqht conditions.
may be accomplished by either ol two ll it is not possible lo move close to the
methods described beiow. The Mamiya ZM is equipped with a spe- subject. determine the exposure using
cial device for obtaining correct expo- the palm of the hand at a distance of
sure not only with backlighting, but any about 12" (30cm), or point the camera
other difficult lighting situation as well. so that sky or other bright areas are not
And this device is called the AE Lock. included in the vievvfinder, then lock in
Set the shutter speed dial to the "AEL" the exposure value and make the expo-
(AE Lock) position. sure as described above.
When the shutter release button is lightly
pressed the camera locks in, or
memorizes, the exposure reading until
the finger is removed from the release
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Use of the exposure compensation dial Exposure increase (for backlit
is the most effective method of exposure subject):
compensation when you cannot ap- When the subject is situated against a
proach your subject closely, such as a bright background, exposure must be in-
person standing against the snow ac- creased to compensate. Set the dial to
ross the river or spotlighted on stage, +1 or +2 as required.
etc.
The dial surrounds the film rewind knob Exposure decrease (for frontllt
permits up to +2EV (2 f/stops) compen- subjects):
sation. When compensation is required When your subject is spotlighted against
www.butkus.us it may be set for exposure increase at a dark background such as on stage,
+1 +2 or exposure decrease al -1 -2 best results are obtained by decreasing
by rotating to the desired setting. ln-be- the exposure. Set the dial to the appro-
tween settings may also be used. The priate -1 or -2 setting. amount of increase or decrease re-
quired depends mainly on experience; in
the beginning, it's a good idea to take
same photo at two or three settings to be
on the safe side.
Be sure to set the dial back to "0" when
exposure compensation is not longer
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1. Sel the marn switch to "S-T" The film . Before shooting, cover the viewfinder
should be advanced either before or eyepiece with the hot-shoe/eyepiece
after this adjustment. The self-timer will cover to prevent light from entering via
not function unless the film is advanced. the eyepiece. Failure to do so may
2. The sell-timer will start when the cause the photograph to be rncorrectly
shutter release button is pressed, re- exposed as a result of extraneous light
leasing the shutter after a period of ap- entering from the back.
proximately ten seconds. While the self- . The self-timer can be halted even
timer is in operation, an LED will flash ifter the countdown has started by set-
and the buzzer will sound intermittently. ting the main switch to "On" or "OFF".
The LED flashes twice a second for the . lf the shutter release button is pushed
first 8 seconds, changing to 4 times a again while the self-timer is operating,
second during the last 2 seconds as a the shutter will be released after an inter-
warning that the shutter is about to be val of lGseconds.
released. o The self-timer cannot be used when
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Flash Photogiaphy
1. Clip-on type flash units (the Mamiya- released at the selected speed. Light
lite ZE or MZ 1BR) are mounted directly pressure on the shutter release button
on the hot shoe. For grip type units (the will cause an LED to appear at the shut-
Mamiyalite MZ 36R), a sensor base ter speed setting. When the flash is fully
must be attached to the hot shoe. A sync charged, an LED will start to flash at the
cord is not required. "60" setting. (When the speed is set to
2. Set the shutter speed dial to the "A" 1/60 sec., the LED will light up without
or "AEL" position. flashing.)
3. The Mamiyalite wilt be fully charged a 4. Set the lens to the aperture indicated
few seconds after the switch is turned by the flash unit and start taking photo-
on. lf you maintain light pressure on the graphs as explained in detail in the
shutter release button while the flash Mamiyalite instructions. The Mamiyalite
unit is being charged, the LED display is a series control type automatic elec-
will shift from the shutter speed for tronic flash, so energy is saved at close
natural light conditions to 1/60 sec. as distances. The remaining energy is
soon as the flash is fully charged. stored in a capacitor until the flash is re-
When the shutter speed dial is at a man- charged, shortening recycle times and
ual speed between 1/1000 sec. and 1/ extending battery life.
125 sec., the camera automatically o The Mamiyalite MZ 18R or MZ 36R willnot
synchronizes for flash at '1160 sec. on flash if the switch on the flash unit is set to
charging. When the dial is set between "MZ-AUTO". Use either the "AUTO" or
1/60 sec. and 2 sec., the shutter will be "MANUAL" setting.View original page 22Page 24 · Read text
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lore-Set the shutter speed dial at the "8" When the camera is focused on a sub- posely bluned background or
(bulb) for exposures longer than 2 sec. ject, a certain distance in front and back ground.
At this position the shutter will remain of the subject is also in relatively sharp The depth-of-field range can be deter-
open as long as the shutter release but- iocus. This is called the depth-otfield mined using the depth-ol-field scale of
ton is held down. The use o1 a cable and increases as the lens apedure is the camera lens. Once the desired aper-
release and tripod is recommended to stopped down while it decreases as the ture is selected, the corresponding fig-
prevent camera shake. lens is opened up to larger apertures. ures on both sides ol the center index
To render a background in sharp focus, mark indicate the depth-of-field for that
or to allow snap-shooting without the aperture on the distance scale.
bother of pinpoint focusing, the lens can For example, iI the camera is focused at
be stopped down 10 increase the depth- 15ft (5m) al an apenure of f/11, the
of-focus. Opening up the lens aperture range from approximately '10ft (3m) to
appropriately enables a subject to be 30ft (10m) will also be in sharp focus.
rendered in sharp detail against a pur
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The red dot (or red line) to the right of the
center index mark ol the lens is the in-
frared mark. This mark is provided be-
cause focusing when using black and
white infrared film differs than with ordi-
nary films. Compensation must be
applied as explained below.
1. First focus the camera as for normal
photography; then read the distance in-
dicated by the center index mark and
move this value to the infrared mark
position.
2. A red filter should also be used with
intrared film so refer to the film instruc-
tions concerning exposure.
. There is no need for focus compen-
sation when using color infrared films.
Use the filters recommended in the film
instructions.
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Mamiyalite MZ 36R Mamiyalite MZ 18R Mamiyalite ZE
This is a grip type series control auto- The MZ 18R is a clip-on type electronic This is a clip-on type lightweight and
matic electronic flash unit. lts system of flash unit. lf you set the lens aperture for compact electronic flash unit. lt has 2
flash intensity adjustment permits a flash according to the speed of the film in flash aperture settings and manualflash
choice of 3 different flash aperture set- use, it is not necessary to adjust the photography is also possible,
tings. ln the manual mode, the flash in- aperture lor each change in distance so Guide number: 17 (ASA/ISO 100'm)
hori- tensity can be adjusted in five steps from long as the subject remains within the Angle of coverage: Vertical - 45',
1/16 to full intensity. The flash can be set unit's effective flash range. Naturally, zontal - 60o
to the desired angle for bounce and manual flash photography is also possi- (Attaching the wide-angle ditfuser
close-up photography. ble. provides coverage for a 28mm wide-
Guide number: 36 (ASA/ISO 100.m) Guide number: 18 (ASA/ISO 100'm) angle lens.)
hori- Batteries: 4 AA-size alkaline or Ni-Cd Angle of coverage: Vertical - 45", hori- Angle of coverage: Vertical - 45',
zontal - 60" zontal - 60" batteries (Attaching the wide-angle diffuser (Attaching the wide-angle diffuser
provides coverage for a 28mm wide- provides coverage for a 28mm wide-
angle lens.) angle lens.)
The flash can be rotated 90' up- Batteries: 4 AA-size alkaline or Ni-Cd
wards, 180' to the left and 150'to batteries
the right.
Batteries: 8 M-size alkaline or Ni-Cd
batteries
1.
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Mamiya Winder ZE Filters
Mounting the Mamiya Winder ZE on the Continuous sequence photography is Mamiya filters are made of high-quality
camera eliminates the need to advance possible at the rate of approximately optical glass to maintain the high perfor-
film manually. Photographic opportunities 2 frames per second by merely holding mance of the camera lens. They are
can be captured more easily because down the shutter release button. available in the following five types: SY48
there is no need to take the eye away (Y2), 5056 (02), SL39 (UV), YG, and
from the viewfinder for film advance. Power source: Four AA-size alkaline or SL-18 (skylight).
Single frame photography is easy by rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries.
simply removing the finger from the
shutter release after each shot. Diopter Gorrection Lenses ZE
Far- and near-sighted people sometimes
find it difficult to focus a camera due to
the optical characteristics of the view-
finder system. This situation, however,
Lens Hoods ZE can easily be remedied by using a
Mamiya lens hoods are an important ac- ciiopter correction lens and adapter.
cessory for getting the best possible per- These diopter correction lenses are avail-
formance from the camera lens because able in six different strengths: +3, +2,
they minimize the entry of stray light +1, -1, -2 and -3.
which can cause internal reflection and Before purchasing a diopter correction
lead to flare or ghost images. lens at your Mamiya dealer, be sure to
Always use the lens hood designed for actually try various strength diopter
the specific focal length of the lens lenses and select the one that suits
being used. your eyesight.
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,Rubber Eye-cup ZE with Adapter O Angle Finder ZE @ Close-up Lens ZE
This adapter is required for attaching the The angle finder is useful when shooting The close-up lenses ZE are convenient
diopter correction lenses to the camera. at low angles and for copy work. Click attachment lenses which screw directly
The rubber eye-cup helps to prevent stops are provided every 90', but full to the filter threads of the master camera
stray light entering the vieufinder while 36O' rotation is possible for viewing even lens enabling swift and easy conversion
taking photographs. from the side or from below. The angle to close-up photography.
To attach the diopter correction lens, first finder also features built-in diopter adjust- Two models are available: Close-up lens
remove the mounting ring located inside ment from -4lo +4. No. t having +2 diopters, and Close-up
the eye-cup by turning it counter-clock- lens No. 2 having +4 diopters.
wise; then put the lens in place and Diameter of threads: 49mm
replace the ring.
@Auto Extension Rings ZE
A set of three extension rings are in- O Magnifiet ZE
The magnifier is a useful aid for critical tended for close-up photography and
focusing as required in copy work, mount between the camera body and lens, directly coupling with the ZM close-up photography, and similar ap-
plications. The size of the image is camera metering system and the lens
doubled and only the center part is automatic diaphragm. Three different lengths of the rings can be used indi- visible for more accurate work. The mag-
vidually or in combination. nifier features diopter adjustment also o from to +5. -5
o o
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www.butkus.usAccessories @Auto Bellows ZE O SliOe Copier ZE This is an easy to operate, precision Shift control also enables control of per- This device is mounted on the front of bellows type close-up attachment. Auto- spective. And the camera can also be the Auto Bellows for making copies of matic aperture stop-down coupling is rotated at the back for a choice of slides. Convenient film trays are provided possible using a double cable release. vertical or horizontal format with easy for copying film strips. The slide stage And the front standard can be swiveled operation. The focusing rail allows the also moves vertically and horizontally for 360', permitting simple reversing of the entire bellows unit to be shifted back easier cropping of 35mm slides. lens for large magnification ratios with and forth for sensitive adjustment of dis- images that are sharp to the very edges. tance and focusing.View original page 35
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O Bellows Stand ZE €) Microscope Adapler ZE @ e+S Adapter ZE
Used with the Auto Bellows, the Bellows The microscope adapter ZE is designed The 645 Adapter ZE is an adapter de-
Stand is used for copying small objects to permit photomicrography using signed to allow the 645 lens to be
such as stamps, coins, insects, etc. Clips Mamiya's ZE Series cameras. lt serues mounted onto the ZE series camera. lt
are provided for holding subjects on the to connect the camera body to the mi- combines the high-performance lens of
platform. And the platform rotates for croscope, allowing the magnified image medium-format cameras with the rapid-
precise positioning. The platform is also to be obserued through the viewfinder of shooting capabilities of the 35 mm cam-
finished to provide 18% reflectance, con- the camera. Photomicrography be- era to enable AE photography based on
venient for measuring exposures. A clear comes easy, with no problems of paral- stopped-down aperture metering.
glass platform is also included for back- lax or exposure compensation.
lighting of subjects.
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Precautions on Batteries Handling Cautions}II
position. lf the camera's main switch is left in the "ON" position,- warningThe MamiyawhenZMbatteryhas a powerbuilt-in iscircuitrunningthat low.automaticallyln this case,givesthea When"OFF" the camera is not in use, the main switch should be left in the
LED corresponding to the correct shutter speed flashes and a the LEDs will light up whenever the shutter button is depressed, causing
warning buzzer sounds at the rate of 2 times per second when premature battery exhaustion. 7 /32 in. (5.5mm). lf a tripod is used the shutter release button is lightly pressed. The depth of the tripod socket is with a mount screw longer than this, the internal mechanisms of the The batteries should be replaced as quickly as possible, camera may be damaged. Do not use excessive force when mounting
although several exposures can still be made. When the bat- the camera on a tripod.
teries go completely dead, the LEDs won't light at all. Avoid strong vibration and shock since this may cause adverse influence
o Batteries should always be removed when the camera is not to be on the delicately adjusted parts of the camera. Be careful not to drop the
used for an extended time. Keep them in a cool, dry place. Leaving bat- camera or allow it to strike against objects.
teries in the camera for long periods may result in leakage which could Do not keep the c€lmera for extended periods where temperature is
damage the intemal mechanisms. above 100"F (40'C) or below 5"F (-15"C), or where there is excessive
o When replacing batteries, use 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries humidity or salt in the air. The camera mechanism or film can also be
LR44 (A-76), or silver oxide bafteries SR44 (G-13). Although 1.3V mer- damaged if the camera is left for a long time in aplace where there is
cury batteries are the same shape and size, they will not operate the naphthalene or formalin gas. Always store color film at the designated
camera normally. temperature.
o Be sure to replace both two batteries at the same time. Do not mix new Never touch the surface of the miorror or lens with the hands. Any dust
and old bafteries or batteries ol different types or brands. should be blown off with a blower or wiped off by lightly applying a soft
o When loading batteries inlo the battery cartridge, be sure the plus and cloth. Be especially sure to never rub the surface of the minor.
minus terminals are located properly. Before loading the batteries, be Always clean the camera carefully after photographing at the beach or
sure to wipe the terminals of the batteries and the cartridge with a dry other place where there is salt in the air. Clean the many plastic parts by
cloth to remove any soiling or finger marks, etc. gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents when cleaning.
o Never take apart batteries, short them, or throw them into fire. lnspect the camera periodically when it is not being used. Be sure to in-
spect moving parts before trying to take important photographs. This in-
cludes the film advance and shutter operation, electronic flash syn-
chronization, etc. Test shots should also be taken if possible to discover
any inegularities that may exist. (lncidentaldamage which results in this
Gilnera malfunctioning will not be compensated.)
Do not try to repair or lubricate the camera if some inegularity is dis-
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