Ricoh KR-V User manual

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
  1.  Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release Knob
 2.  Film Rewind Crank
  3.  Film Speed Dial (ASA/DIN)
 4.  Film Speed Lock Button
  5.  Hot Shoe/Flash Contact
  6.  Shutter Speed Index Line
  7.  Shutter Speed Dial
  8.  Cable Release Socket
  9.  Shutter Release Button
10.  Meter/Shutter "ON-OFF" lndex Mark
11.  Film Advance Lever
12.  Exposure Counter
13.  Neck Strap Eyelet
14.  Self-timer Lever
15.  Lens Release Lever
16.  Lens Locator Node
17.  Focusing Ring
18.  Distance Scale
19.  F-Stop Ring
20.  Sprocket Teeth
21.  Film Guide Rail
22.  Viewfinder Eyepiece
23.  Film Rail
24.  Film Rewind Shaft
25.  Film Chamber
26.  Battery Compartment Cover
27.  Tripod Socket
28.  Film Rewind Release Button
29.  Film Take-up Spool
30  Back Cover
31.  Film Pressure Plate
 32.  Microprism-image Band

33. Split-image Spot
34. Exposure Meter Needle
35, Shutter Speed Needle

We are most gratified that you have selected the KR-V which we
are sure will give you many delightful years of picture-taking  \
pleasure. The KR-V is a 35 mm sLR camera which assures you of
superb optics and outstanding mechanical performance and reliability
and which will justify your choice for years to come.

Before Using Your KR-V.....
Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize ydurself
with the equipment and its features thoroughly. your pleasure in us-
ing your KR-V will be greater if you know your camera properly.





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BATTERY LOADING
The built-in through-the-lens CdS exposure metering system of your
KR-V operates on power activated by two 1.5V G13 silver-oxide
batteries, which are supplied together with your camera.
  1. Remove Battery Compartment Cover (26) by unscrewing  it
    counterclockwise with a coin (Fig. 1).
 2. Place the two batteries into the compartment with the plus @
    side down, as illustrated in the battery holder of Battery Com-
    partment Cover (26) (Fig.2l. Make sure that the batteries are
     correctly placed. lf incorrectly placed, Exposure Meter Needle
    (34) in the viewfinder will not move at all.
 3. Replace Battery Compartment Cover (26) by screwing  it
    clockwise until it stops but do not force. Su*k'S.ct  j
Tips for Better Results
  *  Before loading. wipe off the surfaces of the batteries with a clean
    and dry cloth to ensure they are free of fingerprints or stains.
 * When your camera is not used for a long period, remove the
     batteries and keep them in a cool. dry place.
 * The batteries will last for about on-e year in normal use. We
    suggest you replace them regularly once a year on your birthday
    or sooner.
  * The batteries may explode  if disposed of in fire.
  * Replace the batteries when the Exposure Meter Needle (34) in
    the viewfinder doe's not move in direct sunlight or other bright
     lights with Film Advance Lever (11) moved to "ON" position
     (Refer to "METER/SHUTTER ON-OFF CONTROL"). For replace-
    ment, use two new Mallory M576, Eveready 576 or equivalent.

FILM LOADING
Your KR-V is designed to accept any standard 35 mm color or
black and white film roll in cartridge fi2, 20, 24 or 36 exposures).
 1. First of all, press Shutter Release Button (9) to see that the
    shutter has been released. (Refer to "METER"/SHUTTER ON-
   OFF CONTROL'')
 2. Pull up Film Rewind Knob (1)until Back Cover (3O) snaps open
     (Fig. 3). Then, pull it out all the way to allow for insertion of the
    film cartridge.
 3. Swing open Back Cover (30) and place a film cartridge into Film
   Chamber (25) (Fig. a).
 4. Push down Film Rewind Knob (1) to its original position by turn-
    ing Film Rewind Crank (2) clockwise or counterclockwise so
    that Film Rewind Shaft (24) engages the film cartridge and that
    the film cartridge is seated in place (Fig. 5).
 5. Draw the film leader across the camera back and insert it into
   one of the slits of Film Take-up Spool (29) (Fig. 6). To bring the
      slit into a convenient position. rotate Film Take-up Spool (29) in
   the direction of arrow with your finger.
 6. Rotate Film Take-up Spool (29) by advancing Film Advance
    Lever (11) to take up any slack in the film and check to see that
    the film tip is firmly hooked.onto Film Take-up Spool (29) (Fig. 7)
   and that sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on Sprocket
   Teeth (20) (Fig. 8).
 7. Close and press Back Cover (30) firmly until it snaps shut.
 8. Advance Film Advance Lever (11) two or three times, after
   depressing Shutter Release Button (9) each time, until the     1
   number "l"  is opposite the index line in Exposure Counter (12)
     (Fig. 9), because the first portions of the film can not be used for
    picture taking as they have already been exposed to light and
   two or three blank exposures should be made before taking your
     first picture. Now it is ready for your first picture.

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Tips for Better Results
  * Always load your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place,
     never in direct sunlight or other bright light.
  * As you advance Film Advance Lever (11), Film Rewind Knob (1)
      will simultaneously rotate counterclockwise indicating that the
      film is properly advanced.

 SETTING FILM SPEED
 Each type of film, color or black and white, has its own sensitivity to
 light. This sensitivity is assigned by a numerical value described as an
ASA rating (U.S.A Standard) or a DIN rating (Europe and most other
 countries). In most cases, both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted
 on the film package, as well as the data sheet packed with the film
and film cartridge itself. The higher the film speed rating, the more
 sensitive the film is to light; that is, less light is required for a proper
exposure. The film speed, therefore, is an important element in in_
suring that the through-the-lens metering system of your camera
determines the correct shutter speed and f-stop combinations for a
given lighting situation.
  1. Depress Film speed Lock Button (4) (Fig. 1o) and rotate the out-
    er ring of Film Speed Dial (3) until the ASA (or DIN) number of
    your film is exactly opposite the index line on the outer ring of
    Film Speed Dial (3) and click stops. For exampte,  if the film is
   ASA 100, make the correct setting at,,1OO,' (Fig. 11).
 2. Take your finger off Film Speed Lock Button (4) to lock the film
    speed setting in the camera.

Tips for Better Results
 * Each time a film with a new firm speed rating is loaded in your
    camera. the film speed must be set to assure accurately exposed
    photographs.

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METER/SHUTTER "ON-OFF" CONTROL
 Film Advance Lever (11) controls exposure meter ,,ON_OFF,, and
 shutter release "LocK-uNLocK" to protect your camera from un-
 necessary depletion of the batteries and accidental shutter release
 when not taking pictures. 4oo pre-advance and 135o advance angle
 assures faster winding and permits continuous operation for se_
 quence photography.
   1. When Frlm Advance Lever (11)is moved to,,ON.,position  (Fig.
      12), tre electric circuit is switched on and Shutter Release But_
     ton (9) is unlocked.
  2. whenever picture-taking  is compreted, be sure to move Film Ad-
    vance Lever (11)to "OFF" position (Fig. 13). The electric circuit
      is switched off and shutter Release Button (g) is locked.
Tips for Better Results
  * To prevent unnecessary consumption of the batteries, be sure to
    move Film Advance Lever (11) to "OFF', position when not tak_
     ing pictures.

COR R ECT EXPOSU R E
Your KR-v has a built-in through-the-lens  full aperture cds ex_
posure meter which measures the light coming through the lens and
enables you to set the proper exposure for a given lighting condition,
The correct exposure is obtained by setting the shutter speed and f-
stop in the correct combination for the film. subject and lighting con-
ditions.
  1. set the desired shutter speed opposite shutter speed Index Line
     (6) by rotating shutter speed Diat (7) (Fig. 14). (Read,,sETTlNG
   THE SHUTTER"). Shutter Speed Needle (35) in the viewfinder
   moves according to the shutter speed you set.
 2. Move Film Advance Lever (11) to ,,ON,,position (Fig. 121

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3. Hold your camera, look at your subject through the Viewfinder
    Eyepiece (22} and check Exposure Meter Needle (34)'
 4. Rotate F-Stop (lens opening) Ring (19) and align Exposure Meter
                                                                      Ex-    Needle (34) with shutter Speed Needle (35) (Fig. 15).  lf
    posure Meter Needle (34) goes above Shutter Speed Needle
     (35), this means "overexposure" (Fig. 16); select a faster shutter
    speed or a smaller lens opening. On the contrary,  if the needle
 I  goes below Shutter Speed Needle (35). this means "underex-
                                                                       lens    posure" (Fig. 17); choose a slower shutter speed or larger
    openlng.
lf you want to use a specific f-stop for depth of field control. you may
set the f-stop first and then the shutter speed. while other procedures
are the same as above.                                [i':l&ni'us
This setting may be used when you take a portrait or the like' inten-
tionally making your subject attractive with the background or the
scene in front of it blurred. How your subject turns out in the picture
depends on the f-stop setting. (Refer to "DEPTH OF FIELD"). The
chart (Fig. 18) shows the exposure value range (shutter speed and f-
stop combination) of your camera's metering system for selected film
speeds.

Exposure ComPensation
Though you learned how correct exposure is obtained' in unusual
 lighting conditions, the desired effect or the correct exposure will not
be obtained in the final picture and exposure compensation is
 necessary.
 Back-lit subiects
When the light is behind the subjects,
  1. Move close to the subject for meter reading. then, move back,
     focus and shoot.
  2. lf it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter
     speed or lens opening to overexpose. When you adjust the lens
     opening, open up the aperture by 1 or 2 stops'

Spot-lighted subjects and dark backgrounds
   1. Move close to the subject for meter reading. then, move back,
     focus and shoot.
  2. lf it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter
     speed or lens opening to underexpose. when you adjust the lens
     opening, close down the aperture by 1 or 2 stops.
 Tips for Better Results
  * When the Shutter Speed Diat (7) is set at ,,8,, (Bulb), set the
     desired f-stop and expose manuaily because metering with the
      built-in exposure meter is not possible.
  * outside of the meter's coupling range, the exposure meter will
     not respond correctly. For example, coupling range for ASA  l oo
      film is from 1/B sec. at t/2.2 to 1/EOO sec. at f/16 (EVS .3 _  17)
      (Fig. 18). lf the light is too dim, use supplementary lighting.

SETTING SHUTTER SPEED
The shutter controls the length of time the light is allowed to strike
the film. The speed at which the shutter opens and closes is
measured in fractions qf a second that correspond to the numbers on
Shutter Speed Dial (7). For example, "5OO" is 1/5OO sec.,,,125,,is
 1/125 sec., and so on.
  * Simply turn Shutter Speed Dial (7) until the desired shutter
    speed is set opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (6) (Fig. 14).
Generally speaking. when shooting outdoors in bright or hazy
sunlight, "125" (1/12s sec.) is suitable for most pictures, when tak-
ing your subjects in motion, "25O" (1/2SO sec.) to ,,SOO', fi/SOO
sec.) should be used .... Faster speeds wiil "freeze" extremely fast-
moving subjects (sports, racing cars, etc.). When indoors in a well_lit
room, "60" (1/60 sec.) should be sufficient to take your subjects,
depending upon the film you are using. when in poorly-lit places, or
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to achieve the maximum depth of field. "30" nBOr...) to "8" n/8
      sec.) are available. When set at "B", the shutter will remain open as
      long as Shutter Release Button (9) is depressed (preferably by a cable
      release). The "B" setting is used for long night exposure using street
       lights or electric signs as a light source. or under poor lighting con-
      ditions when flash cannot be used.

     Tips for Better Results
t      * When using slow speeds (below 1/3O sec.), use a tripod or other
          firm support to prevent the movement of the camera and blurred
         pictures. In shooting with a telephoto lens, be careful to
         minimize the camera shake especially.
       * Do not set Shutter Speed Dial (7) between marked speeds' but at
           click stop in accordance with indicated speeds only.
       *  Shutter Speed Dial (7) does not revolve between "500" and "B".

    SETTING APERTURE
     The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens
     and exposing the film. The smaller the f-stop (f/2'2,t/2'8, etc.), the
     wider the lens opening and the greater the amount of light entering
      the lens. The larger the f-stop ff/16,f/11,  etc.). the smaller the lens
      opening and the smaller the amount of light entering the lens. As the
      lens opening is moved from  f /16 to  f /11  , the amount of light entering
      the lens is doubled. As the lens opening is moved from f/2.8 to l/4,
      the amount of entering light is cut in half (Fig. 19).
       *  Rotate F-Stop Ring (19) until the desired f-stop is opposite the
           aperture index line (Fig. 2O). Click stop is provided to prevent ac-
           cidental movement from the setting made.

     Tips for Better Results
       *   lf necessary, you may set F-Stop Ring (19) between two f-stops'

VIEWING AND FOCUSING
 since you are viewing through the lens, there is no parallax
 problem..... what you are viewing in the viewfinder will exactly
 appear in your picture. This enables you to determine the exact com_
 position of your subjects before pressing shutter Release Button (9).
 Even when you shoot close-ups. there is no danger of accidentally                     I
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  I cutting off a portion of your picture. To assure the sharpest possible
 pictures, your KR-V has a three way focusing screen with diagonal                             I
 Split-image Spot (33), Microprism-image Band (32) and Fresnel field.                            I
 and you can select three way focusrng according to your subject.
  1. Look into Viewfinder Eyepiece e2l to compose your subject.
  2. split-image Focusing  ... is herpfur for the subject with either ver-
      tical or horizontal lines. 6uf{r'5,   uS
     Rotate Focusing Ring (17) until the split image in Split_image
    Spot (33) forms a single image. when it is out of focus, your
     subject is split into two parts (Fig. 21).
  3. Microprism-image Focusing ... is good for the subject which
     lacks clear vertical or horizontal lines.
     Rotate Focusing Ring (17) until the image in Microprism_image
    Band (32) appears sharp (Fig. 21).
  4. You can also focus with any part of the area surrounding
    Microprism-image Band (32). This is most useful when taking
     pictures with ultra telephoto lenses or in close-up photography
    with bellows unit, macro lenses or extension rings because the    other focusing aids may darken appreciably.                  I
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UNLOADING FILM
After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewrnd the
film and unload your camera.
  1. Press Film Rewind Release Button (2gl (FiS. 221.
 2. Ltft up Film Rewind Crank (2) and turn it clockwise until Film
    Rewind Release Button (28) stops revolving and you feel the film
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tension released (Fig.23). This indicates that the film has been
    completely rewound into the cartridge.
 3. Open Back Cover (30) by pulling up Film Rewind Knob (1).
 4. Remove the film cartridge and have the film processed as soon
    as possible.

Tips for Better Results
  * Always unload your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place,
    never in direct sunlight or other bright light.
  * When you rEach the end of the roll of film, Film Advance Lever
    (11) will tighten and refuse to advance. lf this happens, do not
    advance Film Advance Lever (11) by force for "Just one more
    shot", otherwise the film will be torn out of the cartridge.
 *  Film Rewind Release Button (28) will remain in place once it is
    pressed, and return automatically to its original position when
    Film Advance Lever (11) is adavnced.
TAKING FLASH PICTURES
You can use a flash at night or in a dimly lit room as well .as for
supplementary lighting in outdoor photography. The camera and
electronic flash will be fully synchronized with the shutter speed at
"8" and 1/8 sec. to 1/60 sec.
 * Mount a flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact on Hot Shoe
      (5).
Tips for Better Results
 * Use a flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact only because the
    camera is not equipped with flash terminal for a flash unit with
    connecting cord.
 * "60" (1/60 sec.) on Shutter Speed Dial (7) is marked in red as a
    reminder for electronic flash synchronization (Fig. 24).

Exposure for Flash photography
 The exposure is determined by the guide number of the electronic
 flash unit. The guide number represents a relationship between the
  light output of the flash and the speed of the film, Guide numbers for
 electronic flash units are found in the technicar specifications. Using
 the guide number, you can determine the correct f-stop for a given
 flash situation using the following formula:
 F-stop :  Guide number -- Flash_to_subject distance.
 For example,  if your flash unit has a guide number of 16(m) or S2.g
  (ft.) for the type of film you are using. and your sublect is 2 meters
 (6.6 ft.) from the flash unit as indicated on Distance scare (1g) after
 focusing, divide 16 (52.8) by 2 (6.6). The answer is g; therefore. set
 F-Stop Ring (19) to 8 (f/Bl.
 Tips for Better Resutts
  *   lf you are using an auto electronic flash unit with power ratio
     control, follow the instruction sheets packed with the flash unit.
  * Most electronic flash units have a built-in dial or exposure table
    which enables you to quickry compute f-stops based on
     flash-to-subject  dista nces.

USING SELF-TIMER
Your KR-v has a built-in self-timer which delays the shutter
release about maximum of 1o seconds. This enables you to include
yourself in your own pictures and is also of benefit in taking close_ups
or photomicrographs where camera movement must be avoided.
  1. First, advance Film Advance Lever (11).
 2. Merely move Self-timer Lever (14) counterclockwise (Fig. 25).
    According to the degree you have moved  it down, you can adjust
    the operating time. For the maximum deray, move it untir  it
     stops.
 3. Press Shutter Release Button (g) to start the setf_timer movlng.
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Tips for Better Results
        * You can set Self-timer Lever (14) firstly and then advance Film
         Advance Lever (1 1 ).
      I       * The Self-timer Lever (14) can be returned to its original position
?           after setting the lever, however, be careful that the self-timer
         mechanism will not be disengaged.
        * The camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support
        when using self-timer.
       * When using a tripod with a long thread length (more than 5.7
         mm), be careful not to forcibly screw in the thread further than
          the depth of the socket.

    CHANG ING LENSES
     To mount the lens on the camera
        1. Mount the lens by lining up the red dot on the lens mount with
          the matching dot on the camera mount (Fig. 26).
       2. Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel and turn  it clockwise
            until it clicks into place.

     To remove the lens from the camera
        1. Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel in one hand.
       2. With the other hand, hold the camera body and press Lens
          Release Lever (15) and turn the lens counterclockwise until  it
          stops lFig. 27l,. The lens now can be removed.

     You can also change lenses easily without looking even in the dark by
     means of Lens Locator Node (16). Line up Lens Locator Node (16)
      with Lens Release Lever (15) and turn the lens clockwise for mount-
       ing the lens. For removing the lens, press Lens Release Lever (1S)
     and turn the lens counterclockwise until Lens Locator Node (16) and
     Lens Release Lever (1 5) line up.

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Tips for Better Results
          * whenever a lens is mounted on the camera, make sure that the
              lens is perfectly mounted.
          * Do not touch any of the internal parts or permit dust or durt to
             enter the camera body when removing or attaching lenses,
          *  Protect the inside of the camera by putting on the body cap
           whenever the camera is carried or kept with the lens removed.
     DEPTH OF FIELD                              Bu/Aus.L.j
       when you focus on a specific subject, an area in front of and behind
         the subject will appear acceptably sharp in your picture.
         This area of acceptable sharpness is cailed "Depth of Field". The
        depth of field is determined by the f-stop you select and the distance
        from the in-focus subject to the firm prane. As you get closer to your
          subject, or as you open your lens (for example, from t/16 to t/2.2j,
         the depth of field becomes shallower. By stopping the lens down (for
         example, trom t/2,2 to t/ 16), the depth of field becomes deeper. The
        depth of field can be pre-determined in the following way.
     INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES AND ACCESSORIES
    A wide range of XR RIKENON interchangeable lenses including
        extremely wide angle lenses, telephoto lenses, zoom lenses and
        various accessories are available to enable you to expand the
         pleasure of your picture-taking. XR RIKENoN interchangeable lenses
       and accessories are made of selected high quality materials under
          strict quality control to assure you of high performance and full
         satisfaction. Select xR RIKENON interchangeable lenses that will
       meet your needs.
        since the camera is designed to accept any lens with the ,,K,, type
       bayonet mount, your KR-V affords you the opportunity to select
       any interchangeable lens or accessory of the "K" type bayonet mount
h       available on the market.
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PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
   * Always carry your camera with its carrying case and neck strap.
   * Use the lens cap to protect the lens when not taking pictures.
   *  Protect your camera from dust, dirt. water, rain, dampness, salt
       air and rough handling.
   * Never expose your camera to excessively high or low
     temperatures for an extended period of time. ln extremely hot
      climates, do not leave your camera inside closed automobiles
      during the daytime or in direct sunlight.
   *  In extremely cold climates, expose your camera to the outer air
      only when in use  ... When using, expose your camera gradually to
     the outer air to prevent the lens from clouding.
        lf exposed to an extremely cold climates, the exposure meter
      batteries may fail to operate properly. Keep your camera inside
     your clothing until taking a picture.
  *  Never touch the surfaces of the lens, metal focal plane shutter
      curtain, reflex mirror, etc. with your fingers.
  * To clean the lens, gently wipe it in a circular motion with a lens
     cleaning paper or a soft. clean and lintless cloth.
" * Do not wipe the camera body with chemicals, such as benzine,
.    thinner, etc. use only soft cloth or cotton swab sprinkled
    LIGHTLY with alcohol on the camera body. Do not use them on
     the lens because  it can affect coating.
  * When your camera is not in use for an extended period of time,
     put the lens cap, remove the batteries, place your camera in its
     carrying case together with silica gel or other desiccant and store
       it in a dry and cool place.
     Never store your camera in places where the temperatures are
     excessively high or low.

* Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself.
                    lf service is necessary, get in touch with your dealer or authorized
          Ricoh service station.
        * Do not leave your camera near the magnetic objects like radio,
             television set, etc.
   MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS OF KR-V
     Camera Type:
        35 mm SLR with metal focal plane shutter.
      Film Format:
       24x36 mm                                                                                 i
      Film Size and Capacity:
        35 mm perforated film in 12, 20, 24 or 36 exposures.
      Standard Lenses:
        50 mm RICONAR t/2.2 S groups 6 elements
             Filter size: 52 mm screw-in type
     Lens Mount:
         "K" type bayonet with 65o rotating angle
      Shutter:
           Vertically moving copal ccs metal focal plane shutter with
,         speeds from 1/8 to 1/500 sec. plus B. "     ' Viewfinder:
           Fixed eye-level pentaprism
          Exposure meter needle and Shutter speed needle visible.
         Viewing magnification O.88X.
            Field of view covers 937o of actual picture area
      Focusing:
          Diagonal split-image spot in microprism-image band surrounded
         by Fresnel field.
     Exposure Meter:
        Two CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center-weighted
 -            f-stops.
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      Exposure Coupling Range:
rl        EV5.3 -  17 (ASA lOO film with 50 mm f/2.2 lensl
      Film Speed Range:
                                                       36l,       ASA 12 -  3200 (DlN 12 -
      Exposure Meter Power Supply:
1     Two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries (JlS G13, Mallory M576.
           Eveready 576 or equivalent).
      Flash Synchronization:
       X Synchronization for electronic flash unit at "B" and 1/8 sec. to
          1/60 sec.
      Flash Contact:
          "X" contact on hot shoe for cordless electronic flash unit
      Film Loading:
              Multi-slit easy loading
      Film Wind:
           Single stroke film advance lever with 135o winding angle (4Oo
              PlaY)
      Film Rewind:
           Film rewind crank by pressing film rewind button on base of
          camera
      Exposure Counter:
            Additive, automatic resetting.
      Other Features:
            Self-timer
          Hot shoe
           Shutter release lock (with film advance lever)
          Meter on/off switch (with film advance lever)
         ASA/DlN dial lock
           Cable release socket
           Tripod socket

Dimensions:
    139.9 (width) x 91.3 (height) x 48.0 (clepth) rnrn (Bot1y orrty)
Weight:
   54O g (Body only)
 *  Specifications are subject to charrge without notrce.





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