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Rolleiflex SLX User manual
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- Rolleiflex SLX
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- User manual
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- English
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- 43
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Individual parts and functions
1 Interchangeablelens 31 Red LED for overexposureindication
2 Needlefor automaticexposurecontrol 32 Interchangeableviewingmagnifier
3 Needlefieldfor automaticexposurecontrol 33 Flapfor framefinderf : 80 mm
or red fieldfor manualaperturesetting 34 Unlockingbuttonfor foldingframe
4 Indexfor automaticexposurecontroland 35 Red LED for checkingbatteryvoltage
manualaperturesetting 36 Mountfor additionalframefinderf : 150,
5 Settingring for automaticexposurecontrol 250 and 350 mm
and manualaperturesetting 37 Framefor focusingscreen
6 Doublebayonetlens mountfor filterand 38 Pivotedmirror
lens hood or combinedbellowsand copying 39 Red indexon camerabayonetmount
attachment 40 Contactstrip on camera body
7 Releasebutton,l. h.
8 Lens releaseslide 41 Fuse
9 Thread for cable release 42 Distanceindex
10 Screw cap for cable releasesocket 43 Depthof field scale
44 Aperturescale
11 Releasebutton,r. h.
12 Camerabayonetmount
13 Meterkey for apertureindication,
depth-of-fieldpreviewand checking
batteryvoltage
1 4 Centralswitch for continousexposure
- singleexposure- off : C-S-O
1 5 Holderfor cattyingstrap,r. h.
1 6 Indexfor shutterspeed,also red mark for
indicationof exposurelimitvalue
1 7 Universalplug connectionfor external
controland auxiliaryequipment
1 8 Settingdialforfilmspeed
1 9 Releasebuttonfor focusinghood,
magnifyinghood or prismfinder
20 Protectivecap for plug connection
21 Emptyspool
22 Unlockingbuttonfor back hinge
23 Filmgauge
24 Film pressureplate
25 Unlockingbuttonfor back,r. h.
26 Windowfor film type indication
27 Filmtransportsprocket
28 Symbolfor film motion
29 Foldingfocusinghood cover
30 Red LED for underexposureindication
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Individual parts and functions
45 Peep-sightfor framefinder 71 Slidefor replacementfuse
46 Unlockingbuttonfor cameraback,l. h. 72 Clip for batteryplug-inunit
47 Rotaryknob for tilml2O/220 73 Batteryplug-inunit,externallyrechargeable
48 lndex for tilm 12O/22O 74 Replacementfuse
49 Framecounter 75 Center X synchronizationcontact
50 Interchangeableback 76 Hot shoe for flash unit or accessories
77 Holderfor carryingstrap,l. h.
51 Slot for film box tear-off strip 78 Focusingscreen
52 Springclipfor spindleof filmspool 79 Mountfor viewingmagnifier
53 lndexfor arrowmark on film leader 80 Detachablefocusinghood
54 Filmcartridge
55 Bearingfor film spool with symbol FC
56 Rotaryknob for shutterspeed
57 Bearingfor emptyspoolwithsymboll-l
58 Cameraback hinge
59 Releasebuttonfor synchronizationcord
withRolleiplug
60 3/e"tripodbush
61 1/r"tripodbush
62 Batterycompartment
63 Rapidtripodcoupling
64 Lens contactstrip
65 Focusingringwith distancein m and ft
66 Lockingbuttonfor aperturesettingring
67 Lens bayonetmountfor cameraconnection
68 Red mark on lens bayonetmount
69 X synchronizationcord contactfor standard
and Rolleiplugs
70 Protectivecap for synchronizationcord
contact
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lntroduction
With the RolleiflexSLX, the mediumformat The alphabeticalindexmakesallthe information
photographeris equippedwith a high-perfor- containedin the instructionseasilyaccessible.
mancecamera,fullyelectronicand capableof
takinga wide rangeof auxiliaryequipment,with For interchangeablecomponentsand acces-
many new featuresand the latestphotographic soriesof the SLX systemseparateinstructions
innovations:the accurateand convenient are provided- they are all includedin the "SLX
mediumformat system camerato meet every SystemCatalog"accompanyingthe camera,or
demand. else availableon request.
To take full advantageof the camera'scapa- Due to the almosttotal automationof the camera
bilities,some specifictechnicalknowledgeof the and the logicalarrangementof the controls,the
SLX is necessary,alongwith the basictheo- user will soon be familiarwith the use of the
reticalknowledgeneededto use any camera. RolleiflexSLX. However,we recommendread-
We can safelyassumethat SLX ownersalready ing these instructionscarefullybeforeusingthe
knowthe theory - thereforethis book is in- camerafor the firsttime;we also recommend 'tendedto providethe specificfacts neededto carryingout each of the variousoperationswhile
use the cameracorrectly. reading,so that the camerais usedcorrectly
from the start.
First,allthe individualpartsand functionsare
shown,and followedby a briefintroductionfor
the readerwho is in a hurry.
Subsequently,everythingthat it is importantto
know aboutthe SLX camerais describedand *illustratedin greaterdetail,from the assemblyof We send our best regardsto all RolleiflexSLX
the basiccomponentsof the camerato the ownersand wish them successand continued
removalof the exposedfilm. enjoymentof mediumformatphotography.
There then follows a number of practicaltips, Rollei-Werke
with additionalinformationfor betterunder- Franke & Heidecke
standingof the camera,supplementedby notes
for specialsituations.
In the eventof problemsoccurringin operation
- as happeneven to the experiencedphoto-
grapherwhen takingpicturesquicklyor after
long intervalsbetweenpictures- a problem
locationtablewill helpto find the possiblecause
and its solution.
lndividualpart numbersgiven in the text and
picturesalways refer to the same part and are
takenfrom the two picturegatefolds,whichare
best left unfoldedwhen readingthe instructions.
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Essential information in brief
Briefinformationin telegramstylefor readersin
a hurry:The most importantcontrolsand ope-
rationsfor gettingto know the cameraand its
functions.
Chargingthe battery
Setthe chargerto the propervoltageand con-
nectto the mains-+ fig. C. Pushup clip72,
removebattery73 and insertin the chargerin
thepositionshowh--+fig. D. Chargingtime:
10minutesminimum,normallyt hour,max.
3 hours.Pushthe chargedbatteryintothe
camerawith the clip facingdownwardand
engagethe clip.
Insertingthe lens
Pressslide8 upward,disengagelenscaps by
turningin counter-clockwisedirection.Insert
lens1 in the camerawith red mark 68 on red
index39 as far as it will go and engageby
turningin a clockwisedirectioo+ fig. E.
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Essential information in brief
Loading the film
Pressunlockingbuttons25 and 46, open camera
back 50 and removefilm cartridge54 --->fig. F.
Pullout red clip 52, insertfilm spoolaccording
to symbol28+ fig. G. Threadpaperleaderin
empty spool and wind on untilthe arrow mark
pointsto the white index53 + fig. H. Insertend
of film box in slot 52 (on the film spoolside).
Positionfilm cartridgeonto rear of camera:with
film spool on Fl and with empty spool on H.
Close and lock camera back.
With knob 47, seI frame counter 49 to 120 or 220
accordingto the type of film--+fig. J. Set dial 18
to the ASA/DINvalueused.Set centralswitch14
to ,'S...Pressreleasebutton8 or 1 1: the film
advancesto the first frame,the frame counter
shows lf is not visible,pressthe release "1 ". "1 "
buttononce more.
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Essential information in brief
Focusing Selectionof shutter sPeed
Raisefocusinghood 80, pressin flap 33 until Setshutterspeedvaluewithrotaryknob56 on
viewingmagnifierswingsupward--+fig. K. index16+ fig.L. Intermediatevaluescannotbe
Focusby turningfocusingring 65. used.lf thisindexchangesfromwhiteto red,the
shutterspeedselectedliesoutsideof the auto-
- selectanothershutterspeedwithFramefinderfor sightingat eye-level:Press maticrange
downflap 33 untilit engagesin place,then view a whiteindexindication.
throughpeep-sight45 (focusingin this position
cannotbe monitoredon the focusingscreen).
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Essential information in brief
Exposure measurement
Pressin lockingbutton66, set index4 on the
lensto ,,A..- automaticexposure+ fig. M.
Pressmeterkey 13, needle2 pointsto aperture
automaticallyset. Warningsignalsin viewfinder
+ fig N: red signal30 bottomright - dangerof
underexposure,red signal31 top right- danger
of overexposure,both red signalssimultaneously
: rTleosuringrangeexceeded,red signal35 top
centre - rechdrgebattery*.
Adjustthe exposuretime with the rotarybutton
56 untilbothred signals30 and 31 go out.
* Batteryvoltagewill,however,be sufficientat
leastto completethe film loaded
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Essential information in brief
Mirrorpre-release Shutter release
canbe activatedas required.Connectspecial For singleexposures*:centralswitchon ,,S..,
release81 to plugconnection17 -+ fig. O. brieflypressshutterrelease;for continuous
Determinethe aperturevaluewith the meterkey exposures*:centralswitchon ,,C..,keep shutter
as describedabove.Then switchoff automatic releasepresseddown for requirednumberof
exposurecontrol:unlockaperturesettingring5 exposures-> fig. Q. Centralswitchon ,0":
by pressingred lockingbutton66 -+ fig. P. Set powersupplyis disconnectedand shutterre-
previouslymeteredaperturemanuallv.Move lease locked.Releaseshuttereitherwith left or
orange-colouredslide82 on the specialrelease righthand shutterreleaseon cameraor with
outwards. standardwire releasein thread9, or elsewith
specialreleasein plugconnection17.
Note:Mirrorpre-releasecannotbe resetand
mustbe followedby releasingthe shuttereach
time.Pressingthe meterkey when the mirror
hasbeen pre-releasedwill not producea usable
apertureindication,as therewill be no light
metering.
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Essential information in brief
Closing the focusing hood
Lightlypressin both side sectionsof the focusing
hood and allowflap 33 to springup + fig. S.
Fold down focusinghood cover29 with viewing
magnifierflat againstfrontflap. Pressin side
sectionsand allowfocusinghoodto compress.
Reading the frame counter
Frames1 to 12 or 1 to 24 are indicatedin frame
counter49, dependingon the type of film used
and whetherthe camerahas been set for + fig.
R. Reading,'Q" - ho film loadedor film not yet
rolledin; wedg@<<_ film not advancedto "white
frame 1; 'red field" - film end, or film already
rolledup.
Removingthe film
After the last exposure,the film is automatically
rolledup. The cameraback can then be opened
and the film removedfrom the cartridge.
Theseand all the otherfunctionsare described
in greaterdetailon the followingpages.You will
find some practicaltips on page 64. The tableon
page74will help remedyany operational
problems.
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Handling and use
Preparingthe camera for use
Insertthe lens:turn rear and front protectivelens
capscounter-clockwiseand remove.Pressup
slide8 and disengageprotectivebody cover by
turningin a counter-clockwisedirection.Insert
lens1 with red mark68 on red index39 in The camerais suppliedin a specialpackagein
camerabayonetmountuntilits stop and turn in whichall the basiccomponentsare securely
a clockwisedirectionuntilthe lens locksin accommodated.We recommendthat you keep
place+fig.1. this packagefor use when shippingthe camera.
The serialnumbers*of the cameraand lenses
shouldbe notedas a precaution.They will help
in replacementand as evidenceof ownershipin
case of loss.
lnsertbattery:slidebattery73 with clip72 facing
downwardinto batterycompartment62 and
pressretainlngcliptighttowardscamero,+ fig.2.
Openfocusinghood:Pulltop sectionupward
untilvertical.Pressfrontfocusinghoodflap 33
slightlyinwarduntilcover29 with viewing
magnifier32 springsup -+ fig. 3.
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Handling and use Checkingthe power supply Switchon automaticexposurecontrol:pressin red lockingbutton66 on the undersideof lens and set whiteindex4 to ,,A.._+ fig. 4. Set central switch14to ',$.. : singleexposure.Pressin meterkey 13 and observethe viewingimage Charging the battery + fig.5. lf diode35 does not lightup and an apertureindication(setwith an audibleclick)is Set voltageselector83 on the charger84 shownon the lens,then the batteryhas sufficient suppliedto the availablemainsvoltageusinga voltage;if diode35 lightsup red,the batteryhas pointedobject(e.g. ball-pointpen)+ fig.6. Fit onlyenoughvoltageleft for a few picturesand connectingcord 85 in socket86 and connectto mustsoon be recharged;if the dioderemains mainssupply. unlitwith no apertureindication,the batteryis totallydischargedand must be recharged immediately. Foreverylight-meteringoperationand exposure, the cameraelectronicscarryout an automatic voltagecontrol.They registera criticalor in- sufficientbatteryvoltagethroughcorresponding signalsin the vieMinderand will finallyswitch off the cameraif the availablevoltageis no longersutficientfor an exposureand film transportcycle. 50 www.butkus.usView original page 15
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Handling and use
The rapidchargerautomaticallycontrolsthe
wholechargingprocess,whichconsistsof a
continuousnormalchargeand an additional
rapidcharge,dependingon the specificcharge
and temperatureof the battery.Two indicator
lightson the chargershowthe type of charge:
green : florrTlalcharge,red : rapidcharge.The
totalchargingtime dependson the specific
conditionof the battery(numberof exposures
made,self-discharge)and amountsto about
t hourafternormaldischarge.After10-15 min.
chargingtime,there is sufficientpowerfor about
100 exposures.When the red indicatorlighton
the chargergoes out,the rapidchargeis com-
pleted.The chargingcapacitythus obtainedis
sufficientfor up to 1 ,000photographsat tempe-
raturesaround68" F (20'C).
Pressup retainingclip72 and therebyremove
battery73 from the camerabodl --->tig.7 . Insert
batteryin chargeraligningbatterycontact
socketson contactpins in the charger.
When rapidchargingis discontinued,normal
chargingstillcontinues,and the batteryis
chargedto maximumcapacityafter a total
chargingtime of approximately3 hours.Occa-
sionalexceedingof this chargingtime by a few
hourswill not harmthe battery,but frequent
overchargingshouldbe avoided.
The ambienttemperatureduringrapidcharging
shouldbe between40'F (+5"C) and about95"F
(+35"C). lf the batteryhas becomevery hot
throughexternalinfluences,rapidcharging
A constantpower reserveis particularlyim- (delayedby the built-intemperaturecut-off)will
portantwiththis fullyelectroniccamerasince only beginwhen the batteryhas cooleddown
lightmetering,exposureand film transport sufficiently.
cannotbe controlledmanually.However,due to
theveryshortchargingtime and the easilyex-
changeablebattery,the powersupplyrequires
onlyminimalmaintenance.
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Handling and use
Loading the film cartridge The camerais suppliedwith one film cartridge.
For efficientoperationduringa shootingsession,
Pressin releasebuttons25 and 46, open it is advisableto use severalfilm cartridges.
cameraback 50 and removefilm cartridge54. They can be loadedin advancewith the film
Pull red clip 52 outwards,insert'filmspool as requiredand taken along conveniently.The film
shownby symbol28 (blackleaderside inward) cartridgehas clear markingsfor the film motion
and allowclip to re-engage-+ fig. 8. Thread and for the film leaderposition.The retaining
film leaderinto empty spool21 and wind on slot on the film spoolside holdsthe end of the
tightlywith transportsprocketwheel27 untilthe film box which allowsthe type of film used to be
arrow mark on the protectivepaper pointsto checkedwhen the cameraback is closed.The
index53 + fig. 9. lnsertthe end of the film box same film cartridgecan be used for 120 and 220
in slot 51 (on film spool side) as indicationof the film.
filmtype+ fig. 10.
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Handling and use
Insertingthe film cartridge
Openthe cameraback as describedand insert
the loadedcartridgeso that the full film spool
pointsat symbolFl, the empty spool at symbol
H + fig. 11. Closethe cameraback and lock.
Setthe centralswitchto S, brieflypress release Setting the film speed
button7 or 11: the film advancesautomatically
to the shootingposition,and €l "1 " appearsin Set film dial 18 to the ASA/DIN value used or re-
framecounter49. quiredin each situation+ fig. 12. Intermediate
positionsare not permissibleas lightmetering
would not then functioncorrectly.
The film speedcan be set tor 25 ASA/15 DIN to
6400 ASA/39 DlN, which coversnearlyall the
film emulsionscurrentlyavailable.The click
stops can be felt quite distinctlyand thus enable
the value initiallyset to be alteredeasilyand
withoutlookingif bracketingis required.
Hint:Pressreleasebuttonagain if the ,,1" is not
visible(whichcan happendependingon the
typeor brandof film).
Toprotectagainstdust and possiblefogging,
keepthe cartridgesin their cases and only take
themout when you need them.
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Handling and use
Setting the film length Focusing
Set index48 by turningrotaryknob47 counter- Openfocusinghood,fold up viewingmagnifier
clockwisethrough45" for 120 film or through as required.Adjustsharpnessof imageby turn-
45'clockwisein the case of 220 film+ fig. 13. ing focusring65. The measureddistancein ft
(or meters)can be readon index42 + fig. 14.
Withthe standardcameraback,either120 roll Determinethe depthof fieldas requiredon the
film for 12 shots or 22Oroll film for 24 shots in greendoublescale43 on both sidesof the
6 x 6 cm (21/+x21/qin) formatcan be used.Other focusingindex.For photographson infraredfilm,
formatsrequirespecialinterchangeablecamera set the distanceread off on the red index.All
backs. SLX lensesare focusedwith the aperturefully
opened.
The standardfocusingscreenoffersthree dif-
ferentfocusingaids:the centralsplit-image
rangefinder,the microprismringand the prism-
shapedfocusingscreenitself.
This standardfocusingscreenis idealfor most
applications- for specialphotographsthere are
five furtherinterchangeablefocusingscreens.
Attaching the camera strap
Connectself-lockingcarryinghooksto holders
15 and 77 andallowto snap shut.To releasethe
strap,press in the lockingbuttonson the carry-
ing hooks.
The carryingstrap holderson the camerarotate
in any directionand enablethe SLX to be carried
in a varietyof differentpositions.
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Handling and use
Framing
Thequadraticgrid of the standardfocusing
screenassistsin the verticalor horizontalalign-
mentof the camera.The linesare 9.5 mm apart;
smallerframedviewscan be establishedin
4.5x6cm verticalor horizontalformatand also Selection of shutter speed
in4x4cm formatthroughlineintersectionpoints.
Interchangeablelensesexpandor narrowdown The fast speedsof 1lzto 1/soosec are marked
theframedview (fromthe same cameraposition) on the rotaryknob in white,the slow speedsof
andare availablein variousfocal lengths. 30 to 1 sec and B are markedin green+ fig. 16.
Intermediatevaluescannotbe used;the "B..
Foreye levelviewing:Pressthe frontfocusing settingcan only be usedwith manualaperture
hoodflap 33 completelyin untilit clicksin place, setting.
thenviewthroughpeepsight45 --->fig. 15.
As an alternativeto the standardfoldingfocusing
hood,thereis a rigidmagnifyinghoodand
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Handling and use
The cameraregistersthe limitsof the light-
measuringrangeand of the automaticoperation
rangewith correspondingwarningindicators.A
practicalresultcan most easilybe achievedif
the presettime lies approximatelyin the centre
of these rangesso that adjustmentscan still be
madefor higheror slowerspeeds+ tip 18. Exposure measurement
Example:When using400 ASA/27DIN film out- Pressin red lockingbutton66 on the lens,set
doorsin relativelybrightexposurelight,llsoor index4 on aperturering to A - automaticex-
l/rs sec shouldnot be preset,but rather1lrzsor posurecontrol(lightmeteringis possibleonly
1/zso Sec. with this setting)+ tig. 17.
Set centralswitch 14 to S (or to C for con-
On the otherhand,when using100 ASA/21 DIN tinuousexposures).Pressmeterkey 13, needle
film for interiorshotswith the ,,availablelight", 2 pointsto aperturevalue measuredand set.
1/goor 1/oosec shouldbe preset,and not 1/rzsor Look for any warningsignalsin the viewfinder
1/zso Sec. -+ fig. 18: LowerLED 30 : lensaperturecannot
be openedany further(dangerof under-
When usingautomaticexposurecontrol: exposure);upperLED 31 - lenscannotbe
stoppeddown any further(dangerof over-
Set selectedshutterspeedto index 16 with exposure);both LED'ssimultaneously-
rotaryknob 56. lf a red fieldthen appearsin this measuringrangelimitsare exceeded.
index,the selectedspeed exceedsthe ope-
rationalrangeof the automaticexposurecontrol.
Alterthe shutterspeed untilthe red field dis-
appearsagain.The finalshutterspeedis then
obtainedby lightmetering.
For manualaperturesetting:
In this case,the shutterspeedcorrespondingto
the preselectedaperturevalue is determined
eitherwith a separatehand-heldexposure
meteror by the camerameteringsystemwith
the automaticexposurecontrolbrieflyswitched
on for this purpose(withappropriateconversion)
as describedunder "Exposuremeasurement".
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Handling and use
Afterthis adjustmenthas been made,the pre-
selectedshutterspeed and the set aperturelie
withinboth the automaticand the measuring
rangeof the camera:with this speed and the
correspondingapertureautomaticallyset, the
resultingphotographwill be correctlyexposed.
With an unsuitablefilm speed,very weak or
extremelybrightshootinglightmay resultin the
shutterspeed adjustmentbeinginadequateto
matchwith the exposurewarningindications.
Tip 18 gives appropriatesuggestionsfor that
kind of situation.
Extraneouslight compensation
Extraneouslightenteringthroughthe open
focusinghood is taken into considerationin the
meteringprocessand compensatedfor up to an
intensityratioof extraneouslightto measure-
ment lightof approx.20 to 1 . This compensation
is effectivewhen observingthe viewfinderimage
throughthe pentaprismfinder,with the rigid
magnifyinghood or with the standardfolding
hoodwith a raisedviewingmagnifier.
lf the imageis observedthroughthe folding
hoodwithoutthe viewingmagnifier,then direct
incidenceof lighton the focusingscreen(e.g.
sunlightand artificiallightsources,particularly
fluorescentlamps)must be avoided.
For longtimeexposures,the foldinghoodshould
lf the upperor lowerLED lightsup, the pre- be closed.
selectedshutterspeed is alteredby turningknob
56in the directionof the glowingdiodeuntilthis
diodegoes out.
lf bothdiodeslightup simultaneously,then the
shutterspeed must likewisebe readjusteduntil
thediodesremainunlit(andthe red fieldin the
rotaryknob disappearsagain).
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Handling and use
Mirror pre-release
Forvibration-freeexposure,especiallywhen
usinglongfocallengthsor when takingclose-
ups: removeprotectivecap 20, connectspecial
releasesuppliedto plug connection17 (thedot
abovethe connectionsocketindicatesthe plug
connectionposition).Measurethe exposureas
describedabove,then switchoff the automatic
exposurecontroland set the measuredaperture
manuallv.Finallymovethe orangeslidemarked
Aoutwards.
Pleasenote:Lightmeasurementwith a pre-
releasedmirrorwill not producean accurate
apertureindication,sincethe measuringcells
are attachedto the pivotedmirrorand are un-
ableto receiveany measuringlightwhen this is
in the raisedposition.lt is also importantto note
that the mirrorpre-releasecannotbe resetand
that subsequentshutterreleaseis always
necessary.
Releaseand exposure
With camerarelease:pressrelease8 or 11 as
desired.
With specialrelease:removeprotectivecap 20,
connectspecialrelease81 to plugconnection
17 --->fig. 19. Pressgreenbutton87 marked
with6.
With mechanicalcablerelease:unscrewscrew After release,the exposuretakes placeat the
cap 10 belowlensby turningit counter-clockwise. preselectedspeed and with the appropriate
Screwstandardmechanicalreleaseinto thread aperturebeing measuredand adjustedat the
9 -> tig.2O. momentof release.This is followedby auto-
maticfilm advance,and then the camerais
immediatelyreadyfor furtheruse.
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