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Page 1: ...Instructions for use of the ALP A 11 el Anglais...

Page 2: ...by split image rangefinder 5 b by microprisms 5 3 Focusing by distance scale 5 D Loading and Unloading 6 1 Loading 6 2 Rewinding the exposed film 8 E ALPA Lenses 8 1 Changing the lens 8 2 ALPA lenses...

Page 3: ...has six transistors a yellow light for over and a red light for under exposure visible both below the groundglass and on top of the ALPA Replacing the delicate galvanometer with quivering needle this...

Page 4: ...s very useful for long exposures and when the equipment is on a tripod The release button should also be locked in position B with shutter open if any special shutter is used instead of the focal plan...

Page 5: ...Note if the release button is pressed very slowly the mirror may flip up before the actual exposure is made This does not affect picture quality It is sometime useful to be able to lock the mirror in...

Page 6: ...photographing in difficult conditions without risk of camera shake If the self timer has been set but is then not required it can be disengaged by shutter lock V and then keeping button 0 pressed whi...

Page 7: ...ear as a pair of semi circles in the middle of the screen Choose a definite detail in the subject and focus the lens until the image of the line across the range finder is in perfect alignment the sub...

Page 8: ...camera Replace the camera back and lock it by turning Ithe key to the left wind and release the shutter two more times while noting that the centra l screw of button F fig 2 is turning while the shut...

Page 9: ...Fig 8 Fig 9 7...

Page 10: ...finger on this button Pull out the rewind crank F fig 2 and turn in the direction of the arrow fig 10 The film will offer a slight pull against the rewind until suddenly the crank begins to turn free...

Page 11: ...er The electronic circuit lights the lamps yellow indicates overexposure red under exposure When both lamps are lit at once exposure is correct The two cells integrate readings from the screen with ce...

Page 12: ...meter to rest for a few seconds Intentional over or under exposure is of course always possible The eye should be kept as close as possible to the eyepiece during exposure readings especially if wear...

Page 13: ...does not require a battery test because its design makes it unneces sary Either the battery is good and the system functions or the power is too low and the lamps will not light G GENERAL RECOMMENDATI...

Page 14: ...be thoroughly rinsed in several changes of fresh water before being dried It must then be sent without delay to an authorized dealer or to the factory 6 If your camera is lost or stolen advise the fac...

Page 15: ...SWllZERLAND PIGNONS SA CH 1338 8allaigues Printed in Switzerland 5 0151 5 6 73 GB Haefeli...

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