In the text, positions of components and ori-
entation are described in relation to the cam-
era as seen when taking a photograph, that
is, with the lens at the front, the viewfinder
on the top and the winding crank on the right
hand side.
The relevant illustrations to a particular sec-
tion are indicated by the figures beside the
small headings in the text.
For the sake of simplicity, most illustrations
corresponding to both the 501CM and the
503CW models, show a ‘neutral’ 500 camera.
The correct component appears when specifi-
cally described, for example, in the section on
TTL/OTF flash. Some sections of the text are
also specific only to the 503CW, but they are
marked as such.
Getting Started
This section describes how to prepare your
camera for use as well as the basic opera-
tions. Follow the instructions step-by-step
to avoid damaging the equipment.
Check that the winding crank on the right
hand side of the camera is locked thus en-
suring that the camera is fully wound. If the
crank is not locked, rotate it clockwise until
it does lock, thereby winding the camera.
Front protective cover 3
Turn the cover (bayonet fitting) in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift it out. For protection,
do not remove it until you are ready to attach
a lens.
!
The front protective cover can only be removed
when the camera is fully wound.
Rear cover MultiControl 4
Depress the catch, tilt the cover backwards, and
lift it off. Do not remove it though until you are
ready to attach a magazine.
Always replace the cover to protect the auxilia-
ry shutter when storing the camera body with-
out a magazine attached.
See later sections on the other uses of the Rear
cover MultiControl
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