Praktica LTL Instructions for Use
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Swing the cocking lever around
as far as it will go
, move it back again, and depress shutter release
knob (3). Repeat these operations and then cock the shutter once more. The automatic exposure
counter (14) now stands on number “1”. Special setting of the exposure counter is not necessary since
it starts working automatically when the camera back is closed.
To avoid inadvertent tripping, the shutter release (3) is provided with a locking device. The release
mechanism is locked when the red dots on the knob and on the outer ring meet. The mechanism is
unlocked by rotation of the knob through 90°.
Shutter can be released
Shutter release locked
E. Setting the exposure speed
For the automatic exposure control, the film speed
value has to be set. This is done by lifting the milled
ring of shutter-speed setting knob (1) and rotating it
until the speed value of the film in the camera (DIN or
ASA) on scale (12) stands opposite the white indicator
(13). When lowered, the milled ring clicks in next to
the selected film speed numeral.
