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The white dot (1) on the perimeter of the
setting knob (14) has to stand against the
required film speed numeral on dial (15).
E) Setting the type of film
Rotate film type reminder dial (11) until the
symbol marking the film meets the red dot.
F) Preparing for the exposure
Actuate shutter release (13) and cocking lever
(9) until exposure counter (12) stands on
number 1.
G) Setting the exposure speed
Rotate setting knob (14) (without lifting it)
until the desired speed numeral coincides with
red triangle (16).
H) Setting the diaphragm
Rotate diaphragm setting ring (6) on lens
mount to bring the desired diaphragm
numeral against the red mark.
I) Automatic exposure system
Preselect either the exposure speed or the
aperture. Depress meter key (3). While the
key is being depressed, adjust either the
aperture or the exposure speed so as to
centre the meter needle in the image field to
the circular marking point.
K) Focusing
Rotate distance setting ring (4) until the image in the circular micro-prism screen is perfectly sharp.
L) Releasing and cocking the shutter
Actuate shutter release (13). When the shutter has run down a red signal appears in the finder image. Swing cocking
lever (9) around until it stops and move it back again.
M) Changing the film
After the last exposure, depress rewind release knob (10). Swing out rewind crank (8) on rewind knob (18). Rewind film
in direction of arrow. Open camera back (19). Remove cartridge from camera.
N) Exchanging lenses
O) Flash exposures
P) Exchanging the power source
Q) Maintenance of camera and lens
R) Accessories
These abridged instructions are a short summary of the main points in the Instructions for Use. These points deserve
special attention. They are, however, not a substitute for the valuable information which you will only be able to gain by
reading the complete instructions.
A) Opening the camera back
Push latch (2) for camera back in direction of arrow. Open camera back, and the
