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FILMSPEED SETTING

1. Filmspeed in indicated on the outside of film package, in the film

instructions or on the film cartridge.

2.Set Filmspeed Selector Dial (12) so that Filmspeed index(9) indi-

cates the value on Filmspeed Selector Dial corresponding to
the film used. For example, if filmspeed shown on the film is

ISO 100/21° , set the Filmspeed Selector Dial to the 100 on

the dial matches with the index.

3. Click points are provided at each step of filmspeed on the Film-

speed Selector Dial. When setting the film speed, make sure
that it clicks.

Summary of Contents for BESSA-L

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL BESSA L...

Page 2: ...terchangeable super wide angle camera with TTL exposure meter ing function The camera is lens interchangeable via L mount yet is lightweight and compact Attaching 15mm f4 5 or 25mm f4 lens onto this c...

Page 3: ...1 12 13 Shutter Speed Index Shutter Speed Dial Shutter Release Button Film Advance Lever Frame Counter Neck Strap Eyelet Self timer Lever View Finder Film Speed Index Film Rewind Crank Film Rewind Kno...

Page 4: ...Lamps Viewfinder Eyepiece Accessory Shoe Tripod Socket Battery Chamber Lid Film Guide Rails Rewind Fork Film Cartridge Chamber Film Pressure Plate Film Cartridge Confirmation Window Camera Back Film...

Page 5: ...crew with that of the camera then turn the lens clockwise Pay attention not to tighten the lens screw too strongly 2 To detach the lens from the camera turn the lens counter clock wise Attaching detac...

Page 6: ...Lightly press the shutter release button 3 Now the exposure metering system is switched on When one of three LED lamps or lights then battery condition is satisfactory If no lamp lights the batteries...

Page 7: ...ind knob to its original position 5 Insert the film leader into the groove of the film takeup spool 26 and place it so that the film perforations engage with the spool teeth 6 Check that the film perf...

Page 8: ...dvance lever should be at the ready position because the shutter release is interlocked when the lever is in the stored position The film rewind knob rotates each time the film is advanced showing tha...

Page 9: ...mspeed index 9 indi cates the value on Filmspeed Selector Dial corresponding to the film used For example if filmspeed shown on the film is ISO 100 21 set the Filmspeed Selector Dial to the 100 on the...

Page 10: ...m under typical situation is as below 4 To monitor exposure lightly press the shutter release button 3 and turn the aperture ring until the green mark lights When the red mark lights it means over exp...

Page 11: ...turn the shutter speed dial until the green mark lights If the red mark lights turn the shutter speed dial to the higher shutter speed setting and if the red mark lights then turn the shutter speed d...

Page 12: ...n through the viewfinder depending on the distance to the subject as illus trated right When shooting the subject is at near distance pay much attention so that the subject is within the frame Focusin...

Page 13: ...e f value used is the depth of field To obtain the actual distance values of the depth of field read the values within the range of the focusing scale 3 For instance when the lens is focused on a subj...

Page 14: ...shutter release button 3 Press your left elbow lightly against your body and look through the viewfinder eyepiece 15 to steady the camera against your face Then relax your right arm holding the grip F...

Page 15: ...t the film rewind crank 10 and turn it in the direction of the arrow 4 Once the pressure eases the film is completely wound into the cartridge 5 Lift up the film rewind knob 11 and pull it out to open...

Page 16: ...rom the camera at this setting to avoid wasting the batteries Self Timer 1 Wind the film advance lever 4 and fully turn down the self timer lever 7 counterclockwise Now the self timer is ready to use...

Page 17: ...tering By pressing Shutter Release Button Exposure Coupling Range EV4 19 ISO 100 F4 1sec F16 1 2000sec Flash Terminal X synchro contact Synchronized at 1 125 sec or lower speed Film Advance By single...