UNLOADING THE FILM
The camera takes 16 frames when set to 6 x 4.5 format; 12 frames when
set to 6 x 6 format and 8 frames when set to 6 x 7 or 6 x 9 format.
1. When all the frames are exposed. Simply advance the film advance
knob (B) until all the film is transfered to the take-up spool.
2. Open the top cover (C), slide out the back cover (I) and you can take
out the exposured film.
3. Tighten and seal it with tape or rubber band to prevent it from light leak.
MAINTENANCE
This beautiful handcraft camera is made of natural hardwood. It will
expand or shrink when weather change. In order to prevent it from dry
out continually, it is highly recommend to clean and polish the camera
with bee wax or wood oil periodically and pay attention to the
followings:
1. Avoid the camera from getting wet.
2. Do not let the camera exposed under strong sunlight for a long time.
3. Do not press or punch the pinhole/zone plate (E) or the film counter
window (H) with any object.
4. Never clean the camera with alcohol base cleaning agent.
5. Clean the camera with a cotton cloth, polishing oil like lemon oil,
orange oil for woodworking or bee wax is preferable.
6. If the shutter (D) or the exposure scale (F) is too tight or too loose,
adjust the screw that hold it with a screw driver.
7. Clean the pinhole/zone plate with an air blower tenderly. Keep the
blower at least one inch away from the pinhole/zone plate and blow
away the dust tenderly. Too much air pressure may damage the
pinhole/zone plate.
8. Never over-tighten the knob or any screw of the camera. It will cause
damage to the camera.
9. Do not store the camera near heat source or in a cabinet with
humidity control, the camera may dry up or crack.
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