FED 5B Instructions for Use, 1992
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of 1/2 s. Letter “B” determines the position of
the exposure head intended for obtaining the
prolonged exposures “by hand” — when the
release button has been depressed, the shutter
remains open until the instant of releasing the
button.
On exposure scale divisions “1”, “2”, “4”,
“8” and “15” the exposure head is set
somewhat higher than on the other divisions; do
not try to lower the head down by pressing on it.
Now aim the camera at an object to be
photographed, check its position in the field of
vision of the view finder and, upon choosing the
necessary instant smoothly press on the shutter
release button.
In taking pictures with the automatic releaser,
cock the automatic releaser after setting the
diaphragm and the shutter speed. For this
purpose turn automatic releaser cocking lever
1
counter-clockwise, as shown in Fig. 12, to the
upper position. Secure the camera on the tripod
and set the camera to the required position with
the aid of the view finder. Press on the
automatic releaser button 2 and occupy the spot
chosen for yourself beforehand.
The shutter will be released at least in 9 s.
It is possible to cock the shutter with the
automatic releaser either released or cocked.
When photographing with a flash lamp, the
shutter should be set to the speed of 1/30 s and
the diaphragm value is to be selected in
accordance with the film sensitivity, the distance
to the object to be photographed and the lamp
power.
The camera has clip
6
(Fig. 1) with cableless
connection.
Prior to connecting remove clip stopper 5 and
insert the flash lamp in the clip as shown in Fig.
13, thus it is connected to the synchronizer
contact
The flash lamps can be connected and
disconnected with the shutter either cocked or
released.
More detailed information on shooting with
the flash lamps can be obtained by referring to
the manual enclosed with the lamps and to the
manuals on photography.
On depressing the release button the flash
lamp is switched on simultaneously with the
shutter operation. The flash lamp can be also
switched on with the aid of the automatic
releaser.
When photographing the film is pulled out of
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
