9. Now turn Frame Counter Dial (5) until the
number '0 shows against the Frame Counter
Index
(29)
and press the Shutter Release
(3)
once
more.
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If you are not going to take
photographs immediately do not wind
on the film at this stage since it is
always best to leave the shutter in the
fired position, just in case the camera is
put away without being used for some
time.
10. If you
are
ready to take photographs, wind
Film Transport Lever (2) fully. .. and your first
film frame is in position, as shown by the
Frame Counter Index
(29).
Notes
(a) Always make sure the Transport Lever (2) has been
fully
wound. This is easiest when you move this lever in
two
short strokes. When the lever stops during the second stroke, you are assured that the cameras film, shutter
and frame-counter are all ready for exposure. Failure to wind the Transport Lever fully may result in a 'blank
exposure.
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(b) To maintain accuracy in use, the Frame
Counter Dial
(5)
must be zeroed only after
winding the film/shutter. After this, every time
you wind on, the dial will come to rest with the
next division opposite the Counter Index
(29).
The counter tells you how many frames (pictures)
you have taken and when it reaches 12, 20, 24 or
36 (depending on film in use), you will need to
rewind the film into its cassette and put in a new
film. Color film especially should not be left in
the camera for long periods and for the best
results should be processed as soon as possible
after exposure. Incidentally, do carry a spare film
-- nothing is more annoying than to run out of
film just before the best shot turn up!
Rewind knob should rotate anti-clockwise when
film is wound.
Picture Taking Technique:
Once the camera is loaded you have to consider three aspects of taking a picture -- exposure, focus and
composition. The first two of these are purely technical; the following sections, together with a little experience,
will soon enable you to handle your Zenith with sufficient enough ease to leave you free to concentrate on the
third aspect, composition, which is the artistic one.
