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C. After adjusting the length of the neck strap, pass the leading end
of the strap through the strap ring, as illustrated. The strap should be
fixed securely.
* There should be no slack in the strap between the buckle and the
plastic ring.
The battery supplies power for the various electronic control mechanisms incorporated in
the Bronica SQ-B. When used incorrectly, there is a possibility of the wrong exposure being
set to the camera and/or the camera not operating. Be sure to use and store the battery
correctly for obtaining optimum performance from it at all times.
Take the batteries out of the battery chamber when storing the camera.
Leaving the batteries in the camera for a long time, without using it, can lead to leakage
problems and result in poor contact. Discard batteries with leakage or corrosion and thor-
oughly clean out the battery chamber before inserting new batteries.
Clean the contacts of the battery chamber and battery with a soft cloth. Do not use sand
paper or emery cloth.
Do not throw the batteries into a fire, or hit it strongly, as there is danger of explosion.
A silver-oxide or alkaline-manganese battery used with the Bronica SQ-B works well at a low
temperature. However, there is a tendency for performance to drop when the temperature
falls below 0° C (32° F). Therefore, make it a rule to use new batteries on hand and/or keep
replacement batteries on hand for shooting outdoors in freezing weather. Keep batteries
(and camera) under cover, next to the body, and load just before beginning the session. You
can also use the optional Remote Camera Battery Pack Ei.
The shutter cannot be cocked when the film is not loaded in the film back. The use of the
multiple exposure lever will, however, permit you to cock the shutter, in such instances. This
feature is very convenient for familiarizing yourself with the camera and for testing the shut-
ter in flash photography. (See 22. Multiple Exposures.)
Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made.
The battery voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freez-
ing weather. Insert new batteries or keep a spare on hand for such occasions. Furthermore,
keep such batteries in an inside pocket.
26. Attachment of the Neck Strap (con’t)
27. Facts about the Battery
28. Pointers on Shooting
