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To insert a format mask:
• Check that the film gate frame and the contact surface
are absolutely clean.
• Push the new format mask ➪ photo sideways into the
film gate.
• Push the filter holder sideways into the film gate ➪ photo.
• Check that the film gate and the film gate shaft are com-
pletely free of dust and dirt.
• Take hold of the film gate by the filter holder and place
onto the film gate shaft from above.
• Check that the film gate is correctly seated on the shaft.
• Press the film gate locking lever towards the magazine
throat assembly and push the film gate forwards to the
correct position.
• Ensure that the film gate locking lever swings back
completely.
Note: The film gate can only be locked if the format
mask and the filter holder are correctly inserted.
Swinging the movement block forwards when
the film gate is not correctly in place can cause
damage to the camera!
Camera Body
filter foil film gatefilter holder format mask