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The battery supplies power for the various electronic control mechanisms incorporated in
the Zenza Bronica SQ-A. 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 bat-
tery correctly for obtaining optimum performance from it at all times.
Take the battery out of the battery chamber when storing the camera.
Leaving the battery in the camera for a long time, without using it, can lead to leakage prob-
lems and result in poor contact.
Discard a battery with leakage or corrosion and thoroughly clean out the battery chamber
before inserting a new battery.
Clean the contacts of the battery chamber and battery with a soft cloth. Don't use sandpa-
per or emery paper.
Don't throw the battery into a fire or hit it strongly, as there is danger of explosion.
Either a silver oxide battery (No. 544/PX28/4G13) or an alkaline manganese battery
(A544/4LR44) is used with the Zenza Bronica SQ-A. Both have very good cold weather resist-
ance. 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 a new battery and/or keep replacement
batteries on hand for shooting outdoors in freezing weather. Keep the battery (and camera)
under cover, next to the body, and load just before beginning the session and/or, preferably,
use the optional Remote Camera Battery Pack E.
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, of course, very convenient for familiarizing yourself with the camera and for test-
ing the shutter in flash photography. (See 22. Multiple Exposures.)
Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made.
The voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freezing weath-
er. Insert a new battery or keep a spare on hand, for such occasions. Furthermore, keep
such batteries in an inside pocket.
The focusing screen is detached for exchanging with other types. Do not place trimming
masks or tapes on the bottom surface of the screen, as this will lead to inaccurate focusing.
A red LED will flash above the focusing screen area and signal closing of the shutter when
taking the picture. Wait for this signal, especially at slow shutter speeds, before rotating the
film winding crank.
It should be remembered, when taking pictures, that the final print will not be a square for-
mat, especially in the economy size, but will be cut down on both sides or at the top and
bottom.
26. Facts about the Battery
27. Pointers on Shooting
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