Operating 503 and Other V System Cameras 175
Figure 9-17 Pre-releasing the 200 and 2000 focal plane shutter cameras. When the lens shutter
is used, the pre-release cycle is identical to that of the 500 and EL models, except that the
focal plane shutter replaces the auxiliary shutter. When the focal plane shutter is used with
non-shutter lenses, pre-releasing lifts only the mirror and closes the diaphragm to the preset
aperture (A). When the camera release is pressed (B), the focal plane shutter opens and closes
to make the exposure (C), the mirror then fl ips down, and the diaphragm opens fully (E).
An image at full brightness is therefore visible on the focusing screen immediately after the
exposure has been made (on 2000/2003 cameras only with the mirror set at 2). Advance the
fi lm and cock the shutter by turning the crank (F).
Figure 9-18 Pre-release function. (1) On 200 cameras, pressing the pre-release one time pre-
releases the camera, and pressing it a second time starts the self-timer (except on 201
models), with the self-timer delay time programmed into the camera. Stop the self-timer by
pressing the pre-release a third time. (2) Self-timer operation is indicated by a red light at the
front of the camera. On 201 models, pressing the pre-release control a second time starts the
self-timer for a 10-second delay, and pressing it twice starts a 2-second delay.
Producing Multiple Exposures in the Camera
The process and camera operation used to produce double exposures in the camera is discussed
below. To produce a double exposure on Superwide and 500 model cameras, you must remove the
fi lm magazine after the fi rst exposure as shown in Figure 9-19 .and in Figure 9-20 for EL cameras.
Removing the magazine is unnecessary on 200 and 2000 camera models. After the fi rst
exposure, turn the winding crank with the center disc pressed, thereby cocking the shutter
without advancing the fi lm.
Most double exposures have two images recorded on the same fi lm area resulting in an
overexposed image. Exposure for each image must be reduced; the amount depends some-
what on the type of image. A good suggestion is to reduce the exposure for each by 1½ EV
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