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incorporated for the manual film winding. Even
when a frame has been completely wound, the
knob will continue to turn without engaging for
the film winding/shutter cocking function.
5. By turning the knob slightly counterclockwise
after completing a single frame winding, the
shutter can be released and the reflex mirror
kept at the up position. The mirror will return
when the film is wound manually for the next
frame. When you finish winding the designated
number of frames of the roll by repeating
the above procedure, you can continuously
wind without releasing the shutter till it is
completely wound up on the spool. After
completing film winding operation keep the
film winding knob at the bottom of the camera
body.
Notes:
• Should the knob be accidentally turned
counterclockwise while you are winding
manually, light leakage on the exposed film may
occur through the fine slit of the shutter curtains.
Precautions must be observed to avoid turning
the knob in the opposite direction for this reason.
• Avoid leaving the camera with the reflection
mirror in the raised position in bright light, since
light leakage may occur following shutter release.
In addition, directing the camera in this state
toward the sun could cause the shutter curtains
to scorch through the rays of the sunlight.
Before replacing with new batteries in the grip,
do not fail to remove the film winding knob; else,
the motor-driven film winding operation (restored
due to the battery replacement! will also activate
the manual film wind knob to simultaneously
rotate at a rate of high speed. Finger or hand
injuries could result if they are in contact with the
knob at the time.
To avoid overlapping, do not release the
shutter before the red marking in a full circle
becomes visible in the "shutter cocked"
indication.
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