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General| Film Format | 600 Film |
|---|---|
| Lens | Fixed focus plastic lens |
| Focus Range | 1.2m to infinity |
| Shutter | Electronic shutter |
| Flash | Built-in flash |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
| Battery | Integral to the film pack |
Detailed steps for disassembling the camera's strobe unit, including cover, flashtube, and PC board removal.
Instructions for reassembling the strobe unit components in reverse order of disassembly.
Procedure for removing the camera apron, including the viewfinder housing and front panel.
Steps to disassemble the close-up lens assembly, shuttle, and trim button.
Guide for reassembling the close-up lens, shuttle, and trim button components.
Instructions for disassembling the main camera body, including the neck strap, eye cup, and pack spring.
Steps for reassembling the camera body components after repair or maintenance.
Detailed guide for disassembling the camera's shutter mechanism.
Instructions for reassembling the camera's shutter mechanism components.
Procedure for disassembling the camera's drive mechanism, including gears and actuators.
Steps for reassembling the camera's drive mechanism components.
Guide for disassembling the camera's door and film spread system.
Guidance on performing visual and pre-operational checks of the camera to identify faults.
Steps for conducting functional tests using a film pack simulator and power supply.
Defines the acceptable performance parameters for flash timing, exposure, and ZLS output.
Instructions for preparing the graywall target and testing environment for accurate readings.
Guidance on setting up the Star Tester and understanding its controls and indicators.
Measures the time between shutter opening and strobe fire, critical for infrared sensing accuracy.
Measures film plane energy during ambient exposure under controlled light conditions.
Tests resultant energy on film plane during a graywall exposure.
Measures strobe output in zonal lumen seconds using a standard integrating sphere.
Procedure to adjust the opening blade spring to correct out-of-spec flash timing readings.
Adjusts the ambient calibration disc to correct out-of-spec ambient exposure readings.
Adjusts the IR calibration wedge to correct out-of-spec strobe exposure readings.
Guide for periodic calibration checks of the Star Tester equipment.
Overview of the B-600 testing system controls and their functions for camera parameter checks.
Defines acceptable performance parameters for flash timing aperture, flash exposure, and ambient exposure.
Steps to ensure the B-600 testing system is properly connected and operational before tests.
Measures the camera's blade aperture at the point of flash fire.
Measures resultant energy on the film plane during a flash exposure.
Measures film plane energy during ambient exposure at 100 cd/sq ft scene brightness.
Section detailing adjustments to correct out-of-spec test results on the B-600 Tester.
Procedure to adjust the opening blade spring for correct flash timing aperture readings.
Procedure to adjust the IR calibration wedge for correct flash exposure readings.
Procedure to adjust the ambient calibration disc for correct ambient exposure readings.
Guides the calibration of the B-600 Tester's light source, horn, and electronics unit.
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