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Blade Speed Test
Purpose
This Test measures the time between first light detection and 95% blade opening.
Test Setup
1. Trip the Door Switch on the camera into the down position
2. Place the camera on the Horn against the Tester window.
3. Turn OFF the Flash, Autofocus and Audio functions. The display should be as shown
in Figure 3-15.
If necessary, turn the features on or off as follows:
• Press MODE until only the desired symbol is visible in the display. Then press
the up or down arrow to turn the feature on or off. (A bar under the symbol
indicates ON.)
• Press MODE to return to a full display. (If you are turning Autofocus OFF, you
must press the MODE button twice to return to a full display.)
4. Cover the Photocell.
5. Set the Test Selector Switch to BLADE SPEED.
Figure 3-15. Display for flash, autofocus and audio OFF