Praktica BMS User Manual

Praktica BMS
Posted 9-27-'03
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Praktica BMS Specifications

General

Brand	Praktica
Model	BMS
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Inserting and Checking the Battery

Inserting the battery

Details on how to insert the 6V battery, including suitable types and compartment cleaning.

Checking the battery

Procedure to check battery charge using release and battery check buttons and LED indicators.

Exposure Controls and Focusing

Setting the shutter speed

How to adjust the shutter speed dial for correct exposure based on lighting conditions.

Setting the aperture

How to set the aperture ring on the lens for desired depth of field and exposure.

Focusing System

Overview of the camera's focusing methods: triple wedge, microprism, and ground glass.

Advanced Focusing and Exposure Modes

Triple wedge focusing

Microprism ring focusing

Ground glass focusing

Semi-automatic Exposure Modes

Explanation of semi-automatic modes: shutter priority and aperture priority.

Shutter speed preselected

Apertures preselected

Release Button Functions