Handling and use
Removing the lens cap
Lift the lower cap by the tab and fold it against the
upper cap. Remove the cap from the bayonet by
turning it counter-clockwise.
For attachment fit the folded cap into the view-
finder lens bayonet, turn it clockwise to lock and fold
down the lower cap.
Attaching the carrying strap
Insert the self-locking grippers at the ends of the strap
into holders 15 and 35 so that they snap in place.
To release the strap, press the two claws together
and pull the strap out of the holders.
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Inserting and changing the battery
The power for TTL-exposure and flash metering is
supplied by a battery. A 6-V-lithium battery is required.
Turn focusing knob 29 to the ”1 m” stop. Unscrew the
battery compartment lid 27 in the focusing knob
counter-clockwise by means of a coin till the battery
compartment is released. Insert battery with the plus
sign down and rescrew the lid. Please only use batteries
with a minus pole significantly over the battery level.
Battery check
Press push button 17 briefly: if the LED indicator 18
lights up the battery voltage is adequate. To avoid unne-
cessary loss of the power supply do not test the battery
too often or for too long.
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29
17
18
35
15