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Using the Release Button Collar
1. For normal operation, align the white square
“B” on the Release Button Collar “A” with the
white dot on the lever below ”B”. When this is
done, the Shutter Release functions electro-
magnetically and the various safety mecha-
nisms operate electrically.
2. When the camera is not in use, lock the
Shutter Release Button. This is done by align-
ing the white dot of the Release Button Collar
with the red dot “C” on the camera body. By
locking the Shutter Release Button, you not
only prevent unintentional exposure of film,
but also prevent accidental battery depletion
caused by pressure on the Release Button.
For this reason, be sure to lock the Release
Button when carrying the camera in a bag.
*Emergency Shutter Operation
If you were to suddenly find yourself with a
dead battery in the midst of a photographic
session, switch over to the emergency shutter
operation mode. In order to do so, push the
Collar Stop lever “D” toward the camera body
and while holding it there align the white dot of
the Release Button Collar with the orange dot
“E” on the camera body. The shutter will now
operate (even without a battery) at approxi-
mately 1/400 sec., regardless of the setting of
the Shutter Speed Dial.
Because electricity is not being used in the
emergency shutter operation mode, the
Monitor Lamps in the viewfinder will not
illuminate. Moreover, even if the Dark Slide is
not withdrawn, the shutter can still be
released, so exercise care.
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The R-M Lever
The Normal Position (❏)
For normal operation of the camera, the R-M
Lever should be kept in the center position,
aligned with the index mark. Setting the lever
to this position activates the double exposure
prevention mechanism so that photo after
photo can be taken without fear of accidental
double exposures.
Multiple Exposure Position
When desiring to make multiple exposures,
set the R-M Lever to the 'M' position. When
this is done, pushing down on the Cocking
Lever will cock the lens shutter, but will not
advance the film. Upon completion of the
multiple exposure, do not forget to return the
R-M Lever to its normal (center) position. The
lever can also be set to 'M' when testing the
shutter without film in the camera.
Revolving Back Position
Before revolving the back, set the R-M Lever
to the "R" position. After this is done, the lever
will automatically return to the normal position
when the Shutter Release Button or Cocking
Lever is next used.