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Self-Timer
Depending on how far down you turn the self-timer cocking lever (1),
it will release the shutter in 5 - 13 seconds. When operating the self-
timer, always depress the self-timer release button (2) to release the
shutter. Do not depress the shutter button … it will immediately release
the shutter without delayed action. The self-timer cocking lever should
be turned down at least 90° or the release button will not operate.
Infra-red Photography
If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the
small "R" index marked on the depth-of-field guide. Some of the
Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of Super-Takumar
50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. The index is just a short
orange line.
First, focus your lens on your subject. Determine the lens to subject distance from the
distance scale. Then match your lens to subject distance to the "R" mark my turning the
distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance
ring and move the infinity ( ∞ )mark to the "R" index.
The "R" index marking on Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at infinity.
How to make deliberate double exposure
For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way. Then tighten
the film by turning the rewind knob (1), and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film
rewind release button (2) and cock the rapid wind lever. This tensions the shutter without
advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to make the second exposure. Then make one
blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping.