Instruction manual

camera run as the press button is also a control mechanism
against accidental release. At the same time the exposure
meter is set in operation. With cameras with automatic
exposure meter control and with the lens diaphragm ring set
to position "A" (automatic), the iris diaphragm is
automatically set according to the lighting conditions. Only
then can the camera run be switched on. By pressing the
press button release (59) once again it springs back to its
previous position, switching the camera run off and releasing
the previously pressed button for operating the automatic
diaphragm.
The auxiliary handgrip
An auxiliary handgrip is also available; it can be mounted on
either the left or the right hand side of the camera and
fastened to the rosette. It has no release function and is
intended for such situations as when the cameraman needs
to be able to hold the camera with both hands. The handgrip
can be moved vertically, parallel to the camera, to find the
most comfortable position.