Instruction manual

Film plane indicator
The film plane indicator (50) is used for precise evaluation of
the taking distance, with close shots, between the camera
and the subject or for deciding the distance for the
microphone. The indicator is engraved in the cover of the full
frame start marking lamp which is found on the right hand
side of the camera (seen in taking direction).
The asynchronous diode
When the camera is started at the right of the view- finder
image a red dot is visible which disappears after a short
time. This is a signal sent by the asynchronous diode, and
the signal remains until the selected frame speed is reached.
Should the voltage drop the dot also appears and is so an
indication that the battery must be exchanged. In this case
the rear red control lamp no longer blinks but emits a steady,
weak light.
The time counter
The time counter, when the camera is fitted with this
function, is to be found above the 4-pole plug (51). It is a
graded rod in which there is a mercury column with marker.
When the camera is operated for 100 hours the marker
travels from left to right, and then travels in. the opposite
direction in the next 100 hours of operation. The exact
operating time of the camera can be determined and
controlled.