Instructions for Use
Table Of Contents
- Pentagon six
- Important parts of the camera
- Abridged instructions
- Inserting the film
- The exposure counter
- Film reminder dials
- The finder hood
- The Magnifier-Sportsfinder
- The Pentaprism
- Focusing
- The diaphragm
- Image field lenses
- The rangefinder lens
- The focal plane shutter
- The exposure speeds
- The rapid wind lever
- Delayed action mechanism ‑ shutter release
- Synchronization
- Removing the film
- Exchanging lenses
- Lenses
- Supplementary lenses with automatic diaphragm
- Supplementary lenses without automatic diaphragm
subsequent cocking of the shutter, the cocking mechanism advances to the next number. After the 12th and any case of
roll film 220, after the 24'" exposure, the winding mechanism is locked. It is released again by means of disconnecting
lever (3), so the rapid wind lever can be actuated again steadily and without interruption.
Film reminder dials
Film reminder dials (12) bearing symbols for black and white and color film, is mounted above the speed setting dial
(13) is. The symbol required is set for roll film 120 against the numeral 12 and for roll film 220 against the numeral
24 on the speed setting dial. A second film reminder dial (16) marking the film speed in DIN and ASA readings is
positioned above the rapid wind lever.
The finder hood
The finder hood (1) opens and springs into operating position as soon as you push knob (9) in the direction of the
arrow. It is closed by fingertip pressure on the cover. The finder hood is automatically locked to the camera. To
remove it, depress unlocking knob (11) on the camera top. The hood can then be pushed towards the back and lifted
off.