Instruction manual

12. EXPOSURE COUNTER
The exposure counter shows the number of frames exposed or, in other words, is an additive type. Starting from
"S", the odd numbers 1, 3, 5, etc., up to 15, are indicated in actual numbers while the even numbers are
indicated with dots, coupled with the film winding crank action.
The letter "S" and number "15" are orange-colored while the other numbers and dots are white.
13. SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
A. Depress the shutter release button with the ball of the finger. Use a smooth and gentle action and press all the
way in. There is no need for great strength or jerky action, which will effect the sharpness of the picture.
B. Safety Lock The shutter release button can be locked to prevent
accidental operations, by simply rotating the locking ring 55° in the
clockwise direction. This will place a red dot on the side, indicating that
it is locked. To release the safety lock rotate the locking ring in the
counter-clockwise direction which will place the dot diagonally lower.
The shutter cannot be released, in the following cases:
1. The shutter release button is locked with the locking ring. 2. The dark
slide is inserted. 3. The film winding crank has not been rotated fully.
(The same is the case when the exposure counter is still between "S" and
"1".)
4. The shutter is not cocked.
5. The lens is not properly attached. (The same is the case with extension
tubes and bellows.)
6. The lens release button is being depressed.
7. All available frames (15 frames on the 120 roll film and 30 frames on the 220 roll film) have been exposed.
C. If the film winding crank is rotated while the shutter release button is being depressed, the shutter will be
released at the instant the winding action is completed.
D. A cable release or self-timer can be screwed into the cable release socket on the left side of the camera body.