Instruction manual

23. FACTS ABOUT THE BATTERY

6-volt silver oxide

The battery supplies power for the various electronic control mechanisms incorporated in

the Zenza Bronica ETR. When used incorrectly, there is a possibility of the wrong

exposure being set to the camera and/or the camera not operating.

Be sure to use and store the battery correctly for obtaining optimum performance from it

at all times.

* Don't leave the battery in the battery chamber for a long time, without using it, as this

could lead to leakage problems and result in poor contact. Battery with leakage or

corrosion should be discarded immediately and the battery chamber should be cleaned out

thoroughly, especially the contact terminals, before inserting a new battery. * Take the

battery out of the battery chamber if the camera is to be stored away or if there are no

plans to take pictures in the near future.

* Clean the contacts of the battery chamber and the battery with a soft cloth, before inserting a new battery.

Don't use sandpaper or emery cloth. * Cold Weather Resistance Although the silver oxide battery used in the

Zenza Bronica ETR has a very good cold weather temperature characteristic, there is still a tendency for

performance to drop when the temperature falls below 0°C (or 32°F). Therefore, for outdoor photography in

freezing weather, make it a rule to use a new battery and/or keep replacement batteries on hand. Furthermore,

keep the battery or batteries (as well as the camera) under cover, next to the body, and load the battery just

before beginning the session.

24. POINTERS ON SHOOTING WITH THE ZENZA BRONICA ETR

You will be able to use the Zenza Bronica ETR to your entire satisfaction and, thus, get better results from it, if

you will take the trouble to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations of the camera and fully

understand the extent of its superior specifications.

* Make full use of the interchangeable film back feature.

(1)Color and back-and-white shots can be taken alternately, as required, or daylight type color film and tungsten

type color film can be used interchangeably.

(2) Shooting can go on continuously, with practically no interruption if sufficient preloaded spate film backs are

always available.

(3) You don't have to waste unsuitable film left over from a previous session. Simply load up a new film back,

with the required film, and go out shooting.

(4) A single ETR can be used by many persons in the same studio or at home, by simply having additional film

backs on hand.

* The shutter cannot be cocked when film is not loaded in the film back. The use of the multiple exposure lever

will, however, permit you to cock the shutter, in such instances. This feature is, of course, very convenient for

familiarizing yourself with the camera and for testing the shutter in flash photography. (See "17. Multiple

Exposures".)

*Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made or when the ETR is used with the mechanically

controlled 1/500 sec. setting.

* The voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freezing weather. Insert a new

battery or keep a spare on hand, for such occasions. Furthermore, keep such batteries in an inside pocket.