Specifications

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* Rotating the film winding crank, after the 15th (120) or 30th (220)
exposure when the mirror is locked up, will not advance the film as in
the normal case, but will result in releasing the shutter once per 360°
wind.Therefore, always return the mirror lock-up lever to the normal
position after completing 15 or 30 exposures, before advancing the
film to the take up spool.
When it is decided to suspend photography, after mirror lock-up, it should be noted that
reversing the mirror lock-up lever will release the shutter. Therefore, in such cases, photog-
raphy should be continued, in the following manner:
Detach the film back from the main body, utilizing exchangeable function of the film back.
After returning the mirror lock-up lever, located on the main body, to "Multiple Exposure"
position and set the shutter. Attach the film back and expose the frame with the lever in
the multiple exposure position. Then return the multiple exposure lever and wind up the
film. Continue normal shooting. (Refer to "Attachment and Removal of Film Backs".
Photography with the mirror locked-up, when using the AE-II Finder E, is undertaken in the
following manner: (Follow the procedures noted while referring to the instructions for the
AE-II Finder E.)
A. Manual Exposure Operations
1. Align "M" (AE dial) to index mark.
2. Use AE-II Finder E to find the shutter speed for the chosen aperture.
3. Stroke shutter release button on the main body halfway and shutter speed
will flicker in the finder.
4. Transfer the displayed shutter speed dial of the main body.
5. Lock mirror up and press the shutter release button fully.
22. Mirror Lock-Up
B. The shutter can be released with the shutter release button or the
cable release.
* To suspend photography when the mirror is locked up, first, reverse
the mirror lock-up lever then rotate the film winding crank.
A. For photography with the mirror locked up, first cock the shutter
with the film winding crank and, then, turn the mirror lock-up lever in
the arrow-indicated direction. The lens shutter will be closed down
and the reflex mirror and film safety plate will swing up.