Instruction manual

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The shutter cannot be cocked when film is not loaded in the film back. The use of the multi-
ple exposure lever will, however, permit you to cock the shutter in such instances. This fea-
ture is very convenient for familiarizing yourself with the camera and for testing the shutter
in flash photography. (See 23. Multiple Exposures.)
Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made.
The voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freezing weath-
er. Insert new batteries or keep a spare on hand, for such occasions. Furthermore, keep such
batteries in an inside pocket.
The focusing screen is detachable for exchanging with other types. Do not place trimming
masks or tapes on bottom surface of the screen, as this will lead to inaccurate focusing.
A red LED will flash above the focusing screen area and signal closing of the shutter when
taking the picture.Wait for this signal, especially at slow shutter speeds, before rotating the
film-winding crank.
It should be remembered when taking pictures that the final print may not be a square for-
mat, especially if printed to an ideal format size, and will be cropped on both sides or at the
top and bottom.
Restrict cleaning of the reflex mirror to blowing or brushing with the blower brush or a soft
camel hairbrush. Do not touch the surface with your fingers or a cloth.
Use lens cleaning tissue and liquid to clean the surface of the lens. Do not use silicon-coated
cloth for this purpose, as it will prove detrimental to the lens coating.
Clean the plastic focusing screen in the same manner. Do not touch the surface as you may
leave fingerprints.
29. Pointers on Shooting
30. Care of the SQ-Ai