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Batteries of
the
wrong type were
inserted
Four or
five
Super-8 cassettes
have
been exposed
in quick
success-
ion. This
will
cause
quite
severe
voltage
drop.
The batteries
are
not
exhausted, but
need
a period of
recovery
time.
Filming
has taken
'
place at
very low
tem peratu res.
Aperture indicator
is
not working
Possible
cause:
Main
switch
not turned
on
Exposure
meter
cells
(PX 625)
are
exhausted
.
Meter
cells
incorrectly
inserted
Oxidation
at
meter
cells
Battery
compartment
lid is
oxidized
Automatic
exposure control
is
turned off
Good
results
will
be
obtained
if
alkali-mang-
a nese batteries are
used.
Give
the batteries
an opportunity
to
recover
with
the camera
turned off
temporarily.
Batteries do
not
del'iver
their full output
when very
cold.
Obtain
a spare
battery
box
and
keep warm
at
body
temperature.
Remedy:
Switch
on.
Check voltage,
and
renew cells if
necessary.
Note
symbols
marked on batteries
and
on
cells.
Remove
and examine cells.
If there
are
crystalline deposits
on the
insul:ating
sleeve, or
if the
cells are
distorted or
misshapen,
renew.
Remove
closing screw
for battery
compartment, examine
for
corrosion and
deposits,
clean
if
necessary.
Exposu re control
knob is not set to
«autom.>o.
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