Lens Release Button - Leica M6 TTL Instructions Manual

4. Now open the base plate.
5. Open the camera back.
6. Remove the film cartridge.
When the film is not f ixed to the cartridge
core, for example when bulk film is used, it
may become separated from the core if the
advance lever is operated forcefully after the
last frame has been exposed. In this case,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the base plate of the camera in a
complete ly dark room .
2. Hold the camera wi th the base plate open
and facing downwards.
3. Slowly operate the quick-wind lever
seve ral times until the film protrudes far
enough to be grasped and pulled out. If
necessary, gently hit the camera aga inst
the palm of your hand.
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Fitting the lens to the camera
1. Hold the lens by the fixed ring (15).
2. Align the red lens alignment button (4) with
the lens release button (2) on the camera
body.
3. Fit the lens in this position, ensuring that it
is perpendicular to the front of the camera
4. Turn the lens slightly to the right to latch it
audibly and perceptibly into place.