Film Advance Lever - Contax 159MM Instruction Manual

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Alternately operating the film advance lever and
shutter release button, take some blank exposures until
the exposure counter reads "1 " Use the "'1 " reading on
the exposure counter as your starting point for taking
photos lf the f ilm rewind knob turns when you operate the
film advance lever, it means that the film is being fed
properly
When blank exposures are being made before the
exposure counter reaches "1," the camera shutter will
release at 1/100 sec. regardless of the selected
shutter speed (except "8") setting, and the shutter
speed LED within the viewfinder display will pulsate at
"125.'' When the counter reaches "1," the camera will
24 automatically switch to the selected exposure mode.
(Film Advance Lever)
When the film advance lever is stroked a full throw, it
advances the film one frame and winds the shutter with
the same action. Set the lever in the stand off position
beforehand to ensure a smoother lever operation.