Pointers On Shooting; Care And Maintenance - Zenza Bronica ETRS User Manual

25. Pointers on Shooting

Leaving the battery in the camera for a long time, without using it, can lead to leakage prob-
lems and result in poor contact. Discard a battery with leakage or corrosion and thoroughly
clean out the battery chamber, before inserting a new battery.
The shutter cannot be cocked when the film is not loaded in the film back. The use of the
multiple exposure lever will, however, permit you to cock the shutter, in such instances. This
feature is very convenient for familiarizing yourself with the camera and for testing the shut-
ter in flash photography. (See 21. Multiple Exposures.)
Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made or when the ETRS is used
with the mechanically controlled 1/500 sec. setting.
The voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freezing weath-
er. Always insert a new battery or keep a spare on hand, for such occasions. Furthermore,
keep such batteries in an inside pocket. Or, use the optional Remote Camera Battery Pack E,
which has been developed for obtaining optimum battery performance in freezing weather.
The focusing screen is detachable, for exchanging with other types. Do not place trimming
masks or tapes on the bottom surface of the screen, as this will lead to inaccurate.
A red LED will flash within 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.

26. Care and Maintenance

Restrict cleaning of the reflex mirror to blowing or brushing with the blower brush or a soft
camel hairbrush. Don't touch the surface with your fingers or a cloth.
Clean the plastic focusing screen in the same manner. Don't touch the surface as you may
leave fingerprints.
Use the silicon-coated cloth, or a soft cloth, to clean the exterior. Never use solvents, such as
lens cleaning liquid, alcohol or thinner, for this purpose.
Protect your camera from temperature changes, which can result in moisture condensation,
frost, etc., inside the body, leading to rusting of metallic parts.
Do not leave the camera for a long time in extremely hot locations, such as a summer
beach, or a car parked in the sun, as the camera may be affected.
Protect your camera from impact and vibrations, too.
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