Zhumell Rangefinder RF645 - Manual (Page 31)

8. Preliminary Checklist (Before loading film)
A basic checklist of points and basic procedures to confirm before
embarking on a shoot is listed below. When you plan an important
photographing session, it is essential to test your camera to ensure
the unit and other equipment is in good working order. This includes
not only checking these points described below but also taking test
pictures with the camera, together with the accessories to be used for
the shoot.
1. Activate the main switch:
Switch the main power switch on the camera back to ON position.
2. Observe the LCD panel in the viewfinder:
Lightly press the shutter release button, and carefully watch the LCD
panel in the viewfinder to see if indications respond properly to the
aperture ring or shutter speed dial adjustments, or respond
spontaneously to the various brightness of the scene pointed by the
camera.
3. Test shutter action:
To activate the shutter without loading a roll of film, activate the LCD
in the viewfinder by lightly pressing the shutter button, then press on
the multiple exposure (ME) button on the camera rear cover.
4. In case the shutter does not operate, check the following:
a. Battery status
b. The main switch
c. If the lens is mounted correctly
If the lens is not securely locked on the camera body, the light-
shielding curtain will remain activated and the shutter will be locked.
Remount the lens correctly and lock it in to position.
5. Other points to check:
(1) Is the exposure compensation dial set to the "0" position? If
not, set the dial back to "0", or incorrect exposures may result.
Do not forget to turn the exposure compensation dial back to
the original "0" position after exposure compensated shooting.
(2) Is the AE L mode cancelled? If it is activated the AE L mark
appears on the LCD in the viewfinder. Once you press the AE L
button located below the rapid wind lever, it maintains the
metered brightness level for 5 continuous minutes. Be aware
that the AE-locked exposure level may not be related to the
subject you photograph at any given moment. To clear the AE
L mode, press the AE L button for the second time or turn off
the main switch momentarily. The camera is now in normal
photographing mode.
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