Zhumell Rangefinder RF645 - Manual (Page 9)

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2. Preparing to Shoot 2-1 Check battery capacity
2-1 Check Battery Capacity
The Bronica RF 645 requires a set of batteries to function, since the
camera employs an electronically controlled shutter.
1. Check the battery level before each shooting session.
2. Turn on the main switch and lightly press the shutter release
button while looking through the viewfinder. The battery
power is at a satisfactory level for shooting if the LCD on the
left side of the viewfinder turns on and the battery warning
mark "(insert)" does not appear.
Note 1: Approximately 100 rolls of 120 type film can be shot on a
fresh set of batteries before the batteries must be replaced (under
Bronica manufacturer test conditions.)
Note 2: Replace depleted batteries with new ones as soon as the bat-
tery warning mark begins to blink on the LCD. Low battery capacity
can cause the camera to malfunction.
Note 3: If the LCD does not light up or switches off shortly after
depressing the shutter release button, it is time to replace the battery
with new ones.
2. Preparing to Shoot 2-2 Loading Film
2-2 Loading Film
1. Choose a suitable film. The Bronica RF 645 can take either
120 or 220 film type. 120 type of film with light shielding back
paper takes 16 frames to a roll, while the 220 type without back
paper takes 32 frames to a roll. To load the film, open the rear
camera cover and set the film type selection lever to either 120
or 220 position according to the film to be loaded. Make sure
that the film type display window on the camera back shows
the number you set on the lever.
Note 1: Take the cover sheet attached to the film gate section of the
camera off before loading the very first roll of film you use. The cover
sheet is provided to protect the light shielding curtain.
Note 2: When loading film, first attach a lens on the camera body so
that the light shielding curtain opens. This precaution will protect the
light shielding curtain from any accidental damage.
2. Depress both left and right side film spool shaft lock buttons
with the camera back open. The shafts pop downward from
the bottom of the camera and are identified by red rings.