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Attaching theCamera Strap● Adjust the length of thestrap with the buckle.
● After fitting the strap andadjusting the length, pull
the strap hard to confirm
that the strap is securely
attached to the camera.

1

Press the lock plate of the clasp in the
direction of the arrow with a coin or similar
object.

2

Place the clasp onto the strap lug with thepart indicated by the arrow enclosed by
the dotted line facing out, and return thelock plate to the original position. It willsecurely attach to the strap lug.

3

To remove the strap, slide the lock platewith a coin or similar object as shown instep 1 .

● The strap has a pocket forcarrying small goods.

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Loading the Batteries● If any indicators are notdisplayed on the LCD panel
even though a battery isloaded, confirm that thebattery chamber cover isclosed at the correct angle.
● Do not replace the battery
while winding up the film. If
you do so, the film counteron LCD panel advances by
two from the current
display and the number ofpictures that can be takendecreases by one.
● Do not wind up the film
when the battery is notloaded in the camera. The
space between frames
may increase causing thenumber of pictures that canbe taken to decrease.
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1

Remove the battery chamber
cover with a coin or similar object
as shown in the illustration.

2

Load two 3V lithium batteries(CR123A or the equivalent) as
shown in the illustration.

3

Turn the battery chamber coverin the direction of the arrow tolock it securely.

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Battery life and bulb exposure time
[20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions.
➥➥● This camera requires
battery power for
operation. Always use two
CR123A lithium batteries
or the batteries included inthe package.
● The ISO film speed andnumber of exposed frames
are unchanged even if thebatteries are replaced.
● Keep spare batteries on
hand for convenientreplacement whenshooting while travelingabroad or in cold places, orwhen shooting many
pictures.
● Replace all the batteries atthe same time. Do not mix
battery brands, types or oldbatteries with new ones.

120 film

Approx. 500 rolls

220 film

Approx. 250 rolls

Bulb exposure time

Approx. 13 hours

Battery life and the bulb exposure time[–20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions.
120 film

Approx. 250 rolls

220 film

Approx. 120 rolls

Bulb exposure time

Approx. 6 hours● The batteries were used under our testing conditions. Actual battery life andperformance may vary drastically depending on external conditions such astemperature and freshness of the battery.
● Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but should
recover in normal temperatures. Also, the number of pictures that can be taken
decreases in low temperatures.
● The batteries included in this package are sample batteries. Therefore, you may not
be able to take the number of pictures shown above.

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Turning the PowerON

Set the main switch to i.

The power is turned off when themain switch is set to d.
● When the camera is not inuse, make sure that themain switch is set to d toprevent battery drain if theshutter release button isaccidentally depressed.

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Low Battery
Warning● Do not replace the battery
while winding up the film. If
you do so, the film counteron LCD panel advances by
two from the current
display and the number of
pictures that can be taken
decreases by one.

When the batteries are nearlyexhausted, the low battery
warning H appears on the LCD
panel as a warning. Replace thebatteries as soon as possible.
See page 14 for replacing thebatteries.

●Even if the low battery warning H appears, exposure will be correct
as long as the shutter can be released.
● When the low battery warning H starts blinking, the indicators on the LCD
panel disappear and the shutter cannot be released. Also, you may not be able
to wind up the film at its beginning and end.
● Do not wind up the film when the low battery warning H is blinking. The end of thefilm cannot be detected properly.

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Attaching the Lens

● See the operation manual“INTERCHANGEABLELENSES” for 67 lenses
when attaching or
removing an outer bayonet
lens for a large lens.
● Do not operate the lensrelease lever shown inpage 19 when attaching
the lens. Doing so may
result in the lens not being
able to be attached to thecamera properly.
● We assume noresponsibility nor liability
for damages resulting fromthe use of lenses made byother manufacturers.

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1

Remove the body mount cap byturning it in the direction of thearrow.

2

Align the red dots on the camera
and lens mount, attach the lensto the camera body, and turn it
fully to the right until you hear aclick.

3

To remove the front lens cap,squeeze the tabs on both sides
in the direction of the arrow.

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]● To protect the lens against
damage after removal, be
sure to set the lens downwith the mount side facing
upward.

How to remove
To remove the lens, turn it to theleft while depressing the lensrelease lever.

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Depressing theShutter Release
ButtonNot pressed● To prevent the camera
shake, depress the shutter
release button gently.
● Before loading a roll of film,
slowly depress the shutter
release button to learn
where the first position is.
● The indicators in theviewfinder stay on for about
10 seconds after the button
is released from the halfway
position. Depressing theshutter release button down
halfway keeps the indicatorsin the viewfinder on.

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Pressed halfway
Pressed fully
downdown(first position) (second position)

The shutter release button has
two positions.
Depressing it halfway (firstposition) turns the indicators inthe viewfinder on. Depressing it
fully (second position) releases
the shutter.

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About
Interchangeable
Viewfinder
Four types of optional
interchangeable viewfinders
are available.

AE Pentaprism Finder 672● When the AE Pentaprism
Finder 672 is attached tothe 672 camera, theAperture-Priority AE Modeand the Metered Manual
Mode are usable.
● The Pentaprism Finder,Folding Focusing Hood or
Rigid Magnifying Hood
used for 67 camera canalso be attached to the672 camera.
● The TTL Pentaprism
Finder used for the 67
camera cannot be used tothe 672 camera.

Rigid Magnifying Hood 672
Pentaprism Finder 672

Folding Focusing Hood 672

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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Remove the cover as illustrated.

● When the AE Pentaprism
Finder is not attachedproperly, [PErr] may
appear on the LCD panel.

Attaching the viewfinder
Place the viewfinder on the upper
part of the camera as illustrated
and press it down until it clicks
two times.

Detaching the viewfinder
Turn the viewfinder unlock buttonin the direction of the arrow toalign the red dots on the camera.

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Depress the viewfinder unlock
button to remove the viewfinder.

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Setting the Film
Speed (ISO)1

Depress the film speed set button. The ISO
indicator on the LCD panel blinks.

2

While depressing the film speed set button,
move the film speed set lever to change thefilm speed.

3To change the film speed to a larger number(higher film speed), move the lever toward thefront repeatedly until the desired ISO appearson the LCD panel. To change the film speed toa smaller number (lower film speed), move thelever toward the back repeatedly until thedesired ISO appears on the LCD panel.

● Holding the lever willchange the film speed
continuously.
● The film speed setting
range is ISO 6 to 6400 in
1/3 EV step increments.
● f and film speed arealways displayed on theLCD panel when the main
switch is set to the ONposition.

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Loading the Film

1

Open the back cover by sliding the back coverrelease lever.

2

Depress and shift the pressure plate
according to the film type (120 or 220) youuse.

3

The pressure plate you set will be indicated in
the film type indicator.

Be sure to set the proper
film speed before the film isloaded. See page 24 forsetting the film speed.

● Film drag will occur or theend of the film cannot bedetected when the 220
pressure plate is set for a120 film. Imprecise focusing
will occur or the number ofpictures that can be taken
decreases when the 120
pressure plate is set for a220 film.

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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]● If the film spool retainer
knob does not fit in theproper position, turn thespool in the direction of thearrow as shown in theillustration.

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4

Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer
knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down.

5

Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer
as illustrated.

6

Push in the film spool retainer knob and turn itto the direction of the arrow.

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7

Tear off the tape from the film and install thefilm to the spool retainer in the same manneras installing the emptied spool so that theletters on the leader paper are facing
outwards.

8

Turn the wind lever until the slot of the empty
spool faces upward.

9

Draw the film leader from the film roll, andinsert the tip of the leader into the spool’s slit.

● If a battery is not loaded,
the spool will not turn even
if the wind lever is turned.

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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]● When the film does notadvance even if the windlever is turned, turn thewind lever twice after
closing the back cover.
Then release the shutter,
open the back cover andrepeat the film winding
procedure from step 10 .

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10Turn the wind lever while lightly pressing thefilm leader.

11

Confirm that the film leader is evenly wound
onto the spool.

12Turn the wind lever until the arrow marking on
the leader paper aligns with the p mark on
the camera.

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13Close the back cover. Keep turning the windlever until the wind lever stops. The film
counter indicator A , film type C or D, film
symbol u, and o advising you to wind up
the film will appear on the LCD panel.

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B appears on the LCD panel when the film isproperly loaded.

You can tear off the end cover of the film
package indicating the type of film and speed
and insert it into the memo holder provided on
the back cover to remind you of the film type/speed that you are using.

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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]CAUTION
Align the start mark of the film and the p mark ofthe camera as shown in step 12 of page 28.
With a 220 film loaded, the dotted line appears asillustrated. This is not a start mark. Do not align thisline with the p mark. Doing so may result in thefirst three frames not being exposed.

● The film counter indicator is also displayed in the viewfinder.
● Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder.
● We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations.
● The film counter indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder advances by one each time the film is wound. The film
counter indicator on the LCD panel is displayed even when the camera is turned off.
● Always keep the surface of the pressure plate clean as dust and smudges may cause scratches on the film. The
pressure plate can be wiped clean with a dry cloth.
● If the start mark on the leader paper is not set with the p mark on the camera, you may lose the first or last frame(s) onthe roll.
● 10 pictures are taken with the 120 film and 21 pictures are taken with the 220 film.
● If you open the back cover when there is no film loaded, you have to cock the shutter twice to release the shutter.
● To release the shutter with the back cover opened, cock the shutter while holding down the multi-exposure lever.

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Unloading the Film

1

After the last frame of the roll is exposed, oand E on the LCD panel blink.

2

The film speed indicator will disappear when
you wind up the film. Repeat winding the film
several times.

3

Wind the leader paper until G appears on theLCD panel.

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4Confirm that G is displayed on the LCD
panel. Open the back cover.

5

Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer
knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down.

6

Fold the end of the leader paper and then affix
the paper seal securely on the back of thepaper leader to prevent accidental unwindingof the exposed roll.

● Always unload the film inthe shade or using yourbody to shade the film
holder.

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Adjusting theViewfinder Diopter● The diopter adjustmentrange is +1.5 m–1 to–2.5 m–1 (per meter).

Aim the camera at a brightsubject. While looking throughthe viewfinder, turn the diopter
adjustment dial to the left or right
until the microprism grid appears
in the sharpest focus.

● Be sure to adjust thediopter before use.

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Installing theCorrection Lens

● The diopter adjustment
range can be changed
from –5.5 to –1.5 or –0.5 to+3.5 by changing theoptional correction lenses.

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1

Turn the rubberized eyepieceframe to the left and remove it.

2Install the desired correction lens
as illustrated.