User manual MINOX MX

[. . . ] To get the most out of 8x11 photography, please read these instructions carefully. Push the ribbed surface of the film chamber cover (14) outwards to open the film compartment of your MINOX MX. [. . . ] Note: ­ Transport the film only after every shot so that the shutter release button is not activated inadvertently when the front cover is closed. ­ Clean the surface of the lens every now and again to remove fingerprints. Under extreme light conditions, such as bright sunlight on the beach or in snow, for instance, it is recommended to use the MINOX MX neutral density filter. For this purpose you just fit the filter on the front lens of the camera. Inserting the battery Press your forefinger against the battery compartment and pull in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment. When inserting the battery make sure that the + and - poles are the right way round. Now close the compartment again by sliding the cover back onto the battery compartment. Also short-circuited, opened and heated batteries are a hazard and a health risk. Flash shots To fasten the flash on the camera push the three bright contact pins of the flash unit into the three openings on the right-hand side of the camera. Depress the two buttons on the flash simultaneously and press the flash right up to the camera to make the black hooks engage with a click. Actuate the power switch (27) on the back of your flash unit and wait until the flash ready symbol turns off. Should this symbol not light up within 15 s, the battery has to be changed. press the buttons on the flash unit simultaneously to remove the flash again. Note: ­ For optimal exposure, the flash should always be at the top when taking upright shots. [. . . ] Optical systems can cause irreversible damage to the eye in combination with an extreme intensity of light. Important MINOX GmbH shall not assume liability for any malfunctions caused by incorrect handling of the MINOX MX. [. . . ]