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SMC

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F-series lenses
A-series lenses
M-series lenses

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LCD

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mode, exposure

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dial instructions.

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with fresh

sec.

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full charge. Automatic

determination

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consecutive

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of viewof

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of discharge).

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(at

approx. 2

panel.

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error, self-timer,

lenses with

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to

5000.

of approx.

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low

mirror.

projector.

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counter,

warning and aperture-ring/

battery

number:

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by built-in

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film winder.

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confirmation by

warning),

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film

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groove

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