VOIGTLANDER BESSA-L Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BESSA-L
Congratulations on your selecting of Bessa camera. This is lensinterchangeable super wide-angle camera with TTL exposure metering function. The camera is lens interchangeable via L-mount, yet is
lightweight and compact. Attaching 15mm/f4.5 or 25mm/f4 lens onto
this camera, you can enjoy easy-to-take snap-photography, landscape, etc.
Description of Parts
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
Shutter Speed Index
Shutter Speed Dial
Shutter Release Button
Film Advance Lever
Frame Counter
Neck Strap Eyelet
Self-timer Lever
View Finder
Film Speed Index
Film Rewind Crank
Film Rewind Knob
Film Speed Selector Dial
Synchro Contact
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
LED Lamps
Viewfinder Eyepiece
Accessory Shoe
Tripod Socket
Battery Chamber Lid
Film Guide Rails
Rewind Fork
Film Cartridge Chamber
Film Pressure Plate
Film Cartridge
Confirmation
Window
Camera Back
Film Rewind Button
Film Takeup Spool
Film Sprockets
Attaching Neck-strap
Attach the neck-strap to the camera as illustrated
right:
Attaching detaching Lens
•To detach or attach the lens from / to the camera, avoid the place under
direct sunshine.
1. Align the lens mount screw with that of the camera, then, turn
the lens clockwise.
• Pay attention not to tighten the lens screw too strongly.
2.To detach the lens from the camera, turn the lens counter-clockwise.
Attaching/detaching View finder
Attach the view finder by inserting it until it firmly clicks on the
camera's accessory shoe. (16)
• When detaching the lens from the camera, pull the lens towards you
straightly not to turn it forcibly.
Inserting Batteries
I. Turn the battery chamber lid (18) counterclockwise using a coin
or something similar.
2.Two LR44 type alkaline batteries or two SR44 type silver batteries are used with camera.
3. Place the batteries so that both positive(+)sides are at the bottom of the compartment.
4.Turn the battery chamber lid clockwise until it close firmly.
Battery Check
1. Move the film advance lever (4) to the ready position.
2. Lightly press the shutter release button(3). Now the exposure
metering system is switched on. When one of three LED lamps
( , or )lights, then battery condition is satisfactory. If no
lamp lights, the batteries need replacing or have been loaded
incorrectly.
3. Renew both batteries as necessary.
4. When not using of the camera, always return the film advance
lever to the original position to prevent accidentally releasing the
shutter.
Caution:Keep batteries away from infants and small children. In case a bat-
tery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately as the material
inside the batteries can cause serious problems.
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