Removing the Battery

The battery chamber's built-in ejector-type mechanism makes for easier removal operation when removing/ replacing the battery. To remove the battery from the camera, take off the lens and lock up the mirror as mentioned previously. Then, while holding the camera upside-down, release the battery chamber lid and push it slightly toward the back of the mirror box until the battery drops free of the chamber. After removing the battery, install a fresh one as explained previously.

Checking the Battery

The EL2 is provided with a special circuit that enables the photographer to check the battery power condition without causing excessive battery drain which might occur by having to turn the camera on. To check bat- tery power, simply depress the power check button and watch the power check lamp for indication of the power level. If the check lamp glows, battery power is sufficient. If the lamp fails to glow, battery positioning should be checked; then, if the lamp still fails to glow, replace the battery.

Note: When checking battery power, hold the button depressed only long enough for the check lamp to glow; prolonged de- pressing only serves to drain battery power.