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Remote release | ░39░ |
A variety of remote releases can be attached to the XPan II, which has a standard cable release port. Any type of release is suitable on condition that the final connector has a standard fitting, as in the illustra- tion. There is also an optional electrical release cord for XPan II. It uses the same port as for the standard mechanical cable releases
The use of a remote release activates the camera (including the exposure meter) and fires the shutter immediately. In Auto mode you can see which shutter speed was chosen by the camera on the viewLCD and camLCD; in Manual mode press the shutter release button halfway to activate the exposure meter and adjust the settings before making an exposure with a cable release.
When the shutter speed is set at 'B', the drain on the batteries is substantial. The maximum exposure time at this setting is 540 seconds.
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Normally the film is automatically rewound into the cassette after the last frame has been exposed. To remove the film beforehand, however, you must press
the
Exposure history
The total number of exposures taken with the camera can be checked on the camLCD. With the camera turned off, depress the ▲ button and keep it depressed while you switch the shooting mode selector to S.
Each unit signifies ten exposures. You may find that even a brand new camera indicates around 200 exposures taken. This is a result of testing during manufacture and is not a sign of used equipment.
This facility is a handy check to see whether the camera should be serviced.
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If you have panorama format exposures or a mixture of standard and panorama format exposures on the same roll of film, be sure to use a film processing laboratory that is aware of the situation and is qualified to handle such cases. Normal consumer film processing facilities are not suitable as their systems cannot allow for the mix of formats and will cut the film incorrectly.
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