Become familiar with the various components on the camera by checking them against figs 1- 3 and the component list. Avoid touching the lens surfaces and take care regarding the focal plane shutter and format blind when opening the camera back.
Begin by loading the batteries so that you can go through all the camera's functions. The XPan II is a very simple camera to operate following
The mode selector switch is the main ON/OFF control, which activates the camera. Information
is provided by two LCD panels and an LCD display in the viewfinder. Read quickly through the main items in this manual for a general overview of the information system and the mechanics of
the camera. Then read again more carefully the relevant sections to gain a firmer understanding
of individual procedures. Fluency in operation of the camera will allow you to concentrate more on picture taking.
In the text, the main LCD on the back of the camera is referred to as camLCD and the small exposure counter LCD as expLCD and the viewfinder display as viewLCD.
Positions of components and orientation are described in relation to the camera as seen when taking a photograph, i.e. with the lens at the front, unless otherwise stated.
The relevant illustrations are indicated by the figures beside the small headings in the text.
Please read 'Film processing' before sending your exposed film to a film laboratory.
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