Specifications

Never rub the surface of the reflex mirror. If there are foreign particles of any kind that

cannot be removed by blower or camel hair brush, leave them alone until a factory

approved serviceman is avails able. Dirt on the mirror can have no effect on the picture.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR CAMERA:

The proper operation of a precision instrument like the Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL camera

requires strict attention to the correct manipulation of controls. In many cases, the camera

may appear to malfunction simply because some small detail was overlooked, or not

operated in the proper sequence. Before you decide the camera is broken, there are some

things you can look for if you should experience any type of camera failure. A few of the

problems and their probable causes are listed below.

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Problem: NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IN VIEWFINDER.

Possible cause: Diaphragm closed. Lens Automatic/Manual selector lever set on " M "

instead of " A " Correct this by moving lever to "A " setting.

Problem: EXPOSURE METER NEEDLE WILL NOT MOVE TO TAKE

READING.

Possible cause: Improper shutter speed for film and light conditions. Try changing shutter

speeds until needle moves. Or, be sure there is a battery in the camera. Use only specified

type of battery (silver oxide. Or silver oxide battery may have been inserted wrong.

Check to see that terminals are in the positions indicated in the instructions.

Problem: FILM COMPLETELY BLANK WHEN PROCESSED, INDICATING

NO EXPOSURE HAS BEEN MADE.

Possible cause: Improper loading. Review the section on film loading and be sure you are

loading the camera correctly, with the film being securely attached to the take up spool

and winding in the CORRECT DIRECTION, that is, UNDER the take-up spool. Film

may not have gone through camera at all.

Problem: SELF TIMER DOES NOT OPERATE SHUTTER.

Possible cause: Timer not rotated full 90 degrees. Timer must be rotated to some point

between 90 and 180 degrees.

Problem: FLASH PICTURES EITHER BLANK OR ONLY PARTIALLY

EXPOSED.

Possible cause: Improper shutter speed for the type of bulb used. Or improper cord

receptacle used for the type of bulb or shutter speed. Check Flash Synchronization tables

carefully.

Problem: LENS VERY HARD TO REMOVE FROM CAMERA.

STOP IMMEDIATELY!