Manual for STL 1000

Camera Operation Summary

Film Loading:

1. Open the back cover using the lock lever.
2. Pull out the film rewind knob and place the film cassette in the film chamber.
3. Push the rewind knob back into its normal position.
4. Insert the film leader into the take-up spool and wind it gently, ensuring sprocket teeth engage with film perforations.
5. Close the back cover; the exposure counter will automatically set to "S" (Start).
6. Advance the film by operating the film advance lever and pressing the shutter release button until the exposure counter shows "1".

Exposure Control:

1. Set the film speed by lifting the ring on the shutter speed knob and turning the film speed dial to align the ASA/DIN number with the mark in the window.
2. Move the meter switch to the "ON" position.
3. Adjust the aperture setting ring and observe the needle in the viewfinder. Move the needle to the center of the marker for correct exposure.

Focusing:

1. Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the image is sharp and clear.
2. Ensure the image within the micro focusing spot is perfectly clear for precise focus.

Unloading Film:

1. When the exposure counter indicates the end of the film (e.g., "20" or "36"), push the film rewind button on the base of the camera.
2. Fold out and turn the rewind crank handle in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film.
3. Stop rewinding when the crank handle rotates freely. Open the back cover and remove the exposed film.