Manual for SL 66

Loading the Magazine: Unfold the crank (1) and turn it forward and backward until it locks. To open the magazine, unlock the back (2) and swing open (3). Grip the film insert by the central bar (6) and swing it out of the magazine. Set the film counter to 12 or 24 exposures by switching the setting lever (7). Load the film by swinging open the spool holder (8), removing the seal of the roll film (9), and fitting the spool. Run the backing paper around the film insert and thread it into the slot (11) of the empty spool. Tighten the paper leader firmly with the gear wheel (12).

Checking for Readiness to Shoot: Grip the film insert by its centre bar and slide it into the magazine with the take-up spool first. Check the film advance by a short turn of the magazine knob (14). Swing the magazine back closed (15) and check that it locks. Advance the film to exposure No. 1 by turning the magazine knob until it locks and then push in (16).

Shooting: Turn the lens cap to the left and remove. Open the focusing hood (1). Set the shutter speed by turning knob (4). Set the aperture by turning the aperture ring (5). Focus by turning the focusing knob (6) until the picture appears sharpest on the screen (7). Release the shutter by unlocking and pressing the release button (8).

Film Transport and Shutter Tensioning: After every exposure, unfold the crank and turn it fully forward and back until it locks (9). The forward swing tensions the shutter, while the return swing advances the film.

Unloading the Magazine: After the last exposure, complete any started crank movement (10). Keep turning the magazine knob (11) until the remainder of the backing paper is spooled up. Open the magazine (12) and remove the insert. Swing away the spool pin and take out the exposed roll.