[. . . ] If so, the switch should be left in this position in practically all cases. "MANUAL" To be used when it is desired to cut out the automatic action. Most oseful when a scene includes zones in which the lighting, being too highly contrasted, is liable to interfere with cell reactions and thus to give false exposure values for the subject to be filmed (carefully read the tips on p. [. . . ] Their full-charge operating life is: · · about 10 films at 18 fps between + 10° and 50°C about 6 films at 18 fps at -100 C (140 F) (50° and 122° F) , I' 'I ~ Charging: use the special Beaulieu charger grip plunger being in position A or B. (see page 15), the pistol- TABLE OF NORMAL CHARGING TIMES charging time required After shooting 2 4 6 8 10 films films films films films I Minimum 6 12 17 22 28 hours hours hours hours hours I I Under 5 days, there is no risk of overcharging. When the camera has not been in use for a month or two, charge for 28 hours. This cancels the paragraph: EXCEPTIONAL CHARGE "Average charging time ", on page 15. Immediately after the camera's purchase, or when the batteries have not been charged for several months, it is very beneficial to "retrain" them for normal use in the following manner: charge them for 24 hours. This method is preferable to using a long consecutive charging period to put back into shape batteries which have been left dormant and inadequately charged. In serious cases, this procedure can be repeated until the batteries are perfectly "re-educated ", without any risk of overcharging them. The only reason for this procedure is to allow the batteries to "recuperate a normal rvthrn " if they have been long neglected. - Special power and charging accessories for use under conditions are available. special 4 battery-charge check Set the master switch to "Test". It should settle above the indicator notch (if not, the batteries require charging). (This paragraph cancels" Batterycharge check", on p. 1). II a few useful hints FOCUSING In order to achieve pinpoint focusing with the ground-glass screen. it is essential to bring the zoom lens to its" telephoto" position (e. g. for the Anqenieux zoom; 64 rnm] and to full aperture (f 1. 9 for the Anqenieux). [. . . ] which might cause slight distortion liable to 'interfere with proper film feed. then put it back into its housing (N. B, : the. footaqe counter will return to zero: see p. [. . . ]