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     Jon Goodman Rating: N/A |
When fired, first the film gate will swing up rapidly, blocking the focus screen and any light it might allow into the chamber. Next the aperture blades will close as far as they are allowed to. Finally, the shutter timer will engage, and depending on the speed selected, the blades will close. This sequence happens very quickly. The shutter blades will stay closed until you wind the film for the next picture. As you wind/cock, the film gate drops first (covering the film you are advancing and protecting it from light), and next the shutter and aperture blades will open to allow you to focus the camera. The shutter should close at different speeds, depending on the the shutter speed for which it is set. Jon |