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Published May 21, 2017 at 800 × 529 in The Manual Option
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How to Auto to Manual

The Steps

parts & labor
what's needed to get the job done

basics of function
how does the camera usually operate; what parts do what and go where

the lensboard
removal, gutting & measuring

fitting the lens
cutting, sizing; infinity focus

light sealing
closure and assembly

does it focus?
test focusing

completed
in all its glory

How to Manual Option 3000

The Steps

circuits
original boards and a new one

pieces
extra bits and parts

solder
add wires and make connections

putting it together
remove, open, adjust, clean

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