Downloads & Guides
Here you can find all Ausgeknipst guides available to download, view and print for free. Whether you misplaced your printed insert, want to read it before purchasing, or need the 6-bit coding table for your Leica, simply click the preview.
Coding Leica M Lenses: Instructions & 6-Bit Coding Table
The complete guide to 6-bit coding Leica M lenses: how to code non-coded M lenses (older Leica, Voigtländer and Zeiss lenses) yourself so that your digital Leica M (M8–M11) or SL/SL2/SL3 recognizes the focal length, stores it in the EXIF data, and automatically corrects vignetting, distortion and color fringing. Includes the complete 6-bit coding table, reading instructions and the important note about using the correct matte pen.
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Replacing Light Seals
Step-by-step instructions for replacing light seals on analogue cameras. From removing the old, sticky foam seals and cleaning with isopropanol to neatly installing the new seals and the mirror-stop damper. The solution to light leaks on film.
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Metz 60-Series Battery Holder
Instructions for the Ausgeknipst battery holder, which replaces the defective “Dryfit 6038” lead-acid batteries in Metz 60-series handle-mount flashes, ready to use without soldering. Compatible with Metz Mecablitz 60 CT-1, CT-2 and CT-4. Includes installation instructions, technical specifications and the important charging note (never charge AA NiMH batteries in the flash generator).
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Metz 70-Series Battery Holder
Battery holder instructions as a rechargeable battery replacement for Metz 70-series handle-mount flashes, ready to use without soldering. Compatible with Mecablitz 76 MZ-5, 70 MZ-5, 70 MZ-4 and 50 MZ-5. Includes twist-lock mounting, technical specifications and safety instructions for handling rechargeable batteries.
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Metz 45-Series Battery Holder
Instructions for the battery holder for Metz 45-series handle-mount flashes, a modern cell replacement requiring no soldering. Compatible with Metz Mecablitz 45 CL, CT1, CT3, CT4 and CT5. Includes 2-step installation, technical specifications and troubleshooting.
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Battery Holder for Fujifilm GX680
Battery holder manual for the medium-format camera Fujifilm GX680 and GX680 II. Replaces the hard-to-source original battery with commercially available cells, without soldering. Includes instructions for inserting them with some force, technical specifications, and troubleshooting if the camera does not respond despite fresh cells.
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Li-Ion Battery Set for Rolleiflex SLX, 6006 & 6008
Manual for the Ausgeknipst Li-Ion Battery Set v2 as a modern replacement for the original batteries of the Rolleiflex SLX, 6006 and 6008. From the correct fuse type for each camera model and USB-C charging to inserting the protected cells, including important safety information on 14500 cells with an integrated BMS.
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Batteries for Vintage Cameras: Notes & FAQ
General information and frequently asked questions about batteries and rechargeable batteries in old cameras: which replacement type is suitable, the voltage difference between old mercury cells (1.35 V) and modern 1.5 V batteries, proper storage, correct disposal, and troubleshooting when the camera does not respond despite a new battery.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the manuals free of charge?
Yes. All manuals and inserts on this page are available free of charge as PDFs, without registration or a customer account.
I lost my printed manual. What now?
No problem: Every printed insert included with our products is also available digitally here. Simply download the appropriate PDF and print it again if needed.
What language are the PDFs in?
Each manual contains a German and an English page (DE/EN). The 6-bit coding table is language-neutral and applies to both.
Which marker is needed for Leica 6-bit coding?
A deep-matte black permanent marker (e.g. Edding 8400). Glossy felt-tip pens reflect the light from the bayonet sensors, causing the camera to read the code incorrectly (“white”). Our 6-Bit Encoder Kit already includes the tested special marker.