Downloads & guides
Here you find all Ausgeknipst guides free to download, view, and print. Whether you lost your printed insert, want to read before buying, or need the 6-bit coding table for your Leica – just click the preview.
Coding Leica M lenses – instructions & 6-bit coding table
The complete guide to 6-bit coding of Leica M lenses: how to code non-coded M lenses (older Leica, Voigtländer, Zeiss) yourself so 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. With full 6-bit coding table, reading instructions, and the important note on the correct matte pen.
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Renewing light seals
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the light seals on analog cameras. From removing the old sticky foam seals, cleaning with isopropanol, to cleanly installing the new seals and mirror stop damper – the solution against light leaks on film.
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Battery holder Metz 60 series
Instructions for the Ausgeknipst battery holder that replaces the defective "Dryfit 6038" lead batteries of the Metz 60 flashguns – ready to use without soldering. Suitable for Metz Mecablitz 60 CT-1, CT-2, and CT-4. Includes installation, technical data, and the important charging note (never charge AA NiMH in the flash generator).
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Battery holder Metz 70 series
Battery holder instructions as battery replacement for Metz 70 series flashguns – ready to use without soldering. Suitable for Mecablitz 76 MZ-5, 70 MZ-5, 70 MZ-4, and 50 MZ-5. With twist-lock mounting, technical data, and safety instructions for battery handling.
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Battery holder Metz 45 series
Instructions for the battery holder of the Metz 45 series flashguns – modern cell replacement without soldering. Suitable for Metz Mecablitz 45 CL, CT1, CT3, CT4, and CT5. With 2-step installation, technical data, and troubleshooting.
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Battery Holder Fujifilm GX680
Battery holder manual for the medium format camera Fujifilm GX680 and GX680 II. Replaces the hard-to-find original battery with standard cells – no soldering required. Includes notes on inserting with some force, technical data, and troubleshooting if the camera doesn’t 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 right fuse type per camera model to USB-C charging and inserting the protected cells – including important safety notes on 14500 cells with integrated BMS.
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Batteries for vintage cameras – notes & FAQ
General notes and frequently asked questions about batteries and accumulators in old cameras: which replacement type fits, the voltage difference between old mercury cells (1.35 V) and modern 1.5 V batteries, proper storage, correct disposal, and troubleshooting if the camera doesn’t respond despite a new battery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the manuals free?
Yes. All manuals and leaflets on this page are available as free PDFs – no registration and no customer account required.
I lost my printed manual. What now?
No problem: Every printed leaflet we provide is also available digitally here. Just download the matching 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 pen 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 pen.