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Crystal controlled multiple shutter speeds
1/16 sec. to over 8 min. time exposure
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Intervals from 1 fps to 60 hrs.
Burst feature 1 to 15 frames per pulse.
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LED frame counter.

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Foreward/Reverse operations.

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