In the camera disclosed, an electromagnetic actuator is responsive to a timing pulse of short duration from an exposure control circuit for controlling the closing movement of a shutter. A permanent magnet may accidently be left latched and hold the rear curtain in cocked position after the timing pulse because of possible damage to an electromagnetic control circuit as a result of a battery short circuit. This may cause the film to fog during subsequent winding or rewinding. To prevent this, an indicator produces a visible indication either in the field of view of the camera finder or, in the case of remote shutter operation, outside the camera housing, that the rear curtain must be manually unlatched.