Leica M3 - Loading the LEICA

Loading the LEICA
Commercial daylight cc;:Jrtridges and properly loaded
and closed " M" cassettes ( type N ) are light-tight .
Nevertheless, avoid loading or unloading the
camera in direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
Outdoors , even the shade of your body wil l provide
adequate protection. Do not le ave exposed or
unexposed cassettes lying about , but keep them
sa fely in their cans until you are ready to use or
develop them. Before opening the camara, malee
sure that it does not already contain a film by
pulling up the rewind knob and turning it in the
direction of the arrow.
If you feel resis tan ce, first