Minolta X-300 - Loading Film

LOADING FILM
Before
opening
the camera back,
make sure there is
no film inside
the camera
by
checking the Safe
Load
Signal
(p.
15).
1. Unfold the rewind crank and
pull
up
on it
to lift
the back-cover
release
knob.
Pull up
on the
knob
until
the camera back springs open.
2.
Leaving the
knob
pulled
out,
position
a 35mm
film cartridge in
the
chamber with
its
projecting
spool
down.
Then
push
the back-
cover
release knob all the way
in,
rotating it slightly if necessary.
NOTE
o
When
loading
film in
a dark
place
or with the
lens
cap on,
loading
will be easier
if
the
mode
selector
is
not
set at
"AUTO".
o
Always
handle
and
load
film in
from
direct
light
by
your
body.
o
Do not touch any
parts
or areas
inside the
camera shown
in
blue.
subdued
light-at least shaded