NIKKORMAT FT2 - Page 8

lever
and
make
two
blank
exposures.
Watch the rewind
knob
to
see if
it
rotates
in
the
direction
opposite
the
arrow
while
the film
is
being advanced.
This
will
indicate
that
the film
has
been
loaded
correctly
and
is
being advanced.
The
frame
counter
on top
of the
camera
should now
rest
at
"0".
Advance the film
one
more
frame
and
you
are ready
to take
the
first
picture.
Caution: Do not
load
the c&nera
in
bright
sunlight.
If no
other
shade is
available,
shade
the camera from
the
sun
with
vour body
while
loading.
).
To
unload,
press the rewind
button
on
the camera
baseplate,
unfold
the rewind
crank
and turn it
with
a
constant,
gentle pressure
in
the
direction of the
arrow.
Avoid
uneven or
excessively
fast
rewinding.
When
no
more tension
can
be
felt
and the
crank
turns loosely,
the film
has
left
the
sprockets
and the
camera may
be
opened.
Pull the rewind
knob
up slightly
and the film
cartridge
will drop out.
The
rewind
button
will pop out
again
as soon
as
the
film
advance
lever is
stroked.