Olympus Pen FT - Securing Film for Advancement

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Advance the film so
that the perfo·
rations engage the
sprocket gear.
*When
the film is insert·
ed in, the film end may
run out of the other
side of the spool. Even
in that case, continue
to advance the film.
5
At this point, actu·
ate the shutter and
advance the film
further so that the per·
forations on both sides
engage with the sprocket
gear.
6
Close the reC)r
cover. At th~s
point, for additio ·
nal
safety, lift up the
rewind crank and turn
it lightly until it meets
c. 4iiIIi1lii:iiiii"' __ "~ resistance indicating
; that the film is tight ·
,
ened enough.
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Operate the advance lever and actuate the
shutter . Repeat this motion until the film
counter shows the number 1. From this
point, start taking pictures. If the rewind knob
turns during the repeated motion , this shows
that the film is being advanced properly .
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