Pentax Camera User Manual

FILM LOADING
Load
the camera with
a 35mm
film
cartridge.
Load or unload
the
film
in
the
shade,
avoiding direct sunlight. Set
the shutter dial
index
(red
line) to AUTO or
M. This will automatically set
the
shutter speed
to
1/1000
sec. so
that
you
can advance
film
quickly
until the
counter
registers
"Q".
o
The camera back
opens when
you
lift up
sharply
on
the
film
rewind knob.
o
Insert
the
film cartridge
in
the
film chamber and
lock
the
cartridge
in
place
by
returning
the
film
rewind knob to
its
original
position.
lf the
knob does
not fit
tightly
in to
place,
rotate
the
knob
while
lightly depressing
it.
o
Draw the
film leader across the back
and
insert it between any
of
the white
needles surrounding
the
film
take-up
spool. Insert
the
film in the direction
shown
in the
illustration.
o
Slightly
wind
the
film
by
advancing the
film
wind
lever
to the
position
indicated
in the
photo,
while
making sure that both top
and bottom sprockets
engage
the
film
perforations.
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Pentax Camera Specifications

General

Brand	Pentax
Model	Camera
Category	Film Camera
Language	English