Pentax K1000 - Film Unloading

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FILM UNLOADING
After the final picture on the roll has been taken, the rapid-
wind lever will not turn (Caution : do not try to force the lever!,
indicating that the film must be rewound.
Lift the rewind crank up . Depress the film rewind release button
and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into
its cassette. Rewind until the tension on the crank lessens,
indicating that the leader end of the film has been released
from the take-up spool. Pullout the film rewind knob (the back
will open automatically), and remove the film cassette.
AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING THE FILM .