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5Loading and Unloading Film
Loading Film
When you load the film, it advances automatically to the first frame. With
DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed.
2
Open the back cover.
•
Slide down the back cover release
lever and open the back.
1
Turn the Mode Dial to any setting
except <2>.
•
Hold down the dial’s lock release
button while turning the dial.
3
Insert the film cartridge at a slight
angle.
4
Pull the edge of the film leader to
the orange mark on the camera.
•
Hold down the film cartridge while
pulling out the film leader.
•
If you pull out the film leader too
much, rewind it back into the film
cartridge.
5
Close the back cover.
•
Close the back cover until it snaps
shut.
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The film will advance to frame 1
automatically.
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While the film advances, the ISO
speed will be displayed on the LCD
panel.
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When the initial film advance ends,
the <5> icon and frame counter of
“E” will be displayed on the LCD
panel.
Wrong
Orange mark
