Loading Film - Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7 User Manual

LOADING FILM

Remove and discard the protective
cover on the film gate before loading
film for the first time.
Check the film window before loading film. If
film is already loaded, refer to Manual Rewind
on page 34 to remove a partially exposed roll.
• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of
fogging the film.
1. Slide the back-cover release
and open the back cover.
2. Insert film cartridge into the
film chamber.
• Refer to page 159 to reload a partially
exposed roll.
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3. Extend the leader between the
guide rails to the index mark.
• If the film tip extends beyond the
index mark, push the excess film
back into the cartridge.
4. Close the back cover.
• The camera automatically advances
the film to the first frame. 1 will
appear in the frame counter.
• The ISO is shown in the navigation display
for 5 seconds after loading.
• If loading was unsuccessful, this message
appears in the navigation display. Repeat
steps 1-4.
The shutter curtain's precision design makes
it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never
touch it with your fingers or the film tip.
shutter curtain
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