Loading Film - VOIGTLANDER BESSA-L Instruction Manual

Loading Film

1. To open the camera back(24), pull Film rewind knob (11) out.
When the back cover opens,the frame counter(5) automatically
resets to "S".
2. Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber so that the project-
ing end of the film cartridge is downward. Do this in a place
away from direct sunlight.
3. Fold out and lift up the film rewind crank(10). Then rotate the
crank carefully while push in it down lightly until the film locks on
the film rewind fork(20).
4. return the film rewind knob to its original position.
5. Insert the film leader into the groove of the film takeup spool
(26) and place it so that the film perforations engage with the
spool teeth.
6. Check that the film perforations engage properly with the teeth
of Film sprockets (27) and the film slides smoothly along the
film guide rails (19) by operating lightly the film advance lever
(4) to advance the film.
Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtains.
7.Turn the film rewind crank gently in the direction of the arrow to
properly tension the loaded film. Stop turning the crank when it
becomes stiff, and return the crank to its original position.
8. Gently close the back cover and push it until it clicks.