Film Loading - Pentax SP 500 Online Manual

Film loading

Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film.
1. Open the back by pulling out the rewind knob until back cover snaps open.
2. Place the film cassette into the cassette chamber, and push back the rewind knob. Draw out the
film leader and crease across one or two perforations back from the end of the leader. Insert the
creased portion into slot of the take-up spool.
3. Advance the film by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until both
sprockets have properly engaged the film perforations. Close the back by pressing it firmly.
4. If the film is properly loaded, the rewind knob will turn counter-clockwise when you advance the
film by turning the rapid wind lever.