Frame Counter; Film Advance Lever; Memo Holder - Nikon FA Instruction Manual

Frame Counter

The additive type frame counter is
graduated from S, two dots, 1, 2, 4—
up to 36—in even numbers with odd
numbers indicated by white dots in
between The frame counter ad"
advances a single frame by one
complete stroke of the film advance
lever. After reaching frame 36 of a
36exposure roll of film m, the counter
will not operate. however, film will be
advanced until the actual end of
the film roll. The frame counter
automatically resets to S when the
camera back is opened.

Film Advance Lever

To advance the film, wind the lever to
the right completely until it stops The
lever returns to the standoff position
as soon as you take your thumb off
the lever. A single complete stroke
advances the film one frame and
simultaneously cocks the shutter.
•If the lever becomes difficult to oper-
ate at the beginning of the roll, this
means that' the film is not winding
onto the takeup spool properly. In this
case, rewind the film immediately and
load again

Memo Holder

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To remind yourself of the type of film
and number of exposures, clip off the
end of the film carton and insert it into
the memo holder. Of course. you car
use the holder to store something else
like your name card or a handwritten
note
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