Loading Film - Nikon FM3A Instruction Manual

Loading Film

Tips
When you use DX-coded film, the camera automatically detects the film speed and
makes the appropriate setting.
1
Open the camera back.
... When you lift the film-rewind knob, the cam-
era back will open.
Insert the film leader into one of
3
the slots of the film-takeup spool.
Caution when loading/unloading film
The shutter curtains are very thin. When loading/un-
loading film, be careful not to touch the shutter cur-
tains with your fingers or the film leader.
2
4
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... Slowly rotate the film-takeup spool inward with
your thumb, making sure the latch is in the
slot such that the film sprocket holes of the
film are meshed with the sprockets.
Insert a roll of film
the rewind knob
Fit the film sprocket holes of the
film onto the spool's sprockets.
1 1 1
1 1
and push
2 2 2
2 2
back down.
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