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LOADING THE FILM
Film Speed (sensitivity
to light or ISO rating)
DX Code Symbol
Number of Pictures
Your camera uses standard 35mm film.
Almost all 35mm films will have a DX
coding symbol on the film box and on
the film holder itself.
1
Check that there is no film in the
camera and that the picture
counter is not showing.
2
Slide the camera back lock slowly
in the direction of the arrow as
shown in the picture at left.
3
Open the camera back as shown.
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1
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If non-DX coded film is used, the cam-
era’s automatic exposure system sets
itself to ISO 100.
/
Always load and remove film from the
camera away from direct sunlight.
/
When loading or removing the film, take
care not to touch the lens, and prevent
dust or other debris from getting in the
camera. If needed clean the camera using
the “Common Sense Camera Care” on
page 45.
2
Never open the camera back while the
film is in use in the camera. Before tak-
ing out the film, refer to page 26.
3
Do not apply force to the camera back.
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