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MEdiuM fOrMAT fiLM CAMErAS
MEdiA LOAn
SeTTing The aSa
The ASA rating indicates the film’s sensitivity
to light. The higher the ASA number, the less
light required for proper exposure.
Most of Media Loan’s Medium Format
cameras do not have a built-in light meter.
The Yashica has a reminder dial to help you
remember the ASA rating, but this dial serves
no other purpose. Therefore, when checking
out a camera, it is recommended that you also
check out a light meter. Handout for the light
meter is also available from Media Loan.
PEnTAx 6x7/67ii
The light meter and other features do not
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work on the Pentax 6X7/67II unless there
is film in the camera.*
This camera is not useful for shooting with
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flash in the daylight, as its fastest sync
speed is 1/30 of a second.
Loading FiLM
Note: Make sure that the pressure plate
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and the film-winding knob are set to the
correct film length.
Placing the neck strap over your head and
hold the camera body with the bottom and
back facing toward you, have a firm grip on
the camera. Now pull out the small metal
tab on the bottom left-hand side of the
camera to release and open the back cover.
Turn both metal levers on the bottom of the
camera to the left to unlock them (toward
the white dot). Make sure the empty spool
is on the right side. Put the unexposed film
into the left chamber then lock the metal
levers on the bottom of the camera. Pull the
film toward the empty spool and fit tapered
end into the slot; this will help hold the
film. Rotate the film advance lever until the
arrow on the film leader is aligned with the
inside dot according to the size of film you
are using. Close the camera back.
UnLoading The FiLM
After the frames are exposed continue to turn the
winding crank a few extra times until there’s no
more tension on the advance crank. At this point
the protective paper of the film should be rolled up
to the take-up spool. When unloading the film keep
the spool rolled and hold the film tightly to prevent
light exposure. Lick or peel the tab and wrap it firmly
around the exposed film. Close the camera back.
USing a FLaSh
Plug the flash with a flash cord into the X sync
terminal. This will sync with 1/30th of a second and
slower. Do not use Media Loan flashes in the FP sync
terminal. This requires a special flash bulb.
CheCking The BaTTery
To check the battery, press the white “Batt. Check”
button on the back upper left of the camera. Above the
button a red light will light up if the battery is good. If
the battery is dead then bring it to Media Loan to be
changed.
