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Asahi Pentax ES Operating Manual Excerpts
Reproduced for Historical and Reference Purposes by Paul M. Provencher
http://whitemetal.com Not For Resale.
8
FILM LOADING AND
WINDING
Avoid direct light when loading your film
1. Open the back by pulling out
the rewind knob until the back
cover snaps open.
2. Place the film cassette properly into the cassette chamber, and
push down the rewind knob. Insert the film leader into the slot of the
take-up spool.
4. Cock the rapid wind lever, and watch to see that the film rewind
knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film is
properly loaded and is moving from cassette to take-up spool. Trip
the shutter.
3. Advance the film by alternately
turning the rapid wind lever and
depressing the shutter button
until both sprockets engage the
film perforations properly. Close
the back by pressing it firmly. 5. The first portion of the film cannot be used for picture taking as
they have already been exposed to light. Generally, two or three
blank exposures should be made before taking your first picture.
Therefore, advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1",
indicating that the first picture is ready to be taken.