Pentax MZ-6 - Manual (Page 23)

UNLOADING FILM
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ASIC OPERA
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wBefore opening the back cover,
check that [ ] is blinking.
◆ Rewinding a film in mid-roll
If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, use this
function.
• At the end of the film rewind, you can also leave the film leader outside
the cartridge. ( p.116)
qTurn the main switch to ON.
wUse the strap clasp’s rod to press
the mid-roll rewind button.
when the film is fully rewourd, [
]
blinks and the exposure counter dis-
appears from the LCD panel.
Avoid using anything other than the strap
clasp’s rod to press the mid-roll rewind
button. If you have to use some other
instrument such as a ballpoint pen, be
sure to press the button gently without
excessive force.
eBefore opening the back cover,
check that [ ] is blinking on the
LCD panel.
Memo Memo
Memo Memo
UNLOADING FILM
Film rewind (auto/manual), setting the ISO for non-DX-
coded film are covered here.
REWINDING THE FILM
• Always unload film in the shade or by using your body to avoid direct
sunshine.
• Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound.
◆ Automatic film rewinding
The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number
of frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge. However,
those extra frames may be lost in processing. When you take important
pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of frames indi-
cated on the film cartridge.
qThe film automatically rewinds at the
end of the roll.
During rewinding, [
] blinks on the
LCD panel, indicating that the film is
being rewound.
When the film is fully rewound, [
]
blinks and the exposure counter disap-
pears from the LCD panel.
Memo Memo
Memo Memo
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