Canon AE-1 - Manual (Page 30)

5 Loading the Film
The Canon AE-1 uses color or black and
white film in standard 35mm cartridges.
Opening the Back Cover
To load a cartridge of film into the
camera, first open the camera's back cover.
Pull up the rewind crank and the back cover
will pop open. The back cover can be securely
closed simply by pressing it until it locks.
The Canon Data Back A, an accessory for
imprinting data such as the day, month and
year, can be attached to the AE-1 in place of
the back cover. (See page 63.)
How to Load the Film
Avoid direct sunlight when loading or
unloading the film.
Put the cartridge into the film cartridge
chamber and press down while rotating the
rewind knob until it drops securely into
position. The protruding part of the cartridge
should be on the bottom. Pull the film leader
across and insert the end into one slot of the
multi-slot take-up spool. Turn the film ad­
vance lever and wind the film around the take-