Minolta 2098-301 Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber, Close the back cover and turn

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LOADING FILM

2. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber.

Refer to page 93 to reload a partially exposed roll.

3. Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge.

4. Close the back cover and turn the

• The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. 1 will appear in the frame counter.

• The correct ISO for DX-coded film is set automatically.

main switch to ON.OPERATION

BASIC

The ISO is displayed in the data panel for 5 seconds after loading.

blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks when the film is loaded incorrectly. Repeat steps 1 – 4.

Non DX Coded Film Notes…

Non-DX-coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll or after 36 exposures.

Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO from the previous roll. Refer to page 52 to set the film speed manually.

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