Pentax MZ-6 manual Unloading Film, Rewinding the Film, Automatic film rewinding

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UNLOADING FILM

Film rewind (auto/manual), setting the ISO for non-DX- coded film are covered here.

REWINDING THE FILM

Memo

•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

Memo

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.

UNLOADING FILM

wBefore opening the back cover, check that [ ] is blinking.

	BASIC
◆ Rewinding a film in mid-roll	BASIC
If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, use this
function.	OPERATIONS
Memo
• 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.

Memo

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.

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