Pentax 645 645 Manual - Page 20

LOADING/UNLOADING FILM 1 2 Always load or unload the film in a shady spot, or shield the camera and film from direct sunlight with your body. Insert the film and the empty take-up spool into the film holder, as indicated inside the holder. • When exchanging the film, be sure to do it with the grip's batteries or power source (cord for remote-control operation) connected with the camera body. If the power source connection is done after the film exchange, the camera's shooting functions work properly, but the exposure counter does not automatically reset. 18 1. To transfer the emptied spool to the opposite side, push the spool retainer outward, and the hole of the spool should be set into the key (holder) so that both are engaged firmly. The retainer should then be returned to its original position. 2. A new film is to be positioned according to the film marking indicated, in the similar manner of the empty spool moving/setting; it is then secured with the spool retainer. [While loading a roll of film, securely hold onto the roll to prevent the backing (paper) from loosening. Carefully tear off the tape holding the paper leader.] The black inner side of the leading paper must face outwards.