Pentax PC35AF PC35AF Manual - Page 4

3. When film has engaged properly, confirm that film is flat as illustrated, otherwise, raise film rewind crank and turn it slightly in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack- then return the crank to its original position. 4. Close the back cover until it locks with a click sound. 5. Film advance must be continued by means of the advancing wheel until exposure counter registers as illustrated. Advance automatically halts when the first frame is ready for exposure. You may now begin to take photographs. O SELF T New slack flat Recommended camera-subject distance with the system x Less than 0.7m Unloading Film • For best possible results, operate at a camerasubject distance of 0.7m to O0 (infinity.) Focusing cannot be satisfactorily accomplished at the shorter distances of less than 9.7m. • Do not block the auto focus windows, lens, metering cell, flash head, etc., found at the front of the camera, with your hands (or other objects)-it will interfere with the light entering the camera, causing a false reading. Camera holding 0 • 'The film should be rewhund after exposing the last frame, and the cassette removed. D o. ra) Nvdvrol.do iHvsv del rsr Unloading film in direct sunlight should be avoided if at all possible. 1. When the last frame has been exposed- felt by a slight tautness during film advance-depress film rewind button found at the camera base. 2. Raise the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of the indicated arrow. Continue to turn the crank until a sudden tension release is felt. Then, turn a few additional times until crank moves freely. Pull the film rewind crank to open the back cover. Then remove the film cassette. INT O O it 1, t is important to hold the camera properly in order to take blur-free photos. Practice holding and operating the camera before inserting your first roll of film. The illustrations show the basic holding positions. No matter which position you use, be sure to grip the camera steadily with both hands, hold the camera gently against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of your body in a secure posture. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against your body. Always press the shutter release button gently.