Q install the film cartridge, 4 a insert the film leader in the takeup spool – Nikon FM2 User Manual
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Q Install the film cartridge.
Position the film cartridge in the
film cartridge chamber @ with the film
leader pointing towards the takeup spool
@, and push the rewind knob back down
to secure it in place.
Note: You can use any of the 35mm film car
tridges available on the market. It is advisable
to handle film in the shade to avoid direct ex
posure to sunlight.
4 A Insert the film leader
In the takeup spool.
Pull the leader across gently and insert it
into one of the slots in. the film takeup
spool. Slowly rotate the takeup spool
inwards with your thumb, making sure the
latch in the slot engages the first or sec
ond perforation along the side of the film
leader.
Wind the film advance
* lever to advance film
onto the takeup spool.
Wind the film advance lever and depress
the shutter release button until the film
sprockets ® engage the perforations on
the edges of the film. Make sure you wind
the lever fully until it comes to a stop.