Nikon EL2 - Manual (Page 14)

PREPARATION FOR USE —continued
Loading the Film
Slide the camera back latch release at the side of the
rewind knob to the rear and, while holding the release
back, lift the rewind knob up until the camera back
pops open. Then, with the rewind knob in the up posi­
tion, drop a standard film cartridge (a Nikon reloadable-
type cassette cannot be used) into the left-hand film
chamber with the film leader aligned along the film
guide rails.
After positioning the cartridge and film leader properly,
push the rewind knob down to hold the cartridge in
place and, then, insert the end of the film leader into
any of the slots in the film take-up spool. If necessary,
release the shutter and, then, stroke the film-advance
lever slowly to make sure that the leader winds smooth­
ly on the spool and that the film edge perforations
engage with the film sprocket roller. When satisfied
that the film is properly feeding and is traveling correct­
ly along the film guide rails, snap the camera back shut
to seal the film chamber. (Also, see “Tips on Camera
Care” on page 40.)
Caution: When loading film, be sure to shade the camera from
direct exposure to sunlight to prevent inadvertent “fogging”
of the film.