Nikon F2AS

UNLOADING FILM

When the frame counter indicates that the last exposure has been made, or when the film-advance lever can no longer be stroked, the roll of film has been fully exposed and it should be removed.

To unload the camera, first press the rewind button on the camera baseplate; then, unfold the rewind crank, pull it up to the first detent position and turn it in the direction of the engraved arrow, using a smooth, even pressure. When no more tension is felt and the film advance indicator (the colored dot on the rewind button) stops rotating, the film leader has left the take-up spool and the camera back may be opened.

After opening the camera back, pull the rewind knob up as far as it will go and remove the film cartridge. Note that as the film advance lever is stroked for the next exposure, the rewind button will be released to engage the film-advance mechanism.

Caution: Be careful not to push the rewind button during filmadvance operation. Should this occur, the film transport will temporarily stop and double exposure may result.

Note: The camera back can be removed from the body by depressing the locking catch on the hinge. Removal of the camera back is necessary when the camera is used with any accessory back such as the 250 Magazine Back MF-1 or the

Camera Back MF-3, both for motorized photography.

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