It is best not to load film in very bright light.
The Pentax K1000 single lens reflex camera was a popular camera for many amateur photographers. The Pentax K1000 is an entirely manual camera, requiring the photographer to focus and set the exposure for the picture. The shutter works on a mechanical system, and the only battery in the camera is used to power the internal light meter. The camera could be used in extremely cold conditions, as it did not need power from the battery to operate. Loading film in the camera is a fairly easy process that is always best done in low light.
Instructions
1. Hold the camera upright in your right hand. Locate the film rewind knob on the top left of the camera. Pull the knob straight up. This will release the camera back, allowing you to open the camera. Lay the camera down on a table or desk with the back open. Make sure there is a lens cap on the lens to protect it.
2. Hold a roll of color or black and white film in your left hand. Pull gently on the film leader to extend approximately an inch of film from the canister.
3. Feed the leader onto the take-up spool located in the film cavity on the right-hand side of the camera. Turn the advance wheel at the bottom of the spool so that the film starts to wind around the spool. When the film is securely on the spool, place the film canister in the left side of the film cavity. Leave the camera back open.
4. Press the shutter release button on the top of the camera as you slowly crank the film advance lever. Watch to see that the film is advancing correctly on the take-up spool.
5. Close the camera back. Take two pictures, advancing the film each time. Check to see that the film counter is on "1."
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