How do I Load a Konica Fs-1 35Mm SLR Camera?
The Konica FS-1 introduced the world of 35 millimeter cameras to the concept of automated film loading. While loading film had long been a process requiring hand-eye dexterity, the FS-1 was the first camera to utilize a built-in motor to facilitate film advance after loading. The FS-1 was produced by Konica from 1979 to 1983, and it remains a legendary and sought-after camera in the world of photography.
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Instructions
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Pull up on the metal release claw on the left side of the camera to open the back cover.
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Place your 35mm film canister into the chamber inside the camera.
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Pull gently on the exposed part of the film to release a couple of inches from the film canister.
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Insert the end of the exposed film fully into the film roller, making sure the film lays flat and taut between the canister and the roller.
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Close the back cover. The auto-load system should activate, winding the film until "1" appears on the film counter.
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Tips & Warnings
To make sure there is no slack in the film, turn the film rewind crank clockwise 360 degrees. This will ensure that the perforations on the film engage with the sprockets of the auto-load mechanism.
Long-footage film can also be loaded into the camera if cut at a 90-degree angle, then loaded according to the instructions outlined in steps one through five.
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