Changing The Film; Opening The Camera; Loading The Film - Leica R9 Bedienungsanleitung

Changing the film

Always check first whether a film is already
inserted, by looking through the film transport
viewing window (1.32). If so, proceed as described
under "Film rewind" on p. 123.

Opening the camera

To open the rear panel
1. Press the release button (1.45) and, while
doing so,
2. Slide the rear panel release catch (1.44)
upwards. This causes the rear panel to spring
open and it can then be completely opened.
1.44
1.45

Loading the film

3. Insert the film cartridge into the empty film
compartment (1.46)
4. Pull out the film leader until it reaches the red
marking (1.52) on the winding reel on the
other side (1.53). The film must be flat on the
guide rails (1.48) and the gear teeth on the
sprocket wheel (1.50) must grip the perfora-
tions in the film.
5. Close the rear panel, i.e. press it until you hear
and feel it click into place.
6. Wind the film to frame number 1, either
manually with the quick wind lever or with an
attached motor by pressing the shutter release.
This automatically threads the film.
122
1.52