>From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>Basic rules of film loading for an OM body:
>
>...
>
>Wind and fire the camera with the back open until you have film wrapped
>completely around the take-up spool...
I have had 100uccess by simply making sure both sprockets were engaged.
The only time I've had the "aaargh" experience has been when I was being
stingy, trying to get that extra frame or two, and only engaged the bottom
sprocket.
>After closing the back, gently turn the rewind knob a few turns
>counterclockwise, like you would to rewind the film, to take up slack in the
>cassette. Then watch it as you wind the camera to "1" on the counter -- it
>should begin turning as you wind.
No matter what technique you use to load, THIS STEP IS ESSENTIAL!
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