Manual for 8T2

Loading the Yashica Movie is easy if you follow these steps. With some practice you will do it in seconds. Important: Always load the camera in subdued light, or in the shadow of your body if you are in (1) Wind the camera motor. Then lift the film loading door lock, turn it counter-clockwise, and open the film loading door. (2) Remove the empty spool. (3) Remove tape around the film container. (4) Place your finger on the film to keep it from loosening and remove rubber band. (5) Insert end of film deep in the slot in the empty spool with the side marked "1" facing up. (6) Film must run along the white arrow-line film path marked inside. (7) Now holding both spools, place the loaded spool on the upper spindle, the empty spool on the lower spindle, and slip the film along the arrow-path into the film gate. The dull emulsion side of the film must be facing the lens. Note: The film gate automatically closes when the film loading door is shut. (8) Press the run-button to run the camera for 2 seconds as a test for smooth film movement through the camera. Then close the film loading door and turn the lock clockwise. Run the camera until "0" appears in the footage counter window. The camera is now ready for filming.