Manual for Karat 36

Loading Film

1. Open the camera back by pulling the latch.
2. Insert a 35mm film cassette into the left spool chamber.
3. Prepare the take-up spool by turning its flange until the loading slit is on top.
4. Insert the film tongue into the take-up spool slit, ensuring the perforation engages the tooth.
5. Turn the take-up spool until the film is taut.
6. Close the camera back securely.
7. Set the film counter to "A".

Taking Pictures

1. Open the camera by extending the lens panel.
2. Wind the film advance lever as far as it will go. This tensions the shutter.
3. Check aperture, shutter speed, and focus settings.
4. Grip the camera firmly.
5. Press the release button smoothly.
6. Advance the film for the next shot.

Unloading Film

1. Once the film counter reaches No. 36, begin rewinding.
2. Pull up the rewind knob to its first stop.
3. Depress the rewind button on the bottom of the camera.
4. Turn the rewind knob clockwise until the film is fully rewound.
5. Open the camera back and pull the rewind knob to its second stop to remove the cassette.