Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There must be a certain amount of "play" in some cameras. My IIIF has loaded effortlessly without cutting the film since I have been using it (22 years). On the other hand I have loaded LTM's that just WOULDN'T take a roll properly unless it was properly cut. Could wear or design changes account for this difference? Is this an adjustable part of the camera? My camera works perfectly, so I sure won't mess up a good thing by having it "corrected":) Dan States Chicago Illinois > >Skip wrote: > > >I never cut my leaders, and I don't have any problem loading my IIIx >Leicas. It's just one more hassle and anal thing, as far as I'm >concerned. (and god knows, I have enough anal habits as it is!) > >Try it without cutting the leader, you might find it works. > >---------------------------- > > >I did try this. No go. The sprockets seemed to bite into the uncut >leader -- actually removed chunks. And the thing didn't load. > > >Doug > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com