Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Labs will not be confused by a long leader as it is cut off to attach to their machines. I am finding it hard to fathom that it is easier to unscrew the lens, set the shutter to "T" et al rather than two seconds with a knife. Trim your leaders while you watch TV, while you discuss important issues with your spousal unit or while your excreting...whenever. It is easy. Yours in complete befuddlement, John Collier > From: Andrew Moore <dmm@bronze.lcs.mit.edu> > > >> A) remove the lens and base plate >> >> B) turn the shutter to "T" and press the release. (This locks the shutter >> open.) >> >> C) attach the untrimmed film to the spool, and insert both, carefully, > ... > > I should have read further. This is exactly what I've been doing for > years. It's never failed, and although it may seem cumbersome, you get > used to it. Sort of like loading an M3, I imagine, but a little worse. > >> Never had a problem. And it's much less of a pain than trimming that >> leader. > > Never thought about that. Good point. Also, labs might be confused by an > extra long leader (myth?) >