Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier I belong to that group of strange people who find loading a Leica easier than a conventional rear loader. I have the camera on the strap around my neck, I flip it upside down so that the lens is against my body and loading is very easy. I put the base in a trouser pocket while I'm changing the film - If I'm using the Rapidgrip the base hangs in the pocket. On the other hand I find the strap is always getting in the way when I try to change films on a back loader. Steve Didier Ludwig <rangefinder@screengang.com> wrote on 27.09.2004, 15:39:03: > > > Loading a SLR or VC Bessa in the dark might be more difficult because of > the slit, that's true. But loading in the dark doesn't happen very often > to me. > > My main complaint about loading a M is the fact you have to put the bottom > plate somewhere while you load the new roll, as I usually make notes on > the > rolls and need both hands free for that. Or you need to keep the plate in > your hand or under your arm or where ever, what I find uncomfortable.