Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Don. I got the film to wind. I was able to take 1 picture, then clouds came and the light went. So I guess I will take the camera with me during this week and keep snapping here and there. I will get some rolls and trim them for my Leica use. peace D. On Sep 11, 2005, at 6:18 PM, Don Dory wrote: > David, > If the film is not winding as you describe then the film is not on the > sprockets properly. This means that when you load again, make sure > the leader is properly trimmed, when you push the film down, the film > will not catch on the sprockets but will wind onto the sprockets. > > Don > don.dory@gmail.com > > On 9/11/05, David Cochran <cochranpr@mac.com> wrote: >> Thanks John. >> >> The film stays on the spool with no problem. When I pull out the film >> to try it again, it is nicely fastened to the spool. >> The "slippage" is that the spool does not wind, as if it is slipping >> over the shaft of the winder. >> >> Yes, this is a great camera.... >> >> >> peace >> >> David >> On Sep 11, 2005, at 9:44 AM, John Scocca wrote: >> >>> Hi David- >>> >>> first, the end of the film needs to be trimmed - Leica screw mounts >>> need a longer leader than is commonly provided on film. If you look >>> on the base plate, there is a mini-tutorial on loading the camera >>> with >>> the properr shape of the end shown. .You can also find the template >>> in >>> some of the links that others have already posted. >>> >>> I found that the key issue was getting the end of the film properly >>> inserted into the take-up spool. The spring that holds the film is >>> stiff, and one must work the film end well under it to ensure that it >>> stays put. If necessary, use a thumbnail to pry the spring slightly >>> away from the spool body. The first part of the spring (displaced >>> from the spool surface) is not enough to hold the film. It is >>> necessary to work the film under the main body of the spring far >>> enough (about one hole's worth) to keep it firmly seated and square >>> to the flange. For me, getting the film well under the spring was >>> the key. If this is done properly, the rest is easy and it is not >>> necessary to wind lots of film around the spindle. >>> >>> good luck- they are great cameras. >>> >>> cheers >>> John Scocca >>> >>> On Sep 11, 2005, at 8:26 AM, >>>> Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:34:41 -0400 >>>> From: David Cochran <cochranpr@mac.com> >>>> Subject: [Leica] New to the group >>>> To: lug@leica-users.org >>>> Message-ID: <55836d704c323f40f1b5df8c3cbe166e@mac.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed >>>> >>>> Hi all. I just subscribed to the LUG. I currently live in Puerto >>>> Rico >>>> and own a Leica IIIf. >>>> >>>> My intention to join this group is to see photos from Leica users >>>> and >>>> to get answers to Leica questions. >>>> My first question has to do with loading the film. I have tried it >>>> and >>>> can't get the film to wind. It is slipping.It does not catch. >>>> >>>> I hope there is help around.... >>>> >>>> peace >>>> >>>> >>>> David >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information