Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Daniel, Thanks for that reference. I've heard of that method before, but never tried it. I find it very quick and easy to cut the tongue longer (I don't measure it or use a template, but just get it long enough to not hit the sprockets when I load it) than to take the lens off and set the shutter to T. Even with the Gandy dance, isn't it hard to get the film all the way in? Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Ridings" <dlridings@gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica IIIc instructions > Robert, > > Go to: > > http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmcam.htm > > And scroll down about a screen and a half or two to: > > Film Loading: Easy is not the word. > > Works for me. > > That is a nice page for Hoppy too. There is a lot of curiosa and > common sense advice (if buying a Leica can be associated with common > sense in the first place). > > Daniel > > > > On 1/19/07, Robert Meier <robertmeier@usjet.net> wrote: >> Phil, >> >> How do you load your IIIc without trimming the film leader? Doesn't the >> film get hung up on the sprockets before it can get properly seated? >> >> Robert >> >> >> > Hoppy, welcome to the IIIcUG! I have a 1950 sharkskin and use it >> > frequently. It's one of my all-time favorite cameras, and certainly >> > one >> > of >> > the most beautiful. Find a vintage Elmar and you will be amazed. The >> > Russian Elmar (actually Tessar) copies are also impressive (and dirt >> > cheap). If you feel the viewfinder is a little squinty you can get an >> > excellent brightline one from CV. I can also recommend the 35mm f/2.5 >> > Color-Skopar from CV. >> > >> > As for film loading, I load mine without any template or trimming, but >> > I've >> > been a user since 1960. It's definitely quirky but you can acquire the >> > skill with practice. Google can turn up some links with tips. >> > >> > -- >> > Phil Swango >> > 307 Aliso Dr SE >> > Albuquerque, NM 87108 >> > 505-262-4085 >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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 >