Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bernardo Lam wrote: > > I need some help with this camera, a Kiev (very pretty, looks as it left > the factory yesterday!) screw mount Leica copy. > > This is my very first screw mount, I also got 2 Jupiter lenses, 85/2.0 and > 35/2.8 plus a cute finder. > > According to what I read, this should be copy of the Leica II, the > question (quite embarrasing), is there a special spool required to load > film in this camera?, I can't find a place where to insert the film > leader in the transport mechanism. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry if this is an off-topic question. > > Bernardo Lam Bernardo, I don't know the Kievs too well but if they are like the Leica remove the bottom plate, pull out the take-up spool, thread the film on to that and insert the cartridge and spool again. You may want to trim the leader back a bit. There's probably a diagram there. Sounds like a nice outfit. Colin