Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan - etal The Leica New type "N" (IXMOO/14006) cassette is suitable for all Leica models & replaces the earlier "D" which was for the LTMs. The problem seems to be that Leitz wasn't aware that a problem existed until many early model M6s were already on the market & then offered a compatible replacement (but the user had to buy it). If you will take off the camera bottom & examine the locking device, or better yet just try it with a cassette, you can tell if it will work. I dont imagine that too many M6s were made this way and not too many people load from bulk anymore because of the long & short leader tongue problem. Leitz used to make a special template (ABLON) that was used to cut a perfect tongue as the older Leicas needed the longer tongue to load easily. Many pros will pre-load extra film onto spare spools for rapid loading. Marvin ================================================= In a message dated 97-10-28 07:29:00 EST, you write: << At 01:38 AM 28-10-97 -0500, Marvin wrote: [snip] > If you are considering loading & using bulk film in the M6, first check >out your baseplate. Of course this applies to the Leica "N" only and >there are dozens of reloadable & disposables also available. ================================================= Marvin, what do you mean by Leica "N"? My M6 is a Leitz Wetzlar version. Is it old enough to have the proper baseplate for opening Leica film cassetes? Dan C. >>