Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As a new M6-owner Iīm not used to the Leica-filmloading. According to the instruction manual you just place the film leader into the take-up chamber spool (in the middle of the three post assembly). This is also shown in the diagram of the camera housing. But I donīt think it is that easy. The take-up chamber spool doesnīt pick up the film leader like it should. I have to try several times before it works. Maybe I have to place the film leader through the three post assembly, but the diagram of the camera housing doesnīt show that. I need help from you "old" Leica-user with this maybe trivial question. Jonas Andersson Sweden Jonas: I'm relatively new to the M6 having just bought mine in February. The film loading is kind of a leap of faith thing. I had trouble with it at first, too. I've found that it always works if I do two things. First of all, put it through one of the slits in the take up spool and secondly, just make it long enough so that the end of it touches the ID of the spool opposite the slit into which you put it. Works like a charm every time and eventually becomes a no brainer. As far as the SF-20 and M6 TTL go, it's an excellent combination. I've found perfect exposures and quick recycle times. Try it, you'll like it. Ernie