Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/27
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The quickest way to load a M6 is:
a/fold the last 1/4" of the leader to a sharp angle
b/Stuff it into the "tulip" It only has to go through 1 slot to grab.
c/Check that the lower sprockets are in the sprocket teeth and advance until
the top
sprockets are engaged.
d/Close back and put on baseplate/Rapidwinder etc.
e/advance two frames and check that the rewind crank spins.
F/shoot!
One tip that can be useful, put a piece of white tape on top of the
folding lever of the rewind crank. This will quickly tell you if the rewind
crank is turning when advancing. I have found that this helps in low light
shooting situations.
Tom A