Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Voigtgroup@aol.com wrote: > Recently, I resurrected my IIIf from the back of my camera shelf. Can't seem > to load a roll of film into it without the film jamming and/or tearing. I ran > tons of film through it many years ago. As I remember it, sometimes I would > trim the tab down per the little picture on the base plate, sometimes not. It > didn't seem to make a difference. Even loaded my home-rolled cassettes > without a problem. Is today's film base thinner? Is there a loading trick > I've forgotten? > > Also discovered that my favorite leather strap on it has dried out. Any > suggestions for a replacement? Another leather strap. What else. Kurt > > > Would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions. > > Many Thanks!