Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Try creasing about 1/4" of the tip of the film leader (so it's like an "L"), insert it into the slot of the takeup spool, and voila it stays put. chaz - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Mark Langer Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:25 PM To: leica@topica.com; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Cc: Mark Langer Subject: [Leica] M6 brightlines My long-coveted M6 Panda has arrived today, and it appears to be in mint condition. Since I've never had a M6 before, I have a question. The brightlines are not nearly as bright as those in my M3, and tend to wash out on the right side. Is this normal? Is there an easy fix for it? Otherwise, the camera is in great shape -- even to the original plastic protector on the baseplate. Can't wait to put my first roll of film through it. My other question involves that first roll of film. The only Leica that I consistently misloaded was an M4 that I owned many years ago. Since then, I've only shot with screwthread and M3 Leicas. Does anyone have any tips on loading the M6 so that I can be sure the film will stay in the prongs of the takeup thingy? Mark - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Langer Email address: mlanger@ccs.carleton.ca - ----------------------------------------------------------------------