Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>if you think there is anything else I should be aware of before >handling these cameras, please let me know. Before loading the IIIf or any other screwball Leica, trim the film's leader so that the tongue ends between the 21st and 22nd sprocket holes. Make sure all sprocket holes are closed; if you nick one, just trim the leader back another sprocket hole. Once you've done that, the film will drop right into the camera; folklore to the contrary notwithstanding, with a properly-trimmed film leader the screwmount Leicas are the easiest cameras in the world to load. If you don't trim the leader, you run the risk of jamming the camera. Howard Sanner flagstad@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html