Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/16

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Subject: [Leica] M6 Film Loading
From: RHaigh5748@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:50:42 EST

I will sometimes feel the film down onto the sprocket teeth to the right of 
the takeup sprocket, but this is not necessary. The big problem in loading 
the M6 comes from extending too much film into the takeup sprocket. Just 
clearing  the opening is enough, the takeup sprocket does not pull the film 
but is just a guide for the film path.
If you extend the film too far into the takeup sprocket, the film will almost 
certainly jam because it will not enter the takeup sprocket correctly. If you 
study the diagram on the camera, this is the MAXIMUM the film can enter the 
takeup sprocket, which is about to the center. Anymore will jam the camera. 
Do not over attempt to center the film in the middle, as just clearing a 
prong is sufficient. 
Best regards,
Bob Haight
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