Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: NOW...M6 piece of cake.
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 11:45:31 -0700
References: <FD604A7C-6FC3-11D6-A419-00306540B5C4@mac.com> <003901c203e9$2ff76180$9fefe243@5lgcn01>

Julian Koplen wrote:
> 
> I have tried all the simple things mentioned, especially Ted's technique.  I
> use mostly Fuji Superia 400 and 800 films.  I continue to be plagued by a
> slight downward curve in the film leader, about two inches from its
> beginning.  This causes the upper edge of the leader to get caught just
> beneath the upper edge of the camera's shutter gate, so that the film will
> not slip all the way in when I put on the baseplate.
> 
> Oftentimes it catches one of the shutter curtains when I attempt to wind on.
>><Snip> 

At least you're shooting lots of film, Julian.

That's the main cure right there it seems to me.



Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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In reply to: Message from souljer@mac.com ([Leica] Re: NOW...M6 piece of cake.)
Message from "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: NOW...M6 piece of cake.)