Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12
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Hi
The spooler's code is AFLOO, I just bought one plus I've got
the template from Leitz that allows both the cut to fit the film
in the Leitz spools without tape and be held securely and the
film leader's cut. Modern plastic cassettes don't have a slot
in the spool.
Referring to the Leitz codes, there's a German webpage
that lists some of them but it far from complete.
Cheers,
Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net
Afterswift@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 8/12/03 10:03:40 AM, saganicc@MSKCC.ORG writes:
>
> << The Hewes or Kinderman reels are the best. The cheap reels have burrs all
> over which bind the film. I started with cheep reels and almost gave up
> photography. Once I bought good reels all was eden, never a problem, even after I
> dropped one. I would advise against plastic reels, they may be easier in the
> beginning, but stainless reels are easier, faster, and more reliable in the
> long run.
>
> >>
>
> If you develop on the run, try to pick up a Leitz Rondinax dayload tank. It
> was made for Leitz by Agfa. But you've got to learn how to rotate the reel to
> get even development. There was a time when Leica marketed a real system, from
> camera to development to enlarging. I even have a splendidly crafted Leitz
> film winder and leader trimmer to accommodate bulk film to the M3 take-up spool.
> And, of course, both Leica and Nikon made indestructable cassettes that were
> designed to open inside the M3 and the Nikon F. Would that Leica would bring
> back the Rondinax tank and a new enlarger.
>
> br
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