[Leica] Leitz IIIc, IIIf, and IIIg Cameras

[pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)]

Marc James Small wrote:

> There are really two camera series here:  the IIIc and IIIf black-dial,
> which share a common shutter mechanism, and the IIIf red-dial and IIIg with
.....
> Those who gripe about the bottom loading have an issue real to them, but it
> really is not an issue.  You must trim the film, an issue of a five-second
> recessional with your Swiss Army Knife's scissors, and Bob's your uncle.
> It is, like casting a fly-fishing line, a matter of practice.  Do it thirty
> times and you will wonder what all the fuss is about.
> 
Very good mail. AS to bottom loading and trimming; you can save yourself a 
lot 
of hassle by estimating how  much film you are likely to need (+1 roll) 
trimming 
them before you go out and having enough film and a spare in your bag.

Peter