Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David, If the film is not winding as you describe then the film is not on the sprockets properly. This means that when you load again, make sure the leader is properly trimmed, when you push the film down, the film will not catch on the sprockets but will wind onto the sprockets. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 9/11/05, David Cochran <cochranpr@mac.com> wrote: > Thanks John. > > The film stays on the spool with no problem. When I pull out the film > to try it again, it is nicely fastened to the spool. > The "slippage" is that the spool does not wind, as if it is slipping > over the shaft of the winder. > > Yes, this is a great camera.... > > > peace > > David > On Sep 11, 2005, at 9:44 AM, John Scocca wrote: > > > Hi David- > > > > first, the end of the film needs to be trimmed - Leica screw mounts > > need a longer leader than is commonly provided on film. If you look > > on the base plate, there is a mini-tutorial on loading the camera with > > the properr shape of the end shown. .You can also find the template in > > some of the links that others have already posted. > > > > I found that the key issue was getting the end of the film properly > > inserted into the take-up spool. The spring that holds the film is > > stiff, and one must work the film end well under it to ensure that it > > stays put. If necessary, use a thumbnail to pry the spring slightly > > away from the spool body. The first part of the spring (displaced > > from the spool surface) is not enough to hold the film. It is > > necessary to work the film under the main body of the spring far > > enough (about one hole's worth) to keep it firmly seated and square > > to the flange. For me, getting the film well under the spring was > > the key. If this is done properly, the rest is easy and it is not > > necessary to wind lots of film around the spindle. > > > > good luck- they are great cameras. > > > > cheers > > John Scocca > > > > On Sep 11, 2005, at 8:26 AM, > >> Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:34:41 -0400 > >> From: David Cochran <cochranpr@mac.com> > >> Subject: [Leica] New to the group > >> To: lug@leica-users.org > >> Message-ID: <55836d704c323f40f1b5df8c3cbe166e@mac.com> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > >> > >> Hi all. I just subscribed to the LUG. I currently live in Puerto Rico > >> and own a Leica IIIf. > >> > >> My intention to join this group is to see photos from Leica users and > >> to get answers to Leica questions. > >> My first question has to do with loading the film. I have tried it and > >> can't get the film to wind. It is slipping.It does not catch. > >> > >> I hope there is help around.... > >> > >> peace > >> > >> > >> David > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >