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Subject: [Leica] Template ?
From: cochranpr at mac.com (David Cochran)
Date: Fri Nov 11 12:38:11 2005
References: <606732A3F6993F4FB3A69EA6D09B45810D1247@ssdrocxch1.SSD.de.ittind.com> <00b401c5e6fe$9303ab20$6101a8c0@jimnichols>

Hi Jim,

How is the japanese version, is it expensive, is it available?

peace

David
On Nov 11, 2005, at 4:29 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> I have a Japanese version, not the original, but the templates are 
> fairly simple to use, with  a couple of precautions.  First, coated 
> side should refer to the emulsion side of the film, the dull side.  
> Pull out enough of the film from the canister to allow the tip of the 
> leader to reach the end of the template.  Place it in the template so 
> that the pins go through the sprocket holes and the original short 
> leader follows the contour of the template, though it is a bit wider.  
> Then, with a sharp, narrow blade, start at the canister end and cut 
> carefully along the template.  It is important that you not cut 
> through any sprocket holes.  Doing so can cause small film chips to 
> break off and get carried into the gearing of the advance mechanism.  
> Place the tip of the leader solidly under the clip on the takeup 
> spool, load the canister and takeup spool into the camera and press 
> them in as far as they will go, and install the baseplate.  I wind one 
> frame to secure the end of the film, then tighten up the rewind knob 
> to remove the slack.  I watch to see that the rewind knob turns as I 
> advance two more frames and then set the counter to one.
> Good shooting!
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
>
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