Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19

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Subject: [Leica] Leica IIIc instructions
From: ricc at mindspring.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Fri Jan 19 11:26:17 2007
References: <1be504db0701190928p2ba02a25gafbdc03a1ee96c35@mail.gmail.com> <03d801c73bfd$169f6ce0$0300a8c0@robertbxucevjs> <a2f8f4470701191120t3c63c5c5ga216e4bc33ecb0bd@mail.gmail.com>

I also use the Gandy dance;^)

Works well enough.

Ric


On Jan 19, 2007, at 2:20 PM, Daniel Ridings wrote:

> Robert,
>
> Go to:
>
> http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmcam.htm
>
> And scroll down about a screen and a half or two to:
>
> Film Loading: Easy is not the word.
>
> Works for me.
>
> That is a nice page for Hoppy too. There is a lot of curiosa and
> common sense advice (if buying a Leica can be associated with common
> sense in the first place).
>
> Daniel
>
>
>
> On 1/19/07, Robert Meier <robertmeier@usjet.net> wrote:
>> Phil,
>>
>> How do you load your IIIc without trimming the film leader?    
>> Doesn't the
>> film get hung up on the sprockets before it can get properly seated?
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>> > Hoppy, welcome to the IIIcUG!  I have a 1950 sharkskin and use it
>> > frequently.  It's one of my all-time favorite cameras, and  
>> certainly one
>> > of
>> > the most beautiful.  Find a vintage Elmar and you will be  
>> amazed. The
>> > Russian Elmar (actually Tessar) copies are also impressive (and  
>> dirt
>> > cheap).  If you feel the viewfinder is a little squinty you can  
>> get an
>> > excellent brightline one from CV.  I can also recommend the 35mm  
>> f/2.5
>> > Color-Skopar from CV.
>> >
>> > As for film loading, I load mine without any template or  
>> trimming, but
>> > I've
>> > been a user since 1960.  It's definitely quirky but you can  
>> acquire the
>> > skill with practice.  Google can turn up some links with tips.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Phil Swango
>> > 307 Aliso Dr SE
>> > Albuquerque, NM 87108
>> > 505-262-4085
>> >
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In reply to: Message from pswango at att.net (Phil Swango) ([Leica] Leica IIIc instructions)
Message from robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier) ([Leica] Leica IIIc instructions)
Message from dlridings at gmail.com (Daniel Ridings) ([Leica] Leica IIIc instructions)