Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information