Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adam Bridge wrote: > Okay......pant pant pant.......I've just blown my second roll of film because > somehow I have NOT mastered how to really load the film in this puppy. > > Will SOMEONE tell me the tricks and how to be SURE that the film is loaded > right? I've been going through the same learning curve (got a new M6 classic week ago). I haven't lost a film yet, but I've had to take the baseplate off again a few times! The only trick is: Once you've dropped the film in as per the diagram on the bottom, flip open the back and ensure that the film sprockets are over the winding cogs. Wiggle it a bit if this is not the case. Put the baseplate on and make sure the rewind knob is turning. M6 loading is really fast and easy once you've sussed this. (I don't even have a problem holding the baseplate - I put it between the 3rd and 4th fingers of the hand that's also holding the camera!) Sure is a nice camera! My old F3 is gathering some dust at the moment! - -- Stephen Holloway http://www.deepturtle.com/steve/photos - Picture of the Day from Feb 1 on is by the M6.