Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alas- After many machinations, I have succumbed to the Mystic Charms of an M6 (and an M4 as well, since I like basic cameras!) and have now had some real hands on experience with loading them. My only question is, "What's all the fuss about?" I was truly amazed at how little effort is necessary to load the buggers! I sometimes futz loading the SL, had some hits and misses with the M3, a few epiphnies with the LTMs, but the M6 seems as easy to load as one of those )(#*^%)# APS cameras! I am surprised that other camera manufacturers have not co-opted the M6 loading system before now! If you do have problems- I suggest you take a couple of rolls of that useless Seattle Filmworks film that someone gave you, sit down in a comfortable shair, preferably with a snifter of single malt at your elbow, and practice. Like loading the spiral wire reels, it takes a little practice. I remember practicing both the reels and loading the cameras while watching TV so that after a while it was almost automatic, and I didn't have to look at my hands! John's reply tells it all! If he's loaded several hundred rolls since August- he's had a lot of practice!!! Dan- once more, out of the lurker closet