Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Although they occasionally appear on eBay, and I >probably don't need one (right?), does anyone on the >LUG manufacture these templates, or improved versions? > Or, are there any tricks? Thank you. > >Jeffrey jeffrey, i contemplated getting on of those templates when i first got my iiif. since they were relatively rare and expensive, i decided to forego it. so, here's my trick: - - pull out the film leader to a length of 15 sprocket holes. - - trim the leader with a pair of scissors as far back as 13 sprocket holes, leaving two holes exposed on the trimmed side. - - slide the end of the leader into the cassette. - - slip the cassette and film canister into place. - - replace baseplate. - - you're done! and, you've saved at least $60 by not buying the template. you can now use that money on film or on a bottle of single malt! what ho! guy