Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Getting film into the film gate in M6
From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 09:35:46 -0400 (EDT)
 
i rewind the instant the advance lever stops mid-stroke.  i also rewind
before opening up the camera.  paranoid.

i have blown rolls in hasselblads, because i could never remember of the
red guage indicator on the magazine meant "empty" or "loaded."  

- -rei

> From: Tarek Charara <tarek.charara@wanadoo.fr>

> You're pulling my leg, right? Like, duh, let me open the camera to see if I
> rewound that film correctly.... Ooooops, missed again! Shit happens!
> Seriously, why don't you take the habit of ALWAYS rewinding the film BEFORE
> opening your camera?
> 
> Tarek
Replies: Reply from "Mxsmanic" <mxsmanic@hotmail.com> (Re: [Leica] Getting film into the film gate in M6)