Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LTM Esoteria [Was: Leica IIIf]
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 07:19:09 -0800
References: <v04011702b7dea993cf61@[66.81.24.30]>

>And how many pictures have you missed whilst counting sprocket holes????
>Rob


Not one.

I have missed and continue to miss shots using a IIIf + Jupiter 9 wide open
(f/2) because I apparently move slightly in relation to my subject when I
move my eye from the RF to the external VF - @#$%#!!!

Guy



>> I agree wholeheartedly with the above, but take exception with the
>> unnaturally high number of sprocket holes mentioned therein. I always pull
>> out the film leader to show a total of 15 sprocket holes, then trim 13 of
>> those, using a gently curving cut toward the end, leaving two sprocket
>> holes in evidence.
>>
>> The film always loads with nary a snag.
>>
>> Guy
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