Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Cutting film)
From: "Mārtiņš Zelmenis" <martin@lrpv.lv>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 14:31:19 +0200

OK, I well remember, it was sort of a problem when I still had LTM cameras -
and used bulk-loaded films. I could NEVER get a decent, straight cut (OK, I
didn't use SwissArmyKnife for it). Probably I'd made some film-cutting
device myself - if I still had the cameras!    ;-)

Martin


>>> I keep wondering about the discussion in cutting film leader for use in
LTM
> cameras. As far as I know before WWII Leica itself manufactured - and
> marketed - a special device for trimming the film evenly so it doesn't
> engage itself against the pressure plate. Isn't any of them around
anymore??<<<<

Hi Martin,

Probably, but if you could find one they fall into the "collector category"
and probably cost as much as a 100 rolls of film. Just as easy to cut a
bunch of rolls with scissors, replace to canister and shoot away with money
still in ones pocket.
ted

Ted Grant Photography Limited
www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant

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