Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Julian Koplen wrote: > > I have tried all the simple things mentioned, especially Ted's technique. I > use mostly Fuji Superia 400 and 800 films. I continue to be plagued by a > slight downward curve in the film leader, about two inches from its > beginning. This causes the upper edge of the leader to get caught just > beneath the upper edge of the camera's shutter gate, so that the film will > not slip all the way in when I put on the baseplate. > > Oftentimes it catches one of the shutter curtains when I attempt to wind on. >><Snip> At least you're shooting lots of film, Julian. That's the main cure right there it seems to me. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.markrabiner.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html