Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 8/12/03 10:03:40 AM, saganicc@MSKCC.ORG writes: << The Hewes or Kinderman reels are the best. The cheap reels have burrs all over which bind the film. I started with cheep reels and almost gave up photography. Once I bought good reels all was eden, never a problem, even after I dropped one. I would advise against plastic reels, they may be easier in the beginning, but stainless reels are easier, faster, and more reliable in the long run. >> If you develop on the run, try to pick up a Leitz Rondinax dayload tank. It was made for Leitz by Agfa. But you've got to learn how to rotate the reel to get even development. There was a time when Leica marketed a real system, from camera to development to enlarging. I even have a splendidly crafted Leitz film winder and leader trimmer to accommodate bulk film to the M3 take-up spool. And, of course, both Leica and Nikon made indestructable cassettes that were designed to open inside the M3 and the Nikon F. Would that Leica would bring back the Rondinax tank and a new enlarger. br - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html