Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil, How do you load your IIIc without trimming the film leader? Doesn't the film get hung up on the sprockets before it can get properly seated? Robert > Hoppy, welcome to the IIIcUG! I have a 1950 sharkskin and use it > frequently. It's one of my all-time favorite cameras, and certainly one > of > the most beautiful. Find a vintage Elmar and you will be amazed. The > Russian Elmar (actually Tessar) copies are also impressive (and dirt > cheap). If you feel the viewfinder is a little squinty you can get an > excellent brightline one from CV. I can also recommend the 35mm f/2.5 > Color-Skopar from CV. > > As for film loading, I load mine without any template or trimming, but > I've > been a user since 1960. It's definitely quirky but you can acquire the > skill with practice. Google can turn up some links with tips. > > -- > Phil Swango > 307 Aliso Dr SE > Albuquerque, NM 87108 > 505-262-4085 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >