Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert, Go to: http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmcam.htm And scroll down about a screen and a half or two to: Film Loading: Easy is not the word. Works for me. That is a nice page for Hoppy too. There is a lot of curiosa and common sense advice (if buying a Leica can be associated with common sense in the first place). Daniel On 1/19/07, Robert Meier <robertmeier@usjet.net> wrote: > 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 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >