Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'll have to check that out--though since 5222 is only available from Kodak on 400' and 1000' spools, probably wouldn't help that much (unless I figured a way to roll hundred-footers in the dark). Best, Jim -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of lrzeitlin at aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:07 PM To: lug at leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] IMG: Cassette light leak Jim writes: The Leica FILCA/IXMOO (and there were similar Nikon, Contax and Canon versions) metal reloadable cassettes did not use a felt lip. ?In fact, that's their charm: there is zero drag on the film from a felt light trap, and no chance of acquiring scratches from a felt lip. ?The Leica cartridges come in three parts: the spool, the inner sleeve, and the outer sleeve. ?- - -? When Leicas were first produced, there was virtually no other option than for photographers to "roll their own", necessitating a reloadable cassette. ?Kodak only started offering pre-loaded 35mm cassettes with the introduction of their Retina cameras, in 1934.? Here's a short film by Tom on how to load one. ?Takes a little practice, but it's fairly straightforward. ?Plus, there's a real feeling of satisfaction when you have a fanny pack filled with your pre-loaded cassettes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn-G6g3Om3s - - - Tom's film on reloading a Leica cartridge is interesting and harks back to the first days of Leica. However for maximum convenience at a low cost, buy a Watson 100 cassette loader at any old camera store. I don't know if these are still being made, mine is 50 years old. Real camera stores should have a couple in their junk boxes. I'm sure Freestyle sells similar models. They will hold 100 feet of film, load Leica and Kodak cartridges, open and close the Leica case, and count the frames. They never wear out. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Larry+Z/Watson+100.jpg.html Larry Z _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information