Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That's a great suggestion, Jim. Now, about all I do in the field is to swap batteries. :-) Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 6/29/2015 9:31 AM, Jim Shulman wrote: > Ever try to find the insertion point for a Leica spool (Barnack or M > camera) and it's neigh impossible in dim light (especially for those with > post-40 eyes)? Here's my simple solution, though not for purists: Get a > dollar store bottle of nail polish. Take the black spool, and insert a > thick white piece of paper, such as a business card, as though you were > loading film. Then paint over the top of the spool lip with the nail > polish. Allow to dry, remove the paper and voila--instant contrast for > low-light loading. It's not for purists, but it can make loading a lot > faster. > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/focusit/spool+contrast/ > > > > Jim Shulman > > Wynnewood, PA > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >