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Re: [OM] Film Loading Method.

Subject: Re: [OM] Film Loading Method.
From: "Gregg" <giverson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:34:11 -0400



> Hi List MEMBERS,
> Ref. mis-adventures of Mr.T,MOYNIHAN and others in film loading in OM
cameras.
> After 35 years in Photography starting with LEICA M3 and Now at OM4Ti, I
have
> settled on the following method of FILM LOADING.
> Hold the Film cassette in your left hand, force-feed the leader into
> the film-catch on the wind side.
> While holding the cassette wind the film twice with the wind lever.
> NOW pull cassette to the left and drop it in its cavity. Push the rewind
shaft
> down and close the back.
> YOU are now ready for a guaranteed 36 exposures.

I'll start buying all 24 ex film cassettes.  I'm guaranteed 12 free
exposures each roll!
> ***********************************************************
>
> Also if YOU develop film yourself,
> the art of opening a film-cassette and loading film onto a STEEL REEL in
the
> dark is frustrating, as sometimes, maybe mostly, the film is mis-guided
onto its
> track. Result bad Development.
> Now try this, take out the film leader with a film-puller in the light.
> Trim film end as required for the STEEL REEL.
> Switch off light.

Warning: some may wish to switch hands here unless ambidextrous.

> While holding the cassetee in your Left hand , roll the Steel Reel with
your
> right till the film ends.
> Cut end with a scissor.
> Result perfect loading of Steel Reel.
> I know purists will say, one can scratch the filmm by passing it once
again
> through the light trap, BUT Hey, I have no problems with scratched
negatives.
> Try this and write your experience on the OLYMPUS List/DIGEST.
> Sunil Manga.
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