No, that wasn't in jest at all. The only screw mount Leica I've ever
seen in person was owned by a friend of mine in the early 60s. You've
just told me why I never saw him trim any film. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> Is that in jest? For screw-mount Leicas, the recommended procedure, with
> modern film loads, is to trim the film to the shape of the long leader that
> was originally used by Kodak and others in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Many
> ignore this, but I, for one, feel it is the safest way to avoid loading
> problems.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Nathan's PAD 22/3/2010: Leica at the Chandos
>
>
>> What film trimming ritual?
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>>> I am on a brief visit to London. Last night I was enjoying some
>>> pints, and my enjoyment became even higher when I saw this:
>>>
>>> http://www.greatpix.eu/Other/Picture-A-Day/4253606_netUM#817390767_EztSA-O-LB
>>>
>>>
>>> The guy was actually using his camera and demonstrated its operation
>>> to his table companions, including the film trimming ritual.
>>>
>>> Nathan
>>>
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