Chuck,
With screw-mount Leicas, the back does not open. The film must be loaded
from the bottom by slipping the end of the leader under a clip on the takeup
spool, and then pushing the film cartridge and takeup spool into place,
carefully. After the bottom plate is replaced, one should advance one frame,
take up the slack with the rewind knob, then advance two more frames,
watching to see that the rewind knob is turning. This indicates that the
film is properly loaded and advancing. After that, set the counter to 1,
and everything is ready to go.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Nathan's PAD 22/3/2010: Leica at the Chandos
> 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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