That much I did know but knew nothing about trimming post-60s film leaders.
Chuck Norcutt
Jim Nichols wrote:
> 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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