Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/26
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After 12 years with my M6, I still sometimes get a film that doesn't "take".
1. I always try to make sure the leader goes right through the 3 pronged
thingy.
2. I always visually check the rewind knob is going round as I wind on to
frame 1
3. If you have time, "crimp" the film leader with a couple of small, light
folds - helps it grip easier:
/\
film ______/ \ /
\ /
\ /
Kind of like that - view from above film edge - you can sort of let the
folds fall around a couple of the three prongs - try it an it will probably
make more sense.
Tim A
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of eferro
> Sent: June 26, 1999 6:37 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] RE: Leica Users digest V9 #79
>
>
> As a new M6-owner Iīm not used to the Leica-filmloading. According to the
> instruction manual you just place the film leader into the take-up chamber
> spool (in the middle of the three post assembly). This is also
> shown in the
> diagram of the camera housing.
>
> But I donīt think it is that easy. The take-up chamber spool
> doesnīt pick up
> the film leader like it should. I have to try several times
> before it works.
>
> Maybe I have to place the film leader through the three post assembly, but
> the
> diagram of the camera housing doesnīt show that.
>
> I need help from you "old" Leica-user with this maybe trivial question.
>
>
> Jonas Andersson
> Sweden
>
>
> Jonas:
> I'm relatively new to the M6 having just bought mine in
> February. The film
> loading is kind of a leap of faith thing. I had trouble with it at first,
> too. I've found that it always works if I do two things. First
> of all, put
> it through one of the slits in the take up spool and secondly,
> just make it
> long enough so that the end of it touches the ID of the spool opposite the
> slit into which you put it. Works like a charm every time and eventually
> becomes a no brainer.
> As far as the SF-20 and M6 TTL go, it's an excellent
> combination. I've
> found perfect exposures and quick recycle times. Try it, you'll like it.
> Ernie
>
>