[rollei_list] Re: Loading LTMs
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:32:16 -0700
Stan,
Excellent suggestion! I have been using Leicas since 1946, but
had never considered this condition. I tried to simulate that
problem, and yes, it did occur.
Believe it or not, I thought that a free spinning sprocket wheel
would help, but it did not.
Jerry
Stan Yoder wrote:
> I don't know what this subject is doing on a Rollei list, but:
>
> When loading an LTM, it helps (me, at least) to first wind - but not release
> - the shutter. This
> locks the sprocket wheel, which otherwise revolves fairly freely if the
> shutter has not been wound.
> Thus, if the film being loaded does not immediately engage the sprocket
> wheel, it tens to turn WITH
> the film as the latter is advanced, sometimes never engaging. With the
> sprocket locked and
> immovable, the film will pass over it until the film perfs match the
> sprockets and drop in.
>
> Leica IBs for the LTMs suggest this (winding the shutter first.)
>
> Stan Yoder
> Pittsburgh
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