🔴 HOW TO: Load Film in a Leica iii Camera (Leica i/ ii/ iii film loading)
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- mrleica.com - How to Load Film in a Leica iii Camera (+ Leica i/ ii). To unload film see my Leica M2/ Leica M3 film loading video as it is very similar. (The process is the same for Zorki 1 film loading, Zorki 2C film loading and similar Leica iii clone cameras.
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Hi from Mexico! Thanks once again Matt for another very informative video!
Bienvenidos MX thanks no problem!
This is a good video. The only thing I do differently myself is that after inserting the film into the camera, I like to fully advance the film with the bottom still off so that I can see the film transport out of the cassette and onto the take up spool. This eliminates the need to take off the lens, set the shutter to B and look through the curtains for the film because if at that point, it's not advancing, you have to open the camera back up again.
Also, it's worth noting that not only is this process the same on all bottom loading Leicas, its also the same on all bottom loading copies by Canon, Nicca, Leotax, Zorki, FED, Reid, Kardon, and others.
Thank you Mike. Since this video I’ve started loaded film uncut and it works fine. I watch the shutter release button rotate with the black dot on and the film rewind button rotate. Yes thanks I use this for my Leica iii clones too. Sorry I didn’t make that clear and I appreciate you noting it. (I wrote an article on this for Patreon only yesterday actually so good timing!) :)
..I don’t look through the camera now either, just drop the film in say the same as with a M then use the dials on the top plate to confirm loading. This gives a few extra exposures too.
Nice explanation, I like taking of the lens... I never did that bit it is cool!!!
Thanks Brian!
I bought my little Leica III ten or so years ago. I learned to load the film the same way you described, although I never did the B check with lens unscrewed. I suppose that gives the faint heart some encouragement; the turning knobs and dials are enough for me.
I have been able to show many other Leica owners how simple it is, but not as many as you with this CZcams show. Well done.
Radio Jonophone hello, thanks for stopping by. Yes to be honest for myself I just look to see if the rewind knob moves and if it does I’m good to go. Happy to hear you have a Leica iii too. Great little cameras!
Just got my self a Leica 111 , thanks for that tip about removing the lens to check film is wound on , all seems to be ok and all I have to do now is to take some photos. Fingers crossed 📷
Congrats Michael! Watch for the dot spinning when you advance the film (on the top of the dial. See my other Leica iii camera videos for example photos :)
Don't forget to set the transporting knob to 0 !
thanks! good tip, I do forget to do that! :)
I just snagged myself a Zorki 2C which needs to be loaded in the same way. Also the lens on that Leica is lovely.
Blurry Negative congrats on your Zorki! Yes that’s a good point, I should have mentioned that the Leica iii clones load the same way. Which lens do you like? The f3.5 Elmar? I love the size! :)
Blurry Negative ..you probably meant the Elmar f2.8 as that features in the video not just the cover photo..
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom yes that's the one I meant. The Zorki is my very first rangefinder, I'm heading out with it in the next few days to really get to grips with it.
Blurry Negative oh you will love the experience I think! It will probably slow you down but it’s in a nice way :) I was using mine today :) I think you become hooked! Have fun
I have a IIIf and I have never had to cut the film and I have never had a problem. Once the film is loaded onto the take up spool and the cassette is in the camera and base plate on I gently (very gently) rewind the slack until the film is taught. I then wind on two full frames and start to take photos on the third frame. This sometimes does not expose (it has been exposed during the loading process) so I always ensure to take two frames of the first photograph I want to take.
Oops...just noted that you appear to be now doing the same thing.
Thanks Peter, I tried not cutting then a camera died so it spooked me and I went back to cutting. I think it was just unlucky timing and the camera is away for CLA. Maybe I should try it again.
Hi, what is the sticker/circular disk on the back of the Leica? Looks like a sunny 16/exposure dial of some sort? If so where can I buy one of these please?
Hi sorry it's part of the camera! :) Not a sticker.. yes just a reminder for film ISO but I don't really use it.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom hi 🙋♂️ thanks fro getting back to me. It’s given me an idea for something to make ; )
@@powwowpuppet2064 I sometimes have masking tape on the base plate and write on the ISO
The shutter button has a dot on it and that will tell you if the film is advancing OK...I don't think there's any need to waste another shot by shooting a frame with the lens off. FWIW, that's what I do with my old Canons anyway.
Thanks, yes sorry this was a simplified ‘fool proof’ example to help beginners. I don’t fire off frames personally but I know that is how most recommend it. There are no dots I’ve seen on Leica. Canon have that little dot in the window. I had a Canon 7 for a short time (see recent video). I just look for the film rewind knob to turn to see if the film has engaged. Thanks
The ad at the end obscures the rewind knob, so we can't see what you're talking about.
Sorry Jeremy, it's one of my early videos. What question do you have and I can try to answer it?
I don't know why you should extend the leader. I've seen it on other videos too...
I never do, and I never had any problem loading my Leica IIIb.
Jo Van de Vijver I thought that was THE way to load them. I must try without then, thanks! :)
My guess would be, it is only to be able to see the film without the cut when testing in bulb mode. To make 100% sure your film is grabbed onto the spool. But I think looking at the rewind knob turning is enough. If it turns you are pretty much in business. No need the hassle of cutting the film, what a pain!
You definitely should cut a leader, when you self fill your cassettes or use Leica cassettes. It might cost you some negatives, but saves your shutter
@@barthonhoff5547 thanks Bart!
Can that camera do long exposures? Ty for the great video :)
Thanks Aaron, use a cable release and yes you can (in B mode) - hold down for X seconds then release (or do the same on a tripod and hold the button down).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thank you for the info 🙏 , I also loved your review of Soft Leica lenses , I definitely love the look of the Leica Noctilux 50mm, is there any adapters that you recommend for using Leica m mount lenses on a Leica standard mount? Thank you again 😇
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank you 🙏 do you know if there’s any adapters for using Leica M glass on that Leica iii m39 mount? Ty
@@AaronCabreroJr no sorry you can’t do this
damn this camera looks brand new to me, how much you paid for it?
Ha I just try to buy clean copies as I plan to keep them to use. Sometimes they are "mint" outside but need full CLA and new shutter inside. See my Leica ic video. These were not expensive.
don't complicate, you don't need to cut the film. I always use my visit card I insert between the film and the flat spare part behind the film.
Thanks Carlos! I will have to try that next time.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom And if you need to check the good position of the film, you can remouve the lens and set T in the slow speeds :-)
Couldnt see what you did
Sorry, if you get stuck there must be other videos online too. They are pretty easy to load after a few times. The only main difference is to cut the film.
Oh wow, this is one example of poor "German Engineering" ;P lol!
Haha, better than the later M bodies, these are lovely :)
I just spent most of today looking at vintage rangefinder videos. Honestly not sure if I should bother getting one or just stick to my Nikon F2 and get an Intrepid 4x5?
@@EricMilewski both are fun! No right answer sadly
@@EricMilewski ..SLR has fewer limitations
Yeah unfortunately the worst limitation may be in my socially awkward, introverted head ;P
I ordered an Intrepid 4x5 with a Horsman 8EXP back (120 should be a lot cheaper and easier to develop at home compared to 4x5 sheets).
It may end up as just another toy, or hopefully sparks a flame of new enthusiasm. :)