Re: loading the Realist

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I assume you are trimming the leader ?
> Older 35mm film used to have a nice 4" leader which these days is down 
> to 1.5" or so. You need more to clear the pickup for the perforations.

Again, why trim the leader and why clean the pickup for the perforations?
Having the leader shorter works better because you pass the film under
the sprocket guard and engage it to the perforations while you are seeing
what is going on.
    
>    Being a old leica owner this becomes a habit :-)

That what BobH has said too... but I still don't see any benefit for
doing it for the Realist.  -- George


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