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Originally Posted by moonwrack
I want to try Kodak HIE (I have a few rolls left) with uncoated lenses. I think it might be impossible to load the film in complete darkness - a requirement - into a screw mount or M-mount Leica. The alternative would seem to be some sort of adapter to allow Leica lenses to be fitted to a SLR but I understand that these only exist in association with the Visoflex and so one is limited to close-focusing and/or longer focal length lenses.
- any ideas?
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Loading a Leica in the dark is no worse than loading a developing tank. It just takes a bit of practice with a sacrificial roll of (non-IR) film.
Trimming the leader for a screw-mount camera in total darkness is a bit more difficult unless you have the template (ABLON?) that Leitz sold for just that purpose.
Again, practice makes perfect. If the film is in a Kodak cassette I expect it would be possible to trim the leader safely in a very dim green light - e.g. a Kodak #3, intended for developing panchromatic film by inspection. Better yet, get hold of a Leica reloadable cassette and (in total darkness) open the Kodak cassette and transfer the film and spool into the Leica one. Being all-metal the latter should block IR light and make it possible to trim the leader safely in subdued room lighting.
Good luck!