loading your leica m

[zernikepolynom]

The sprocket should align with the film perforation for proper transport.

[zernikepolynom]

Finally, I find it useful to turn the rewind button in the arrow direction to have tension on the film. The red dot should then indicate immediately proper movement of the film for every transport action.

[gwelland]

I've never had problems loading my M7.

However, I've had horrible problems getting the damned stuff back out again sometimes! Pre-optical film speed sensor version. I eventually mastered the technique but it took time and it's still temperamental.

[rubenkok]

Hi,
Easy Peasy, never had any problems.
Found some nice videos at:

YouTube - How to load a Leica M4 camera - Part 1

YouTube - How to load a Leica M4 camera - Part 2

All the best,
Ruben

[doubledan]

When it comes to loading film, the fastest, most foolproof M camera is, to my mind . . . the M5. Yes, my friends: I too shunned this odd camera for many years, for all the usual reasons. But I have found my recently acquired example a delight to use, not least because of its fast, unfiddly film-takeup system, which unfortunately didn't find its way into other models.

(I would also mention that the ttl meter is ingenious and accurate, that the shutter is the quietest of any M camera I've owned; and considering the bulk of many modern slrs, the 5 doesn't look nearly so big and ugly as it used to. But I don't want to start any arguments here.)