jc_braconi Posted May 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently purchased this item at a local photo/cine used fear, the only things I restored was to make the (missing) blade which is closing the inged loadind room lid where the film cassete is loaded.(helped by a pict/design). The drum magazine can hold 100 meter of virgin film, a film pressure spring is connected with an outside counter which indicate the remaining lenght. We can see the film cassete open with the film just fixed on the axe, after that the loading small room is closed, the crank connected and turned until you get the number of views needed checking the view counter. After that turning the large knob will close the cassete and at the end of turning open the loading room. Remove the loaded film cassete, just get some more film for camera loading and cut it. Begin loading a new one, if needed. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/204758-leica-film-tank/?do=findComment&comment=2322451'>More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted May 15, 2013 ............... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/204758-leica-film-tank/?do=findComment&comment=2322453'>More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted May 16, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2013 That looks like a nice find, interesting construction compared to other bulk loading gadgets. Thanks for showing. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted May 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2013 Lovely item - and just right for those great old Leica cassettes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted May 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2013 Superb ! Never saw it. Does it have a code? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 16, 2013 Superb ! Never saw it. Does it have a code? Thanks Pierre the code is FOOVA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Interesting find! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 16, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2013 Fine !! Thanks for the pics of the details... the usual pleasant view of small mechanical parts in which old Leitz was really at its best... What is that "K1444" engraving inside the base ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted May 16, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2013 GREAT, jc_b! Never saw this item before, you can´t even find it in the HASBROEK- and LAGER-books, IMO. Must have been part of the equipment for the staff of big newspapers and newsagencies in the old days. Thx for showing. Best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabears Posted May 16, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 16, 2013 Compliments! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient XI Posted May 16, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2013 GREAT, jc_b! Never saw this item before, you can´t even find it in the HASBROEK- and LAGER-books, IMO. Must have been part of the equipment for the staff of big newspapers and newsagencies in the old days. Thx for showing. Best GEORG Bulk loading devices were commonly used by amateur photographers in the 1950's and 60's because bulk film in 30m or 100m lengths was much cheaper than buying 1.65m at a time in a cassette. Many cassettes at that time were reloadable (e.g. Adox) for at least a few films before the light trapping became ineffective, or, worse still picked up pieces of grit to score tramlines on your films (a terrible hazard before Photoshop:mad:)! The tank FOOVA is illustrated and described on p.312 of the late Dennis Laney's Leica Collectors Guide (1st Edition), Hove Collectors Books, 1992. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted May 16, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2013 I still have my Watson bulk loader that was given me in 1967. It still had PanatomicX when I found is last year... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 16, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 16, 2013 ....and its case ? Where is ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/204758-leica-film-tank/?do=findComment&comment=2323158'>More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted May 16, 2013 ....and its case ? Where is ? I have a case of this kind but was for 88 gauge...OK was a tank also but ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
levegh Posted October 29, 2016 Share #15 Posted October 29, 2016 Sorry to have only just seen the pictures of the Leicafilm Tank (bulk film loader). Is this the one referred to in Leica News and Technique Jan-Feb 1938 as the Summor Daylight Cassette-Charger? I have not been able to find that name elsewhere. It is referred to as the FOOVA post-war. Was this also the pre-war code? One of those things I would love to find but never will. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted October 29, 2016 Sommor was a French device you can find one for sale on the bayhttp://www.ebay.fr/itm/282200614547?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
levegh Posted October 29, 2016 Share #17 Posted October 29, 2016 I know what a Sommor is. It may well be that there was a misprint in Leica News but it clearly says 'Summor.' Perhaps there was a correction in the next issue. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan mcfall Posted October 30, 2016 Share #18 Posted October 30, 2016 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! " Well, I could not resist a shot of my FOOVA collection. These were made from 1939 to 1952, probably not too many during the war years, so they are not too often seen. They all have the number K1444 on the bottom, I think it is just a mold or die identifier and has no other interesting meaning. The only difference on the 5 units in the photo is that two of them are marked "Germany", likely export units; the other 3 are not marked, possibly for home continent sales locations. The large metal pads at the bottom may be to attach the film tank to a bench. Earlier posts have clearly shown how to operate the loader. Regards Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! " Well, I could not resist a shot of my FOOVA collection. These were made from 1939 to 1952, probably not too many during the war years, so they are not too often seen. They all have the number K1444 on the bottom, I think it is just a mold or die identifier and has no other interesting meaning. The only difference on the 5 units in the photo is that two of them are marked "Germany", likely export units; the other 3 are not marked, possibly for home continent sales locations. The large metal pads at the bottom may be to attach the film tank to a bench. Earlier posts have clearly shown how to operate the loader. Regards ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/204758-leica-film-tank/?do=findComment&comment=3138130'>More sharing options...
Leicapasion Posted November 3, 2016 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2016 My contribution. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/204758-leica-film-tank/?do=findComment&comment=3141276'>More sharing options...
pico Posted November 3, 2016 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2016 ....and its case ? Where is ? Wow! The unit reminds me of the days when one roll to develop was precious, time not being a consideration. We developed, washed and inspected with a special expectation. Love this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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