pico Posted March 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Pardon if this is a duplicate. Old age is catching up. I have not been successful guessing how to cut the film leader for my IIIG. Are all the metal trim guides alike? What product codes should I look for. Many thanks for guidance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Hi pico, Take a look here Film template, guide, which?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Hiles Posted March 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2017 Aren't you looking for an ABLON? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 25, 2017 Aren't you looking for an ABLON? Michael, I do not know. Whatever template best suits the IIIG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted March 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 25, 2017 The ABLON is perfect for the IIIg, but the cheaper clones also work if you find one. There are variations in the ABLON, but they all work fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2017 The topic has been discussed here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/198003-ablon-or-copy/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) The topic has been discussed here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/198003-ablon-or-copy/ Thank you. I find this post by wlaidlaw in accord with my experience. I had no trouble with my deceased father-in-laws ancient Leica II(whatever it was), but that was twenty years ago. I must be degenerating. Oh, aside: his lens was so clouded. An example of one image of me Irish darling from her father's Leica. The big white animal is me at 11 months old, only half grown! Edited March 25, 2017 by pico 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ah yes. This procedure works for me, too. I use my credit card for this purpose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted March 26, 2017 Ah yes. This procedure works for me, too. I use my credit card for this purpose. That's great, Pop. Can you send me your credit card? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyelm Posted March 26, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 26, 2017 If you want to make a homemade ABLON copy here are the instructions. http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Trimmer-for-Leica-and-Russian-clones/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted March 26, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 26, 2017 Hi Guys, Here is my home-brew template. I made it when I first got my 111f about thirty years ago, and it has been in use ever since. 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! It is made of 1/32" brass ( 0.8mm) thick. The two little lugs are soft soldered in, locate in the sprocket holes and align the two halves. Best wishes, Susie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! It is made of 1/32" brass ( 0.8mm) thick. The two little lugs are soft soldered in, locate in the sprocket holes and align the two halves. Best wishes, Susie ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/270726-film-template-guide-which/?do=findComment&comment=3242080'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 26, 2017 Share #11 Posted March 26, 2017 I've always just trimmed the leader with a pair of scissors and a guess at how long it should be, always worked fine. Other solutions seem unnecessarily complicated. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted March 26, 2017 I've always just trimmed the leader with a pair of scissors and a guess at how long it should be, always worked fine. Other solutions seem unnecessarily complicated. I used to do the same, but thirty years ago and before I acquired hand injuries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted March 26, 2017 Share #13 Posted March 26, 2017 Here's a nice little video: https://youtu.be/LaBhFj0Rc2I?t=45s That's great, Pop. Can you send me your credit card? LOL pls start a photography one-liners thread immediately Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) [...] snip helpful video of loading LOL pls start a photography one-liners thread immediately One-liners are the hardest. Going biographical into my late mother's darkest lines. I asked mother if I was adopted. She replied, "No, stupid! Would I choose you?" Edited March 26, 2017 by pico 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted March 26, 2017 Share #15 Posted March 26, 2017 I've always just trimmed the leader with a pair of scissors and a guess at how long it should be, always worked fine. Other solutions seem unnecessarily complicated. I totally agree with James. I have an ABLON, but it is a pain to use. Free hand is best and quickest, I find. William Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I totally agree with James. I have an ABLON, but it is a pain to use. Free hand is best and quickest, I find. William Show off! If you have all your fingers you are disqualified. If you do not have a tremor - disqualified. I have both, proudly for living hard so long. I love ya anyway, William. Thank you to all who replied. I will pick up some new brass stock and make mine as Susie has. Thanks, Susie! . Edited March 26, 2017 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 26, 2017 Share #17 Posted March 26, 2017 I'd imagine that using an Ablon would be more difficult unless you have the special Leica cutting tool to go with it. It would get in the way of scissors, and it would be dangerous to use with a normal scalpel or stanley knife - surely you have to hold it up in one hand and the knife in another? If you lay it flat the film isn't flat on the cutting surface. If cutting really isn't possible then the credit card method will work (business cards or any piece of card about that size will do). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) [... snip good stuff ...] If cutting really isn't possible then the credit card method will work (business cards or any piece of card about that size will do). I happen to still have a titanium membership card from an exclusive organization. The card lived forgotten in my day-wallet. Thanks for the nudge. Will try it tonight. If there were a Leica group dedicated to old bodies, it would cool if their membership card doubled as a film guide. I know I'm dreaming. Edited March 26, 2017 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted March 26, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 26, 2017 I'd imagine that using an Ablon would be more difficult unless you have the special Leica cutting tool to go with it. It would get in the way of scissors, and it would be dangerous to use with a normal scalpel or stanley knife - surely you have to hold it up in one hand and the knife in another? If you lay it flat the film isn't flat on the cutting surface. If cutting really isn't possible then the credit card method will work (business cards or any piece of card about that size will do). Any kitchen knife or pocket knife works very well. If I'm trimming without a guide I just trim off 13 sprocket holes, that gives you the right length leader. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted March 26, 2017 Share #20 Posted March 26, 2017 Any kitchen knife or pocket knife works very well. I just use the small blade on my Swiss army knife. The template is hardly complicated to use - just clamp the film between the plates and run the blade along! I've suggested another London meet sometime soon (see Meetings) and I'll bring it along then for those who can get there. Susie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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