Guest moonwrack Posted March 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zapp Posted March 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2008 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? Learn how to load the camera in complete darkness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonwrack Posted March 28, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2008 Thank you Zapp. Prior to processing, HIE can only be handled in total darkness. It is, indeed, possible to load any type of Leica in complete darkness. I was really thinking more in terms of the requirement to trim the leader when using Barnack models. All of which suggests using M-type bodies with a screw-mount adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted March 28, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2008 Yeah, and M (at least an M6) is doable because I've done it. I've never played with another type though, so can only assume its possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted March 28, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2008 You could also pick up a Canon rangefinder, a Canon P would be a good example of an LTM camera that has convenient loading. Probably cheaper and more convenient than using an uncoated lens on an SLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted March 28, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2008 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? 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! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonwrack Posted March 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted March 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks, John. Actually, I've just hit on the idea of using a second-hand Bessa L (or is that blasphemy in the context of this site?) now all I need is some means of fitting a red filter to 50mm and 90mm Elmars and a 35mm Summaron...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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