msweeney Posted October 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've just got a couple of general questions about older Leicas... I've seen film cassettes for sale on eBay, and I know certain screwmounts use them, but do M2 or M3 users need them? And what about take-up spools, who used them? I'm interested in getting a user M3 to use with my 90mm summicron but is there anything unusual I'll need to add? thanks, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Hi msweeney, Take a look here Who needs the IXMOO Leica film cassettes?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
luigi bertolotti Posted October 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2009 Don't worry, if you get a M3 you need only to find std. 35 mm film (that indeed is becoming someway not so easy to find... ), and the take-up spool must be included in the camera itself (otherwise, it would be an incomplete body - not to be bought). The Leitz film cassettes one can find on ebay or specialized shops belong to the first times of Leica, in which 35 mm film wasn't yet so popular, and often photogs used to buy long reels of 35 mm film (10 /30 meters) which had to be loaded manually (in darkroom) into cassettes : so Leitz listed both empty cassettes and the tools to load them: to say, collectibles and no more: in user terms, absolutely no need of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweeney Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted October 2, 2009 Haha, unless you're shooting with a Leica II like this guy. Thanks for the info... fascinating history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 2, 2009 Haha, unless you're shooting with a Leica II like this guy. Thanks for the info... fascinating history. Hey! There are a great many of us still shooting with Leica IIs Leica IID - a set on Flickr and IIIs... Leica IIIc - a set on Flickr I feed mine on 400CN. I have a tame processor locally who scans as .tifs for no extra charge because he appreciates the kit I am using. The one point I would make is that since the standard cassette is fractionally shorter, some pad the baseplate with paper or felt under the takeup spool to take up the slack. I have never bothered myself. I also use an M2, btw and have that fitted with the rapid-load kit; no need for a separate take-up spool. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig_dahlin Posted October 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2009 Maybe my memory fails me, but wasn´t there two different Leica cassettes; the older FILCA, which only could be used on thread-mounts, and the newer IXMOO which could be used on both LTM and M-bayonets. Not that it matters very much nowadays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted October 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2009 Maybe my memory fails me, but wasn´t there two different Leica cassettes; the older FILCA, which only could be used on thread-mounts, and the newer IXMOO which could be used on both LTM and M-bayonets. Not that it matters very much nowadays. Your memory is still intact and the information is correct. Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe my memory fails me, but wasn´t there two different Leica cassettes; the older FILCA, which only could be used on thread-mounts, and the newer IXMOO which could be used on both LTM and M-bayonets. Not that it matters very much nowadays. ... right, and the third cassette listed was the special 10-meters KOOBF for the Leica 250... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxspbr Posted October 5, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 5, 2009 Of course the Leitz cassetes aren't necessary. But bulk film is very, very cheaper!!!! And the best way to use is with these little cassetes. Someting like 50% to 60% cheaper than the standard rolls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted October 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2009 When you load the brass cassette from the bench winder, the part next to the core is not exposed to light as happens with a daylight loader. Therefore never lose the last pic in error. You never get scratches from felt as the door opens fully. The only disadvantage is an ABLON trimmer is required to shape the pointed end that goes into the spool, to do the job properly at least. My M6`s are the last I will buy as later cameras don`t operate the cassette. In fact only early M6 cameras work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted October 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 9, 2009 A quick load technique the press used to use was to use a spare take up spool to thread up a film then rubber band the combo. in the pocket. On a rewind the next film could be dropped in much faster than starting from 'scratch". Given the price the IXMOO cassettes bring on the "bay" there must be a steady demand but bear in mind not only do you need to load your own you need to process as well as the chance of getting one back from a mini lab is vanishingly small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.