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David_ritchie
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Username: David_ritchie
Post Number: 38
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 01:06 pm: | 
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I purchased a Canon IVSb rangefinder a few weeks ago, and while the operation is straight forward,the instructions that I received from the seller for loading the film seem a little strange, at least when compared with Leica proceedures. I was instructed by the seller to load the film with the camera set to the "T" position to prevent damage to the shutter while loading. This may have been the way that the seller loaded the film but does anyone have a owners manual which lists the recommended Canon way? I would like to have an owners manual for this camera, but all I really need is a copy of the Canon instructions for loading. |
Glenn
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Username: Glenn
Post Number: 368
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 04:04 pm: |
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I have come across this 'instruction' before. Only problem is that whilst the blinds are out of the way, the sprockets are locked. This complicates, rather than makes loading safer for the shutter. Anyway, the 'danger' to shutter blinds is greatly over stated - If one needs an aid to load cameras of this type, the use of a thin business card to mask the blinds and the sprockets, is the most sensible method I have seen in print.
As far as I am concerned, you just use the normal bottom loading method on these cameras. I do not have the Canon instruction book for this camera. However the specification sheet just states - 'remove bottom plate and drop film in'.
If you are adept at loading early Leica cameras, you will have no trouble with the Canon versions. |
Dgillette4
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Username: Dgillette4
Post Number: 218
Registered: 04-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 05:54 pm: |
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Don't forget to cut the longer threading taper in the leader. This is similar to screw-mount Leica or Zorki. check the Ussrphoto.net there is help there and instructions for loading Zorki , very similar to most bottom threaders. |
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