xasthur
Established
Hey all,
I wish I had saved the image, but didn't so I will try to explain what I saw.
It was one of the Barnack Leica's with the knurled film advance knob like they all have, but this specific one had some sort of mechanism on the advance knob which turned it into a lever of sort which looked cool and handy if I'm being honest.
It looked like it had some sort of gear system on it where when you advance the film you would then pull the lever back and as you did the lever would roll over little teeth and then lock into place until the lever was flush with the body like any other film camera. I've been searching for a image of what I saw months ago but unfortunately have come empty in my search and am only left with the mental image.
I know there are options to help with advancing these old cameras such as SCNOO Rapid-Winder. Although I am not sure if it would work with my 1934 III.
At the end of the day using the knob isn't the end of the world and doesn't even bother me. I was just more fascinated by what I saw and was curious if anyone has seen what it is I tried to describe.
I wish I had saved the image, but didn't so I will try to explain what I saw.
It was one of the Barnack Leica's with the knurled film advance knob like they all have, but this specific one had some sort of mechanism on the advance knob which turned it into a lever of sort which looked cool and handy if I'm being honest.
It looked like it had some sort of gear system on it where when you advance the film you would then pull the lever back and as you did the lever would roll over little teeth and then lock into place until the lever was flush with the body like any other film camera. I've been searching for a image of what I saw months ago but unfortunately have come empty in my search and am only left with the mental image.
I know there are options to help with advancing these old cameras such as SCNOO Rapid-Winder. Although I am not sure if it would work with my 1934 III.
At the end of the day using the knob isn't the end of the world and doesn't even bother me. I was just more fascinated by what I saw and was curious if anyone has seen what it is I tried to describe.
analoged
Well-known
Dralowid
Michael
For LTM cameras there was something called RAPIDO which was sold by Leitz NY but apparently not made by Leitz. It looks like a cord and ring.
If the camera is in good shape the traditional way to advance the film quickly is by just running your index finger along the knurled knob.
If the camera is in good shape the traditional way to advance the film quickly is by just running your index finger along the knurled knob.
Richard G
Veteran
I never knew you could just use an index finger to advance. I'll try it.
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
And if it doesn't run smoothly, it'll stop stripping your skin once you develop those Leica calluses 
Dralowid
Michael
For the fast movers (and for good measure those who want to make double exposures)
leica way561 by dralowid, on Flickr
leica way561 by dralowid, on Flickr
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
Nice! Thanks!!
David Hughes
David Hughes
For the fast movers (and for good measure those who want to make double exposures)
Remove the strap first or you will strangle yourself...
Regards, David