My first Leica IIIc and first Leica, some questions..

[Luddite Frank]

Might have already been cracked, and the heat from your hand enough to loosen the glue ?

 

[ray*j*gun]

Over the years I have piddled around with numerous different ways to load the Barnack LTMs but have found that trimming the leader properly, as recommended by Leica themselves, is the best solution. It is a PITA but I kind of consider learning to do these things properly is a condition of ownership.

But each person seems to want to invent, or use, an alternative method. I guess that is the fun of still using old cameras.

Yep....I have been using Barnacks since they were actually being made by Leica and have read a zillion ways to load them.... use the proper leader trim and the "T" setting if you want to have dependable results.

 

[ray*j*gun]

Sorry but have you had it serviced yet or did the previous owner? If not I recommend getting it serviced before using it on anything serious. The coverings on these old girls can be iffy as you have found...there are covers available that look exactly like original and will last many years.

 

[Particular]

Hi, I had this happen a while ago, hope I've remembered correctly, the take up spool is on a clutch and it needed adjusting. The film would start to unwind (ending up loosely around the spool) and jam after a few shots. Hope this helps. Regards, David

I think it is more likely that the sprockets were not engaged with the film. The film is transported by the sprockets, it isn't being pulled by the spool. If there is resistance, or if the sprockets aren't moving the film, the spool will slip. It is designed to do that.

 

[Fadedsun]

I haven't had it serviced yet, since I can't afford it right now, but I'd certainly like to in the future.

Has anyone used Youxin Ye's services? Does he offer vulcanite replacement with his CLAs?

 

[maxmadco]

I have used his services many times and recommend him.

 

[john neal]

Has anyone used Youxin Ye's services? Does he offer vulcanite replacement with his CLAs?

Youxin will fit a replacement from somewhere like Aki Asahi, but I think the only place to get genuine vulcanite replacement is currently CRR in Luton, UK. Peter did a special IIIc for me last year (that I was putting up for sale) and it was a super job

(Of course someone will probably know different)

 

[David Hughes]

I think it is more likely that the sprockets were not engaged with the film. The film is transported by the sprockets, it isn't being pulled by the spool. If there is resistance, or if the sprockets aren't moving the film, the spool will slip. It is designed to do that.

Hi,

Mine started on the sprockets and then became loose enough to bind against the chamber sides and off the sockets. Winding on once it had happened stirred things up a bit more...

For obvious reasons I check the film going over the sprockets and safely on to the spool, then put the base on. And it was new (to me) and was the test film. So back it went to the dealer and was repaired.

Regards, David

 

[ray*j*gun]

youxin ye has many supporters here and did one of my cameras. he is good and reasonable in price. redoing the cover with actual vulcanite is cost prohibitive and not worth the effort IMO.

 

[john neal]

Raymond, you are probably right and, ordinarily I would agrre with you - at GBP90 or so, it is expensive. The only defence I can offer is that a) it was a rare non-stamped K, (confirmed by a stripdown), b) the prospective owner asked for it and, c) Peter gave me a discount as I was having some other work done on lenses, etc.

Otherwise, it is Aki Asahi for me as a general rule.

 

[Fadedsun]

I've done it! Finally completed my first roll of film after much trial and error. Just rewound back my first roll with no problems! Can't wait to get this processed and see the results! I'm especially excited to see the differences the Elmar makes compared to the 50mm Canon lens I've been using in the past. I've never had this much anticipation after finishing a roll before.

 

[iphoenix]

I've done it! Finally completed my first roll of film after much trial and error. Just rewound back my first roll with no problems! Can't wait to get this processed and see the results! I'm especially excited to see the differences the Elmar makes compared to the 50mm Canon lens I've been using in the past. I've never had this much anticipation after finishing a roll before.

It gets us all, eventually.

Looks as though you've now developed a severe dose of "Leicalikeits".

Don't worry, it's not terminal (nor does it terminate).

David