35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
I said the Leica "evolved as a PJ tool." Not that you had to use it in any particular way. cheers -
B.J.Scharp
Still developing
now this is very nice solution ! gonna try it out tonite, thanks a lot for the info B.J.Scharp
David, remember that I quoted the literal text, which, if I'm not mistaken, contains one error, and one thing to remember:
Where it says Lift up the rewind know and turn counterclockwise to remove any slack in the film., you need to turn clockwise, not counterclockwise (as if you were rewinding the film, but without engaging the rewind lever). If you're really making a multiple-exposure shot, instead of saving a lenscap-on frame, it is best to do this before the FIRST exposure. Also, make sure you don't use too much force, especially near the end of the roll, as this can cause the previous frame to be returned to the film gate (you're tightening up to film on the takeup spool, which can have some slack left over).
Also, remember that this is from the M3 manual, from back when M3's where double stroke, so when the text reads With the right hand, wind the shutter with two strokes of the advancing lever., you should of course only use one stroke (unless you're using a double-stroke M3, in which case you should of course do what they say
)Roger Hicks
Veteran
Come on! There you are complaining that others are telling you how to use your camera, then you follow it by telling others how to use their cameras. Ansel Adams must have been an appalling slacker by your standards, and even with 35mm or digital, there are plenty of people who can get more good pics out of 1000 shots a year than another might get from 20,000.
Cheers,
R.
davidtth
Established
David, remember that I quoted the literal text, which, if I'm not mistaken, contains one error, and one thing to remember:
Where it says Lift up the rewind know and turn counterclockwise to remove any slack in the film., you need to turn clockwise, not counterclockwise (as if you were rewinding the film, but without engaging the rewind lever). If you're really making a multiple-exposure shot, instead of saving a lenscap-on frame, it is best to do this before the FIRST exposure. Also, make sure you don't use too much force, especially near the end of the roll, as this can cause the previous frame to be returned to the film gate (you're tightening up to film on the takeup spool, which can have some slack left over).
Also, remember that this is from the M3 manual, from back when M3's where double stroke, so when the text reads With the right hand, wind the shutter with two strokes of the advancing lever., you should of course only use one stroke (unless you're using a double-stroke M3, in which case you should of course do what they say
noted sir, will do some gentle experiments 1st on this, well i'm using M2 but not M3 DS so i guess i'll just try my luck
thanks again and cheers!
davidtth
Established
i just try it out the method, it works for me ! holding on both wind knob and button at same time clock the shutter slowly, the film remains at same position
thanks you !
thanks you !
Roger Hicks
Veteran
As usual, we are very substantially in agreement, and thanks for the kind comments about the web-site. It was just that I couldn't resist calling you on that one!
As for the dangers of The One True Path, you've probably read this bit on the site as to why one should avoid gurus: http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/ps ignore gurus.html
A brief quote from it:
1 Never trust anyone whose vocabulary does not include the phrase, "I could be wrong."
2 Never trust anyone who tries to tell you that their way is the only way. This is nonsense. If it were, everyone would do things the same way. The fact that they don't is something of a clue.
Cheers,
R.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
i just try it out the method, it works for me ! holding on both wind knob and button at same time clock the shutter slowly, the film remains at same position
thanks you !
Works, but makes a nasty graunching noise with the M2 I tried it on. I'd half-tecalled this trick, and tried it, before spotting that others had already detailed it.
Cheers,
R.
paolo
Member
Just FUI - http://www.nemeng.com/leica/034bb.shtml
I do not know if the information correct or not. I've never checked it. Mine is M5
I do not know if the information correct or not. I've never checked it. Mine is M5
mooge
Well-known
on the FAQ site where it says the noise is from gears being trashed... it's actually the rewind lever's cam riding on a wavy gear above the film sprocket. the wavy gear is wavy so that it will push the rewind lever back to the 'advance' position when the wind lever is being moved. I think you can see the wavy gear move up and down when you flick the rewind lever about with the back open.
so- nothing is being 'trashed'. but you are going to put some wear on the parts involved; probably not a big deal if you're just taking a few multiexposures. but if you're really into it, I'd advise asking a real technician (i.e. not me!) first, or using a different camera. if the function is not in the manual... maybe there's a reason why.
cheers.
so- nothing is being 'trashed'. but you are going to put some wear on the parts involved; probably not a big deal if you're just taking a few multiexposures. but if you're really into it, I'd advise asking a real technician (i.e. not me!) first, or using a different camera. if the function is not in the manual... maybe there's a reason why.
cheers.
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
Fair enough - Cheers - P.
