How to load a Leica CL film camera

[@pinkmark4047]

Thank you. I just picked one of these up and was quite perplexed with the loading.

[@JTobiason]

Glad to help. It definitely is a strange one but is a great camera.

[@pinkmark4047]

@@JTobiason loving it so far. Just got my first three rolls of film back with it and it’s such a fun camera to use. I have it paired with a 40mm/f 1.4 Voigtlander Nokton lens and it’s a great combo. It’s gotten me enthused about shooting again.

[@Good-DaySunshine]

....and everything else. LOL!

[@SoccerAddictttt]

what kind of battery do you have on yours? and where can I find it? Thanks!

[@JTobiason]

I tried putting an adapter so I can just use an LR44 but it didn't work. I don't think my meter is working at all.

[@danielnajerabetancourt8415]

Thanks, turns to be quite a mess loading this camera when in a rush.

[@JTobiason]

Haha. Definitely. It's a bit of a yard sale every time.

[@Nedumgottil]

What lens did you have on the CL?

[@JTobiason]

voigtlander nokton classic 35mm f/1.4

[@annalisa2012]

hi, what kind of battery do you use? i read the you just put in an 1.3V battiery.

[@JTobiason]

good question. I don't think my meter works so none. I think that this camera kinda needs some sort of capacitor added to be able to take modern batteries but I've never tried. Sorry.

[@annalisa2012]

thank you, i hope i will find a solution :)

[@gianlucabasile3631]

seems like a nigtmare to do on the fly

[@JTobiason]

Haha. Yea. If you have it on a neck strap, it splits into 2 parts. Which is strange at first but you kinda get used to it. And it's probably easier than trying to find a pocket for the bottom plate of a Leica M series.