This was a wonderful description and summary of the Leica camera. Thank you.
@WorldwideCameraExchange9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mikeyhomie Жыл бұрын
Still my go-to 35mm camera in 2023. Love how it’s fully mechanical and can be paired beautifully with a leica meter on the shoe if needed 📷❤
@WorldwideCameraExchange Жыл бұрын
Great cameras!
@johnger8503056 ай бұрын
Hello! I just received my first Leica II in my life and got really excited to start shooting. - I’m aware that Leica film cameras require some kind of film trim technique or additional thin plastic card to get the film properly loaded. However when I try to load the film for the first time I can just “load the film” normally like any other film camera brand without trimming the film or even using the tool. Is it normal that I can load the film this easily?
@WorldwideCameraExchange6 ай бұрын
It’s easier with the film trimmed but not essential! Enjoy your Leica.
@Benjamin-hh4zvАй бұрын
I’m still intimidated by this camera (which was inherited; I don’t even know if it works). Is there a way to set it up to mimic the expected performance of a disposable 35mm camera, just so I can run through a roll of film and figure out if it takes photos or not?
@WorldwideCameraExchangeАй бұрын
There are no easy shortcuts. These were never meant to be point and shoot cameras.
@Benjamin-hh4zv19 күн бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchangeThat’s fair. If it actually takes photos, then I think it would be fascinating to learn how to use. I couldn’t possibly afford repairs on it if it doesn’t take photos, though, so it would be nice to know more-or-less what would take a passable photo on a sunny day to know if what I have is more of a “display piece.”
@osbornephoto1955 Жыл бұрын
There is no reason to trim the film. This camera was developed during a time when there was no cassette 35mm cut film so you had to use movie film. That's where this all came from to trim with a long leader. I have shot these for years and have never had a problem with regular cut film but have had problems with the long cut.
@WorldwideCameraExchange Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Leica recommended using the extended film tongue long after photographers stopped using movie stock. Why? Because it makes the loading process easier. Plenty of photographers don’t bother to trim modern film, and that’s fine, once you get the hang of it. But I’d recommend trimming to anyone who’s new to screw Leicas.
@garysong8163 Жыл бұрын
As I recall film cassettes in the 60’s came in the aluminum cans with yellow screw on cap for Kodak and the film leaders were a lot longer. Not sure when they shortened the leaders. I have seen various hacks to get around the shortened leader but sticking my fingers inside the camera or jamming a credit card inside the camera doesn’t seem to be the brightest way of loading the camera and can risk damage. Think this especially true of older Barnack Leicas from the 30’s
@WorldwideCameraExchange Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. It only takes a few seconds to trim a film and it doesn’t need to be precise. The important thing is to cut between the sprocket holes (not across them) to prevent any film from snagging.
@aeyb7012 ай бұрын
I remember to trim back 13 sprocket holes.
@WorldwideCameraExchange2 ай бұрын
Great suggestion - thanks
@JamesGoodrich-ec5dkАй бұрын
Very thorough overview!
@WorldwideCameraExchangeАй бұрын
Thanks - appreciated
@chriscard6544 Жыл бұрын
I have a Leica III circa 1935, that is a beautiful camera
@WorldwideCameraExchange Жыл бұрын
Yes, if you look after and treat them to an occasional service, any mechanical Leica rangefinder will last forever.
@dexon5557 ай бұрын
I have that model, I used it a handful of times. It’s an absolute nightmare to use. Cool collectible though.
@WorldwideCameraExchange7 ай бұрын
Yes, by modern standards very slow. But some still love them!