Film Removal - LEITZ LEICA M5 Instructions Manual

the cartridge about half-way into the
left-hand chamber , and ca refully draw
out just enough film leader to reach the
take-up spool in the right-hand chamber.
Observe the illustration on the dust
cover inside the came ra, and duplicate
this by pressing the film end into the
loading slot situated at about 7 o'clock.
Now replace the baseplate by first en-
gaging the stud at the left side of the
housing , near the strap fitting , pressing
into position , and locking with the catch
(28) . A projection on the inside of the
baseplate will press the film end into
the proper running position . Click off
two blank frames, releasing the shutter
each time . Important! Proof of proper
transport is provided by the reverse
turning of the rewind crank (28). But this
must be folded flat into its recess be-
cause its rachet mechanism locks the
shaft tightly as soon as it is raised . After
the second blank exposure it is good
practice to unfold the rewind crank and
gently turn it in the arrow direction un~il
resistance is felt. Then fold down again
and click off a third blank frame , observ-
ing that the crank rotates . The counter
will now stand at " 1" , and the LEICA
M 5 is ready for action .
Note: After some use, the take-up spool
of the LEICA M 5 may assume a position
different from that diagrammed on the
inner dust cover . If this occurs , simply
remove spool by grasping the knurled
lifter, and replace it in the correct
orientation .
Removing the exposed film
After the last frame has been exposed ,
the t ransport lever (4) can no longer
move. The film must now be rewound
into its supply cartridge. Move the film
release lever (9) downward , as shown
below, unfold the rewinding crank (28)
in the baseplate, and turn in the arrow
direction until the film is completely
rewound into the cartridge. This will be
felt by a sudden release of resistance.
The cartridge can now be removed and
the camera reloaded.
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