Film cutter template for Leica Barnack I, III & III (like Ablon 35mm)

• Replaces the rare ABLON template: Replica of the Leitz ABLON film cutting template (catalog no. 14126, produced 1931–1964) for the long, repeatable film trimming on Barnack bottom-loaders.
• Cuts the film start precisely: Guides the blade exactly along the contour so that the trim has the correct shape for the transport mechanism of the screw-thread camera.
• Simplifies cleaning with a detachable design: Detachable design allows quick removal of film scraps and residue after cutting.

Safety Instructions

• Use a sharp, narrow blade (e.g., a scalpel) and cut carefully along the guide to avoid damaging the plastic. Before inserting, make sure no film scraps are stuck to the material.

Compatibility

Fits all Leica LTM (Barnack) cameras and their copies, including:

• Leica: I, II, III, IIIa, IIIb, IIIc, IIId, IIIf, IIIg
• Fed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Zorki: 1, 2, 3, 4, 4K
• Leotax: Original, Elite, T, F
• Nicca: 3-S, 3-F, Type-5
• Canon: Early rangefinder models (LTM)

Scope of Delivery

• Trimmer: 1x film cutter (ABLON replacement)
• Trimmer + Quick Load Spool: 1x film cutter (ABLON replacement), 1x quick load spool

Technical Details

• Material: Plant-based bioplastic (PLA+)
• Color: Black

Description

Anyone working with a Leica Barnack knows the problem: the original Leitz ABLON templates (catalog no. 14126) are rare and expensive collector’s items. This film cutter is the functional replica — a repeatable solution to trim the long film start that these bottom-loaders need for loading into the transport mechanism.

The trim has an unusual shape that cannot be reliably reproduced without a template. For cleaning, the template can be disassembled so that film scraps and residue can be quickly removed after cutting.