Film cutter 35mm trimmer template like Leica Ablon
Film cutter 35mm trimmer template like Leica Ablon
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You have spent all your money on your Leica and have nothing left for an Ablon film cutter? Understandable! After all, these parts are a must-have for every Barnack Leica photographer, as the film guides need to be cut longer than the standard guides for 35mm films. At the same time, the film cutting templates from Leica are expensive collector's items that sometimes go for €200 or more over the digital counter on eBay.
But there is good news: Finally, there is an affordable film cutter as a replacement for the original Leica ABLON!
In contrast to the original Ablon, our part is made of plastic, but it is practical, affordable, and serves the same purpose. The two halves can also be completely taken apart, making cleaning very easy.
Since the template is made of plastic, you should be very careful and not cut with the blade. A narrow blade, such as that of a hobby knife (scalpel), is ideal for cutting the film without damaging the template.
If you do happen to make a slight cut, you can smooth the template with fine sandpaper. For deeper cuts, it is better to use the template only for drawing the curve on the film. Use a fine marker, such as a Staedtler Lumocolor F, and then cut the film with scissors. Make sure that the cut at the top edge of the film is between the perforations to avoid damaging your camera.
Before you insert the film into your camera, make sure that no film pieces can get into the camera!
Compatible with:
All Leica LTM (Barnack) models with screw mount L39, so-called bottom-loader & copies
Leica
- Leica I (Model A)
- Leica I (Model C)
- Leica II (Model D)
- Leica III (Model F)
- Leica IIIa
- Leica IIIb
- Leica IIIc
- Leica IIId
- Leica IIIf
- Leica IIIg
Fed
- Fed 1
- Fed 2
- Fed 3
- Fed 4
- Fed 5
Zorki
- Zorki 1
- Zorki 2
- Zorki 3
- Zorki 4
- Zorki 4K
Leotax
- Leotax Original
- Leotax Elite
- Leotax T
- Leotax F
Nicca
- Nicca 3-S
- Nicca 3-F
- Nicca Type-5
Kwanon
- Kwanon (Prototype)
Janua
- Janua Shōkai NK
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Very good price when compared with the alternative, the Leica Ablon. Simplifies trimming of the film leader for use with Leica screw mount cameras.