For Sale Prinz Rangefinder Film Cutting Template--Price Drop--$85 shipped

[stephenbybee]

I am selling a Prinz 35mm film leader cutting template for Leica/Zorki/Canon rangefinder cameras. I have seen a few of the branded Leica versions going for fairly high amounts, so I am pricing this at $100 shipped CONUS. Price feedback welcome if this is too high (or low). This one is very clean, hinges are very tight, no corrosion or paint loss that I can discern. Please see the photos, and as always PM me with any queries...thanks!

 

[stephenbybee]

Price drop to $85 shipped...

 

[voceumana]

When new, these sold for a dollar or two, so I think your price is "over the top". Most people who use bulk film just use a pair of scissors and cut it free hand. The Leica units probably get more because of the Leica name and also because Leica cameras use a semi-automatic loading system where the exact size and shape of the taper is important.

 

[OrientPoint]

I trim film by hand for my Leica iiif. It's not hard and never troublesome. I think the Leica guides are expensive because they're collectible. It'd certainly nice to have a guide like this one, but based solely upon utility I can't see it being more than a $20-30 item.

 

[Surrealistic]

Everyone is crying about the price, go price an original Leica one? If you want to have a cheap one, just use scissors. This is a nice accessory in mint condition that someone will love when they get. It's a must have if you load your Leica Cassettes.
Good luck with your sale, I would buy it but have an original Leitz one!
Curtis

 

[stephenbybee]

Thanks everyone for the pricing feedback...I'll stick with the price for a while to see what happens. I will let market demand dictate the eventual price drop...admittedly not a branded Leica item, but I just don't see many of the vintage cutting templates for sale out there...and believe me, I have looked. If someone sees a comparable cutter for sale, Prinz or any other 3rd party, just PM me with the details.

 

[angelopartemi]

I'm in for $35. Let me know if interested. Thanks

 

[mshchem]

Yeah I have one of those somewhere. They were a bigger deal when you were loading Leica cassettes, thus the template for trimming the tab that inserted into the center of the spool of the reloadable cassette. Trimming the tounge of the film for loading, you don't need a template. The original Leica ones command money because people gots to have everything Leica.
To really use this you need the other Leica goodies for winding bulk film in the dark.

 

[RadioFreeTerry]

This is the kind of accessory that seems ripe for 3D printing replication. Just sayin'.

 

[choiliefan]

Don't 3D printed things have too rough a surface for this kind of application?

As an aside, I remember my '70's HS Photo adviser kept one of these on a peg next to the chalkboard.

 

[elmontanero]

This is the kind of accessory that seems ripe for 3D printing replication. Just sayin'.

https://m.yeggi.com/q/ablon/

 

[ChrisPlatt]

One made of plastic using a 3-D printer wouldn't last long if used with a knife.
You'd have to use it to draw a line with a marker, and then cut film with scissors.

Chris

 

[elmontanero]

If you do the density correctly on the 3d print. And run the knife in a sensible manner- not like you'd use a cutting board - shouldn't have any trouble with the plastic. Not all plastic is the same. I've monkeyed around with 3d printers at work, once the covid scare passes this is my next print . I'll start a thread to let you know how it goes.

 

[eli griggs]

It seems to me some recycled HDPE milk jug fulfillment would be dense enough to make a heavy duty pattern, but I've never used one of those printers.

I used the Leica cartridges with my IIIC, before I had to let it go, but held on to them, in case I ever have another Barnack or 'M'. I would no let them go to waste, they work great.

Good luck with your sale.

IMO.

 

[stephenbybee]

Thank you very much...all feedback has been appreciated...and has been a learning experience as well.

 

[stephenbybee]

PM rec'd...sale pending...

 

[punkzter]

Not to hijack the thread further, but I made the 3d printed version that's currently available free online. It's fine. It definitely works.

 

[gkardmw]

And can you post a link to this 3d printed version please?

 

[gkardmw]

Oops, just saw the link!

 

[punkzter]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1951048

 

[gkardmw]

I've printed a lot with PLA filament - it is a lot tougher than you might think - not metal tough, but tough enough for something like this. A knife isn't likely to wear it down very quickly, especially if you are careful.