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Hi !
I own some bottom loading Zorki. I also have an ABLON copy. I use a tool made for ladies when sewing to cut the leader. It is used when one has made a wrong sewn and want to cut it. It looks like a little hook with an handle. Even in the dark you won't hurt yourself if mishandled.
Have a look here : http://www.aiguilles-magiques.com/musee/decoudvite.htm (the picts are not terrible but you'll see what to ask for !)
Hope this helps !
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I have had no problems with subdued loading of 35mm and 120 efke. The film does have an anti halation layer. I'd try a very dim 15 watt equivalent compact flourescent bulb since they have a much lower IR output than the equivalent tungsten.
-schaf
