Show off your Leica I/II/III/LTM Camera [Archive] - Page 2

thafred

06-13-2006, 01:46

Hi,
Finaly found time to take a Digi snapshot of my ltm´s..

both were sub 100€ cameras inpretty bad shape....the IIIa from the bay (flash syncro on the top plate...ouch...releathered with Aki´s fine clothes) and the Leica I was found on a flea market without finder and spool... the Leica I in combination with the 21/4 colour skopar is my favorite camera...kinda like a Luxus Bessa L! soo compact and silent...I allways carry it around!
The leather was in very bad shape but I could slide it off without breaking...afterwards I soaked it in Ethanol 97% and baked it back on the body shell in my oven! worked like a charm..its way softer now and sticks to the body very nice...even the brown tone came back!!

the I dates back to 1937/38 and the IIIa to 1939

cheers!

umana

06-13-2006, 04:41

Hello Thafred, your "Leica I" is actually a (NICE) Leica Standard !
Ciao, Luigi

reagan

06-14-2006, 21:14

je2a3

06-15-2006, 05:11

Ahhh, the mailman. . . my best friend. Newly arrived Leica.III, a little naked and a lot of his brass hanging out. But man, Oleg got all the parts goin' in the right direction. *grins with contentment*

Reagan,

Nice and congrats!!! I have a soft spot for brassy black enamel Barnacks. Are you cutting up some leather or getting the cover from Aki-Asahi? Also, I can't find the "O" in the lens mount, is it a replacement? Just curious....if only it could speak of images it took in its lifetime.

Joseph

reagan

06-15-2006, 05:31

The cover is in the mail from Aki... any day now. Yep, no "O". . . could be/probably is a replacement. This baby has had some serious wear and refinements. The speed dial has been filed to form several little "corners" on it. ?? :rolleyes: Oleg replaced the RF eyepiece lens for me with a Zorki, so I'm scanning around looking for an original of that, but that's no biggie to me; it works fine. Got film in it now, an I.22 mounted, and I love it. :cool: I'll add a pick when it's got some clothes on. It's a real beater... hope I don't scratch it. ;) Thanks Joseph!

FrankS

06-15-2006, 05:52

Reagan, how long did the round trip to Oleg take? About how much does he charge for a CLA?

EDIT: Just found this info on his website.

je2a3

06-15-2006, 06:08

Thanks for the reply, good light and happy shooting!

Joseph

reagan

06-15-2006, 09:27

Reagan, how long did the round trip to Oleg take? About how much does he charge for a CLA? EDIT: Just found this info on his website.Yeah, info is there. I had seller (who was in Ukraine) send directly to Oleg. Still, that took weeks! But Oleg got it done and got it out less than a week. I think it took right at 2 weeks from Oleg to me. It's worth every bit. New curtains, all speeds working properly, just in good shape ready to go.

FrankS

06-15-2006, 09:30

Yeah, info is there. I had seller (who was in Ukraine) send directly to Oleg. Still, that took weeks! But Oleg got it done and got it out less than a week. I think it took right at 2 weeks from Oleg to me. It's worth every bit. New curtains, all speeds working properly, just in good shape ready to go.

That was a risky/gutsy move, buying a Leica III from a seller in Ukraine. Most would assume it was a Fed in disguise. Happy it worked out for you.

reagan

06-15-2006, 20:18

That was a risky/gutsy move, buying a Leica III from a seller in Ukraine. Most would assume it was a Fed in disguise. Happy it worked out for you.There were several emails w/ pics, Q&A, serial number, more Q&A, etc. Have to admit, I was holding my breath a few times. Even with all the correspondence, I thought it was coming from Austria until it arrived at Oleg's. He informed me it had come from the Ukraine. :eek: But, as mentioned, I'm pleased... and content... :rolleyes:

Rich Silfver

06-15-2006, 20:45

Ahhh, the mailman. . . my best friend. Newly arrived Leica.III, a little naked and a lot of his brass hanging out. But man, Oleg got all the parts goin' in the right direction.

Really nice one and I like the brassing.

leicaism

06-23-2006, 19:36

My Leica IIICK with Angeniuex 28mm f3.5 and MOOLY-C

JimG

06-23-2006, 19:41

Welcome to RFF leicaism, I'd like to see your IIICK. Please post it again as a JPG.

leicaism

06-23-2006, 19:46

HI, JimG. I just attached the .jpg file to the forum.

OldNick

06-24-2006, 18:40

I posted my Leica IIIa some time ago. I recently equipped my Leica IIIf RD with a 35mm f/2.8 Jupiter 12 and a CV Finder from CameraQuest, to make it a first class "walk around" camera for a guy like me who is tight with a buck. The finder is great and the lens is sharp. See the rig below.

SteveM(PA)

06-24-2006, 20:11

My Leica IIICK with Angeniuex 28mm f3.5 and MOOLY-C

Welcome leicaism!
Do tell about the Angenieux. I had a 90 1.8 on my watch list just because I thought it would be cool to have a parisian lens, but...um...it went for over 2 grand in the end :D

rolleistef

06-27-2006, 10:57

wow Leicaism - you've got a Mooly! that's quite a rare item isn't it (about 5000 made according to CQuest)? How did you get it?

JimG

06-27-2006, 11:07

Leicaism- That is one serious camera. I hope you soon share some photos here taken with it. JimG

Rich Silfver

06-27-2006, 11:18

If you ever want to sell that MOOLY......

physiognomy

06-27-2006, 13:07

If you ever want to sell that MOOLY......

Looks like DAG has one for sale with a Leica III & Elmar 50mm.

http://www.dagcamera.com/leica.htm

Rich Silfver

06-27-2006, 13:39

But it's not black ;)

physiognomy

06-27-2006, 13:57

But it's not black ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Montana-Spray-Paint-Black-Label-400ML-Pick-any-color_W0QQitemZ220000972271QQihZ012QQcategoryZ1178 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:) :D :) :D

Rich Silfver

06-27-2006, 14:06

Funny :) But I'm all about the real deal ;)

leicaism

06-27-2006, 21:48

wow Leicaism - you've got a Mooly! that's quite a rare item isn't it (about 5000 made according to CQuest)? How did you get it?

Hi, Rolleistef. I got the Mooly-C Blackpaint from a famous leica shop in Vienna.
I love it so much.. :D

Jerevan

06-28-2006, 01:49

Leicaism,

really nice one! I have to stop drooling now... I never knew GAS until I bought my Leica IIIf. Days and night of hunting strange animals such as the tiny SCNOO, the gigant MOOLY or the slender VOOLA. :D

OldNick

06-28-2006, 17:45

This is a test post to see if all of my options are working correctly. I edited my signature line and got the link to the gallery working. Now I would like to see if the thumbnail posts work ok.

reagan

06-29-2006, 21:29

Got the new Aki skin on my new/old Leica.III. + I.22 Did I mention I love this camera? :rolleyes:

http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/CVBLZ4/GoK/th_LEICA.jpg (http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/CVBLZ4/GoK/LEICA.jpg)

Gordon Coale

06-30-2006, 07:40

Reagan -- Sweet!!

back alley

06-30-2006, 07:56

je2a3

06-30-2006, 23:12

Reagan,

Bravo on the completed project!

Regards,

Joseph

HuubL

07-05-2006, 05:37

My "new" IIIc. Arrived two weeks ago and I'm happy as a child...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub%27s%20Homepages/test/leicaiiic.jpg

physiognomy

07-05-2006, 06:02

Now that's a nice looking camera!!! Congratulations!

Peter

raid

07-05-2006, 07:23

wow! double-wow! (if such an expression exists).
I would L O V E to own and use such a beauteeeeeeeeeeee!

Raid

Rich Silfver

07-05-2006, 09:02

wow, looks brand new. nice.

physiognomy

07-05-2006, 19:24

Earlier this year I bought a Tower Type 3 (2nd version) from RFF member dexdog and recently won a Nicca 3-S... I'm eagerly awaiting the Nicca, but wanted to share this new picture of my Tower... If I remember right I got the Serenar 50/1.9 from RFF member Makinaw & the J-12 from flashover. So basically I'd have none of this cool stuff if it wasn't for RFF!!!

http://static.flickr.com/51/182824703_af5f2c818a.jpg

Peter

rogue_designer

07-05-2006, 19:39

Earlier this year I bought a Tower Type 3 (2nd version) from RFF member dexdog and recently won a Nicca 3-S... I'm eagerly awaiting the Nicca, but wanted to share this new picture of my Tower... If I remember right I got the Serenar 50/1.9 from RFF member Makinaw

How do you like that Serenar? I have the regular Canon 50/1.8 but I've been curious to try one of the collapsibles (Provided I won't destroy the baffles on the P).

physiognomy

07-05-2006, 22:32

How do you like that Serenar? I have the regular Canon 50/1.8 but I've been curious to try one of the collapsibles (Provided I won't destroy the baffles on the P).

Amazing for the price! I think it is a great alternative to other f/2 collapsibles... Wish I had some shots scanned to show you. From what I can see on the Canon Camera Museum site (http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/f_lens.html) it was the standard lens on all Canon models from about 1949 to 1951. There should be plenty of these around, so I'm sure someone here might be able to post some examples & confirm whether there is any trouble mounting it on the P. I can't imagine there would be.

One small thing that I'd think about is that the lens only stops down to f/11... Makes things a little more difficult for me because I'm just learning to guess exposure using 'sunny 16'. Close focusing is also quoted as 1.07m, but I've never had an issue because I rarely shoot that close.

Peter

physiognomy

07-10-2006, 15:50

If you haven't alredy noticed, my Nicca type IIIS arrived today... It is beautiful!

http://static.flickr.com/68/186824764_6efa23618b_o.jpg

Peter

ps still haven't put it down!

leicaism

07-10-2006, 22:48

HuubL:

It is a beauty.. The conditon is so nice.

Joe

HuubL

07-18-2006, 10:46

Thanks Leicaism, Yes it's a pretty IIIc, especially considering the fact that many of these postwar IIIc-s have bad chrome. Today I also got a IIIf with 35 mm summaron. At least as nice as the IIIc...
Regards, Huub

HuubL

07-19-2006, 09:24

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub%27s%20Homepages/test/leicaiiif.jpg
Arrived today. Now back to my cloud for some more drooling. :angel:

Rich Silfver

07-19-2006, 14:02

Holy crap Huubl, that one is gorgeous

edodo

07-19-2006, 14:28

Huubl, i'm very jalous of your two mint leitz bodies!
PS: your summaron is also very beautiful!
With what camera do you shot them?

HuubL

07-19-2006, 22:30

Thanks Rich and edodo.

I'm very happy with these recent acquisitions. Next week my 'new' Nikon S2 will arrive. If its cosmetics is only half as good as these two, I'll be a very happy camper. Still hunting for a nice Contax and a recent Canon RF.

Rich: I visited your PBase galleries. Gorgeous equipment and beautiful photos!

Edodo: I'm probably cursing here, these photos were made with my DSLR Canon 20D and Canon 100 mm f2.8 macro lens.

Huub

Maurice

07-19-2006, 22:58

And here's mine:

30098

30097

Maurice

HuubL

07-19-2006, 23:37

Hi Maurice,
Very pretty IIIf and a nice set of lenses. According to the number, yours is a true IIIf ST. Mine is a modified IIf. I love that finder. I'm wanting that one and a 35 mm finder, but they are incredibly expensive. You could almost buy a good user Leica RF for that price.
Regards, Huub

jkelly

07-20-2006, 06:42

Huub,

I paid about $90 for my SBOOI finder on eBay. I've seen them go for less.

Jack

HuubL

07-21-2006, 05:15

Thanks Jack, I just bid on a nice SBOOI on ePay. My max was $100. I over bid in the last 10 sec and was scooped. The viewer went for US$103. Maybe next time...

atelier7

07-25-2006, 16:46

My IIIC and summitar, and a scanned photo taken using it.

thanatos

08-01-2006, 02:09

Here's IIIf with 50/2 Summar collapsible. Unfortunately, the RF mirror needs resilvering so I can only really shoot using hyperfocal distance. So I haven't used it much.

naturepix

08-09-2006, 11:35

O.K. I'll show you some. Here are 4 of my 7 Leicas. A Leica I(A) from 1930, a IIIb from 1939 sporting a later 5cm Elmar, a IIIf RD from 1953 with a 1945 9cm Elmar, and finally a IIIf RD ST from 1955 with a 1934 5cm Summar on it. I won't bore you with all of the attachments, M-gear, other lenses, and so forth. My lovely wife puts up with my addiction.

Dave

Rich Silfver

08-09-2006, 11:38

Nice! And please DO bore us with the attachments, lenses, etc :D

edodo

08-09-2006, 16:40

Nature pix, I just love your IIIf with the summar especially the combo hood+strap, that's a great set here!

Rich Silfver

08-09-2006, 22:31

Here's my same old Leica III (F) camera - BUT with a new Elmar 50/2.8 lens on it. Courtesy Memphis as this was the price he so kindly provided for the June Salon competition :)

http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/64919233.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/64919235.jpg

naturepix

08-10-2006, 08:24

Mr. Belew,

The combination of the IIIF, Summar and hood (SOOMP) is nice. I don't remember where I got the strap, but I think it is original with one of my LTMs. The Summar is new to me. Haven't even processed the first roll of film, so I'm anxious to see how it works.

Thanks for your comment.

Dave

reagan

08-14-2006, 17:24

Here's my same old Leica III (F) camera - BUT with a new Elmar 50/2.8 lens on it. ...Like it, Rich. Definately a keeper.

FrankS

08-15-2006, 07:08

Here is my new Leica IIf (from Ergo) returned from an Oleg cla. Simple and handsome, I think.

flashover

08-15-2006, 08:14

Frank that picture makes me want to buy another Leica

physiognomy

08-15-2006, 08:35

Here is my new Leica IIf (from Ergo) returned from an Oleg cla. Simple and handsome, I think.

That's a beauty Frank! I should send a couple of my cameras to Oleg for a spruce up, but I don't want to spend any time worrying that they might not return while they are holidaying at a FSU health spa.

Peter

FrankS

08-15-2006, 08:38

It was a nail-biting time, I have to admit.

FrankS

08-15-2006, 20:11

Does anyone have a tattered ever ready case in their junk drawer that would fit this camera? Just need the lower half. Don't need the top/front flap or the strap. Case for IIIc or IIIf would work.

flashover

09-12-2006, 09:03

The IIIa And accessories I got in the mail today

http://static.flickr.com/97/241621859_b20fb4f225.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/89/241621869_4737ea22e0.jpg

Rich Silfver

09-12-2006, 15:52

I love the sports finder.

flashover

09-12-2006, 16:07

Just for you Rich here is another shot of the finder. I don't know how practical it will be to us though.

http://static.flickr.com/95/241621881_7f6a17f666.jpg

Rich Silfver

09-12-2006, 22:13

Just for you Rich here is another shot of the finder. I don't know how practical it will be to us though.

I was looking for a black one for some time...then tended to go for about 90-100 dollars. I may have to start up that search again.

Once you've field-tested it do let us know how it 'worked out'

reagan

09-13-2006, 05:59

Simple and handsome, I think.Amen, Frank. Looks good! And John K's III looks ready for business... like it!

Jerevan

09-13-2006, 12:19

Just for you Rich here is another shot of the finder. I don't know how practical it will be to us though.

I got one of these, and well, it works okay-ish for my 90, but it lives mostly in the box of assorted things that looked fine but...

The camera you got looks wonderful!

ableforensics

09-14-2006, 20:50

Not a true Screw Mount but a worthy contender. My Leica Series "O" is my daily companion . The antithesis of the new Digital M.

reagan

09-14-2006, 21:05

Not a true Screw Mount but a worthy contender. My Leica Series "O"...A worthy contender, indeed. Very nice. I'm jealous... again.

edodo

09-15-2006, 09:16

what a marvelous camera ableforensis!

mc_vancouver

09-15-2006, 09:28

Really, it just happened to be on the table when I took the shot. The lens is the Snapshot Skopar, which is great when you have trouble using the small r/f window with your bifocals, like this old fart.

Fabian

09-16-2006, 10:42

The snapshot looks great.

As I think of it as my next lens for my IIf I have two questions.
1. Is that the original hood?
2. Is the viewfinder blocking the shutter speed dial?

Thanks for your answer.

Fabian

rover

09-23-2006, 06:37

So, I have been thinking, does a IIIc have a flash socket in on the back near the VF/RF windows?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/rmeliso/ltmj3.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/rmeliso/ltmj1.jpg

flashover

09-23-2006, 07:07

Mine did not have a PC socket on it. It could have been installed later.

rover

09-23-2006, 07:10

I was just looking, the serial number does put it as a IIIc from 1946ish. It could be a conversion.

rgripp

10-06-2006, 08:11

Just been trying out an Olympus XA - nice camera, but I'm pushing the limits of its close range here. I think I'll try and repeat with individual pictures using a Yashica SLR.
It all started with guilt feelings over selling my late father's 1A for peanuts 30 years ago (my mother still tells of her infuriation over time spent loading the Leica, after first loading metal cassettes in the broom cupboard).
I like the look and feel of these black and nickel of these models, but confess that I only use the II for taking pictures - I like the built-in rangefinder, and feel that the flash socket added to the front of the camera later makes it less of a cabinet model and more of a shooter.

John Shriver

10-06-2006, 16:57

Branestawm

10-07-2006, 12:06

If your IIIc has just one flash connector, and it's a standard PC connector, it's an aftermarket flash sync. If it has two connectors, an extra ring around the shutter speed, and they are the oddball Leitz contacts, then it is a IIIf, probably factory upgrade.

There are even III to IIIf upgrades done by Leica.

I think you will find that the twin Leitz contacts were a feature of the M series. The factory IIIf, and presumably the works conversions, had a single PC socket. The dial under the speed dial gives variable flash timing and eliminates the need for separate electronic/bulb flash sockets.

Paul

BillG

10-11-2006, 12:52

you can see my IIIf at this page on my website

http://wjgibson.ca/LeicIIIf.htm

yossi

10-13-2006, 19:15

Greeting to ALL. This is Yossi from Singapore and my very first post here.

Sorry for being sooo late for the party :o Attached is my IIIG + Ricoh GR28 lens with a metal Canon 28 finder.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/yossielle/Cam%20Hut/LeicaIIIG.jpg

reagan

10-13-2006, 19:28

Welcome yossi! Very nice gear and a great photo.

flashover

10-28-2006, 13:15

Recived my 2nd model III on Fri. Both are 1936 vintage model III and IIIa

Gordon Coale

10-28-2006, 14:23

Sweet! They make my IIIc look like a porker.

Ash

10-28-2006, 14:39

My new'un - Leica Standard2

I need a good digital camera, my cameraphone is appalling.

raid

10-28-2006, 17:53

Ash: The camera looks super cool. Is the finder permanently attched to the body? My Standard has two accessory shoes but no attached finder.

Raid

reagan

10-28-2006, 18:11

John & Ash, lots of good Barnacks there... nice!I need a good digital camera, my cameraphone is appalling.Ditto. And yet, with screw-mounts to feed, shoot and primp, I refuse to lay down (and can't justify) the bucks to get one. Ha! :rolleyes:

flashover

10-28-2006, 18:13

Sweet! They make my IIIc look like a porker.

Gordon What's that on top of your camera? How many channels do you get with it.

Keith

10-28-2006, 18:38

My new'un - Leica Standard2

I need a good digital camera, my cameraphone is appalling.

This is for you Ash ... my 1930 1a. :)

Ash

10-29-2006, 01:27

Damn that's an enticing camera! Looks like you got a hard case for yours, mine came in a soft leather "pouch". I need to remove the lil purse handle bit and give it a shoulder strap, so it can hide under my jacket ;)

Here's the IIIc, and the Standard and IIIc together. More appalling pics to come ;)

reagan

10-29-2006, 15:08

Would one of the Moderators please block any future pics of Leica Standards? My wallet is starting to itch http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif

raid

10-29-2006, 16:06

Here is a photo of a Zorki-4 and an Zorki-4k. Later I will post a photo o fmy Leica Standard.

Raid

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5138303

Ash

10-30-2006, 00:48

Raid, lovely Zorki's! :)

CVBLZ4, you know you want one :D

Here's my Leica Standard balanced atop a banana.

raid

10-30-2006, 09:49

Raid, lovely Zorki's! :)

CVBLZ4, you know you want one :D

Here's my Leica Standard balanced atop a banana.
Ash: The balancing of the Standard on the banana is a good one.

Raid

Ash

10-30-2006, 09:52

I tried to be different :)

reagan

10-30-2006, 21:47

Here's my Leica Standard balanced atop a banana.Remember folks, you saw it here at RFF - the world's first "Leica Banana-pod!" :eek:

Ash

10-31-2006, 03:26

Th soft texture works wonders for the slow shutter speeds ;)

thafred

10-31-2006, 04:18

Ash: The camera looks super cool. Is the finder permanently attched to the body? My Standard has two accessory shoes but no attached finder.

Raid

Hi Raid,
The Finder is screwed onto the body by 4 tiny screws, on my standard the finder is missing (almost impossible to find a replacement)
I think you have the later edition of the standard intended for science work (those 2 shoes are for connecting various accesoirs) IIRC

Get yourself a CV 25/4 or 21/4 and be a (very) happy snapper!!

Ash

10-31-2006, 04:23

Thafred, isn't it difficult to change shutter speeds with that finder in the way?

raid

10-31-2006, 05:10

Hi Raid,
The Finder is screwed onto the body by 4 tiny screws, on my standard the finder is missing (almost impossible to find a replacement)
I think you have the later edition of the standard intended for science work (those 2 shoes are for connecting various accesoirs) IIRC

Get yourself a CV 25/4 or 21/4 and be a (very) happy snapper!!

thafred: Thanks for the useful information on my Standard.

Raid

thafred

10-31-2006, 11:07

:D Thafred, isn't it difficult to change shutter speeds with that finder in the way?

No, it isn´t as much in the way as it looks on the picture.
on my IIIa thou I can´t change the shutter speed at all because the finder blocks lifting the wheel!
The only issue I encoutered with this setup is that the finder seems to sit too close to the lens compared to a bessa body so framing needs some practice but it´s doable.
I guess it´s the most compact Superwide outfit imaginable :D

Ash

10-31-2006, 11:11

Ah nice. It's a pity you're missing the finder, though. I'm guessing yours was originally a donor body

Annoyingly, the external finder wouldn't mount on my Standard, as there wouldn't be space (as you can see from the 4 screws)

thafred

10-31-2006, 11:24

Thanks!
Yes it´s a pitty, otoh it was a real cheap flea market find (CLA´d it myself and even baked the leatherette back on!) and I guess it´s more of a user now since I wouldn´t take a 50mm out on a rangefinderless body but the 21 is perfect!

regarding the finder, i didn´t think of this before but you´re right! the CV finder won´t mount with the original in place...scewing it off won´t hurt thou and you can´t loose it as a bonus (or even sell it at a ridiculous price at Ebay..look what FSU Leica standard clone finders fetch...oh my!)

oh.. and ash, your black Standard looks wonderfull!! (brassy and all, love it!)

Ash

10-31-2006, 11:34

Thanks, I really would like to touch up where there's paint loss, but I'm afraid it'll look worse. I also misplaced my super-small paint brushes! I don't think I'd remove or sell the finder, it's crystal-clear, possibly one of the best assets of the camera. Worse to worst, it'd go on the IIIc!!

If only there were flea markets around here that I could pick up beauties like your standard at!

I'm currently using a 50mm, it's my challenge to get some sharp images with it :D

thafred

10-31-2006, 11:51

Please do not touch up the paint! you´ll violate human rights with doing this! ;)

I´m so happy to live in vienna where one of the biggest leica dealers worldwide is at home :) hence the Leica-store flea market!

Raid, maybe your Standard is a Ic or something! I just found something at our local auction site...see if your´s looks alike: http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=64557&acat=64557&offset=3&_ssl=off

Ash

10-31-2006, 12:13

Butbutbut I want to restore the camera to a more classy sleek black appearance! the brass really shines!!

raid

10-31-2006, 14:18

IGMeanwell

10-31-2006, 14:27

Raid ... do you have any gallery samples with your Leica I ?

George Bonanno

10-31-2006, 16:26

My one and only Leica with sports finder for street shooting... the perfect complement. Gotta go now and take pics of the weirdoes in Chelsea and the Village.

Happy Halloween !

http://www.2x2l.com/IIIf-1.jpg

raid

10-31-2006, 17:15

Raid ... do you have any gallery samples with your Leica I ?

Yes, I have two images taken with the Standard Leica and the old Elmar 5cm/3.5 lens.

Here is one of the images:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=37748&cat=500&ppuser=3565

and here is the other:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=37749&cat=500&ppuser=3565

Raid

IGMeanwell

10-31-2006, 21:03

Very Nice!!!

Thanks

raid

11-02-2006, 05:30

Which exact model do I have? Is it the Standard I ?

Raid

raid

11-04-2006, 16:46

It seems that I have a modified Leica I.

Raid

Keith

11-10-2006, 17:39

IIIg and f1.4 canon 50mm caught in the wild!

Ash

11-11-2006, 02:37

have you ever thought of making your own portable tripod by hollowing out a treestump Keith?
:D :D :D

Keith

11-11-2006, 06:05

have you ever thought of making your own portable tripod by hollowing out a treestump Keith?
:D :D :D

You're stalking me again Ash? :eek: :D

(I can't help it I like treestumps ... and IIIg's!)

reagan

11-11-2006, 06:47

(I can't help it I like treestumps ... and IIIg's!)Don't blame ya. That's a beautiful camera and great shots. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

raid

11-11-2006, 07:20

I am starting to get GAS for a Leica IIIg. This thread is baaaaad.

Raid

reagan

11-11-2006, 10:20

This thread is baaaaad.Amen, brother. I can't believe the moderators won't close this God-forsaken thread down! It's baaaad for wallets, marriages... even my sanity!

Oh well, I'm off to the Bay. ;)

IGMeanwell

11-11-2006, 10:32

Here you go Raid ... how about this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leica-IIIG-black-paint-100-Original-condition_W0QQitemZ280046818557QQihZ018QQcategoryZ 30030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em280046818557

raid

11-11-2006, 11:11

FrankS

11-11-2006, 11:33

Really, Raid? It would have to be $22,500 cheaper for me to think about it. Nice camera but ouch!

Keith

11-11-2006, 13:26

Really, Raid? It would have to be $22,500 cheaper for me to think about it. Nice camera but ouch!

Wadaya mean nice camera .... have you seen how worn out the paint is ... that'd have to be fixed for a start!

:D :D :D

FrankS

11-11-2006, 13:35

It certainly isn't as nice as your IIIg!

physiognomy

11-11-2006, 13:53

I am starting to get GAS for a Leica IIIg. This thread is baaaaad. Raid

I agree with Raid... you should all stop talking about how nice the IIIg is... ;)

Peter

Ash

11-11-2006, 14:04

The IIIg is NICE. I gotta say it was amazing to handle. Very strange to see frameline brackets on a screwmount leica. Kinda spooked me. At the same time a lot nicer to handle than a lot of cameras.

I think you should hold out if you can Raid. I won't buy one unless a grand falls in my lap... since I handled a MINT perfect working one, with collapsible also minty. I don't think I'd buy one unless it was that one. and £900 was over my budget by about..... £890 :D

raid

11-11-2006, 15:03

Ash: The G seems to combine the beauty and simplicity of a Leica Standard with the sophistication of a Leica M3. Maybe someone will trade me his/her IIIG one day.

Raid

raid

11-11-2006, 15:04

Really, Raid? It would have to be $22,500 cheaper for me to think about it. Nice camera but ouch!

Frank: Mathematics is my point of weakness, so maybe your estimate is closer to the truth!

Raid

Ash

11-11-2006, 15:06

Raid, that's pretty much how I felt when I handled one, and almost the words of the shop clerk in Ace Cameras.

I guess I'd prefer to buy an M2 and use the LTM-M adapter, rather than pick up a IIIg. :)

raid

11-11-2006, 15:10

Ash: If I sell "some stuff", maybe then a IIIg will be affordable one day. It looks so elegant. Actually, I want it for use, so a beater IIIg would be fine. Maybe such a IIIg does not exist since it is collectible.

I have a nice black Leica Standard that I would consider trading.

Raid

Ash

11-11-2006, 15:22

physiognomy

11-11-2006, 15:22

Looks like a nice one is about to finish up on the dreaded auction site... Leica IIIg (click) (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=%28leica+IIIg%29%2C+%28leica+111g%29) ... don't look!

Peter

Keith

11-11-2006, 16:42

To all who are suffering IIIg gas ... keep suffering 'caus I have one and I'll keep posting pics until you all sell your children to get one! :D

Seriously though, that particular IIIg came from Ash's part of the world via ebay. It was $1100.00 Australian (body only) which is about 450.00 in your money Ash! When I bought it the seller told me there would be a week delay in sending it as he wanted to get it CLA'd first (gasp!). I think I was damned lucky!

Holding that camera is the nearest thing to talking to God I have experienced yet!

:D :D :D

Ash

11-11-2006, 16:55

Damn you Keith. And you WERE lucky about the CLA. The one I handled was the closest any of us could ever consider truly MINT. The *only* faults on the camera was a tiny mark of brassing on the eyepiece corner, and another on the accessory shoe I *think* and otherwise was as-new.

They wanted £900 with the sum-something lens, or £600-700 body only I think.

yossi

11-11-2006, 17:53

To all who are suffering IIIg gas ... keep suffering 'caus I have one and I'll keep posting pics until you all sell your children to get one! :D

...

Holding that camera is the nearest thing to talking to God I have experienced yet!

:D :D :D

Seriously, while IIIg is a very cool camera, I've found IIIf a much nicer camera to shoot. OK, it doesn't have that 90mm frame lines (with parallex correction), but it is smaller, lighter and just as beautiful (some say nicer than a IIIg).

Just yesterday, an old collector friend told me that he has a "new"-in-box IIIg that he bought new and had never used. He was offered S$5,500 (~US$3667) but still wondering if he should sell it. (I would sell my near-mint IIIg for half of that. Before anyone gets interested, Leicavit not included :p )

Man, this IIIg gas can be sooo poisonous !

yossi

Keith

11-11-2006, 18:22

Sorry Raid ................................................:D

raid

11-11-2006, 19:28

Wash your mouth out!! Don't sell the standard!! :D

I'm not keen on the timer lever and well I see the LTM and M as two TOTALLY different cameras, made by the same company. The IIIg seemed perfect for people who only have one or the other. Course, we're all getting a kick in the stomach from GAS so for me especially I hope I can keep the IIIc and Standard, then get an later on.

Ash,

I LOVE my Leica Standard for what it stands for. History and Simplicity.
I just got back the Canon IVSB serviced,so it is "like new to me", and I have a nice Leica IIIc. These cameras are great little cameras for street and porch photography [new term?].

Maybe someone [with a IIIg] is lusting for a piece of Leica history ... send me a pm.

Raid

raid

11-11-2006, 19:29

Sorry Raid ................................................:D

Keith,

Why [me] sorry ? If I post a photo of my Leica Standard, you may be sorry :D
I am quite happy with what I have, as I got a mint M6 last month only.

Raid

Keith

11-11-2006, 20:12

Keith,

Why [me] sorry ? If I post a photo of my Leica Standard, you may be sorry :D
I am quite happy with what I have, as I got a mint M6 last month only.

Raid

Too late for that .........:eek: :bang: :D

Ash

11-12-2006, 04:36

Heh... all this talk about leicas and I'm still swooned by my Contax! *ducks!* :D

raid

11-12-2006, 10:10

Keith: You have a nice looking Standard too. Good for you.

Raid

mc_vancouver

11-12-2006, 16:08

When I bought this Leica IIIf from a commercial retailer on eBay, I paid way too much for it, having not done enough research. It came with problems the seller did not inform me of, but I chose to keep it anyway, and get the problems fixed. It was, in other words, an impulse purchase.

This summer I got my Bessa R3M and knew I couldn't justify holding onto the IIIf just to have it sit on a shelf. I loved the feel of the Leica, but didn't like the tiny rangefinder window, which is really tricky to use if you wear bifocals, as I do. And frankly, funky and retro as the bottom loading is, I always had to fiddle with it to get it seated correctly. And so, I put it up on RFF's classified, but there were no takers.

I put it on eBay a week ago. And I went with the familiar eBay advice of starting with a low bid to attract buyers. Well, guess what: it sold at the low starting bid price. The buyer was in my city. He came over this morning and picked it up. Very happy to have it. He'd paid $180CDN for a really nice condition, recently CLA'd IIIf...and he told me he had been prepared to go as high as (and had entered a maximum bid of) $425 US for it!!

There's a lesson in this for me. I paid more than I should for it, and gave it up for less than the cost of the cleaning, lubrication and adjustment.

It's grey and pissing rain and I'm mad as hell at myself.

raid

11-12-2006, 16:12

That's OK. We all go through such transactions once in a while. You will have better luck with your next camera deal.

Raid

Keith

11-12-2006, 16:47

What do they say? ... "what you loose on the swings you gain on the roundabout" or something lke that?

Still ... that must have really p***ed you off .. bad luck!

:(

Trius

11-12-2006, 16:51

mc: bummer. Like Raid said, we've all been there. With CLAs, none of my purchases have been great "buys" except for maybe one: An OM-2 that I bought for $56 w/ brown leather case & 50/1.8. Sold the case for $40, got a CLA for about $120, then gave the camera and lens as a starter kit to my daughter. It could probably sell for the net $135 I have into it, but all of the other oldies I've bought and cleaned up would not get my money back.

But look at your IIIf this way: You have lost financially, but someone is now very happy, and that's good karma.

physiognomy

11-12-2006, 17:02

... But look at your IIIf this way: You have lost financially, but someone is now very happy, and that's good karma.

I'm sorry you are upset about the sale, but agree with Trius to try and think about what good feelings you have brought to someone else... I recently bought a Nicca + Nikkor 50/2 from ebay for a very good price it has given me more fun & rejuvenation to my photography than I can describe.

Peter

Keith

11-12-2006, 17:04

Interestingly MC, my best deal came indirectly through RFF ... check this thread.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30739

If I didn't spend so much time logged on to this forum this would have escaped!

Keith :)

Ash

11-13-2006, 02:12

I'd never put an item up for less than I want for it, even if that means the starting price isn't so attractive, otherwise a reserve should be placed. Jesse1dog sent me a pm mentioning your auction actually, if I knew it was there I would have placed a bid! I understand your pain, though. I sold some collectibles on eBay.. one of which was a anime figure that was in its box, over a foot tall which cost me about £30. I put it up for £5, it sold at that one bid to a dealer (could tell from the domain on his email address, and previous auctions) and I put the p+p cost too low so I lost money again! I know that is much less of a financial loss, but I feel your pain!

jesse1dog

11-13-2006, 07:11

[quote=mc_va
It's grey and pissing rain and I'm mad as hell at myself.[/quote]

I saw the body on ebay. I saw the bids that had been put on. I couldn't believe that there was no other interest. Like you I thought I had done a lot of research on prices before I bought my IIf. I was wrong too and ended up paying well over the odds. At least it works and doesn't appear to need a CLA - yet!
If nothing else I can feel for you. I didn't bid because I don't like the IIIf anyway - the speed adjustment isn't as easy on my fingers as it is on a non-sync body. Its a problem I have with the IIf.
So that's it. It isn't the end of the world - although it might feel like it. Nobody has got hurt. It was only money you lost - and possibly a bit of pride as well.
Today is another day. OK - you now tell me its still raining!!
Have you tried taking photos of light reflecting in puddles?
Go take some photos - you couldn't really use the IIIf anyhow. And it's gone!

Best wishes

Jesse1dog

Keith

11-13-2006, 12:39

And as a Karma balancer I relate this tale ... I bought a red dial IIIf from the bay and paid a fair price for it. When it arrived I cocked the shutter, pressed the release and the shutter curtains disintigrated! :bang:

Blue Distagon

11-13-2006, 12:48

Amen, brother. I can't believe the moderators won't close this God-forsaken thread down! It's baaaad for wallets, marriages... even my sanity!

Oh well, I'm off to the Bay. ;)

Is that Dylan holding a Kiev ? I heard he used a Leica III something, but that looks more like an FSU . Cool pic regardless.

mauro scacco

11-13-2006, 13:00

Too late for that .........:eek: :bang: :D

...very impressive beauty, it (she) seems unreal, new at all...

A very expansive jewel to buy?

reagan

11-13-2006, 16:18

Is that Dylan holding a Kiev ? I heard he used a Leica III something, but that looks more like an FSU . Cool pic regardless.Ssshh, don't tell him. The actual pic is of him holding a mystery RF I couldn't identify (see enlarged actual photo). Maybe someone else can. I, ehhh, "handed him" my Zorki.1 via Paintbrush for the avatar. :o

Ash

11-13-2006, 16:24

Looks like a contax/kiev/nikon to me

reagan

11-13-2006, 16:33

Looks like a contax/kiev/nikon to meThought so too, but that huge black rectangular glob above the lens kinda throws me.

physiognomy

11-13-2006, 16:44

I always thought it was a Nikon SP (click for picture from Nikon website)... (http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/filmcamera/rangefinder/sp/img/pic_001.jpg)

Peter

reagan

11-13-2006, 16:49

I always thought it was a Nikon SP (click for picture from Nikon website)... (http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/filmcamera/rangefinder/sp/img/pic_001.jpg)Folks, we may have a winner. That looks pretty close.

physiognomy

11-13-2006, 16:54

Do you think I'll get visited in the night for mentioning & posting a Nikon RF pic in the ltm forum??? :)

Peter

Ash

11-13-2006, 16:59

Nah, at least the mystery is solved, I can go to bed now :D

colyn

11-13-2006, 17:03

My latest arrival. A Leica IIIf BD with Summarit. I have the correct hood coming from KEH.

36071

I've looked this lens over and can only under a magnifiying glass see a couple of very faint cleaning marks. :)

Keith

11-14-2006, 00:42

...very impressive beauty, it (she) seems unreal, new at all...

A very expansive jewel to buy?

Mauro,

The camera is a 1930 1a and came with the original case, rangefinder and film cassettes. I bought it from an American who had inherited it from his father in France I think. Apparently it had been kept in a humidity and temp controled display case for many years. It barely has a mark on it and still has the label of the camera shop in Paris that it was purchased from in 1930 on the base plate!

It wasn't cheap of course but usable history of this quality and charisma is a special experience! Eventually I'll get around to taking some photographs with it and posting them. :)

mc_vancouver

11-14-2006, 21:27

Thanks to all of you caring and wonderful friends in RFF, your posts do make me see this sale in a different light, so to speak. I lost, someone gained, it's still a beautiful camera which I was privileged to own for a little while. I expect, sometime down the road, I'll end up getting a bargain, although I'd rather do my buying and selling here on RFF. --Michael

Keith

11-15-2006, 15:49

IIIc ... complete with the unique post war ... "sorry we dropped all the good materials on Great Britain" ... finish!

:D :D

Ash

11-15-2006, 16:07

Hehe... :D

At least they didn't drop the technicians as well!

Keith

11-15-2006, 16:28

Hehe... :D

At least they didn't drop the technicians as well!

Nope ... they all defected to Russia to make Feds. :D

Adam-T

11-16-2006, 02:19

Just Joined the fold with an original III complete with Summar 5cm F2 lens and excellent condition half case.. Shutter looks sound and it runs like a watch .. The RF is very dim (this is usual isn`t it? - used to the Zorki-4 and R-D1 here) but seems to be on track - only brassing is to the slow speed knob and the sliding barrel part of the collapsible summar..

Sorry for the crude "Just arrived" pic ;-)

Krosya

11-19-2006, 06:56

Well, I thought I would break down and post some of my new and old toys.

Here are 2 leicas and a Zorki. Zorki belonged to my Grandfather, who was a photographer and got me started on this too. Well, after he died I got his Zorki. Unfortunately it was broken and set in a closet for many years. Well, sometime ago, I got me a Bessa R and that started this comeback to the RF photography. Since then I got the 2 Leicas you see here in photos. M3 and IIIf. IIIf was in a poor shape, needed many repairs. So, after doing some research. Leica and a Zorki went to Russia, to visit Oleg Khalyavin. After about 30 days - I have them both in my hands - in a perfect shape, working smooth and bright viewfinders. Word of advise - if you need a FSU 35mm camera such as FED, Zorki, Kiev, or a Barnack Leica - send it to Oleg - very good prices, very fast work, superb quality. Don't waste time or money with others. I tried to get a couple of quotes with other "repair" places in USA, - either way too much money or just poor communications, which indicated to me poor service. Send it to Oleg - you will be happy you did.
Anyway, here is my IIIf with a rare ZK 5cm 1:2 lens from 1948 - I read that it could be Zeiss glass. It's new to me, so no comments on quality of images yet.
Other lenses - Zorki with I-22 and M3 with J-3 (with Leica screw-to-M adapter)

richiedcruz

11-25-2006, 21:51

Just wanted to post an updated photo of my Leica kit. With the death of my Bessa L, I decided to replace it with a Canon IVSB. I love the Canon so far. Except that it is down at the repair shop having its rangefinder adjusted.

Since the last time that I posted a pic of my Leica kit, I have added a Summar, Summaron, Canon 100/4 and VC 25mm lenses to the Elmar that I started out with. I have also picked up a Flexameter WL finder to supplement my two sports finders.

Richie

PS I am currently planning to add a FED 2 and a Jupiter 3 and 9 to round out my kit in time for Christmas:D

colyn

11-28-2006, 16:41

My wartime IIIc with late Summaron 35mm f/3.5
36973

colyn

11-28-2006, 17:01

My IIIf BD with 5cm f/1.5 Summarit lens and XOOMS hood.
36974

physiognomy

11-28-2006, 17:07

Nice cameras Colyn! I've never seen that summarit hood before... looks pretty cool!

Peter

colyn

11-28-2006, 17:17

Nice cameras Colyn! I've never seen that summarit hood before... looks pretty cool!

Peter

Thanks

I found the hood at KEH. They usually go for well over $100 on *bay but I was able to get it for $69.

Ash

11-29-2006, 01:10

sixty niiiiiine!

back on topic

raydm6

11-29-2006, 14:05

Hi Folks, I've never owned a LTM till today. Here's a pic of my IIIF RD w/5cm Summitar. It just arrived from Ritz Collectables. They rated it a 10- for cosmetics but I have a question:

One major thing I noticed is that the lens infinity mark does not center at 12:00 on the body when the lens is screwed in all the way; it is more towards the 1:00 position and is not aligned with the aperture dot. Is this something that can be adjusted? I wasn't expecting this.

Also, the winding knob has a little play in it and the film counter does not rotate parallel to the top of the camera. I imagine this can be taken care of during CLA. (which I wasn't expecting to perform). The lens seems clear and clean but the aperture ring is a little rough.

I know I overpaid as I had the privelige of visiting Youxin Ye at his home about 1 month ago and he allowed me to handle a few of his Barnacks. Talk about "butter"! They were like little jewels. Very nice. He told me I shouldn't pay more than $450 for a IIIF RD but they are being bid quite high on eBay lately and I lost quite few so being a little impulsive, I took the plunge and decided on this one. I'm learning... Thanks for listening....

- Ray

VictorM.

11-29-2006, 18:12

1) The lens position is normal.
2) The winding knob on my IIIf has some sloppiness; meaning it rotates back and forth slightly after winding to the new frame. An incredibly expensive cla by Kindermann didn't make any difference to the play in the knob. The counter plate should stay parallel to the top of the camera.
3) Summitars are known for having rough feeling aperture rings due to old, hardened grease. It's a very simple fix.

raydm6

11-30-2006, 00:58

Thank you Victor. I appreciate it. I also got an email back from Youxin last night about the lens being "off" and he said it was normal as they match fitted the lens to body back then (I always wondered how that alignment worked) and by the serial numbers - lens is around 1949 and body around 52/53. The orientation is a weird feeling though compared to an M lens.

I am heading to Youxin's hopefully sometime this weekend to drop the camera off for a CLA. He can also take care of the sluggish aperture ring.

I can see how these cameras can become quite addicting :) ...

One other general question... I noticed two raised bumps on the film counter; one btween 7 & 8 and the other between 27 & 28? Do you know what purpose they serve? I'm guessing to allow you to grab onto it with a fingernail to adjust the counter to 0 after reloading? Thanks again...

kully

11-30-2006, 01:36

One other general question... I noticed two raised bumps on the film counter; one btween 7 & 8 and the other between 27 & 28? Do you know what purpose they serve? I'm guessing to allow you to grab onto it with a fingernail to adjust the counter to 0 after reloading? Thanks again...

Arr, same here on my iiia - I've been using them for just what you describe - so I hope that's what they're for!

Honus

11-30-2006, 07:51

Leica IIIc w/ VC 25/4.0 in the hands of a master:

http://static.flickr.com/119/308948227_005ce2a82b.jpg

DurwoodE

11-30-2006, 07:53

IIIF with Summicron 50mm f/2
Took delivery Nov. 28, 2007
http://www.joelton.org/images/leica1513.jpg

Hoping to heal the digital damage I have undergone!

FrankS

11-30-2006, 08:01

Congrats, Durwood! The IIIf should help you recover!

Trius

11-30-2006, 09:06

Durwood: Wow, that's beautiful! The covering seems to be in gorgeous condition.

reagan

11-30-2006, 18:58

Robert V. ~ like the photo! (...and the camera, of course.)

DurwoodE

12-01-2006, 07:11

Durwood: Wow, that's beautiful! The covering seems to be in gorgeous condition. It's from KEH and yes the body looks almost new!

Thanks, guys!

mauro scacco

12-02-2006, 11:48

Leica 3G
Leica 3f Red Dial ST
Leica 3f Red Dial
Leica 2B

Thx

350D_user

12-08-2006, 07:03

Just arrived... my first Leica; a 1938 Standard...:

http://static.flickr.com/108/317158599_4192830638.jpg

All I need now is a lens. Any recomendations?

kully

12-08-2006, 07:23

How much you want to spend? I think a CV21/4 and finder would look rather nice on that.

FrankS

12-08-2006, 07:30

Also an Elmar 50mm f3.5 (or Industar 22) for it's sheer smallness, which is a positive characteristic of this camera.

VictorM.

12-08-2006, 07:48

A nice looking camera like that needs an Elmar.

Just arrived... my first Leica; a 1938 Standard...:

http://static.flickr.com/108/317158599_4192830638.jpg

All I need now is a lens. Any recomendations?

SteveM(PA)

12-08-2006, 07:54

A nice looking camera like that needs an Elmar.

Or just for fun, one of those rare LTM Summilux's and an accessory rangefinder. :D

350D_user

12-08-2006, 08:18

Thanks for the suggestions. Given the "fun" I had in getting the camera through the post, I'll leave the lens until after the Christmas postal rush is over. Which will also give me time to pay off the credit card and search for a 5cm Elmar.

Ash

12-09-2006, 01:48

Here's a new pic of the IIIc, with its new 'fixed' summi... the reflection in the lens of the serial number ruins the photo, but its too early in the morning (11am, still technically the night before) to photoshop it out

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 09:59

My IIIA arrived missing the covering for the eyepiece on the right. Does anyone know where I can get one of these? Thanks
http://www.paulshelaskyphotography.com/Photos/Random/IIIA2.jpg

flashover

12-11-2006, 10:33

I always liked this shot of my IIIa and Summitar.

http://static.flickr.com/97/241621859_b20fb4f225.jpg

Joe Mondello

12-11-2006, 10:42

I inherited this puppy and it needs some TLC . . .

http://static.flickr.com/110/307947196_96beb4a691.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/musicandlight/sets/72157594394808981/

reagan

12-11-2006, 11:24

I inherited this puppy and it needs some TLC . . . Looks good to me. That's often the shape I get 'em in... I Love a challenge! Have fun! My motto: "Beater is Better!"

reagan

12-11-2006, 11:28

"... missing the covering for the eyepiece..."DAG (http://www.dagcamera.com/leica.htm)carries some parts. If you don't see it there, give 'em a call.

edodo

12-11-2006, 11:34

My IIIA arrived missing the covering for the eyepiece on the right. Does anyone know where I can get one of these? Thanks
http://www.paulshelaskyphotography.com/Photos/Random/IIIA2.jpg

Pesphoto, that piece is not easy to find on the bay, but DAG have those parts, better contact them:http://www.dagcamera.com/leica.htm
only the window cost 25 and there also the metal ring that holds it. it's going to be expensive!

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 12:13

Thanks! Dag does has the parts in stock. $32 for the window and metal ring together.

ffttklackdedeng

12-11-2006, 12:20

Thanks! Dag does has the parts in stock. $32 for the window and metal ring together.

Just a thought: can't you just take a Orako orange filter? Should cost about the same and would improve focussing.. Don't know whether on your model you replace the window with the Orako or if you put the Orako above the clear glass window, afair the Orako has no thread.

OldNick

12-11-2006, 12:35

The orange filter fits over the window rim with a slip fit. You have to have the window installed first. DAG had both sizes, the Orako and the Okaro, when I bought one for my IIIf. The IIIa and IIIf filters are not the same size.

Jim N.

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 12:37

Can you educate me about this orange filter? Is it a better way to go?

ffttklackdedeng

12-11-2006, 12:46

Can you educate me about this orange filter? Is it a better way to go?

Sorry pesphoto, it won't solve the issue _instead_ of the clean window..

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 12:48

Gonna send the $$ to Dag tomorrow.

flashover

12-11-2006, 12:49

Can you educate me about this orange filter? Is it a better way to go?

I have one on my IIIa as the RF was a little dim. It increases the contrast between the two windows and makes focusing easyer.

http://static.flickr.com/103/277550658_aa3cb46142.jpg

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 12:57

Thanks Flash, might look into getting one of those as well.

flashover

12-11-2006, 13:00

Thanks Flash, might look into getting one of those as well.

Mine came from DAG and at $25.00 I thought it was a bargin.

Ash

12-11-2006, 13:32

Or for cheapskates like me, use a piece of coloured acetate from a cheap Cokin filter :D

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 13:36

Or for cheapskates like me, use a piece of coloured acetate from a cheap Cokin filter :D

Smart man.

FrankS

12-11-2006, 13:42

So young and already so wise!

How did it go meeting your fan, Ash? Hairy or perky?

Ash

12-11-2006, 13:45

Frank, I was meant to meet her on tuesday, but now its wednesday. Tomorrow I'll be trying to shoot a test roll through the Leica instead, to see whether I can pull myself away from the Contax II :D

I'll let everyone know if my fan is a hairy bald truck driver called barry, on wednesday night I hope ;)

pesphoto

12-11-2006, 13:53

What? I missed this story.

Ash

12-11-2006, 14:14

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32578

EDIT: Just ordered my first xmas present - nice and rough Summar f/2 from mw classic. Hopefully it wasn't already sold. It'll go on the Leica Standard (yes, a Summar was cheaper than an Elmar!)

2maneekameras

12-12-2006, 18:04

Here is a picture of my IIIAmiddle) in the company of a first year of production Fed !(left) and a Zorki 1B(right).

JohanV

12-31-2006, 07:35

I started reading the LTM part of the forum a few weeks ago, and lo and behold: a IIIc and a IIIg have joined the M's. I blame this thread, so I'll show off mine:
38867 38868 38869

MizBrown

12-31-2006, 08:36

Brought this when I got paid for summer school teaching.

FrankS

12-31-2006, 08:49

Welcome to RFF MizBrown! Excellent reward for your labour. Do you have any images to post made with that Summitar? It's an interesting lens.

MizBrown

12-31-2006, 10:38

Here are two shot on print film. I've got some shot on Tri-X but my scans aren't that good.

Gabriel M.A.

12-31-2006, 10:58

Here's mine. A beautiful IIIc in full-working order (with my dear Summitar on it)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/325624393_e66d93100d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabrielma/325624393/)

I've had it for a few weeks now, and it's m-mm-mmm, good.

raid

12-31-2006, 12:04

I am Viewer Nr. 21,000. Congratulations, Rich.

The old Leica cameras grow on you. I also have a Leica IIIc which I find quite similar to the Canon IVsb.

Raid

mauro scacco

12-31-2006, 14:01

Welcome to RFF MizBrown! Excellent reward for your labour. Do you have any images to post made with that Summitar? It's an interesting lens.

ths is a summitar one with leica 2c

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=52492&ppuser=7461

Mauro

Keith

12-31-2006, 19:38

1930 1a and 1936 II ... IIIc and IIIf
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/340373043_28c440e19a_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/340373040_7df66e9350_o.jpg

reagan

12-31-2006, 20:26

1930 1a and 1936 II ... IIIc and IIIfMy, my... some beauties there Keith. Very nice. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Maurice

01-19-2007, 09:28

A few week I've been given this Leica Ia-I looks awfull ans is screaming for a CLA!
Interesting to me is that I know a little bit of it's history: it was in use at the University of Wageningen before WW2.

HuubL

01-19-2007, 10:00

Film dino

01-24-2007, 05:10

timd

01-24-2007, 08:12

I've finally achieved a childhood ambition :D - here's my 1936 IIIa wearing a Industar-22 hand-me-down from my Fed. It's the Supermarine Spitfire of the camera world - functional and beautiful at the same time...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/362571113_7da88f64b6_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_d/362571113/)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_d/362571113/%22%20title=%22Photo%20Sharing%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=% 22http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/362571113_7da88f64b6_m.jpg

reagan

01-24-2007, 14:08

Welcome to RFF timd! I can relate to your "childhood ambition." It only took me 40 years to get my Leica! :rolleyes: Anyway, great looking Barnack there. Enjoy!

edodo

01-24-2007, 14:46

Welcome here Timd! Love your IIIa, it's a beautifully compact rf, yet a 70 yo marvel of mechanic!

edodo

01-24-2007, 14:48

My IIIg/ SYOOM/ 5cm Summicron .. this picture is part of a series taken for an ebay or RFF classified listing, but taking the shots made me think twice about selling... ... pathognomic ("Characteristic or symptomatic of a particular disease or condition") of GAS... need professional help...
Attached Thumbnails http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=40079&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1169647656 (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=40079&d=1169647656)

that kit is gold, in the hands of a photog. A real dream kit!

colyn

01-24-2007, 15:31

Robert Price

01-26-2007, 13:36

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/370216839_570128be16.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/robert_price_iii/370216839/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/370216836_8aeca82630.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/robert_price_iii/370216836/in/photostream/)

Here Is My leica that I picked up today at a second hand store. There is a huge scratch over where it says "leica".

I was not happy about it till I asked, "how much"?

The lady says to me $80.00, I then asked if she would take $50.00. She said yes. so now I have my 3C with a big scratched out Leica on it.

Everything is really clear on it a very functional. all the speeds seem accurate, and the rangefinder is very clear too. Dosen't even seem out of alignment. Shutter curtain is pristine as well. No cracks on the coverings either. very little ware at all.

I wonder why some one would scratch it out? it just makes no sense at all.

The lense is a Sumitar 5 cm 1:2. The ap ring is a little tight to turn but quite useable. and there is no fogging or seperation either. Chrystal clear, with no scratches at all on the glass.

Ash

01-26-2007, 13:48

You lucky sod!!

Maybe the scratched out Leica was due to the age when it was first used. Possibly a photographer concious of anti-german feelings from WWII-era. Maybe so that someone wouldn't steal it, since it looks so damn unhealthy with that scratching!

Who knows. No matter. You picked up a bargain!!!

Solinar

01-26-2007, 13:56

Some added scratches, plus a flash synch? You should take it back and let me know the address of this place.

VictorM.

01-26-2007, 16:09

Sometimes, when a product was imported privately, US Customs would force the owner to scratch out the brand name because the rights to distribute that brand in the US belonged exclusively to someone else.

suzi_q

01-27-2007, 04:00

Hello, My first post here at RFF,

I've got this Leica II recently, enjoying it very much along with my M3.
I'm looking for Leica III black paint.
I love it more and more everytime I look at it .
it's becoming one of my obsession, talking to my camera.... :rolleyes:

http://suziq.nu/ii.jpg

JimG

01-27-2007, 07:58

Wooo, nice II Suzi. I have one to but it's a little beat up looking. Jim

reagan

01-27-2007, 12:36

Welcome to RFF, Suzi.Q! That's a great looking Barnack. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif Black L.IIIs can still be bought at reasonable prices. Good luck! And you're welcome to share some Gallery photos when you get time!

minimicrite

01-31-2007, 04:53

Here Is My leica that I picked up today at a second hand store. There is a huge scratch over where it says "leica".

Odd. Someone painted over "Ernst Leitz" on my SM Summicron. Maybe they were attacked by the same vandal. I never understood why someone would want to remove the name of the manufacturer from the lens, and not remove "Summicron", too. The name kind of gives away the manufacturer.

I had always assumed that it went in for a CLA, and whoever was doing the job was careless with his/her spanner wrench and had scratched the bejesus out of the Ernst Leitz name, and had painted over it. Not quite sure what the reasoning would be behind yours, though.

atelier7

02-06-2007, 20:54

pictures of my IIIC and summitar

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=55653

colyn

02-06-2007, 20:58

pictures of my IIIC and summitar

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=55653

Your camera must be nekkid. I don't have permission to view..

reagan

02-06-2007, 20:59

Nice. Very nice. Good photos too.

Ash

02-07-2007, 01:19

New one from yesterday afternoon/evening.

Turns out 'stick with what you know' is correct. This neg was correctly exposed and developed for midtones, even though it's Ortho (iso 10-ish)... the neg using 400iso turned out awful!. 4x5 shot.

(kinda cropps and needs rotating a lil - scanner is rubbish)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/second-belated/leicas4x5orthocopy-1.jpg

Maurice

02-16-2007, 03:50

Today I bought a SBLOO 35mm viewfinder to accompany my 35mm Summaron. I think it looks beautiful!

ChadHahn

02-16-2007, 08:17

Here is my IIf that I got from my Dad, who traded a banjo to a friend who got it from his dad who picked it up in Europe.

It had been sitting the friend's mantle until my dad got it. He found loading it a pain so he gave it to me. I've used it off and on for 5 years now. It gives good results. I bought the finder to go on my Kiev when using my 35mm lens. I think it looks good on the Leica and leave it there even though I don't need it.
http://www.cdhahn.com/IIf.jpg

reagan

02-16-2007, 10:20

A banjo for a Leica. That's a great story. :) And a sweet camera. Good for you.

NickolasB

02-17-2007, 19:36

Hello.
I have Leica, but I don't know model.

Please help me with model checking.

About camera:

Leica s\n: 139198
ERNST LEITZ
WETZLAR
D.R.P.

Lens: Leitz Elmar 1:35 F=50

Camera have shooter slower on face panel, on left of lens screw.

Thx.

ChadHahn

02-17-2007, 20:05

It's a Leica III made in 1934 according to
http://cameraquest.com/ltmnum.htm

Chad

reagan

02-18-2007, 19:36

NicolasB, welcome to RFF! 1934, a good year. I have one - black. It's got alot of wear, but still functions just fine.

harmsr

02-27-2007, 18:38

OK, I admit it also. I am addicted to my iiif.

Besides loving its mechanical precision feel, it makes me think about lighting and exposure vs. always trusting a meter and letting the camera tell me what it wants to do.

Here is my iiif with col. Summicron and other accessories. I also like using this lens on the M5 with bayonet adaptor. My other fun lens for this one is 50 2.8 Elmar.

Best,

Ray