Show off your Leica I/II/III/LTM Camera [Archive] - Page 4

Pandachief

08-09-2010, 01:19

first production leica ii and a late leica ii with a scnoo rapidwinder
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/4088860169_f6ffbf003b_b.jpg

first production leica ii
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4088859865_8d3d97b305_b.jpg

This is a very nice Leica II... a rare "export" model with the special "Germany" engraving in the accessory shoe.

Rico

08-09-2010, 02:32

This 1939 beauty is the IIIb with period rapid-winder SCNOO, both in fabulous working condition. Attached is a Red-Scale Elmar and external 50mm VF SBOOI, both post-war. The latter fits only partially in the accessory shoe, which I believe is a known problem (changes to the Leica shoe standard): anyone know more?

http://www.patternassociates.com/rico/leica/misc/iiib2.jpg

Vickko

08-18-2010, 16:42

My favourite shooting kit this summer, with a gem that I found in Vancouver in May. It took me years to find this lens.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4905609045_a507135d04_z.jpg

...Vick

Mr_Flibble

08-20-2010, 09:56

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/LeicaI01.jpg

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/LeicaI02.jpg

Leica I 1938 #293***

LeicaTom

08-23-2010, 07:11

Leica I 1938 #293***

Very nice "static" display work Sir! :)

Tom

LeicaTom

08-23-2010, 07:12

My favourite shooting kit this summer, with a gem that I found in Vancouver in May. It took me years to find this lens.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4905609045_a507135d04_z.jpg

...Vick

Lovely Kit.....I would really like to see some samples taken with that lens/camera combo :)

Tom

Mr_Flibble

08-26-2010, 00:41

Very nice "static" display work Sir! :)
Tom

Thanks Tom, it doesn't make me any less jealous of your collection though ;)

All the WW2 paperwork arrived the same week as the camera. I don't have any studio lighting to make it look better unfortunately.

I've got a SBOOI on the camera now, looks really sweet and I'm still busy running a roll through it to see if it works the way it should.

greyelm

08-27-2010, 04:31

I have a model II, IIa, IIf & IIIf RDST and a number of FSU clones. Of them I think the IIf may be my favourite,

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/Greyelm/LeicaIIf.jpg

p.giannakis

09-08-2010, 11:41

Mine...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VrVPauLGR6c/TIflc0oxYsI/AAAAAAAACaE/GEJd_yV7cZY/s1600/leica.jpg

taskoni

09-11-2010, 22:40

Hi all. I am new to this forum but I am really in love with my Leica III from 1935.
Here:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4981999744_9f5a3aeb51_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4982000716_bff9b040dc_b.jpg

greyelm

09-12-2010, 00:35

Nice set up. The lens chrome looks in very good condition. Has it been factory modified, the upper speed dial looks like a IIIf with the syncro dial underneath.

taskoni

09-12-2010, 07:16

taskoni

09-12-2010, 08:22

Great, thank you very much!
Regards,
b.

fbf

09-12-2010, 10:25

iiif rd + leicavit + 35/2 cron ltm + cv28/35 finder
http://www.pbase.com/image/128364119.jpg

greyelm

09-13-2010, 06:16

I bought it a week ago - the lens is in great condition indeed and as far as I feel the camera all works great. Will process the first test roll tomorrow. I presume it is a IIIa by the serial number but could be IIIf as you suggesting :)
This is my first leica. May be you guys will help me to identify the model better? Here's two more shots in case somebody can help :)

Regards,
b.

Yes originally a 1935 III, factory converted to IIIf in the ?1950s (flash syncronised). Note the engraving DBP & GMBH, these are post Third Reich. In 1935 the engraving would have been DRP. Leitz offered upgrades to their older models and many were brought up to the then current specifications. It shows the quality of the construction of these old cameras.

maddoc

09-13-2010, 06:20

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4964285822_46557d713d_z.jpg

My IIIf BD / Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1,5/50 T*

kevin m

09-13-2010, 06:43

iiif rd + leicavit + 35/2 cron ltm + cv28/35 finder
http://www.pbase.com/image/128364119.jpg

That's nifty! :)

ZoomP

09-13-2010, 22:08

I couldn't resist. My quest for the ultimate M2 ended in grabbing a good deal on ebay on a Rolleiflex 2.8F and now a Leica IIIG with 50 Elmar f2.8 and a Leciavit!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4988687345_24fd8fa75e_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4989268880_7e452f92b7_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4988632803_cf687aab06_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4988672073_8f5f06a8f6_z.jpg

Can't wait to cut my TriX lead and load some to shoot my first roll.

roundg

09-13-2010, 22:19

I couldn't resist. My quest for the ultimate M2 ended in grabbing a good deal on ebay on a Rolleiflex 2.8F and now a Leica IIIG with 50 Elmar f2.8 and a Leciavit!!!

Can't wait to cut my TriX lead and load some to shoot my first roll.

wow, that;s really fast. Bro.

chris7521

09-22-2010, 21:15

My 1932 Leica II with a Hektor 73/1.9 from 1934

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2659/p1020250m.jpg
By chris7521 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/chris7521) at 2010-09-22

Jamie Pillers

09-22-2010, 21:24

Beeeeautiful! What's the image quality like with that lens?

coelacanth

09-22-2010, 21:25

Does anyone know how rare/easy to get a II with strap lugs?? I assume they are retrofitted by Leitz/technical at some point?

loneranger

09-22-2010, 21:43

which version of the summicron is that? Looks different than the ones I've seen.iiif rd + leicavit + 35/2 cron ltm + cv28/35 finder
http://www.pbase.com/image/128364119.jpg

chris7521

09-22-2010, 21:53

Beeeeautiful! What's the image quality like with that lens?
Thanks! Well, it's quite soft wide open which is well known but, I like that. It's pretty sharp by 3.2-4.5.
I don't have any examples on film for you but here are two wide open from my GF-1
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/5466/p1020230xc.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/p1020230xc.jpg/)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9670/p1020065gv.th.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/p1020065gv.jpg/)

chris7521

09-22-2010, 21:57

Does anyone know how rare/easy to get a II with strap lugs?? I assume they are retrofitted by Leitz/technical at some point?
I really don't know how rare it is . I have 2 and they both have lugs. Maybe i just got lucky:)

coelacanth

09-22-2010, 22:00

I really don't know how rare it is . I have 2 and they both have lugs. Maybe i just got lucky:)

Thanks for the info. Let me know when you decide to sell one of yours. ;)

macmx

09-22-2010, 23:33

Does someone know whether it is possible to get a lens painted black along with repainting a IIIf body? I think I saw this from a japanese shop once.

LeicaTom

10-02-2010, 02:12

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/More%20Leica%20Photos/331.jpg?t=1285936681

My latest acquisition.....a 1945 Jos. Schneider Kreuznach f1.5/50mm in original Leica Thread Mount seen here on one of my 1945 Leica IIIC K Grey cameras :)

Enjoy!

Tom

jsrockit

10-05-2010, 04:40

Anybody figure out how to use a standard or II with a neck strap? I hate wrist straps and hate cases with straps.

john neal

10-05-2010, 09:13

Anybody figure out how to use a standard or II with a neck strap? I hate wrist straps and hate cases with straps.

Send it to your favourite repairman and have the IIIc lugs fitted, if you must. Alternatively, find a donor shell from a later camera - I had a late production II that had blanking screws, fitted by the factory, where the III shell they used should have had lugs.

goodtimes

10-05-2010, 09:32

81755Leica One Dime is a daily trooper.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/5055002882/

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/C:%5CDocuments%20and%20Settings%5CJoan%5CMes%20doc uments%5CLEICA%20II%20F%5C_MG_9648r.JPG

davidbivins

10-05-2010, 11:57

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UihafMJTaFc/TKuBeMAW_gI/AAAAAAAABdc/ygirOM6YJV4/s640/photo.JPG
Leica III with a CV 21mm Color Skopar and 21/25mm metal CV finder. And a ton of rebadged Tri-X.

Gordon Coale

10-08-2010, 21:10

http://www.electricedge.com/greymatter/images7/P1030994.jpg

On the left is a Zorki 1b (1949 to 1951) that had it's broken rangefinder removed. I just picked up the 1935 Leica Standard on the right. I was going to send it off to Youxin Ye but he's in China. The shutter looked and sound good so I put some film in it so see what it will do until Youxin returns. What delightful cameras! More pictures: Two Standards (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gordoncoale/sets/72157605530006602/)

Ron (Netherlands)

10-12-2010, 13:22

Mine...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VrVPauLGR6c/TIflc0oxYsI/AAAAAAAACaE/GEJd_yV7cZY/s1600/leica.jpg

Is that an original pre-wwII Leica strap??
btw lovely product picture!

john neal

10-13-2010, 03:26

I have one of those straps - actually came with a Canon IVSb, but I think it's Leica. Don't know the period though...

jsrockit

10-13-2010, 04:09

Man, I so want a standard, but the lack of strap lugs makes me never buy one... :(

newspaperguy

10-13-2010, 04:27

jsrockit

10-13-2010, 04:34

Who needs lugs? (No insult intended to the Leica Users Group)

Buy or make yourself a speed-sling like this one in my gallery:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=128813&ppuser=20714

Not my style... I like a tradtional neck strap only... no wrist straps, no tripod mount weird straps, no cases, etc. :(

hookonclassic

10-16-2010, 07:46

Lady Leica ... showing me the Barnack's way...:D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5085134055_1094f6ec9e_b.jpg

greyelm

10-16-2010, 11:50

Does not work ! Drives me mad :mad:

could one of you eventually attempt to upload this picture, as a test:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/5086834332/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5086834332_b0be726d9e_b.jpg

buzzardkid

10-16-2010, 12:38

Over a thousand posts!

Great thread!!!

buzzardkid

10-16-2010, 12:46

Just a simple question: I can't find a way to post a picture on an RFF reply.
Could someone give me a clue please ?

Many thanks

I've tried to copy and paste the link of the picture inside my computer into the INSERT IMAGE but no success.
I've also posted the picture on my Flickr page and copy that link to the "insert image" window > no luck :(

Here is the link if someone want to try to post the picture :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/5086834332/

Thanks Chaps

Two options:

Do what the picture shows and simply paste the Flickr BBCode in the message, or switch to 'Advanced Mode' when replying and use the paperclip button to add a picture, click the link after upload and insert the attachment address as a picture.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82006&stc=1&d=1287261834

helenhill

10-16-2010, 13:14

GORGEOUS ' Goodtimes'...Lovely Indeed !!

Melvin

10-16-2010, 17:55

Two options:

Do what the picture shows and simply paste the Flickr BBCode in the message, or switch to 'Advanced Mode' when replying and use the paperclip button to add a picture, click the link after upload and insert the attachment address as a picture.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82006&stc=1&d=1287261834
I couldn't get this to work with Firefox. Works with Safari, though.

Melvin

10-16-2010, 17:56

BTW, what's with the dime?

Artorius

10-16-2010, 21:42

BTW, what's with the dime?

Yeah, what he asked.

goodtimes

10-16-2010, 23:25

Hi all,

Thanks for your help about posting pictures. It is Sunday morning here and after I have cleared a few "On the list home tasks" I will relax on RFF and make a few attemps to post pictures again.
The Dime ? Duno ! I had once this coin in my pocket and its main use was to open camera battery covers. It happened one day that I had both the coin and the II F in hands and I married them :)
No worries, the glue is removable !

goodtimes

10-16-2010, 23:30

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3068143578_81f6e03c42.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/3068143578/)
1932 Lecia Black Paint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/3068143578/) by CustomM8 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8487951@N05/), on Flickr

Finally it works, grabbing the BBcode and paste into the message.
Weeeehoooooo !

Here is the II before it was rich (without the dime:)

hookonclassic

10-17-2010, 17:26

1932 Lecia Black Paint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/3068143578/) by CustomM8 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8487951@N05/), on Flickr

Finally it works, grabbing the BBcode and paste into the message.
Weeeehoooooo !

Here is the II before it was rich (without the dime:)

Good times every time...:)

Now I know what is the dime for...:p

goodtimes

10-18-2010, 09:47

Sure ! I would not dare peeling off the round pice of vulcanite for a dime :)

jsrockit

10-18-2010, 09:59

Damn these Leica IIs in black are sexy...

SteveM(PA)

10-18-2010, 17:52

Sorry, not black...I want a black one too!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5094770083_6a2021d874_z.jpg

buzzardkid

10-23-2010, 14:31

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82162&stc=1&d=1287872766

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82163&stc=1&d=1287872803

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82164&stc=1&d=1287872831

Leica IIIa (1938)
converted to IIIa-sunc in the 1950's (common upgrade back then)
Cameraleather grey Goat Skin
M4 film reminder dial
Leitz SCNOO trigger winder with metal ribbon (did-it-myself repair)
Helios finder (35, 85, 135 frames)
Konica 35/2.0 L-Hexanon
Gordy wrist strap

helenhill

10-23-2010, 16:03

You Boys are struttin some GORGEOUS 'setups' !!
Congrats...:D

buzzardkid

10-24-2010, 00:27

Thanks Helen! I also really love that small black Barnack you're taking out lately, and especially the results you get from it! Magical stuff!

chris7521

10-28-2010, 21:36

My other 1932 Leica II and Summitar 50/ f2. Works great but, you may see it in the classifieds soon. I don't need 2. Not selling the lens. I like it too much and it's really clean:) I took this picture with a 1930 Elmar 135/f4.5 on my G1. I'm amazed how something so old can take pictures like this. So sharp:D

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6669/p1020556m.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/p1020556m.jpg/)

Kherberos

11-18-2010, 03:28

Hi There,

It's been a while That I am watching these forums, but here is the firts time I am "posting" something. An I am posting it here, where I find it nice to read a lot about LTM leicas.

Here is what I have, in terms of LTM Leica :

A Leica IIIc (sharksin) with its Sumitar ;
A Leica IIIg with its Summicron 35/2

In my bag, I have also a VC 15/4.5, and a Nikkor 50/1.4 Both are great lenses, even if I find the Nikkor a bit heavy. In fact, I often leave it at home, using it mainly for "indoor pictures".

I Really love my IIIc : it is just as heavy as I need, and the shutter is ultra quiet. I really like my IIIg, even if it is "noisier" than the IIIc, bevause in fact, you can perfectly take pictures from 35mm through 90mm in a small/light package. But it does feel less sturdy than the Leica IIIc.

I Think I will want a third Leica III sooner or later : I want a set for "indoor situations" (with the nikkor), a set with the VC 15/4.5, and a set with the IIIg and a 28/35 mini-finder for all around versatility outside.

Everything I have, I got it cheap, and if like a lot photography, I am not a "specialist". I will post picts of what I take as soon as I get the time to scan what I see where I go. I also have a Nikon FA and a Nikon FM3a with various lenses from Ais 20/4 ; 28/2.8 ; 50/1.8 ; 85/2, but I have to admit that I am using them less often now that I have my Leicas and a New Mamiya 6 (50mm being very impressive).

Ah, and I am thinking of buying a VC Color Skopar 28/3.5 !

OlliL

11-18-2010, 03:50

I love the II for it's super clean look.
And BP is even better :-)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5185030010_5f5f324309.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5185030010/)
The eye (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5185030010/) von oliverleschke (http://www.flickr.com/people/13957131@N07/) auf Flickr

buzzardkid

11-19-2010, 16:53

You shooting a Summar now, Helen?

I'd REALLY love to see what stuff you get from that, I'm pretty sure it will be magical!

buzzardkid

11-19-2010, 16:57

Here's my Summar clone, a FED 50/2.0 on a FED-S Komandirski from 1941:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82766&stc=1&d=1290217797

I shot it against a 'real' Summar once on the M8 when I still had that: not a difference. Even color rendering was identical.
The camera probably was defaced and rechromed, ready to be engraved as a 'Leica', when they saw it was a FED-S. So now the top plate is blank. FED camera type development narrows it down to 1941.

That camera deserves some quality time with me. I should take it out more. I got some rolls of Neopan 400 that would do nicely with it!

helenhill

11-19-2010, 17:02

Lovely Rig, Johan....Sweeeet !

The summar is FAST becoming my Favorite 50mm lens....

RFH

11-29-2010, 19:28

http://rfhansen.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/r0012859.jpg

Here's my latest acqisition: Leica IIIf with Nippon Kogaku 35/3.5 lens. A beautiful thing, but I may have to sell it as it's hard to justify the expense these days. Already have an M6 and R-D1, and the IIIf's viewfinder doesn't really compete with those. But first a roll of film must be run through it. Then we'll see if I fall in love with it.

robklurfield

11-29-2010, 20:05

the IIIf just arrived today...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5219489837_742a36a34e_b.jpg

maddoc

12-11-2010, 03:20

Leica IIIf, with Avenon 28/3.5 and Avenon 28mm finder.

Interesting, the silver version has a infinity lock and my black version a focus tab. Do you also have the case ?

lxmike

12-17-2010, 06:31

Sadly I sold this IIIa a few years back and I wish I had not

Cindy Flood

12-17-2010, 15:01

iig just back from a CLA with Youxin.

http://www.pbase.com/cindyflood/image/131212414/original.jpgi

helenhill

12-17-2010, 15:06

You Go Girl....Lovely Holiday Red Coat

Congrats Cindy !!
How long did Youxin take
Was it a CLA "
Tres Happy for You...now post some pixs frome 'Her'

Cindy Flood

12-17-2010, 15:12

You Go Girl....Lovely Holiday Red Coat

Congrats Cindy !!
How long did Youxin take
Was it a CLA "
Tres Happy for You...now post some pixs frome 'Her'

Thanks, Helen. Youxin quoted a month, but he was finished with the CLA early. Waiting for the new Red Coat took a little longer.

digitalintrigue

12-17-2010, 19:00

Cindy, do you have a filter on that Elmar?

Cindy Flood

12-17-2010, 19:05

Hi Robert,
Yes, I do have a filter on there.

digitalintrigue

12-17-2010, 19:23

hmm. I need a yellow one of those. What is the filter size?

bigeye

12-18-2010, 04:57

I'm not sure of the size (E19?), but the Walz filters for the Argus C3 are often used. They're inexpensive and available, but very old (50's). The original Leica as above are from the '30s, I believe, and harder to find.

A SOOGZ will adapt regular E39 filters. A VOOLA/SOOGZ combination is Leica OCD perfection.

.

Ron (Netherlands)

12-18-2010, 13:02

I've just put this in the conversion thread...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~kpmg0072/conversion/Kopie%20van%20IMG_4733.JPG

HuubL

12-19-2010, 05:41

http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub's%20Homepages/test/leicoll1210_03.jpg

HuubL

12-19-2010, 05:51

Meet the Barnacks...http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub's%20Homepages/test/leicoll1210_06.jpg
and I'm not afraid to show my numbers...;)

Ron (Netherlands)

12-19-2010, 08:07

http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub's%20Homepages/test/leicoll1210_03.jpg

Super product photo Huub!

I sold my chromium barnacks to finance the bp conversion and part of the summarons.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5273095779_e7310d1a4f_b.jpg

HuubL

12-19-2010, 10:17

The Barnack bunch.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/Huub's%20Homepages/test/Leicoll1210_10.jpg

Ron (Netherlands)

12-19-2010, 10:38

The Barnack bunch.

Which one (of the cams) is your favorite?

HuubL

12-19-2010, 11:01

Which one (of the cams) is your favorite?

To fondle: the IIIa, to shoot: the IIIg

I shoot the IIIg mostly with the 2.8 Summaron. I haven't checked the latest IIIf yet, the one shown above, but it looks and feels like it is in excellent shape. The IIIa slow speeds stick.

Ron (Netherlands)

12-19-2010, 11:52

The IIIa slow speeds stick.

an easy DIY fix, but I never used them, thats why I ended up with the Leica II.

btw a very nice collection, including the beautiful lensset

Mr_Flibble

12-19-2010, 11:59

Sweet collection Huub,

Very nice

digitalintrigue

12-22-2010, 04:27

I just need two or three more lenses and that's it!

Famous last words :)

kshapero

12-22-2010, 04:34

A recent snapshot of my Leica IIIf RD ST with Leica LTM Summarit 50mm f/1.5 lens, it's for me the most beautiful camera I've ever used ;-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3757201770_d4e73f5f89_o.jpg
I totally agree, beautiful.

digitalintrigue

12-22-2010, 04:42

The Summarit (IMHO) represents the epitome of Leica lens feel and finish.

paulfish4570

12-22-2010, 04:50

These beautiful photos are killing me with yearning ...

Frank Petronio

12-22-2010, 05:04

The Summarit (IMHO) represents the epitome of Leica lens feel and finish.

Combined with the inability to find a proper lenshade for under $200 ;-)

maddoc

12-22-2010, 05:10

Combined with the inability to find a proper lenshade for under $200 ;-)

40.5 Kenko filter + W-40.5 lens hood from the famous seller on eBay, less than 50$ ;)

maddoc

12-22-2010, 05:21

I want a black IID ... :eek:

Dralowid

12-22-2010, 05:28

John, seeing your post, check your PMs... nice though it is II not III

All the best

Michael

LeicaTom

12-25-2010, 16:26

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/Leica%20IIIC%20K/MOOLYCPic4net.jpg?t=1293511693 (javascript:void(0);)

"Anyone For Tennis.....Soccer, Football or Auto Racing?"
(Leica IIIC K MOOLY C - Sports Rig)

Santa helped me put this rig together this year.............based on some camera gear an old German man once told me about years ago, he was a Nürnberger Nachrichten Sports Photographer in the late 1940's early 50's, shooting the hometown Soccer team and Motorcycle races, he had a postwar "Flat Top" IIIC with a Black MOOLY C motor and ROSOL finder and he used the kit for many years and sadly had sold it BEFORE I met him.
(I did buy all of his Leica Fotografie magazines complete from 1949 to 1966).

My Sports rig is my 1945/48 Leica IIIC K "Sharkskin" conversion LOOKX with era correct f2/50 Summitar SOORE w/ SOOPD wartime issue "Barndoor" hood, ROSOL finder and 1948 Black paint MOOLY C Leica Motor #5481 as delivered originally on May 7th 1948 to a Photo Studio in Munich, Germany.

This is something completely different and will be a major feature camera in my up-coming online camera museum. :D

Thanks Santa!

Enjoy!

Tom

robklurfield

12-25-2010, 16:39

wow! very cool, Tom.

OlliL

12-26-2010, 10:04

My current LTM setup.
I have found a Summitar, same year as the IIIf, but it has a big scratch so I might pass it...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5294153858_f3c8e81f8c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5294153858/)
Leica II and IIIf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5294153858/) von oliverleschke (http://www.flickr.com/people/13957131@N07/) auf Flickr

Lens on the IIIf (converted IIIc) is a I-61

ellisson

12-26-2010, 20:46

My recently acquired black Leica II with summaron 3.5.

http://www.pbase.com/ellisson/image/131409279/large.jpg

lxmike

01-01-2011, 10:21

That IIIg is absolutely sublime

buzzardkid

01-01-2011, 14:58

New-to-me Leica IIIc Stepper from 1942. Serviced by Youxin Ye, and truly as good as new. GripTac-fitted. A multitude of thanks to LeicaTom for this camera!

Lenses: Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar T 50mm f1.5 (1943), Sonnar T 135mm f4.0 (1943) and Leitz Elmar 90mm f4.0 (1939). Lyre-shaped VIOOH finder.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83702&stc=1&d=1293925986

Arrived at the last day of 2010, and will be loaded with B&W film shortly to test drive.

buzzardkid

01-01-2011, 15:12

Leica IIIa from 1938, with SCNOO trigger winder (DIY repair, used a metal tape measure for a ribbon), gray GoatSkin leather, M4 film reminder dial.

Lenses are my 1951 Canon 28mm f3.5 'Korean War' lens and a Leitz New York Velostigmat 50mm f3.5. Komura 28mm finder and clamp-on filters complete this set. 1950's Leitz neckstrap fitted.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83704&stc=1&d=1293926928

LeicaTom

01-01-2011, 15:35

Frank Petronio

01-01-2011, 16:15

Nice set Mr Buzzard!

Vickko

01-01-2011, 17:31

New toy for this Christmas. I love black cameras.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5313997693_f8a46c8dc3_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5313998105_49ddbf2533_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5314593922_e089722eac_z.jpg

Vick

Vickko

01-01-2011, 18:08

Wow, Leicamshooter, that is a beautiful IIIg black paint camera.

Vick

...

IIIG Black Paint & Heliar Nickel 50/F2

HuubL

01-03-2011, 04:09

buzzardkid

01-03-2011, 04:14

Nice set Johan, I see the filters have arrived. Is that my old VIOOH in the other post?

Yes it is, Huub! Thank you so much, it feels right at home with the camera and Sonnars.

Mr_Flibble

01-03-2011, 04:46

*Sigh* I want a SCNOO now :(

buzzardkid

01-03-2011, 14:39

*Sigh* I want a SCNOO now :(

Hey Rick,

when you do get a SCNOO, get one cheap with a snapped ribbon. I'll fix yours with a tape measure metal ribbon as well, for free!:)

lxmike

01-06-2011, 08:16

my soon to arr9ive IIIC converted to IIIF BDST, I intend to use it with my 5cm f2 summarit and cv 25/4 color skopar

LeicaTom

01-06-2011, 08:29

my soon to arr9ive IIIC converted to IIIF BDST, I intend to use it with my 5cm f2 summarit and cv 25/4 color skopar

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83844&d=1294334160

Congrats Mike on finding yourself a very nice looking and unconmmon conversion "Flat Top" IIIC/IIIFBDST - it still has the original Leitz lug rings, very good! :D

Happy Shooting!

Tom

lxmike

01-06-2011, 11:52

Thanks Tom and thanks for the encouragement, (via pm), which 'pushed' me over the edge towards purchasing this beauty, do you think that it is a leitz factory conversion, also I got it for £169, I feel that is good vaulue and cannot wait to shoot with it

Ron (Netherlands)

01-06-2011, 12:37

LeicaTom

01-06-2011, 16:14

That is for sure an orginal Leitz factory conversion. Btw just came across a very rare and very beautiful factory conversion on the LUF: a converted black IIIc!, I've put the link to the picture here - apart from the black paint, it is the same as yours lxmike:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachments/leica-sammler-historica/237421d1293807513-graue-iiic-iiic-bk-jpg

I saw that over there at the LUF and I would honestly step out and say that, that camera is NOT a factory 1948/49 era Black Paint, (it is an original factory conversion IIIC/IIIFBDST) , but the finish is not smooth or shiny enough as the Leitz factory paint was Nitro Lack and it looks like wet black glass, (this camera looks like a CRR Luton Paint job) ~ plus like the IIIC K's of WW2 the body screws were painted to match the body, this is a non factory paintjob - a beauty nontheless......... :)

This camera here is most likely to be an original Black Paint IIIC ca. 1948 - the paint is also the same stuff used on the 1948/50 era MOOLY C motors.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4588947303_23030c1a33_b.jpg

Tom

Ron (Netherlands)

01-07-2011, 10:59

I agree Tom, it's quite probably a non factory paint, but the conversion being an original Leitz one. About the picture you have shown, I am almost quite sure the owner of that camera (Erik our fellow member) mentioned that it was painted black at a later stage, but of course Erik might help us out on this one (there is only one original black IIIc known and I doubt it is in his hands)

I saw that over there at the LUF and I would honestly step out and say that, that camera is NOT a factory 1948/49 era Black Paint, (it is an original factory conversion IIIC/IIIFBDST) , but the finish is not smooth or shiny enough as the Leitz factory paint was Nitro Lack and it looks like wet black glass, (this camera looks like a CRR Luton Paint job) ~ plus like the IIIC K's of WW2 the body screws were painted to match the body, this is a non factory paintjob - a beauty nontheless......... :)

This camera here is most likely to be an original Black Paint IIIC ca. 1948 - the paint is also the same stuff used on the 1948/50 era MOOLY C motors.

Tom

Erik van Straten

01-07-2011, 15:36

About the picture you have shown, I am almost quite sure the owner of that camera (Erik our fellow member) mentioned that it was painted black at a later stage, but of course Erik might help us out on this one.

I still have doubts on this one, altough Ton Scherpenborg (Leica repairman - Leitz trained - since 1958) declared that it is genuine. He opened it for small repairs.
Ton Scherpenborg also remembered that in the past there were at ODIN similar cameras around that were given to customers who had their cameras in repair, so called 'loan cameras', and that these were not marked as such.
I myself doubt on this one because the paint is not strong enough.

Erik.

lxmike

01-08-2011, 02:10

IIIC/IIIFBDST with 5cm f2 Summitar

Frank Petronio

01-14-2011, 19:27

IIIc with Summarit (and Teflon tape trick to get a 40.5mm shade to screw in).

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/20258/U20258I1295068052.SEQ.0.jpg

Might be open to a trade for a user Elmar 3.5 and a little cash? ;-)

wjlapier

01-17-2011, 13:48

My newly acquired 1F. Loaded with film and ready to go.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5365298096_c5f212b90a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31186421@N06/5365298096/)
1FNikkor2835 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31186421@N06/5365298096/) by wjlapier (http://www.flickr.com/people/31186421@N06/), on Flickr

lxmike

01-17-2011, 14:14

thats a stunning IF you have there, looks really good

hteasley

01-17-2011, 14:14

My newly acquired IIIf, CLA'd yesterday by Youxin. Which was *awesome* to watch.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5364778143_1c12c548f8_b.jpg

wjlapier

01-17-2011, 14:21

thats a stunning IF you have there, looks really good

I'm glad I bought it.

I just realized I'm writing 1F and not IF--too funny :) OK IF from now on!

HuubL

01-17-2011, 23:56

My latest beauty (thank you John!):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5366095565_82802f256e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huubl/5366095565/)
Leica III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huubl/5366095565/) by Huub L (http://www.flickr.com/people/huubl/), on Flickr

Mr_Flibble

01-18-2011, 00:13

It sure is, Huub! A beauty I mean.

A black paint body is also on my wishing list, next to the SCNOO,....IIIcK.....Sonnar lens.... *sigh* ;)

OlliL

01-18-2011, 09:37

IIIC/IIIFBDST with 50mm 1.8 Canon

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5367157925_3e5b15fc7e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5367157925/)
Leica IIIf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13957131@N07/5367157925/) von oliverleschke (http://www.flickr.com/people/13957131@N07/) auf Flickr

Nice camera Huub!

That black aperture dial looks great.
The one on my Elmar is nickel unfortunately.

hexiplex

01-21-2011, 11:57

My newly arrived Leica IIIf RD resting on the bed after an afternoon of chewing film:

http://www.morganmalaska.se//LTM.jpg

raid

01-21-2011, 12:04

Tad Wolf

01-22-2011, 14:48

Mr_Flibble

01-22-2011, 16:27

That's a very nice set Tad Wolf, with some nice family history I bet.

LeicaTom

01-22-2011, 18:53

This my Grandpas' Leica IIIf Rd 1952/53 my Dad gave it to me at Christmas having fun with it so far. I have three lenses ( 50mm f2 Summitar, 35mm f3.5 Elmar, and a 90mm f4 Elmar. It's in great condition I had it checked out and they said it was fine to use and didn't need CLA but the Summitar did. I bought the Viooh and a couple lens caps on ebay it's hard to find any Leica stuff here in Montana.

Very kool!

You have a nicely put together kit there, you are ready to go, it's great to see fresh new folks getting into using Screw Mount Leica's. here at RFF :)

Have Fun & Happy Shooting!

Tom

paulfish4570

01-22-2011, 19:02

Harry, you've got to throw down some shots with that pretty IIIf; it's the anti-m8. :)

Ron (Netherlands)

01-23-2011, 07:00

Thanks Huub for this wonderful picture.... true beauty never dies... IMHO the black LTM Barnacks with chrome fittings are the most beautiful ones ;)

My latest beauty (thank you John!):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5366095565_82802f256e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huubl/5366095565/)
Leica III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huubl/5366095565/) by Huub L (http://www.flickr.com/people/huubl/), on Flickr

HuubL

01-23-2011, 11:01

Thanks Huub for this wonderful picture.... true beauty never dies... IMHO the black LTM Barnacks with chrome fittings are the most beautiful ones ;)

Thanks Ron. It's a rare beauty with the unspoilt (well almost) black lacquer, but mine has nickel fittings and Elmar, not chrome. And in fact, I like the nickel just a tad better ;)

john_nyc

01-25-2011, 16:58

My "new" Leica A, serial dates it to 1930. It's fully functional and I LOVE it. I suspect it was repainted at some point because around any of the engraving the paint keeps its distance. No matter... I bought it to use.

John

http://www.shutterfall.com/forum_images/P1000704.jpg

http://www.shutterfall.com/forum_images/P1000705.jpg

http://www.shutterfall.com/forum_images/P1000706.jpg

Krosya

01-28-2011, 16:57

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/krosya/cameras/IMG_0017.jpg

maddoc

02-08-2011, 02:22

Old technology - new technology :)

http://www.pbase.com/gsamj/image/132386677.jpg

IIIb (griptack) / Summarit & Summarit yellow-filter

rogerzilla

02-12-2011, 05:50

1937 IIIa with 1950s 35mm Summaron

http://www.peeble.com/iiia.jpg

1953 IIf with 1956 50mm Summicron collapsible (can't afford a rigid one!). This one, incredibly, has no cleaning scratches. It usually has a UV filter stuck on it to keep it that way.

http://www.peeble.com/iif.jpg

I have a late "sharkskin" IIIc being repaired and also Summar and red scale Elmar 50mm lenses.

FrankS

02-15-2011, 17:29

1937/38 IIIa with Summaron 3.5

robklurfield

02-17-2011, 21:41

my IIIf just gained a new friend -- a Summitar.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5455562568_efce170aa0_z.jpg

taskoni

02-20-2011, 06:41

Here's my Leica III w/ Summar 5cm f/2

[IMG]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5083/61015440104263587693198.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/61015440104263587693198.jpg/)

coelacanth

03-09-2011, 11:43

1932 II with 1950s Pelikan 400N. Both still kicking.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_kWxeki68O7I/TXfmijvdEiI/AAAAAAAABZ8/VQDU5fJQB2Y/s800/11%2012%3A43%3A47%20PM.jpg

jarski

03-09-2011, 12:06

excuse for those who dont like "enhanced" pics, but here's my IIIg w/ 90 Elmar and VIDOM finder.

yes, IIIg has frame lines for 90mm lens so finder is redundant :p

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5489351057_c771406f2e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/5489351057/)
Leica Wallpaper (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/5489351057/) by Jarno Nevala (http://www.flickr.com/people/jarnonevala/), on Flickr

Mr_Flibble

03-10-2011, 08:17

Freshly arrived today

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/SCNOO01.jpg

Leica IIIa (1937/1938) with goat leather coat and flash-sync upgrade + DIY-fixed SCNOO

Gloriously provided by Buzzardkid

Together with my pre-war Summitar

all I can say is

SMOOOTH!

*does the kid in the candy-store dance* :D

p.s. sorry about the price-tag ghost :P

hteasley

03-20-2011, 18:33

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5545142012_e1d487a1c9_b.jpg

Another upgrade for the IIIf, a SCNOO. Post-war IIIf, but Youxin figured that he could get the SCNOO to work on it. It took a little surgery, a new take-up shaft, grinding the gear beneath the winding knob thinner, and a few other alterations, but after all was said and done, I have a 1953 IIIf with a SCNOO, and it works beautifully.

hookonclassic

03-21-2011, 04:32

Barnack + Elmar...some call it "pocket rocket"...compact...classic...highly functional...:D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5542091693_52e0e21f09_b.jpg
IIIa | SCNOO | 50mm Elmar

buzzardkid

03-21-2011, 15:19

Hi Rick,

I hope the old gal will serve you for many years to come! With the steel ribbon in the SCNOO it will be good, I reckon.

I hated to see it go, but loved selling it to you! Enjoy!

Ron (Netherlands)

03-21-2011, 15:33

Here's my Leica III w/ Summar 5cm f/2

[IMG]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5083/61015440104263587693198.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/61015440104263587693198.jpg/)

Very nice, looking at the shutterspeed knob, I wonder whether yours is a leica factory conversion - in other words does it have a flash sync?

Beta Photography

03-21-2011, 22:44

Hi everyone, greeting to you all since I am new here. Just a shot of my LTM with its lens I wanna share and it's still on its first roll. So far I like it even the shutter is pretty smooth. I was just wondering if trimming the film is really necessary (I trimmed my first roll), but I have read from leica magazine that using business/plastic card make it possible to load film without trimming. Has anyone done this? Thank you. :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5467702229_69e02a598d_z.jpg

Mr_Flibble

03-21-2011, 23:05

Beta Photography

03-21-2011, 23:19

That's a nice setup Beta Photography.
Yes there are a few methods to load a Barnack without trimming the film.
It can be done by inserting a thin card and sliding the film behind it or by removing the lens and opening the shutter with the Z-setting and guiding the film past the top edge of the film plane.
Trimming is pretty easy though.

Johan, I'm not used to using the SCNOO quite yet, I caught myself advancing the film with the advance knob a few time with the test roll. Sync-socket works fine too. Should have some results later today or tomorrow.

Thank you Mr. Fibble, yes it's true trimming is not hard at all, but sometimes if I trim my film before using it, then I can't use it for my other M leica? well, I never try to use trimmed film on M leica...:D Anyway, I guess I have to try it to use the thin plastic card to know if it's oke or not :) I hope nothing bad happens like jammed shutter :(

Mr_Flibble

03-21-2011, 23:31

There are some hints on loading in this topic:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22421

Beta Photography

03-21-2011, 23:57

There are some hints on loading in this topic:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22421

Thank you, and I have read it. It seems that the safest is to stick with film trimming, slow but safe for sure :D

n5jrn

03-29-2011, 20:14

Leica IIIf RDST; I decided to splurge a little for my birthday. I ordered the NOOKY-HESUM shortly after buying the camera and lens, since I like taking close-ups.

http://homepage.mac.com/n5jrn/photo_net/P1030615.JPG

I've run a few rolls through it and it's a real joy to use something that's made to such high standards.

Mr_Flibble

03-30-2011, 02:22

Saw your results on PN. Very nice camera!
And I agree, Barnacks really are a joy to use.

helenhill

04-04-2011, 18:18

RanceEric

04-04-2011, 18:43

Leica IIc with 5cm f2 Summitar Lens and hood, and 35-135mm viewinder

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5482692463_1953868638.jpg

buzzardkid

04-05-2011, 09:38

1950 IIIC with 73mm f/1.9 Hektor (HEGRAKUP, first RF coupled version)

http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/182614/3367717d.jpg

"My kingdom for a 73mm Hektor lens"

Alas, things being what they are, I do not have a kingdom...

Would love to shoot this lens on a regular basis, its IQ would match my Sonnars so nicely...

sykotec

04-05-2011, 10:05

I was about to comment on seeing another one of those here - and it looks at least half as brassed as mine!

'tis an interesting beast for sure, but it's HEAVY! I believe there was a picture from one in the 'ultimate bokeh' thread a couple days ago as well.

If there's a digital camera to be found around the house, I'll post a shot later.

"My kingdom for a 73mm Hektor lens"

Alas, things being what they are, I do not have a kingdom...

Would love to shoot this lens on a regular basis, its IQ would match my Sonnars so nicely...

robklurfield

04-05-2011, 10:26

Helen, can you spell i - n - c - o - r - r - i - g - i - b - l - e?

glad you're getting a new Barnack.

Silly Me missed my Barnack
that I sold ...:bang:
I think i am Finally Learning ...:eek:

so I just got a 1938 IIIa which is on its way to Youxin for a CLA
and Youxin has sold me a 1933 50mm Uncoated Nickel Elmar...:cool:

when 'She' returns I will have a Composite Leather skin
from Morgan to apply ...'Claret' a tres chic burgandy Red

Such a Great Thread ...soooo many Beauties !!!!

taskoni

04-05-2011, 10:38

Silly Me missed my Barnack
that I sold ...:bang:
I think i am Finally Learning ...:eek:

so I just got a 1938 IIIa which is on its way to Youxin for a CLA
and Youxin has sold me a 1933 50mm Uncoated Nickel Elmar...:cool:

when 'She' returns I will have a Composite Leather skin
from Morgan to apply ...'Claret' a tres chic burgandy Red

Such a Great Thread ...soooo many Beauties !!!!

Congratulation Helen!
I am with you :)
I didn't sell my Leica III but bought a M2 which I wanted to use more on the street since it operating faster... To make the long story short now I carry two cameras instead of one :bang:, and my Barnack is the one mainly in use. I just can't go out w/o it. Finally I decided to load the M2 with 100 ISO and the Barnack with 400 ISO film and shoot first half of a day the M2 and second half - the III...
Regards,
b.

helenhill

04-05-2011, 16:47

Helen, can you spell i - n - c - o - r - r - i - g - i - b - l - e?

glad you're getting a new Barnack.

Robert:
Just wait till I see You at the next RFF meetup....:p
Unruly, willfull, Depraved ...Yes I suppose those are Words thst
Can Describe my Temperment...:angel:

Hopefully i will have the IIIa all dolled up for the next meetup

Taskoni: its funny how much I missed using the Barnack
Even though an M bidyis quite Satisfying
Both are BEST. !!

dotur

04-06-2011, 01:14

www.ivanlozica.com

IIIf RD

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5594290177_bf5a383674_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotur/5594290177/)
0467dot2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotur/5594290177/) by dotur (http://www.flickr.com/people/dotur/), on Flickr

andens2

04-15-2011, 02:55

Well the lens finally arrived today so here is my "new" camera that I can't wait to start using. Complete with its unfortunately placed flash synch point.
Awaiting new turret surround for shutter release button.

tgon

04-19-2011, 04:36

Here's my IIIf. My dad's uncle left this with him when he passed away. He gave it to me after.:D

Ronny

04-19-2011, 04:42

Helen,
Good luck with the very Nice Red IIIa.
&........Happy Eastern.
Ronny

gilpen123

04-19-2011, 04:46

Ting that thing looks good, I'm sure it has been stocked and not used for a while. try to exercise it a bit at all speeds then see if it will need some CLA.

jarski

04-19-2011, 05:26

www.ivanlozica.com

enjoyed your 1990 trans-Siberia Flickr, long journey during very turbulent times. perhaps some descriptions, what and where would make it perfect :)

Mr_Flibble

04-19-2011, 06:20

Sweet dress on her, Helen!

littlefields

04-30-2011, 22:22

Here's my IIIa from 1935 (#156315) and an Elmar 3.5cm f/3.5 from about 1937 (#400018). The camera's rangefinder is bright and accurate, and the curtains appear to be recently replaced. The lens is a very nice example, with no cleaning marks and a minimal amount of internal haze.

maddoc

05-23-2011, 06:52

7.3cm 1:1.9 HEKTOR ... :cool: A lens I want to try for sure at some point ... :)

1950 IIIC with 73mm f/1.9 Hektor (HEGRAKUP, first RF coupled version)

http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/182614/3367717d.jpg

npeters

05-23-2011, 21:23

My 1954 IIIf RD ST with an almost perfect Summicron collapsible:

dotur

05-23-2011, 22:04

enjoyed your 1990 trans-Siberia Flickr, long journey during very turbulent times. perhaps some descriptions, what and where would make it perfect :)

Thanks, Jarno!
My trans-Siberian photos are part of an even longer travel (about three weeks in July) from Zagreb to Beijing by train and back (by plane). You can see the Chinese part at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotur/sets/72157624662937089/.
Trans-Siberian shots were taken mostly from the train, during those 10 summer days on the Siberian tracks. Photos and faint memories are all I have now - there is no written diary, and I prefer it that way...

Cheers,
dotur

www.ivanlozica.com

fbf

05-23-2011, 23:05

iiif rd + leicavit + 50 cron rigid ltm
http://www.pbase.com/image/134729239.jpg

IF + nikkor 35/1.8 ltm +cv 28/35 mini

http://www.pbase.com/image/134729235.jpg

LeicaTom

05-25-2011, 08:08

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/Leica%20IIIC%20K/27664net.jpg?t=1306339742 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)

The "Major's" camera turned 66 today, issued on the 25th of May 1945 in Wetzlar, Germany, one of the very first US Army Signal Corps Leica's issued after WW2

Enjoy!

Tom

Bruno Gracia

05-30-2011, 12:01

Leica III:

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8796/capturadepantalla201105i.jpg

Leica IIIa:

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1253/capturadepantalla201105j.jpg

Leica IIIc:

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5872/capturadepantalla201105.jpg

LeicaTom

06-01-2011, 18:43

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/Leica%20IIIC%20K/33924net.jpg

Here's a 1945 Leica IIIC LOOPN (K) w/Leitz Elmar f3.5/50 from August 17th 1945, together with an original Seventh Army (US Army equipment booklet) from June 1945

I sold this camera to Rick with an original era Leitz Summitar f2/50 just this past weekend :)

Enjoy!

Tom

Enric BCN

06-14-2011, 09:22

IIIf

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll252/enric21/Leica/LeicaIIIf800b.jpg

and IIIg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll252/enric21/Leica/LeicaIIIg800b.jpg

HuubL

06-20-2011, 10:43

A couple of month's back I showed my black/nickel Leica III here. Today I got a second one (you can never have enough of these beautiful classics :)).

Here they team up in the Miss Elegant contest.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/M/Leica%20IIIs_1.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/M/Leica%20IIIs_2.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/M/Leica%20IIIs_3.jpg

Mr_Flibble

06-20-2011, 11:46

Nice!

...the hunt for me is back on for a black-paint Leica.

jarski

06-20-2011, 11:59

HuubL great cameras and good photos from them!

LeicaTom

06-20-2011, 15:10

IIIc (1941)
Summitar (1941)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/5833722926_e836229070_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nils-is/5833722926/)

INTERESTING CAMERA HERE.............

Note it's a "Flat Top" Leica IIIC but a WW2 numbered body and matching era lens.
It's a FACTORY REBUILD/REPLACEMENT top plate camera, note the (Nr.) instead of No. on regular cameras, all replacement cameras had the Nr. engravings.
(see GMBH engravings also, so it's post 1954 era.)

Interesting, they are not really rare or collectable, but I guess it would fall under that category of a strange conversions?

Tom

HuubL

06-21-2011, 10:50

Nice combo Johan, a nazi camera with allied lens ;)

http://www.filmrevival.eu/images/RF-Leica/20110506-54.jpg
Leica IIIc (1943) with Leitz Wollensak Velostigmat 50mm 3.5 and E. Leitz N.Y. accessories.

This is now my only Leitz Barnack.

.

LeicaTom

06-22-2011, 02:41

Thank you Tom, for the information about my "new" IIIc and first Barnack.
It is a lot of fun to take pictures with her.

Hello Nils,

Yes, it's like you have a brand new 1942 Leica, at least it was a FACTORY REBUILD replacement top plate, done at the factory post 1954, (oddly enough they DIDN'T get the camera upgraded to a IIIFBD, they didn't spend any extra $$$) so it was 100% a damage issue that the factory corrected with a new top plate, which makes it somewhat uncommon too, what looks like a very nice uncoated Summitar is really one of Leica's facinating lenses and great to shoot with, I love them! :)

Happy Shooting!

Tom

Bobbo

07-05-2011, 16:09

IIIf Black Dial with Jupiter 12 and homemade, taped-on viewfinder. My "real" finder is coming in a couple of days with a Jupiter 8. Now to save my pennies for a 2.8 Elmar or Summitar, a long lens and then maybe a SYOOM Leicavit (if I can find a working one).

HuubL

07-08-2011, 09:32

My new 1932 Leica II + 1932 nickel Elmar.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/M/LeicaII_2.jpg

Frank Version Two

07-08-2011, 21:07

My new 1932 Leica II + 1932 nickel Elmar.

Beautiful. I think this makes the nicest user LTM set.

jcrutcher

07-10-2011, 12:24

IIIC 1949, painted black not original black. 28 mm Hektor F6.3 Lens. Cosina 28/35 mini viewfinder.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/38380/U38380I1310329456.SEQ.0.jpg

NikonSP

07-10-2011, 17:04

Here is my IIIc as bought in 1995.
http://qsl.net/nh7fe/LeicaIIIc404094/DSCN7021.JPG
Here is its current setup with a 50mm Summitar sn: 721XXX
http://qsl.net/nh7fe/LeicaIIIc404094/DSCN7034.JPG

Erik van Straten

07-14-2011, 14:01

Leica II post-war conversion, black paint SBOOI and black/chrome SCNOO.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5937810027_6599e86070_z.jpg

Erik van Straten

07-14-2011, 14:05

Leica II post-war conversion, black paint SBOOI and black/chrome SCNOO.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5938369336_3d98b997e2_z.jpg

haempe

07-14-2011, 21:57

My new 1932 Leica II + 1932 nickel Elmar.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/114911/M/LeicaII_2.jpg
Never seen a speed dial like this. Is this a conversion?

Mr_Flibble

07-15-2011, 00:12

A switched-out part perhaps....

Erik, that is an impressive set! I've never even seen a black bright-line finder before.

haempe

07-15-2011, 01:42

A switched-out part perhaps....

Looks more ergonomic (speak: larger) than the original part. :)

agricola

07-15-2011, 01:49

Erik - haempe

I am speechless with desire ... well, I don't know how that translates, but you get the idea. Lovely machines.

Dan

Mr_Flibble

07-15-2011, 02:02

Looks more ergonomic (speak: larger) than the original part. :)

I first thought it might be a dial from a IIIf or IIIg dials, or one from its Russian cousins... It looks somewhat familiar but I can't put my finger on it.

Erik van Straten

07-15-2011, 02:19

Erik, I've never even seen a black bright-line finder before.

I know black SBLOO's exists, but I've never seen another black SBOOI.

The black/chrome SCNOO is also damn rare. I've been looking for one for many years.

Erik.

haempe

07-15-2011, 02:19

I first thought it might be a dial from a IIIf or IIIg dials, or one from its Russian cousins... It looks somewhat familiar but I can't put my finger on it.
hmm... the nickeled surface at least matches perfectly...

Erik van Straten

07-15-2011, 02:21

It looks somewhat familiar but I can't put my finger on it.

The earliest shutter-speed dials of the I and the II had a larger diameter than the later ones. As the large dials can touch the finger during the exposure, Leitz decided to mount smaller ones.

Erik.

Mr_Flibble

07-15-2011, 02:56

That was going to be my second guess ;)

Cheers!

Dralowid

07-15-2011, 04:02

Erik,

About your conversion shown above. Is it a 'I to II' or the mad 'II to II'?

I see that the housing is the higher type with the protruding accesory shoe.

Often wondered why they fitted these on cameras that were not to be syncronised (as in the 'f' series). I can only assume that either the factory had run out of the lower type or that all post war conversions have the same housing? Mine do, whether syncronised or not.

Judging by the finish on the shutter release this looks like a late conversion. I guess you have no idea of the date?

Michael

Erik van Straten

07-15-2011, 04:34

Hi Michael,

It is the same II that I have for quite some time now. It started life as a standard in 1936. The serial nr. is 185800. I like it because there is no synch.

I show the camera again just to show how nice my new black/chrome SCNOO is.

I share your opinion on the post-war housing.

Erik.

greyelm

07-15-2011, 05:23

This is the speed dial on my 1929 model I s/n 196** which has been converted to a II possibly before WW2 as suggested by the brassing. I note mine is smaller and has 1-20 for the slowest speed.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/Greyelm/X100blackII.jpg

Dralowid

07-15-2011, 05:46

It occurs to me that this little lot should be in the conversions thread...can anyone move it?

The smaller 1-20 dial superseedes the earlier larger one.

The larger one is usually only seen on II cameras with the so called 'lavatory bowl' shape moudling beneath...and on old Is of course.

I think you will find that later IIs had the small dial direct from the factory since it was used in all production cameras by then.

I wouldn't hazard a guess at the date of your conversion without seeing more.

It occurs to me that this little lot should be in the conversions thread...can anyone move it?

Michael

Erik van Straten

07-15-2011, 07:50

Judging by the finish on the shutter release this looks like a late conversion. I guess you have no idea of the date?

Hi Michael,

On second reading this observation is somewhat mysterious to me. What does the finish of the shutter release tell about the date of the conversion?

Erik.

Dralowid

07-15-2011, 13:05

Hi Erik,

Apologies if I appear mysterious, it was not my intention.

From the cameras that I have seen, the chrome finish on the latest, like a IIIg or late IIIf, is slightly 'frostier' and has a sharper grain than earlier cameras. Nothing to do with wear. The shutter release and rewind lever on your camera have this finish, it is a bit like an M. Also the shutter release collar and the button, although of course of the correct pattern (for the period), have a sharper outline or profile.

Erik, to be honest, I may be talking complete and absolute rubbish. But I sent a black III back to Leica in Mortimer Street in the 1960s when the button fell off. They replaced it free of charge with one exactly the same as that on your camera. I only recently changed it for something more appropriate.

As you know, many of the smaller components change subtly over the years as does the finish. Prewar chrome is different from wartime and early postwar chrome (which deteriorates). Later chrome has a slightly different grain, colour and finish.

I won't be upset if you or anyone else tells me that my observations are trash but I would be happy if someone agreed. I can't reallyoffer to illustrate the point since I have now sold off all my chrome cameras (apart from trusty M6) and no longer have examples to prove the point.

Best

Michael

Erik van Straten

07-15-2011, 15:07

Hi Michael,

No, your observations are no trash at all. I strongly agree with you about the chrome. It is a very interesting phenomenon.

It could be that my conversion is from the 1960s. I never found out when Leitz actually stopped with their conversion line. Must be at the same time when the IIIg went out of production, but I am not sure of that.

The only chrome cameras I have are an M3 and a IIIg. Wish I could afford to buy black examples of those.

All the best,

Erik.

Dralowid

07-16-2011, 13:16

Erik,

I've moved to the conversions thread.

Michael

p.giannakis

07-19-2011, 11:07

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-muSlGfcW5GU/TiXV9sqK2eI/AAAAAAAACsc/obT6LX9Zo_s/s1600/leica.jpg

Gordon Coale

08-11-2011, 21:12

1935 Leica Standard with a post-war coated Elmar. I just recovered it and loaded it with the new Kodak Portra 400.

http://www.electricedge.com/greymatter/images7/leica-standard-900l.jpg

HuubL

08-11-2011, 22:09

Hi Gordon. Nicely done with the new covering and what a pretty lens... :)

Gordon Coale

08-11-2011, 22:24

A very pretty lens! I was hoping you would see your old lens on it's new home. It took a while but the wait was worth it.

HuubL

08-12-2011, 01:59

A very pretty lens! I was hoping you would see your old lens on it's new home. It took a while but the wait was worth it.

Gordon, are you sure this is a 1935 camera? It looks like the knobs are all nickel and I always thought Leica replaced nickel with chrome around 1932/1933. I can't read the number well; if it's six figures starting with 17.. (as it looks like) it would indeed be a 1935 camera and it would mean that Leica continued making Leica I bodies in black/nickel years after they started using chrome for the Leica II and III models.

Gordon Coale

08-12-2011, 06:47

HuubL, you are correct about the serial number. 6 digits and begins with 17.

jarski

08-31-2011, 06:47

Pocket watches and Leica IIIg. Watches (Illinois Watch Co left and Hamilton right) used to belong to my both grandfathers. Their uncles bought them with hard earned money, when working in mining and forest industries of USA and Canada, begin of 1900's. Unlike many European immigrants, these guys returned to back their homes with money earned, and new watches.
Heliar 50/3.5 lens I bought from New York, ~100 years later than the watches were bought :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6099618683_9d1d373173_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/6099618683/)
Old stuff (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/6099618683/) by Jarno Nevala (http://www.flickr.com/people/jarnonevala/), on Flickr

paulfish4570

08-31-2011, 07:17

fine story to go with the nice photo, jarski ...

jarski

08-31-2011, 08:46

fine story to go with the nice photo, jarski ...

thx Paul! I hadnt seen the Hamilton for years, as it belongs to my brother now. having all three items near, just had to snap a photo :)

Erik van Straten

09-03-2011, 05:37

After many years of effortless searching, I finally became a Weisu. The Weisu is an optical viewfinder for the Leica when using a 35mm lens. It was introduced in 1933, but did not sell well. Most people choose for Visor or Vidom viewfinders, wich, however, produced laterally reversed images.
The Weisu resembles the VC Minifinder, but has the advantage of not being provided with the confusing double framelines (28 and 35mm).
What a beautiful piece the Weisu is.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6109079870_50baef16e2_z.jpg

Erik van Straten

09-03-2011, 05:40

Leitz did not make a leather cover for the Weisu, but delivered the finder in a cute linen-covered box.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6108529033_06b0419904_z.jpg

Erik van Straten

09-03-2011, 05:45

The lettering is not executed in Woods Metal, but is finely engraved and filled with white paint.
The art-nouveau silhouette makes it the most elegant finder I know.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6109079176_0b785ac687.jpg

besk

09-03-2011, 05:45

Congratulations! I am impressed. Having a VC Minifinder myself I can appreciate your Weisu.

After many years of effortless searching, I finally became a Weisu. The Weisu is an optical viewfinder for the Leica when using a 35mm lens. It was introduced in 1933, but did not sell well. Most people choose for Visor or Vidom viewfinders, wich, however, produced laterally reversed images.
The Weisu resembles the VC Minifinder, but has the advantage of not being provided with the confusing double framelines (28 and 35mm) of the minifinder.
What a beautiful piece the Weisu is.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6109079870_50baef16e2_z.jpg

Erik van Straten

09-03-2011, 06:37

Thank you, besk.

Erik.

HuubL

09-03-2011, 07:00

I want one too. Where did you get this beauty Erik? private seller, shop, ebay, marktplaats?

Erik van Straten

09-03-2011, 07:12

I want one too.
In black/nickel they are truly rare, in chrome less so.

Erik.

digitalintrigue

09-03-2011, 08:09

Very cool. I much prefer the lower profile of this finder. Good find!

jarski

09-03-2011, 23:21

After many years of effortless searching, I finally became a Weisu. The Weisu is an optical viewfinder for the Leica when using a 35mm lens. It was introduced in 1933, but did not sell well. Most people choose for Visor or Vidom viewfinders, wich, however, produced laterally reversed images.

interesting information and nice finder. I have VIDOM, but as mentioned, it behaves somewhat illogically, if not used constantly and thus get used to.

paulfish4570

09-03-2011, 23:38

nice find, Erik.

Dralowid

09-05-2011, 00:59

Eric,

A very nice find. I have only ever seen one before and that was permanently attached to an early standardised camera, with a flip over mask for 50mm....or was that something different?

Michael

Erik van Straten

09-05-2011, 09:11

I have only ever seen one before and that was permanently attached to an early standardised camera, with a flip over mask for 50mm.

Michael,

I only know about early Standard models ("model C") with flip over masks for 135mm.

Erik.

Erik van Straten

09-05-2011, 14:30

... a batch of Standard (Model E) fitted with the Weisu had already been produced serial nos. 165301- 165500 (200 cameras ...

This information is new to me. Thank you, Pan F. Do you know if any pictures of this camera exist?

Erik.

Dralowid

09-06-2011, 00:49

Eric,
I do know that a Leica Standard (Model E) with the original fixed Weisu finder from this batch was auctioned within the last 2-3 years on Ebay.UK

This may have been where I saw it, but with my memory...

With the lettering down the side it looked odd attached to a 'I'. Not 'designed'. I assumed that it was some sort of modification and not done at the factory.

Interesting stuff.

Michael

Erik van Straten

09-06-2011, 14:58

Eric,
From memory I think that P.H.van Hasbroeck's tome "Leica: A History Illustrating Every Model and Accessory" has some information about this subject.

Yes, I found it, on page 209: "A small batch of black Leica Standards were equipped with black, permanently attached Weisus instead of 50mm viewfinders", but sadly there is no picture of those. Van Hasbroeck suggests that these cameras were a trial batch for the never commercially produced Snapshot Leica. (1935)

Thank you, Pan F, you have a good memory!

Erik.

Erik van Straten

09-07-2011, 05:42

Leica II, Elmar 35mm f/3.5, Weisu, Tmax400.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6123317303_ed05c2645e_b.jpg

Erik van Straten

09-07-2011, 06:34

Leica II, Elmar 35mm f/3.5 uncoated, Weisu, Tmax400.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6123505145_824fe68d52_b.jpg

Flat Twin

09-07-2011, 08:31

Eric,

Nice finder! What a find well done! Nice shots from your un coated Elmar 3.5cm too!

Regards,

Simon

Erik van Straten

09-07-2011, 09:13

Thank you, Simon. Here's another one.

Leica II, Weisu, Elmar 35mm f/3.5 uncoated, Tmax400.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6150816315_b3d409541d_b.jpg

Flat Twin

09-07-2011, 09:27

Very nice shots from that un coated Elmar 3.5cm Eric!

I'm going to take a look at a 3.5 Elmar this Friday and hope to make a purchase if its a nice one.

My I to IIIa sync conversion has come back from Malcolm Taylor and I would like to try one of these lenses on it!

Fingers crossed!

Simon

Erik van Straten

09-07-2011, 11:33

They're nice lenses, if not fogged. Uncoated lenses can be cleaned quite easily, when the repairman succeeds in opening them.
Is the one you're going to look at chrome or nickel?

Erik.

mynikonf2

09-07-2011, 13:20

Leica II, Elmar 35mm f/3.5 uncoated, Weisu, Tmax400.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6123505145_824fe68d52_b.jpg

Oh yes, now we're talking...great shot. This could be a vintage "40"ish photo, if we did not know better. :D
Just love the way the uncoated Elmar render.

Flat Twin

09-07-2011, 13:45

Eric,

Its nickel, 1932 vintage I believe and apparently not fogged...!

Simon

Erik van Straten

09-07-2011, 13:55

Simon,

Great when it is not fogged. Must be the "thick cam" variation (infinity lock @ 11 o'clock).

Mine has number 144479, also from 1932, also thick cam.

Erik.

jarski

09-08-2011, 03:12

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6126904244_b887fc2d6a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/6126904244/)
Barnack Lenses (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jarnonevala/6126904244/) by Jarno Nevala (http://www.flickr.com/people/jarnonevala/), on Flickr

LSM lenses:
Heliar 50/3.5 (#L046, 2010)
Summar 50/2 (#387651, ~1937)
Elmar 50/3.5 (#n/a, <1933)

Melvin

09-14-2011, 19:46

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6094552817_54aeaa7725_b.jpg (http://%3Ca%20href=)

huyvuvn

09-17-2011, 23:52

my leica IIIc with voigtlander 15mm f4.5

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6148/p1000113f.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/p1000113f.jpg/)

coelacanth

09-18-2011, 00:07

IIIa with CV 28/3.5 from a recent camping trip.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vvpbJphuaIA/TnWmk9AjO1I/AAAAAAAAC7A/Li2iocf57OI/s800/L5048334.jpg

raydm6

09-18-2011, 00:10

IIIf RD w/collapsed Summitar & SBOOI finder (Luigi half-case)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/5712722396_2cb6f38991_b.jpg

LeicaTom

09-18-2011, 01:13

Leica II, Elmar 35mm f/3.5 uncoated, Weisu, Tmax400.

Erik.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6123505145_824fe68d52_b.jpg

Gotta Love Them old 35mm Elmars :)

Beautiful photo of a "Gangster Citroen" ~ Jean Gabin's coming look out! :D

Tom

haempe

09-18-2011, 01:23

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6094552817_54aeaa7725_b.jpg (http://%3Ca%20href=)
Such a nickel Summar is a beautiful lens.
A clean one would be one of my last desires in LTM. :)

Erik van Straten

09-18-2011, 03:32

Beautiful photo of a "Gangster Citroen" ~ Jean Gabin's coming look out! :D

Thank you, Tom!

Erik.

Melvin

09-23-2011, 19:46

Such a nickel Summar is a beautiful lens.
A clean one would be one of my last desires in LTM. :)

Thanks! It's one of my favorites, too.

haempe

09-30-2011, 02:44

markloch

10-04-2011, 16:37

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/uploads/40571/EPS3357.jpg

LeicaTom

10-05-2011, 02:55

This setup became my daily user in the last half year.
Usually I choose the Canon if documentation is the main aspect, the Tanar (a Sonnar-clone) for more experimental/funny things.

I know, nothing for Leica-purists... but works fine for me.

http://www.kv-page.com/transfer/IIc.jpg

That's a 1950 Leica IIC isn't it? ~ Nice camera to work with ~ I'f like to see some samples taken with that Tanar lens sometime :)

Tom

haempe

10-05-2011, 07:07

That's a 1950 Leica IIC isn't it?
~ Nice camera to work with ~
The lists say so...
~ sometimes in summer I have missed the 1/1000sec ~
I'f like to see some samples taken with that Tanar lens sometime
I don't wanna make this tread full of garbage :), but feel free to try a search in my gallery, there are some examples...