Leica IIIc just serviced

[colyn]

My first shot taken with my IIIc that I put new curtains and half mirror in. Lens is the Summitar...

Initial shutter speeds were set using the crt monitor method found here http://phototipspro.com/articles/tes...tv-or-monitor/

then checked with an electronic tester. All speeds were within specs and did not need tweaking..



angel_brown_edit by Colyn's fotografs, on Flickr

[bgb]

I reckon you got it right as the image looks very good. Is Mollie a relative or just a very patient subject?

[maddoc]

It looks like a very good job you did. The half mirror came from another camera or did you re-coat yourself?

[colyn]

Originally Posted by bgb

I reckon you got it right as the image looks very good. Is Mollie a relative or just a very patient subject?

Thanks

No kin of mine. I liked the monument..

[colyn]

Originally Posted by maddoc

It looks like a very good job you did. The half mirror came from another camera or did you re-coat yourself?

I bought a new half mirror from Nobbysparrow on eBay. He hand cuts them from stock..

Here is his eBay sales..

http://www.ebay.com/sch/nobbysparrow...&_trksid=p3984

[Toccata]

Very nice! It's a tough lens to beat.

[Mr_Flibble]

Nothing quite like a freshly serviced Leica

[maddoc]

Originally Posted by colyn

I bought a new half mirror from Nobbysparrow on eBay. He hand cuts them from stock..

Here is his eBay sales..

http://www.ebay.com/sch/nobbysparrow...&_trksid=p3984

Great thanks ! I just ordered one from him ...

[colyn]

Another shot with the IIIc...


cabin_edit by Colyn's fotografs, on Flickr

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted by colyn

My first shot taken with my IIIc that I put new curtains and half mirror in. Lens is the Summitar...

Initial shutter speeds were set using the crt monitor method found here http://phototipspro.com/articles/tes...tv-or-monitor/

then checked with an electronic tester. All speeds were within specs and did not need tweaking..



angel_brown_edit by Colyn's fotografs, on Flickr

It's cool you DIYed it. I did my own split mirror on my IIIC, adjusted the speeds using the CRT (highs from 1/60th) and using a digital camera on B mode at the back of the shutter (Lows under 1/60th, shell removed).
One thing I did not yet do on any Leica is the Curtains. I'de love to see tutorial on this.

[lacavol]

Nice pictures. How hard is it to replace the mirror on a IIIc ? I've been thinking about it but I'm worried about finding suprises if I remove the wrong screw.