"New" IIIF

[bhop73]

Yesterday I bought a pretty mint IIIF. It has new leather, new curtain, was cla'd recently, barely any scratches at all. It's damn clean. This is my first screw mount Leica and I gotta say, even with the limitations, it's awesome and fun to use!

Here's the camera and a couple from my test roll.

(already had the Jupiter 8)

Leica IIIF by bhop, on Flickr


To The Left by bhop, on Flickr


Bikin' by bhop, on Flickr


Cone Forest by bhop, on Flickr


8 Ball by bhop, on Flickr



Palermo by bhop, on Flickr

[zauhar]

Congrats!

The photo of the locks is a keeper - great shot.

Randy

[colyn]

Great shots and nice camera..

Now I'm going to have to get another J-8 since I sold mine awhile back..

[dave lackey]

Oooo....yeah! Looks like my own IIIF. Theses cameras are so ... well, almost...perfect.

My Industar 26 is working fine on mine and I have a Jupiter 8 that needs shimming. Just don't know how to get that done but will hang onto it as it makes a good paperweight. One day, I hope to use it as you have done well with yours.

[ray*j*gun]

Barnacks rule!!!

[Vickko]

There is a claim that the IIIf is the most aesthetically appealing Leica, more so than the IIIg, which has the enlarged RF/viewing windows.

And I like the minimalist back, not the silver film dial of the IIIg.

Yes, IIIf's rule !

[Nomad Z]

I reckon the IIIf RD is the pinnacle of the Barnack form factor.

The preferred lens on mine is a reshimmed J-3.

[Penny Lane]

Reminds me to try my J-8 on my IIIf... But the Summitar on it is just too lovely! Great camera, lovely shots!

Derk

[bfffer]

I am a barnack lover too.
the compact size and weight makes it a everyday camera.

my iiic is mounted with a 35mm elmar now.

[bhop73]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Reminds me to try my J-8 on my IIIf... But the Summitar on it is just too lovely! Great camera, lovely shots!

Derk

I'll have to look into those.