Disaster_Area
Gadget Monger
I'm thinking of picking up a IIIc, I got into RF's in an attempt to relive my full manual days with a K1000 and as a way to take a break from my SLR's. I have an R2a and while I love it, it still feels too ... modern. The allure of AE is too hard to resist 🙂 and while I'm definately going to keep the R2a, I want a camera the FORCES me to slow down and take my time.
So I'm thinking of picking up a IIIc, I'll never need the flash capability so unless I found a IIIf for the same price I could get a IIIc I don't think I'll be considering one. My main concern is prices seem to be in a pretty broad range for a IIIc, anywhere from $200-$600. Should I grab a cheap one and expect to send it for a CLA? What should I look for to make sure it's not a copy? I don't care if it looks beat to hell as long as it's 100% working, whats the most I should pay for one in that condition? And how much of a gamble is eBay?
So I'm thinking of picking up a IIIc, I'll never need the flash capability so unless I found a IIIf for the same price I could get a IIIc I don't think I'll be considering one. My main concern is prices seem to be in a pretty broad range for a IIIc, anywhere from $200-$600. Should I grab a cheap one and expect to send it for a CLA? What should I look for to make sure it's not a copy? I don't care if it looks beat to hell as long as it's 100% working, whats the most I should pay for one in that condition? And how much of a gamble is eBay?