Peter55
Leica M5 & Summilux User
I have just read the thread about the most quiet FSU LTM camera shutter and now I have a question for you owners. Which FSU LTM camera has the best viewfinder and rangefiner. Please describe your viewfinder of choice and explain what makes it so good.
I'm very interested in becomuing a FSU LTM rangefinder camera user. But because of tight money restrictions I cannot afford more than one even at the priced I see at Fedka. I'm on disability and If I could I would love a $25 body and a $25 lens. I know who wouldn't? But this is about as much as I can spend. Perhaps If I keep researching and saving I may get a $100 body and an $85 lens. But for this amount of cash I would hope to get something really nice.
I have looked at the Zorki 6 with hinged back and the Jupiter 12 chrome and the newer black version. I also like the FED 5B with rewind lever.
But my opinions are only based upon reading about these cameras. If other forum members here could take a little time and describe their cameras I feel this would help me. I am the owner of a nice second hand Leica M5 and 50 Summilux the 1959-61 version. I am very happy with this setup. My reason for inquiring about these old FSU LTM cameras is I would like aother lens, a 35 wide angle. Or perhaps a 50mm Elmar collapsable type would be very nice. Except I think I need a WA more than a second normal lens. I also want to mount the lens on a second body and the LTM has always cought my attention. But as a first rangefinder camera I went with the M5 because it was the newest M with TTL I could afford. I was affraid of purchasing anything older. Those fears are gone now and I do so want a FSU LTM and a wide lens like the Jupiter 12.
You can see I am digressing away from modern SLR's and Rangefinders but I'm moving slowly. That's why first an M5 and now either the Zorki 6 or FED 5B are my favorite candidates at this time as they are without a meter but still have convienient characteristics like lever rewind or hinged back. Perhaps one day I will forgo all modern conviences and get an early Camera with bottom loading and small viewfiner/rangefiners base.
I'm very interested in becomuing a FSU LTM rangefinder camera user. But because of tight money restrictions I cannot afford more than one even at the priced I see at Fedka. I'm on disability and If I could I would love a $25 body and a $25 lens. I know who wouldn't? But this is about as much as I can spend. Perhaps If I keep researching and saving I may get a $100 body and an $85 lens. But for this amount of cash I would hope to get something really nice.
I have looked at the Zorki 6 with hinged back and the Jupiter 12 chrome and the newer black version. I also like the FED 5B with rewind lever.
But my opinions are only based upon reading about these cameras. If other forum members here could take a little time and describe their cameras I feel this would help me. I am the owner of a nice second hand Leica M5 and 50 Summilux the 1959-61 version. I am very happy with this setup. My reason for inquiring about these old FSU LTM cameras is I would like aother lens, a 35 wide angle. Or perhaps a 50mm Elmar collapsable type would be very nice. Except I think I need a WA more than a second normal lens. I also want to mount the lens on a second body and the LTM has always cought my attention. But as a first rangefinder camera I went with the M5 because it was the newest M with TTL I could afford. I was affraid of purchasing anything older. Those fears are gone now and I do so want a FSU LTM and a wide lens like the Jupiter 12.
You can see I am digressing away from modern SLR's and Rangefinders but I'm moving slowly. That's why first an M5 and now either the Zorki 6 or FED 5B are my favorite candidates at this time as they are without a meter but still have convienient characteristics like lever rewind or hinged back. Perhaps one day I will forgo all modern conviences and get an early Camera with bottom loading and small viewfiner/rangefiners base.