I think I'm addicted to LTM bodies

[Luddite Frank]

Yes, you need a model II of some sort (e.g. the IIf). Meant originally to be "economy" models, the II's are actually exemplary examples of Leica's fine mechanical art.

I thought the II was Leica's first camera with an "integrated range-finder", when it debuted in 1932 ?

The III was not released until 1933, was it not ?

I think the pre-f IIs look more sleek than the III; the slow-speed knob / front sync on the II-f sort of clutter's-up the front....

On the other hand, I would not refuse a working III-g for an attractive price ( talk about a "cluttered" camera body ! ) 🙄

For what ever reasons, I have just one Leica II, a black / nickel model from 1932, s/n 77xxx.... but I have four Leica III's: two black / nickel III's from 1933, both in the 117xxx batch, a chrome III from 1934, and a III-f from 1951.

Would like to round-things out with:

Leica A
Leica Null-serie (w/o the portrait on the back)
Leica III-c
Leica III-g.


Would also like to add the following lenses some day:

50/2,5 Hektor
50/2 Summitar
50/2,8 Elmar
50/1,5 Xenon and Summarit
73 Hektor
90 Thambar
35/2,8 Summaron
21 Super-Angulon

😎

 

[Mr_Flibble]

There are some lenses left on my wish list as well, including a number on your list Luddite Frank

Here;s a shot of most of the accessories I own that either wear the Leitz brand or are compatible with Leitz products

 

[mynikonf2]

Mr. Fibble, that's a rather impressive group of accessories you have there.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Thanks Mike,

I see I've forgotten to add an APDOO self-timer and the Leica Collector's Guide and pocket guides.

 

[David Murphy]

I thought the II was Leica's first camera with an "integrated range-finder", when it debuted in 1932 ?

The III was not released until 1933, was it not ?

I think the pre-f IIs look more sleek than the III; the slow-speed knob / front sync on the II-f sort of clutter's-up the front....

On the other hand, I would not refuse a working III-g for an attractive price ( talk about a "cluttered" camera body ! ) 🙄

For what ever reasons, I have just one Leica II, a black / nickel model from 1932, s/n 77xxx.... but I have four Leica III's: two black / nickel III's from 1933, both in the 117xxx batch, a chrome III from 1934, and a III-f from 1951.

Would like to round-things out with:

Leica A
Leica Null-serie (w/o the portrait on the back)
Leica III-c
Leica III-g.


Would also like to add the following lenses some day:

50/2,5 Hektor
50/2 Summitar
50/2,8 Elmar
50/1,5 Xenon and Summarit
73 Hektor
90 Thambar
35/2,8 Summaron
21 Super-Angulon

😎

Yes, but I believe that they kept the II series alive, but at a lower price than the III series.

 

[MISH]

Are topics like this considered Therapy or Counseling?
Me: "Hi, I'm Rick and I have a problem"
RFF: "Hello Rick!"



"there are so many more brands I'd like to have; FED, Canon, Kardon etc. But I'd need to win the lottery first. The ultimate goal is a Leica IIIcK of course".

Rick I see it did not take you long to reach the IIIcK goal (any chance you did win the lottery) so lets see some pictures and get your impression so far🙂
(maybe I need to set some more goals in my life)

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Hah, I believe Tom got round to shipping it today. It's not in my hands yet 😉

But I will be posting some pictures of/with it when it finally arrives.

No luck with the lottery so far, BUT I did get my holiday bonus 😎


...and now it's gone..... 😛

 

[MISH]

well you have proved you are addicted and we here at RFF congratulate you on the newest addition to your fine collection. Don't worry they are still making money🙂but not cameras like that.
My recently purchased IIIf came with a 1953 price list and it listed the IIIf with 50 Summicron for $393 which according to my inflation calculator would be $3,310.41 today

 

[paulfish4570]

i have had a III(f) for almost three weeks now. i can see how they'd be habit-forming ...