Leica LTM I'm After A Barnack

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Hmmmm, not sure Vincent
the window is small
All depends on how your glasses lay on the window and your sense of Vision
Can work though because I have done it with sunglasses. :eek:
 
I find that a Barnack is cute and elegant looking, but it is not a practical camera for photogrphy, compared to an M6 or similar.
 
Hi Helen,
I meant to say that if you wear glasses, then it may be less practical than an M. Your images are lovely.
 
Yay! RFF is full of wonderful people.

A Kind Longstanding RFF member saw my thread and is shipping his IIIf with Elmar 50/3.5 to me to let me try! :)

It should reach me in a week.
 
Vincent, another vote for the external 50mm viewfinder.

See how you like the loaner IIIf first. You are right, there are wonderful people on RFF!


Randy
 
raid said:
I find that a Barnack is cute and elegant looking, but it is not a practical camera for photogrphy, compared to an M6 or similar.
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Raid,

I agree with you on both points, but sometimes having less or smaller is liberating and inspiring.

I found that when shooting with a wide like a 28 or 35 utilizing zone focusing exclusively a Barnack is all you need.

Cal
 
Calzone said:
Raid,

I agree with you on both points, but sometimes having less or smaller is liberating and inspiring.

I found that when shooting with a wide like a 28 or 35 utilizing zone focusing exclusively a Barnack is all you need.

Cal
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Hi Cal,
I often use the Standard Leica with a 19mm or 21mm lens and external finder. I find the M cameras more practical. Actually, I find the Canon F1N SLR even more practical! :D
 
raid said:
Hi Cal,
I often use the Standard Leica with a 19mm or 21mm lens and external finder. I find the M cameras more practical. Actually, I find the Canon F1N SLR even more practical! :D
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I love your Leica Standard. Drool.

I understand. Mucho cameras are fun. :D

Cal
 
raid said:
I often use the Standard Leica with a 19mm or 21mm lens and external finder. I find the M cameras more practical. Actually, I find the Canon F1N SLR even more practical! :D
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Raid,
Your comment made me think really hard of my potential acquisition of a Barnack.
Somehow an inner voice tells me I can use that US$500 budget of mine to acquire a second M body as a backup to my M4.
I will see how it goes when my loaner kit reach me.
 
Vincent.G said:
Raid,
Your comment made me think really hard of my potential acquisition of a Barnack.
Somehow an inner voice tells me I can use that US$500 budget of mine to acquire a second M body as a backup to my M4.
I will see how it goes when my loaner kit reach me.
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Unless you plan to use the Barnack for its compact size that is a II or III with a elmar 50/3.5 or 35/3.5, a M body is always a much better choice for shooting. A M is the same size as my IIIG with Leicavit.

But.....the Barnack is so pretty.
 
roundg said:
Unless you plan to use the Barnack for its compact size that is a II or III with a elmar 50/3.5 or 35/3.5, a M body is always a much better choice for shooting. A M is the same size as my IIIG with Leicavit.

But.....the Barnack is so pretty.
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Hi Robin

I Don't Need a Barnack right now... But I Want One! :p
I need to find out if the VF is too squinty for me because I wear glasses.
I'm so Grateful that a Generous and Kind RFF member is shipping his Barnack kit to me to try out before I buy one.
 
I wear glasses and yes, my M3 and M4 have much nicer finders (of course). But I was surprised with my III : I found this very usable. Harder to shoot quickly, but the 50mm VF is surprisingly good with not much parallax.

You are right to try it to make your own decision.
 
S.H. said:
I wear glasses and yes, my M3 and M4 have much nicer finders (of course). But I was surprised with my III : I found this very usable. Harder to shoot quickly, but the 50mm VF is surprisingly good with not much parallax.

You are right to try it to make your own decision.
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Thanks!

I checked through your Flickr. Nice photos!
You have a beautiful Leica III.:cool:
 
Thanks. I bought it from a repairman I know, so it works well too!

If you need a meter, the VC meter II is nice and useful with a Barnack.
 
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