Leica LTM Leica llla 1938

[RallyFan]

Mine goes "klopp." (Two p's because it's German.)

I second the klopp, but if I'm not mistaken the IIIf's and IIIa's have different shutter mechanics (I think it changed with the IIIc?), with the IIIf being quieter.

 

[Kent]

To the OP: Why don't you value what you inherited, get it serviced and learn a new skill? Use the camera and keep the memory alive.

+1
Deifintely agree to this.

 

[ray*j*gun]

The problem with threads like this is that the original poster usually has no interest in cameras. They think they have this unbelievable treasure as they heard Leica cameras are expensive. They do minimal research on Google to find out what year it is etc.
When reality sets in and it becomes apparent that the camera is worth a few hundred dollars tops, they don't want to believe it. Therefore it's futile to respond to questions about value as honest input is rarely appreciated.

The sad thing is that most of those people that think they inherited this "fantastic treasure" are only interested in how much money the camera is worth and never ever give it a second thought that there might be a family history attached to it.

To the OP: Why don't you value what you inherited, get it serviced and learn a new skill? Use the camera and keep the memory alive.

The reason why I'm so passionate about it is my father inherited my granddad's 1938 Leica that he had with him during the war. After granddad passed dad sold it right away and bought something stupid with the money. Man, would I love to have that camera now! What a piece of family history - lost forever...

I agree..... there are such nice folks on this forum that the OP is getting all kinds of great advice anyway. Hey where do the batteries go?

 

[Calzone]

Here it is...
IIIa1 by debrux2010, on Flickr

Nice camera, and thanks for the thoughtful post above.

To the original poster: It makes me sad that there is a lack of sentiment for such a personal possession. I have a camera my father gave me that was his. He gave it to me when he was alive, and to me it's treasure.

Cal

 

[L39chap]

Blimey, I'd have it! Put film through it once in a while. M mounts are fine if you don't mind the expense but I'm quite happy with a III series though they can be frustrating.

 

[farlymac]

Simon, if you want to check on values, try this site http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/

As to sentimental value, I'm not here to judge you on what to do with it. My Dad sold his Argus C-3 many years ago, and as lowly as some would consider that particular camera, to me it would be priceless to have today. But some folks don't have that sort of attachment to things, and there is nothing wrong with that. Do what you want with it.

PF