Leica LTM LTM dreaming - questions...

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
je2a3 said:
Since you already have experience using the Zorki 1, consider a Leica II more refined plus the roller RF sensor does not limit your choice of LTM lenses. Cheaper than an uncoupled Barnack and hardly bigger with the option of RF focusing. In the long run there's less to go wrong w/o the slow speed which you don't seem to require.

Joseph
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Ah, but there's the appeal of the "I" series cameras to me - IMO they *are* considerably smaller and sleeker than the "II" and "III" bodies! I really don't care for the squinty VF nor RF of the Barnacks for this style of shooting - I see a "I" as a way of getting a great body with a great brightline finder and a lens that can be reliably zone focused into my pocket for everyday carry and use.

Yes, I wouldn't mind a IIIc or IIIf, but to me they are best matched with a collapsible 50. This project has a different and more limited goal.
 
Gordon, thanks for the tip. I should send my little beast off for a CLA, especially at those prices!

I've been very tempted to enamel my Zorki black...
 
Ken Ford said:
Ah, but there's the appeal of the "I" series cameras to me - IMO they *are* considerably smaller and sleeker than the "II" and "III" bodies! I really don't care for the squinty VF nor RF of the Barnacks for this style of shooting - I see a "I" as a way of getting a great body with a great brightline finder and a lens that can be reliably zone focused into my pocket for everyday carry and use.
Yes, I wouldn't mind a IIIc or IIIf, but to me they are best matched with a collapsible 50. This project has a different and more limited goal.
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I see your point. Good luck and when you get that Barnack, enjoy!

Joseph
 
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