robbert
photography student
Hello everybody, after lusting for a Leica for a very long time, I have finally bought one!
A Leica IIIc including a 50mm/f3.5 Elmar arrived Tuesday, and between work I've managed to shoot my first roll of tri-x with my new baby
Everything is in complete working order, I love the way it handles except I need to get used to the separate focusing window, but with the scale on the lens I think I'm pretty accurate so far.
As you can see I've got plenty rolls of tri-x, I will post some shots I took with it once I get some rolls developed
Greetings from The Netherlands!
A Leica IIIc including a 50mm/f3.5 Elmar arrived Tuesday, and between work I've managed to shoot my first roll of tri-x with my new baby
Everything is in complete working order, I love the way it handles except I need to get used to the separate focusing window, but with the scale on the lens I think I'm pretty accurate so far.
As you can see I've got plenty rolls of tri-x, I will post some shots I took with it once I get some rolls developed
Greetings from The Netherlands!
Solinar
Analog Preferred
It's a compact little package that you have there. All of your paparazzi friends will surely be jealous.
andrealed
Established
Me too !! IIIc ! Without Elmar... a user, with chrome peeling...but for 104 euro...who cares?
Industar 61 and Kodak Gold inside for fast testing and 20 rolls of trix on the way from UK to Italy. I was introduced in LTM by a Zorki 1 (wonderful) and now I find myself much more comfortably shooting WITH rangefinder and viewfinder separate windows.
I will love to have a coated elmar to go with...in the meanwhile I bought an Industar 22 from Ukraine...
ciao
a user, with chrome peeling...but for 104 euro...who cares?Industar 61 and Kodak Gold inside for fast testing and 20 rolls of trix on the way from UK to Italy. I was introduced in LTM by a Zorki 1 (wonderful) and now I find myself much more comfortably shooting WITH rangefinder and viewfinder separate windows.
I will love to have a coated elmar to go with...in the meanwhile I bought an Industar 22 from Ukraine...
ciao
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robbert
photography student
Nice one! And at a very good price also!
I like this one out on the street alot, fast, silent and inconspicuous, try that with a big SLR Ah well each type of camera has their place.
I like this one out on the street alot, fast, silent and inconspicuous, try that with a big SLR
Ah well each type of camera has their place.rtphotos
Established
Nice looking combo!
I like using my IIf and Summitar with a external viewfinder. Keep a lookout for the SBOOI or Cosina version. Makes a ton of difference!
rt
I like using my IIf and Summitar with a external viewfinder. Keep a lookout for the SBOOI or Cosina version. Makes a ton of difference!
rt
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Gefeliciteerd Robbert
Since I've got my first Leica I've been carrying one with me every day.
Just beware the Leica Gear GAS!
"Oh, I'd like one of those lenses, oh I'd like one of those NOOKYs, oh I'd like one of those Bright Line Finders"
....So now I'm waiting for a IIIc to arrive. It'll go nicely with my other IIIc and IIIa.
Oh dear, I hear the men with the white coats knocking at the door....
Since I've got my first Leica I've been carrying one with me every day.
Just beware the Leica Gear GAS!
"Oh, I'd like one of those lenses, oh I'd like one of those NOOKYs, oh I'd like one of those Bright Line Finders"
....So now I'm waiting for a IIIc to arrive. It'll go nicely with my other IIIc and IIIa.
Oh dear, I hear the men with the white coats knocking at the door....
Dralowid
Michael
Robbert,
I can quite see from the photographs but I think you may have got yourself a IIIf. Does it have a flash socket and a collar underneath the shutter dial?
Does it have a film speed indicator in the film advance knob?
If so you've done better than you thought!
Also the Elmar goes to f22 which is quite late, not red scale but another nice buy!
...and of course the tri x
Congratulations
Michael
I can quite see from the photographs but I think you may have got yourself a IIIf. Does it have a flash socket and a collar underneath the shutter dial?
Does it have a film speed indicator in the film advance knob?
If so you've done better than you thought!
Also the Elmar goes to f22 which is quite late, not red scale but another nice buy!
...and of course the tri x
Congratulations
Michael
Rogrund
Antti Sivén
Congrats on your Leica, looking forward to see some pictures!
robbert
photography student
Hi!
Yes there is a film speed indicator in the film advance knob; also when I turn it counter-clockwise it turns red.
It indeed also has a flash socket and underneath the shutter dial there's a sort of ring that can be turned, I guess that's the collar you are referring to.
The serial is 4394XX
I paid 300 Euro's for both the camera, the lens and a Yellow filter including the original package for the filter.
So this is a IIIf? Thanks for informing me!
I'm on my third roll now
On tuesday I get back the negatives of my other rolls. I can't wait to see if I correctly exposed the shots
Ah well it's a learning process, but I like it! Next step is my own darkroom so I can start to develop.
dee
Well-known
The 1st Leica is the best , though my 1st IIIC body had lazy blinds .
The serial number is 1946/7 IIIc , which has certainly been converted to IIIf - which would have entailed an entire new shutter assembly - something unheard of in today's market .
It may have the later ''red dial '' shutter with red flash sync numbers around the shutter dial [ I don't understand how they work ! ] his would effectively update it to post 1952
A Leica however was a considerable investment in the 40s , so upgrades were a good investment .
No matter , any Leica III is a delight - enjoy
dee
The serial number is 1946/7 IIIc , which has certainly been converted to IIIf - which would have entailed an entire new shutter assembly - something unheard of in today's market .
It may have the later ''red dial '' shutter with red flash sync numbers around the shutter dial [ I don't understand how they work ! ] his would effectively update it to post 1952
A Leica however was a considerable investment in the 40s , so upgrades were a good investment .
No matter , any Leica III is a delight - enjoy
dee
mh2000
Well-known
I got my first Leica (IIIC) RF yesterday too!
Very nice user grade from KEH... not exactly a great deal to brag about, but a solid deal from a reliable dealer.
I haven't scanned my first shots (fromt his morning), but the proofs look great.
Also got a Color-Skopar 50/2.5... very impressed so far.
Now that I tested that combo I'll go back with my Industar-22... so I can put it in my pocket.
Have fun!
Very nice user grade from KEH... not exactly a great deal to brag about, but a solid deal from a reliable dealer.
I haven't scanned my first shots (fromt his morning), but the proofs look great.
Also got a Color-Skopar 50/2.5... very impressed so far.
Now that I tested that combo I'll go back with my Industar-22... so I can put it in my pocket.
Have fun!
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
congrats. blaze a trail.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I'd say 300 Euro for the package is a good deal!
john341
camera user
First Leica
First Leica
Congratulations! I also received a IIIC last month and it works faultlessly! Love the shutter sound. Had a roll of Pan F film through it and the pix were great!..always worried about holes in curtains. Matched it with a Summar and was very happy with the results. Es lebe der Leica!
First Leica
Congratulations! I also received a IIIC last month and it works faultlessly! Love the shutter sound. Had a roll of Pan F film through it and the pix were great!..always worried about holes in curtains. Matched it with a Summar and was very happy with the results. Es lebe der Leica!
robbert
photography student
I'm glad to hear you enjoy your new camera too!
I just got back a roll today, I posted some shots on my flickr page (last 4)
I just got back a roll today, I posted some shots on my flickr page (last 4)
Time Freeze
Established
I just got my "new" iiif back from Youxin. He did a CLA on the camera and lens and put in new shutter curtains. It is a beautiful camera.
John
John
