Duofold RF
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During my time in graduate school, I bought many Leicas, such as Leica Ms from US military surplus auctions. These ranged from unused or like-new to well-used with separated prisms. I was able to restore them to working conditions. While I do own the original black-painted Leica, I prefer the durability and high quality of modern paint. An example is my IIIc, which chrome plating loss is common due to post war poor quality, I restored it including a glossy black repaint, CLA, and replacement of the shutter curtain and beam splitter mirror.
dab
Electromagnetic waves sensor
Hello! Happy to find such a place.
Got my first screw mount Leica IIf with red scale Elmar, from 55-56.
Received first roll from the lab. Looks like everything works as it should.
Got my first screw mount Leica IIf with red scale Elmar, from 55-56.
Received first roll from the lab. Looks like everything works as it should.
dab
Electromagnetic waves sensor
Got a Summaron with 3d printed viewfinder. Lenses are from broken and sacrificed Canon 35mm point and shoot. Lovely brightness and size.
The Sure Shot Owl has a really nice big vf, one of the few p/s cameras with 35mm lens. That's my 3D design. 😊
Uncle Bill
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My red dial IIIf
Leica IIIF by Bill Smith, on Flickr
and my IIIg
Leica IIIg by Bill Smith, on Flickr
The wrist strap on my IIIf is from Due North Leather and the woven in Tencel strap on my IIIg is from Whitney Weaving.
Leica IIIF by Bill Smith, on Flickrand my IIIg
Leica IIIg by Bill Smith, on FlickrThe wrist strap on my IIIf is from Due North Leather and the woven in Tencel strap on my IIIg is from Whitney Weaving.
neal3k
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Workhorse - Leica III and Summar by Neal Wellons, on FlickrLeica III from 1934
Leitz Summar 50mm f/2.0 from 1937. Well-worn but clear optics. Somewhat soft look. I love it.
s_zemliakov
Member
Got this Leica I (5 digits serial) converted to Standard for a couple hundred €'s.
It was advertized having a faulty shutter, but after testing the camera, the only problem seems to be a slightly irregular exposure through the frame at higher speeds.
Coupled it with a Summaron that was sitting without use. It's a pretty fun camera to use because of lack of anything unnecessary. Makes me want to go out and shoot lots of street
Leica I (1930) converted to Standard by Sasha Zemliakov, su Flickr
J by Sasha Zemliakov, su Flickr
Senza titolo by Sasha Zemliakov, su Flickr
It was advertized having a faulty shutter, but after testing the camera, the only problem seems to be a slightly irregular exposure through the frame at higher speeds.
Coupled it with a Summaron that was sitting without use. It's a pretty fun camera to use because of lack of anything unnecessary. Makes me want to go out and shoot lots of street
Leica I (1930) converted to Standard by Sasha Zemliakov, su FlickrJ by Sasha Zemliakov, su FlickrSenza titolo by Sasha Zemliakov, su Flickr
scautez
Established
Hi everyone, I did a little youtube video about my Leica III camera - beautiful camera - if anyone is interested to check it out:
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
Had a bit of a different setup than usual today:
I've owned this RASAL (yes, I have the 105/135mm mask insert!) for months and never used it. Got it (boxed!) in a job lot with some other bits, so I thought a bit of downhill skateboard slalom was the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
Truly, one of the more completely ludicrous setups I've ever used. I think I'll stick with a SBLOO. 😅
I've owned this RASAL (yes, I have the 105/135mm mask insert!) for months and never used it. Got it (boxed!) in a job lot with some other bits, so I thought a bit of downhill skateboard slalom was the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
Truly, one of the more completely ludicrous setups I've ever used. I think I'll stick with a SBLOO. 😅
Dralowid
Michael
Needs flash to complete!
dab
Electromagnetic waves sensor
Was walking with daughters on my birthday with full setup.
just completed this IIIc
Andrea Taurisano
il cimento
Godfrey
somewhat colored
My Leica IIIc is listed as having been produced between 1946 and 1947 ... so just post-WWII :
Leica IIIc fitted with Elmar 5.0cm f/3.5 by Godfrey DiGiorgi, on Flickr
Leica IIIc fitted with Elmar 5.0cm f/3.5 by Godfrey DiGiorgi, on Flickr
MISH
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I recently bought a IIIf repaint from fellow member @splitimageview Restoration35.com …. He does a great job and I am very happy with it
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Don't think I've posted this one in this thread....
1937 Leica IIIa with a 1937 5cm f/2 Summar. Looks run-of-the-mill, right? Nope -- see the 'S-T' on the top plate? That's 'Spécialités Tiranty', which elevates it from the mundane to a rather scarce camera. Philippe Tiranty was one of the very early Leica dealers (1925) and cameras sporting his company's markings are very desirable. I think I was pretty lucky to have stumbled upon one.
Leica IIIa Spécialités Tiranty, 1937. by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
1937 Leica IIIa with a 1937 5cm f/2 Summar. Looks run-of-the-mill, right? Nope -- see the 'S-T' on the top plate? That's 'Spécialités Tiranty', which elevates it from the mundane to a rather scarce camera. Philippe Tiranty was one of the very early Leica dealers (1925) and cameras sporting his company's markings are very desirable. I think I was pretty lucky to have stumbled upon one.
Leica IIIa Spécialités Tiranty, 1937. by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
Glad you like it @MISH !
neal3k
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Leica I (C) by Neal Wellons, on FlickrI just got this unusual Leica I (C) from 1931. I guess long ago, someone removed the paint and left it just brass. I like the patina but wonder about the orange dots on the top plate. The camera came CLA'd and works like a dream. It is great for my shooting as I like to zone focus and use Sunny 16 for exposures.
Comments would be welcome.
