Leica LTM Show off your Leica I/II/III/LTM Camera

[LeicaTom]

This my Grandpas' Leica IIIf Rd 1952/53 my Dad gave it to me at Christmas having fun with it so far. I have three lenses ( 50mm f2 Summitar, 35mm f3.5 Elmar, and a 90mm f4 Elmar. It's in great condition I had it checked out and they said it was fine to use and didn't need CLA but the Summitar did. I bought the Viooh and a couple lens caps on ebay it's hard to find any Leica stuff here in Montana.

Very kool!

You have a nicely put together kit there, you are ready to go, it's great to see fresh new folks getting into using Screw Mount Leica's. here at RFF

Have Fun & Happy Shooting!

Tom

 

[paulfish4570]

Harry, you've got to throw down some shots with that pretty IIIf; it's the anti-m8.

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

Thanks Huub for this wonderful picture.... true beauty never dies... IMHO the black LTM Barnacks with chrome fittings are the most beautiful ones

My latest beauty (thank you John!):

Leica III by Huub L, on Flickr

 

[HuubL]

Thanks Huub for this wonderful picture.... true beauty never dies... IMHO the black LTM Barnacks with chrome fittings are the most beautiful ones

Thanks Ron. It's a rare beauty with the unspoilt (well almost) black lacquer, but mine has nickel fittings and Elmar, not chrome. And in fact, I like the nickel just a tad better

 

[maddoc]

Old technology - new technology

IIIb (griptack) / Summarit & Summarit yellow-filter

 

[FrankS]

1937/38 IIIa with Summaron 3.5

 

[robklurfield]

my IIIf just gained a new friend -- a Summitar.

 

[coelacanth]

1932 II with 1950s Pelikan 400N. Both still kicking.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Freshly arrived today

Leica IIIa (1937/1938) with goat leather coat and flash-sync upgrade + DIY-fixed SCNOO

Gloriously provided by Buzzardkid

Together with my pre-war Summitar

all I can say is

SMOOOTH!


*does the kid in the candy-store dance*


p.s. sorry about the price-tag ghost

 

[hookonclassic]

My Barnack's love affair

My Barnack's love affair

Barnack + Elmar...some call it "pocket rocket"...compact...classic...highly functional...

IIIa | SCNOO | 50mm Elmar

 

[johannielscom]

Hi Rick,

I hope the old gal will serve you for many years to come! With the steel ribbon in the SCNOO it will be good, I reckon.

I hated to see it go, but loved selling it to you! Enjoy!

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Yes there are a few methods to load a Barnack without trimming the film.
It can be done by inserting a thin card and sliding the film behind it or by removing the lens and opening the shutter with the Z-setting and guiding the film past the top edge of the film plane.
Trimming is pretty easy though.

Johan, I'm not used to using the SCNOO quite yet, I caught myself advancing the film with the advance knob a few time with the test roll. Sync-socket works fine too. Should have some results later today or tomorrow.

 

[Beta Photography]

Yes there are a few methods to load a Barnack without trimming the film.
It can be done by inserting a thin card and sliding the film behind it or by removing the lens and opening the shutter with the Z-setting and guiding the film past the top edge of the film plane.
Trimming is pretty easy though.

Thank you Mr. Fibble, yes it's true trimming is not hard at all, but sometimes if I trim my film before using it, then I can't use it for my other M leica? well, I never try to use trimmed film on M leica... Anyway, I guess I have to try it to use the thin plastic card to know if it's oke or not I hope nothing bad happens like jammed shutter

 

[Mr_Flibble]

There are some hints on loading in this topic:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22421

 

[Beta Photography]

There are some hints on loading in this topic:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22421

Thank you, and I have read it. It seems that the safest is to stick with film trimming, slow but safe for sure

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Saw your results on PN. Very nice camera!
And I agree, Barnacks really are a joy to use.

 

[helen.HH]

Silly Me missed my Barnack
that I sold ...:bang:
I think i am Finally Learning ...

so I just got a 1938 IIIa which is on its way to Youxin for a CLA
and Youxin has sold me a 1933 50mm Uncoated Nickel Elmar...

when 'She' returns I will have a Composite Leather skin
from Morgan to apply ...'Claret' a tres chic burgandy Red

Such a Great Thread ...soooo many Beauties !!!!

 

[RanceEric]

Leica IIc with 5cm f2 Summitar Lens and hood, and 35-135mm viewinder

 

[sykotec]

I was about to comment on seeing another one of those here - and it looks at least half as brassed as mine!

'tis an interesting beast for sure, but it's HEAVY! I believe there was a picture from one in the 'ultimate bokeh' thread a couple days ago as well.

If there's a digital camera to be found around the house, I'll post a shot later.

"My kingdom for a 73mm Hektor lens"

Alas, things being what they are, I do not have a kingdom...


Would love to shoot this lens on a regular basis, its IQ would match my Sonnars so nicely...

 

[robklurfield]

Helen, can you spell i - n - c - o - r - r - i - g - i - b - l - e?

glad you're getting a new Barnack.

Silly Me missed my Barnack
that I sold ...:bang:
I think i am Finally Learning ...

so I just got a 1938 IIIa which is on its way to Youxin for a CLA
and Youxin has sold me a 1933 50mm Uncoated Nickel Elmar...

when 'She' returns I will have a Composite Leather skin
from Morgan to apply ...'Claret' a tres chic burgandy Red

Such a Great Thread ...soooo many Beauties !!!!