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my first Leica

my first Leica

Thanks to a RF member I got this nice IIIc and added a 1951 Summitar. After quite a learning phase in film loading now I succeeded and the small beauty is in a testing phase.

Best regards,
Walter
 

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My Humble Leica II

My Humble Leica II

My Leica II with 5cm Elmar f3.5 lens is one of my most treasured cameras. A roll of film and the "sunny sixteen' light meter is all that is needed. A pure picture taking machine - end of story!
 

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Paulbe said:
Buzzardkid--really excellent camera and a REALLY great photo.
Thanks for posting.
Where does the name "buzzardkid" come from?
We have buzzards here in the South US--but they are--well--buzzards--scavengers.
You know--not nice birds!
Paul
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Ha!

In fact it's a slightly too loose translation: in NL we know a bird called 'buizerd', it's a bird of prey, not a vulture. You ornithologists probably know the English name for it.

I grew up on the Buizerdstraat in my home town.

As I'm always wearing black, if I'd be any scavenger it would most likely be a crow...

:D
 
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buzzardkid--thanks for the info!
Actually--buzzards--vultures--down here are a protected species.
I guess they were one of the original "enviro-birds"---:)
Valuable to the overall plan...
Paul
 
Thanks for the welcome! :)

And I can't deny it, it is the same one. I found a nice Elmar for a cheap price, and decided to pair it with the II and keep it.
No doubt I annoyed the 30+ watchers after I pulled the listing. Sorry! :(
 
-Nash- said:
Thanks for the welcome! :)

And I can't deny it, it is the same one. I found a nice Elmar for a cheap price, and decided to pair it with the II and keep it.
No doubt I annoyed the 30+ watchers after I pulled the listing. Sorry! :(
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Ha! Easy as pie: You owe me one! :D Post some pictures! Happy shooting!

Can't help but noticing: is the vulcanite tight on the front? Looks like it might be loose a bit. A syringe with needle can deliver some superglue behind it to glue it down.
 
Leica iiif + Voigtlander Color Skopar 50mm f2.5

Leica iiif + Voigtlander Color Skopar 50mm f2.5

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Just got this new to me iiif from Youxin Ye
I must say that I am impressed about the barnak camera, it is just a joy to use, even when I own an M6 and an M2 I end up looking for the iiif just for the experience of shooting it.
 
IIIc

IIIc

Not sure if I've posted this before - 1946 IIIc, multi-bladed coated Summitar, OKARO, CV 50 brightline finder, and film
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I've been looking for a IIIf RD ST 1954 (my vintage) at a decent price for ages (190€ body only), and here it is at last. Arrived yesterday from 120 miles away. I cleaned the outside thoroughly with metal cleaner, removed the grime from the knurled buttons with tooth picks. Apart from two dings on the top plate, brassing on the slow speeds and rewind knobs as well as various scuff marks on the top plate, it looks pretty cool and decent to me with its griptack cover. Range-finder is spot on, viewfinder clean as a whistle. Eye cup looks new.

The shutter needed to be exercised though. It didn't sound quite right and slow speeds were sticking. Must have been sitting idle for quite some time. Several actuations at the various speeds got it to work as it should smooth wind on and silent action. Timer works alright. Hope the curtains are light tight. They look clean and in good shape. My 1955 Zorki 1 is perfectly sound, so I expect a Leica to be at least as good... If a CLA is really needed. I know a competent guy in Bordeaux who works for fair prices. But I hope I'll be lucky again. I'll post some pics in the gallery when I've put my first roll through it.

Marc
 
TRES JOLI PIECE VOTRE LEICA LE MIEN JE L4AI EGALEMENT NETTOYE UN TRES BON BOITIER JE M4EN SORS EN PHOTO DE SPECTACLE UN EXCELLENT SILENCE JE L4UTILISE AVEC UN SUMMAR VRAIMENT BON ET UN ELMAR 9 CM J4AI EGALEMENT ESSAY2 UN FED MAIS JE L4AI REVENDU UN AN APRES SON ACHAT
leica 014 par joeldurand19, sur Flickr
 
I have been a member of this forum for a while now, but have never posted, over the years I have owned a number of "M" Leica's but it's been a quite a few years since I have owned a Leica, till a few days ago when I picked up this LTM 1936 Leica III with a 50mm Summar lens, everything seems to work except the slow shutter speeds, ( shutter stays open, until button is released ) I would guess it needs a CLA. The lens and camera body have been together for 75 years ( it came with a E. Leitz import certificate from Great Britain )
 
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