Weight of IIIF without lens?

[besk]

I have searched high and low but haven't found out what a Leica IIIf weighs (without lens.)

Does anyone have that information? It can be in grams or onces. I need an accurate weight.

I am thinking of adding a IIIf to my Bessa R and L collection for travel.

 

[VictorM.]

From Focal Press' Leica Guide: 15½ ounces.

 

[besk]

Thank you!

My Bessa R weighs 14 onces so as a trade out I get a quieter camera for a penalty of 1 1/2 onces and no meter. The IIIf is also smaller I believe.

I am assuming that reliability would be similar.

 

[Traut]

Are the airlines getting that picky?

 

[besk]

The carry-on weight on the plane is not the issue. When traveling far away from home the weight of your camera arsenal can be very important.

On my bi-annual trips to Eastern Europe I will frequently have to carry my Domke 803 shoulder bag with cameras, water, lunch, unbrella etc for up to 12 hours at a time. From experience, every ounce counts then!