Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/10/16
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It's no pig. Your 52/53 IIIf is a VERY fine performer. Assuming your Elmar
is post-war (coated) it is a very fine performer also. Unless your camera
is non-fuctional, the price you paid probably a little on the low side. (If
your Elmar is a red scale you got a bargain!)
The Red dial IIIf is not rare, but it is very well built and rugged. The
version with self-timer was the next to last screw mount. (The very fine
IIIg was the last) I use mine quite a bit. To use with electronic flash,
set the synch dial (surrounding the shutter speed dial) to 20 and set the
shutter at 1/50. (or 0 and 1/25)
The Leica Collector's Guide (Laney) has nearly all the Leica accessories
and all the lenes for all, including screw mount Leicas. For less money,
hunt up an old 50s Leica manual.
Welcome to the world of Leica Screw Mounts! I have four of them and at
least one goes everywhere with me.
kw
>After having lurked here for awhile, I guess I am now a Leica user. Through
>the eBay auction web site, I have purchased a <<Leica IIIf Camera(red
>dial),excellent condition,with original instruction booklet. Shutter speeds
>25,50,75,100,200,500,1000. Original leather case (condition good). Serial
>#6365xx. Camera includes lens; Leitz Elmar 5cm 1:3.5 >>
>
>Can anyone tell me anything about what I have bought. I certainly hope it is
>not the proverbial pig-in-a-poke, though from what I have learned here it is
>not. I would be interested in knowing the age of the camera, and anything
>else which would be interesting or significant. I am certainly glad that it
>has the original instruction book with it. Any idea of the value, given that
>I don't know the actual condition for sure? I am paying $535.00 for it,
>complete.
>
>Finally, what is the definitive reference guide on the screw mount Leica's,
>since I will now be interested in accesories and other lenses for the camera?
> :-)
>
>Thanks for ahy help. I am delighted to finally be a part of your group!
>
>Paul Webb
>Lynchburg, VA, USA
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