Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/21

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Subject: Re: MMMMMMMMMRRRRRRRRRRR
From: omegaman@shentel.net
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 20:03:45 -0400

NickDaisly@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hello world -
> 
> Now, I have only been a member of the forum for a week, so it may be that I
> am getting a completely unrepresentative view of things.
> 
> I have been hearing a great deal about the M-series and R-series in the very
> interesting correspondence over the week.  But I have heard nothing so far
> from anyone who admits to having a type III or similar.  Is there no-one else
> out there who does serious photography with a pre-war Leica?  I have a
> battered but dependable IIIc, and while I can recognise its limitations, it
> is pretty impressive for a camera built in 1935.  Am saving up for a 90mm
> lens for it.
> 
> Nick Daisley
> Oxford, UK
Nick:
I am with you.  I use an old III with synch added mostly because of its
small size.  Love it - just obtained another in better condition.
Randolph Carlisle