Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks to all the LUGers who so promptly responded to my request for a 90mm f/4 COLL. SM Elmar. I guess none of you are willing to part with yours so I will need to find a standard version to go with the IIIa which is being serviced. I would prefer a pre-war version, user, cheap since the camera is in user condition. I used it a PMA last month and received quite a few comments about using a REAL camera in this age of digital and autofocus. Roger Hicks had his photo taken with it and we had a brief and pleasant conversation about using the older cameras. The folks at the Leica booth were rather snooty and basking in the glory of their new Tri-Elmar and S1 and M-6? The Rollei folks however were quite friendly and interested in more than just their latest wizbang 6008i. (I also use ancient Rolleis but did not have one with me at the time). I hope the have the IIIa fixed and an outfit completed and ready to use by late spring. Should be handy to take fishing in the mountains. Best Wishes Mike, Laramie, Wyoming