Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have only just joined the group - so if I've got anything wrong with this posting - my apologies! Strange as it may seem, I have a Canon EOS single lens reflex 'automatic everything' camera(plus an f3.5/4.5 28-105mm zoom lens) which in many ways is a joy to use!! Excellent results are almost assured most of the time and the automation leaves time to concentrate on composing the picture. I have been using cameras for many more years than I would like to mention(!!) dating back to completely manual models, with a separate rangefinder and Weston Master exposure meter. - how primitive! In those days it was my ambition to own a Leica - when I could afford it.......! Then the Japanese invaded the camera market with cameras which were so good - - particularly with the early SLRs like the Pentax S1A - and such value for money - that the expense of a Leica hardly seemed justified. I can't really explain why after all these years I now have an urge to realise my youthful ambition to own a Leica - and in particular one so technically out of date as a IIIc....! However, I like the appearance of this type - rather in the same way that a steam locomotive looks more appealing than the smoother lines of a diesel railway engine. The 'M' series and Leicaflex don't look so interesting - or so distinctive. I would like to ask : (i) o you consider the IIIc as a good choice of camera body as a collectable/useable Leica icon . (ii)after purchase would it be a good idea to have it checked over by a Leica repairer, even though the dealer gives a guarantee? (ii) which 50mm lens (preferrably collapsible) would you recommend as one which would give very good results(sharpness/contrast) with colour film. A Leica specialist dealer has suggested the Elmar f2.8 or Summar f2.0....... (iii) is it best to buy the clip-on Voigtlander exposure meter or a hand held meter Thanks in anticipation - Denis Boisclair (Northwich, Cheshire, England)