[Leica] Screwmount camera recommendations

[jhnichols at bellsouth.net (Jim Nichols)]

John,
I've had a Leica IIIa for over 50 years, and now also have a IIIf.  As I 
understand it, the stiffer shutter box structure of the late models is all 
inside the shell of the camera.  While the IIIa does not have the reinforced 
lens mount ring of the IIIc and later, I have used lenses up to 135mm on it 
and have found no problems.  I can tell no difference in the feel of the 
outer shell of the IIIa and IIIf.  Don't sell the early models short.  They 
are fine cameras.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA