[Leica] Screwmount camera recommendations

[joelct at singnet.com.sg (Joseph Low)]

            Frank

            My Leica II with Hektor 50/2.5 is on its way back from Malcolm
Taylor - after
            CLA and refurbishment including repairs to the ER

            Looking forward to putting a fully restored classic through its
paces again

            Joseph Low / Singapore

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From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of Frank
Dernie
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 1:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [Leica] Screwmount camera recommendations

I agree with you Jim,
 From the user point of view the older cameras are fine, from the
camera mechanics POV they are a PITA. The IIIc and subsequent cast
shutter crates are much cheaper to make accurate and require no, or
less shimming on assembly so they are overall much cheaper to make.
The previous models are all hand made from sheet brass, which is a
more stable material than cast ally.
My favourite is the II as I have a love of simplicity so I find the
slower speeds redundant.
Frank

On 8 Jan, 2006, at 17:33, Jim Nichols wrote:

> 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
>
>
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