Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/18

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Subject: [Leica] LTM camera bodies
From: len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)
Date: Mon Dec 18 17:27:32 2006
References: <003801c72309$753e1830$2101a8c0@luispersonal>

Hi Luis,

I wanted the IIIG at first and then decided against it. I just  
ordered a nice IIIF RDST. The dealer is checking out everything  
before he sends it to me. I have dealt with this dealer a number of  
times and trust him. I should have the body by Friday.

Len


On Dec 18, 2006, at 8:03 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote:

> Len, I think that IIIG is the finest but the prices are very high,  
> IMHO, if
> you are not a flash user probably a IIIC would be your best option.
>
> Saludos cordiales
> Luis
>
> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En  
> nombre de
> Leonard Taupier
> Enviado el: domingo, 17 de diciembre de 2006 23:37
> Para: Leica Users Group
> Asunto: [Leica] LTM camera bodies
>
> I'm looking for a little advise on a replacement LTM body. I  
> currently have
> a "user" IIIc body with a yellowing rangefinder. I know the shutter  
> needs
> cleaning but I don't think the body is nice enough to invest in a  
> CLA. I
> have 4 very nice Leica LTM lenses which I use with a clear VIOOH  
> viewfinder.
> I was thinking about investing in a nice IIIg. Since I don't expect  
> to use
> flash with this rig and I like my VIOOH, is a IIIG overkill? I have  
> a very
> complete M system plus a bunch of Nikon bodies and lenses including  
> digital.
> But when I just want to go out and have some fun I grab the IIIc.
>
> Any advice?
> Len
>
>
>
>
>
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