Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Leicaphiles: Here is the latest on what I have available in a Leica III-F B/D package: Leica III-F B/D s/n# 535512 camera rates a condition of Mint-Minus (see * note below) 50mm f3.5 Elmar - 9+ rating, perfect glass w/lens shade & leather case, s/n#805548 35mm f3.5 Summaron, no shade, leather case, s/n# 779623, 9+, NOOKY optical close focusing device for 50mm Elmar, EXC Cond in Box SBOOI- 50mm bright line finder, Like New in Box Imarect Finder, condition EXC Leica self/timer w/leather case lens caps, rear dust caps, for all lenses combination case-leather (holds camera body, lenses,filters,etc., w/lock cond) EX- Eveready case for III-F, leather w/strap EX- CEYOO flash w/cord 135mm f3.8 Arco Photo Anistigmat tele-snowya lens - apertures OK, will not focus - frozen ?? Leica III-F owner's manual Leica III-F flash manual-advertisement I had the camera originally advertised for $ 975.00, that was before I decided to keep the Elmar 90mm f4.0 for myself. I actually had not received the camera from whom I purchased it from when I advertised it on the NET the other night. As it turns out the body is in better shape than I had expected. It only has one small peck (pin-head size) on the top plate near the serial number, and some tripod marks on the bottom plate, other than that perfect, nicer than my III-F B/D Selt-Timer conversion. Note*: Unfortunately there is one somewhat serious flaw in the camera and that is a "faint-finder". It is very difficult to focus the camera. I got an estimate from: Essex Camera Service, Inc. 100 Amor Ave. Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Tel: (201) 933-7272 Fax: (201)933-7647 Moonsun the owner quoted me a "ballpark" figure of $ 100.00 to CLA the camera and replace the mirror causing the faint finder problem in the rangefinder. They are a reputable firm listed in the LEICA CATALOG printed by the Leica Historical Societyof America. One other shop wanted $ 185 for the same job with a 4 mos. lead time. Classic only has a lead time of 30 days. Most older leicas that have sat dormant for many years need a CLA to begin with, and he will fix the mirror problem and Clean.Lube, and Adjust the camera for $ 100.00 plus shipping. So here is how I now breakdown the pricing on the package: Leica III-F B/D, Mint-Minus needing a CLA and mirror - $ 250.00 Leitz Summaron 35mm f3.5, cond. 9+ w/ leather case and caps - $250.00 Leitz 50mm Elmar f3.5, cond. 9+ w/lens shade, caps, and leather case - $ 200.00 Leitz NOOKY optical close focusing device, EXC cond. in box for 50mm Elmar f3.5 - $50.00 SBOOI - 50mm Bright Line finder, like new in Box - $ 195.00 Imarect Finder, EXC - $ 75.00 CEYOO Flash - $ 25.00 Leitz Self-Timer w/ case - $ 40.00 Combination Case EX- (locking) $ 25.00 Eveready Case EX- for III-F - $15.00 135mmArco lens - will not focus - Maybe can be fixed. - FREE w/ package deal ! The above items total out at $ 1125.00. I have the camera listed for only $ 250.00 for it needs to have $100.00 invested into it to make it a 9+ working Leica III-F. I will sell the whole lot as listed for $ 895.00 plus shipping. Again, I repeat the lenses are perfect, and the camera would be a 9+ sans the mirror problem. I WILL SELL ONLY AS A PACKAGE DEAL !! First person to commit, gets the prize ! E-mail to: rondm@q.continuum.net or call Bill Clarke (860) 886-4999 Eves after 9:00 PM EST or (860) 887-3548 (Days) address: Bill Clarke 267 Prospect St. Norwich, CT 06360 Regards, Bill Clarke