Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/29

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Subject: IIIc vs. IIIf
From: Stephen Kobrin <kobrin2@xman.wharton.upenn.edu>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 10:53:36 -0500 (EST)

Marc Small suggests the IIIc as a much more affordable "entry level" screw
mount than the IIIf.  However, the IIIf was made until the late 1950s and I
believe that the latest IIIcs are from the late 1940s or perhaps the early
50s.  Is there any reason to expect more problems in terms of reliability,
etc. with a IIIc.  I saw a very nice one recently in Philadelphia, but
hesitated because of its age relative to the newer IIIf.  Any help,
experience, etc. would be appreciated.

Steve

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