Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, 29 Nov 1997 Leikon35@aol.com wrote: > I can't imagine why anyone would want something like > this, 47 years ago. Ic's were used with microscopes & > other instruments but why a field package like this? Jim Lager in vol 1 of the "Illustrated History" suggests economics: "... the Ic was the least expensive way to own a new Leica. Ic owners could later submit their cameras for conversion into . .. the IIIc." But you're right - working with a separate, external rangefinder and viewfinder does seem to be a bit of a bother. Written by: Roy C. Zartarian | Prophets are not without honor 25 Stuart Street | except in their own country Newington, CT 06111 USA | and in their own house. http://www.connix.com/~royzart Written with the assistance of a labrador retriever whose chin is on the keyboard. Any typos are his fault.