Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, since the really knowledgeable didn't respond, there are some minor differences in the iiic and III g the g is a bit bigger, has self timer, better flash sync, being the last of the breed it was a bit of a collectable on purpose, The IIIc, might not be your best choise for a user, many have war-time quality control problems, particularly in the finish and if your ever intend to use electronic flash, the c was not synced for it..The IIIf is a good user, available with or without a self timer (at a price) and red/black dial on flash synce (little practical difference but the red is at a premium) the f has adjustable flash synce and will work with electronic flash. I have a IIIb,c&f and use them all. while I love the M3, there is just something about the earlier models that make them seem the perfect camera to me. tom >Hi, > >Could anyone summarize the practical differences between the Leica IIIc and >IIIg screw-mount camera bodies? Right now, the only difference I'm aware of is >price. The IIIc is affordable, while the IIIg costs as much as an M6. From >recent discussions, I think I have a good idea as to what screw-mount lenses >to consider, but I have no idea what body I might put them on. I'm just >considering this body as a user camera. Rangefinder Leica's didn't come with a >light meter until the M4-P, right? > >Thanks in advance for any and all information. >-- >Erich Champion : mailto:echampio@adobe.com : 408.536.6497 Voice >User Education : Adobe Systems Incorporated : 408.537.4040 Fax >-- >