Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pablo- Well, I might have disagreed with you at one time, but I really can't. It does appear the it depends on how the camera is set up. Properly set up, with the tension on the curtains just right--- the IIIf RD is super quiet. I have to admit that some technicians will adjust the shutter by tightening the curtain springs which are sort of like those in a window shade!! IF too tight, they can make the shutter 'slap' and be a lot louder than if they are adjusted with a minimum of tension. Sometimes, is f shutter drags, I get the impression that the easy fix is to crank a little more tension onto the shutter roller, and that is a quick, and easy fix, but harder on the camera. The shutter speed is actually determined by the width of the gap bewtween the two shutters, and not their inheren speed. So a well lubed, clean shutter, without any problems will operate with the minimum required tension, and be a WHLOE LOT QUIETER, than one that's cranked up, and slapping like a window shade that has been let loose! My recommendation is that anyone with an LTM find a reputable person- plenty here in the US.... I wonder if the postage and wait is worthwhile to send a camera here from there?! Some one who understands the way it is supposed to work. You got me intriqued- I compared my IIIf with my M3 and M6, and have to admit, that with a lens on the IIIf might- I say might because it was pretty darn close!- be a little quieter!! Dan - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pablo Kolodny" <pkolodny@fibertel.com.ar> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica IIIc/LTM lenses/Jupiter... > Dan, > > I have to say that I think you're simply a genius. > Also (Hopelessly romantic, retro old fool!)... and I'm glad you're so way as > I feel like you. Only in sentiments 'cause I do not know a little piece of > History about Leica, War stuff to do with Leica, Kodak, shutter curtains and > other lots of things you really know and make you feel proud. Also I'd feel > the same if I were you. > In the mean time I appreciate all the info about this LTM stuff. It seems > that I can keep this IIIf in very nice condition, I'm sure that when my mind > slow down a little I'll find the time to get the camera to my Leica > technician for a CLA. > > Now, let me disagree with you, I feel the IIIf shutter quieter than any > other M I've ever had. M2s, M6, M4 and M3s... it it me ? am I right ? > or maybe I've been loving some noisy Ms. > > Kind regards > > Pablo Kolodny > www.pablokolodny.com > > > > > Dan (Hopelessly romantic, retro old fool!) POst > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html