Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Marty, you just found one of the best kept secrets of Leica world. The Aristophot system was sold in the late fifties for close-up work and was made with typical Leica quality. The best and only model to buy is the Model III with the Linhof back. This takes a Linhof roll film holder so you can use Tech Pan. The shutter system is mounted in rubber and has a micro focus system that is the best I have ever seen. A whole set of fifties 35mm close-up accessories fit on the rail for use with the M or R. Three systems have come up on e-bay in the last month and sold in the $200-$400 range. They must have cost thousands when new. Bill - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html