Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> >I'd like to ask if it would be worthwhile getting a Leica IIIc, as a >user, as a step towards one of the M's later on. I was also considering >a Bessa R, but the noise from it kind of puts me off. What do I have to >look out for when getting a IIIc from say, eBay, and also, would anyone >have any suggestions or comments to add about my choice (say in terms of >ease-of-use, ergonomics, etc.)? Justin - Have you handled a IIIc? The fact that the viewfinder is separate from the rangefinder does cause newbies issues. As well as the viewfinder only frames 50mm lenses. You might be better off getting a Canon P or Canon 7. These can be bought for about the same price as a used IIIc, and are infinitely more usable as carry-along cameras. Also, if you search hard and wide, you might be able to find a beat up M3 for < $500. Another option would be Soviet rangefinders. More info on my web site. http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras Karen Nakamura - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html