Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica IIIf
From: "tOM Trottier" <Tom@Abacurial.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 10:58:18 -0400

I like the separate rangefinder window. It's magnified and more accurate, and 
about 2mm away from the viewfinder window.

tOM

On Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 15:31
Vick Ko <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> wrote:

> There is a lot to say about owning and using a Leica IIIf.  Not all the 
> comments are positive on using the IIIf.
> 
> Look on ebay for normal market value; be wary that you might have to get 
> an immediatate CLA on what you buy (it is over 50 years old!).  If you 
> are using hyperfocal focusing, one of the big negative comments 
> disappears ( the RF spot and viewing finder are separate)/
> 
> If you want to by mine, email me privately.  
> 
> regards,
> Vick
> vick.ko@sympatico.ca
> 
> khmiska wrote:
> 
> >Gentlemen,
> >I have an idea for the use of my new acquired Voigtländer 21/4. Buy a
> >good IIIf for the 21/4. Set the lens to hyperfocal f8 and you have a
> >nice point and shoot Leica. My M2 would continue to be home for my
> >Summicrons.
> >
> >So, what can I expect to pay for a good, solid, tidy IIIf?
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Kurt----  Abacurial Information Management Consultants ----
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