Re: [Leica] IIIf and Summitar f:2.... what should I do with this thing?

[Karen Nakamura <mail@gpsy.com>]

>Put a roll of the same film in each of the cameras and when you take 
>a shot with the M6, take the same shot with the IIIf using the same 
>shutter speed and aperture.  Try as many shutter speeds and aperture 
>settings as possible. When you finish the rolls you will have the 
>answer to all your questions about the IIIf. You will know if the 
>IIIf needs a CLA, you will know how the lens compares with the lens 
>on the M6, and you will know whether or not you really want to dump 
>the IIIf.

A great idea! But I might suggest to put B&W film in the IIIf and 
color in the M6.

That way you can also know if you like the B&W look or if you see the 
world in color.

Karen

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