Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Jim, I'm heading to my "local" dealer in a couple of weeks. Never know what I might have to come home with Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: Saturday, 5 August 2006 15:42 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] IIIc or IIIf? Hoppy, I've been reading your questions and answers received concerning the LTM Leicas. I have owned a Leica IIIa from 1935 since I bought it with a 5cm f/3.5 Elmar (1946) in the summer of 1952. It still works fine, though probably needs a CLA after more than 50 years of light use. The changes introduced with the IIIc make it stronger and more rigid, though it is 1/8 inch longer than the IIIa. I currently use a IIIf (1952) with both a Summitar (1949) and, more recently, with a Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8 from 1987. I'll admit that the price of the J 12 influenced my decision to get it as opposed to the 35mm Summaron, but it has performed admirably for me so far. As to the comment about flash capability, the IIIf will synch at 1/25 and 1/50 with electronic flash, though I seldom find a need to use flash. Find one to your liking and give it a try. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information