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    which one to choose...

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    iiic, iiif, iiig historical coolness:

     

     

    * Takes only screw mount lenses which do have the the desired Leica visual signature to the max.

     

    * Viewing: The iiic & iiif have only small round holes, one for focus and one for viewing center of picture area so most people add a top mounted viewer to show (estimate) the frame limits for the lens they are using. iiig has a different viewing system, a little bigger for 50mm, so it doesn't take the famous nooky-hesum close up viewer or the other older close up viewers made for different lenses. The iiig which has a different closeup viewer for one lens only. Check the book "Leica Accessory Guide":

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Accessory-Guide-Collectors-Books/dp/187470726X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/102-8121903-2837730

    and other Leica guides like:

    http://www.camerabooks.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=4704-Leitz1955%2f1958

     

    * iiif has flash flash connector, iiic does not. The the iiig has a better viewer so the iiif and iiic (no flash unless retrofitted) are more "historical" being used by far more photographers.

     

    * Slow speeds and fast speeds have different knobs.

     

    * Need separate Leica meter 3 for light metering.

     

    * Loading film requires cutting the narrow film loading leader to a longer dimension but not too long - a template is on ebay for this "ablon" and film take up spool drops out rather than stays in body. Search ebay for "Leica ABLON" for a low cost remake of this item.

     

    * More info see:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_III

     

    Feature lists of different models & comment:

    and http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmcam.htm

     

    A cool looking retro camera that is just a bit slow to use. If you pre-focus at proper distance and set a good general exposure with meter and use b&w film you are ready for most photo situations.

    Confused about which Leica Compendium to buy

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Read the reviews by "Shock Writer" and others on these Leica books. The books below are Pre-M8-digital books. Film still has a look all its own that is loved by artistic types. Digital has a great impact for advertising and gives a very fast work procedure and lowers costs somewhat. It is hard to buy one book that does it all.

     

    Leica M Compendium by J. Eastland- A good overview of the Leica M system and history:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Compendium-Handbook-System-Compendia/dp/1897802056/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198513608&sr=8-1

     

    Leica M7 Handbook by J. Eastland- A complete expansion of the M7 users manual that comes with the camera filling in the voids:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-M7-Handbook-Jonathan-Eastland/dp/0953624153/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198515456&sr=1-1

     

    Leica Lens Compendium by E. Putts- For general lens information and overview of historical lens quality:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189780217X/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

     

    Pocket Book-Camera and lens pocket book by E. Putts- For specific lens data and mtf graphs of historical lens line:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Pocket-Book-Collectors-Books/dp/1874707340/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198515205&sr=1-1

     

    Leica Collector's guide- For the hardcore collector like me:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Collectors-Guide-Dennis-Laney/dp/1874707006/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

     

    Leica M advanced photo school. The Leica way by a German writer, mainly newer equipment, lightly patronizes older equipment, provides an amazingly full coverage of film photography for a single book:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Advanced-Photo-School-Photography/dp/1579906370/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198514545&sr=1-2

     

    Leica Lens Practice by Laney- For the lover of lenses and their best applied use:

    http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Lens-Practice-Choosing-Lenses/dp/1897802013/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198514729&sr=1-1

    New Leica IIIF

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    Brad Shimmin, your shot using the 50mm F3.5 elmar is stunning. Super quality sharp and beautiful tones. Can you tell more about how you got this look? How scanned? Hand held or tripod? Film used? Developing? I have a new M7 and more modern lenses but you have surpassed what I've done with your old lens! Help!
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