Dave16

<p>Shooting in low light last week I was surprised at how steady I could hold the camera. The technique for shooting slow speed as David stated is also well-described in the manual, and is really no different to shooting a small bore rifle accurately.<br> As I said, results back at the weekend. I'll post some as a continuation of this thread.<br> Thanks for contributing guys. I'm learning a lot about this camera, the new (old) lens helps, as does the bright line finder and a more accurate exposure meter - a new acquisition which cost me very little.<br> I have to say that I find the 111c much nicer to use than my M6. </p>

<p>I notice in my facsimile<strong> Leica instructions for 111a </strong>that Leica suggest the camera (and presumably my 111c) can be handheld at slow speeds up to 1/2 sec.<br> I used my camera at slow speeds last week - the results come back this weekend, and wondered what others think, or have experienced when shooting an LTM at slow speeds handheld?</p>

<p>This thread is worth resurrecting, only because I. too, am newly in love with my 111c.<br> It's a supurb bit of kit. My M6 is ok, but the 111c has soul.</p>

<p>What he said ^.</p>

<p>The joys of film!<br> I have several shots to finish the film, then a wait of a week to see the results. Also on test is the Weston meter 111 which I scored last week for a very reasonable £7.00, and my prowess with the 111c. I'm very happy with the meter btw. <br> Actually, shooting some low-light stuff yesterday was really instructive. I hope I'm right about how steady the 111c was at low shutter speeds! We'll see in a week or so.<br> The 111c and 5cm Elmar combination, it will come as no surprise to most on here, is an absolute delight to use. My 3.5cm Elmar is relegated to second place for the time being, although I like that lens, and will be using it regularly too.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Lovely work guys.</p>

<p>Sounds like a greal deal, and of course the combination is a classic.<br> I'd want to know the camera had a recent CLA - otherwise you have to budget for that in the overall price.</p>

<p>Just catching up on the forum after a looong absence, and learned of Al's death this morning. I never communicated with him, or argued with him, but I remember what a character he was.</p>

<p>I have a Leica soft one-piece case. Great for the bag - useless for shooting.</p>

<p>Not sure how many we're allowed - here's another. Oly Trip, 40mm Zuiko, XP4, shop-process.<br> <img src="http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/dogbloke/CNV00013%20copy_zpsr8nysws6.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="431" /></p>

<p>Thanks James. My 3.5cm is really sharp stopped down. If the 5cm is as good I'll be pleased.<br> I think I paid a fair price for a user. The glass is nice and clean though.<br> I also have a coated M 2.8 50mm Elmar - for less abstract shots. </p>

<p>Thank you for your measured responses - pretty much what I'd hoped.<br> Malcolm Taylor advised me years ago to try the uncoated 3.5 Elmar with colour film - "interesting results" he said, but I've only just got around to loading the 111c with colour.<br> I enjoy using the 111c much more than my M6, but recently (over the last four years) I was seduced by the Zuiko lens on the original Olympus Trip, and took to buying them whenever I found them at a good price (i.e. next to nothing).<br> Stephen Lewis, my 3.5cm lens shade fits the 5cm, and I shall take your advice and use it.<br> Thank you.<br> David</p>

<p>Hi,<br> Just scored a very clean, early 5cm Elmar for the 111c, if for no other reason than I want to start using the camera more regularly, and I feel somewhat hampered by the one lens (a 3.5cm Elmar). The lens was just over £120, which I consider a pretty good price.<br> Anyway, my question - how will the picture quality of the 5cm Elmar compare to the 3.5cm Elmar, which is really very good stopped down a bit?<br> I've only used the 3.5cm for B and W so far, but have a colour film in there to try currently. <br> Thanks for reading.<br> David</p> <p> </p>

<p><img src="http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/dogbloke/CNV00001_zpsviakwaxu.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="626" /><br> Not a great pic, I know - but introducing my 111c. M6, 2.6 50mm Elmar. Thanks for looking.</p><div></div>

<p>Hi Jo,<br> They are old lenses - but good copies of the Elmar 5cm, and had quality-control issues when produced. If you get a good one it can be great. They are pretty cheap however.<br> You've reminded me of where I've seen painted Elmars before. On the Russian replica Leicas, of which there used to be a lot on E---.</p>

<p>Hi everyone. Old member returning after I don't know how long.<br> To the OP.<br> DON'T DO IT! These old lenses look great as they are. If you really want a painted collapsible try it on an Industar 22.</p>

<p>Hi everyone. May I join in?<br> Oly Trip, point-n-shoot. Ilford XP2, shop-processed.<img src="http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/dogbloke/CNV00025%20copy_zpsppgwte6y.jpg" alt="" /></p>