Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill, The IIIF model is fairly easy to use: standard bottom loading and split shutter speed dials. I would not worry too much whether you were buying a red dial or a black dial, the differences were primarily to how the flash synch worked and I believe full ball bearing races in the shutter. I would also look at a IIIC depending on price. However, if the Canon's are available then consider the V series or the 7's. A little chunkier than the Leica's but much easier to load, easier to advance the film, and possibly less expensive. If you happen on a Nicca or Tower at a good price they are also very good users. I just depends on the collector market and how much you care if the camera you buy has a lot of marks on it. I have IIIC, and both the red dial and black dial versions. I tend to shoot with either the black dial or a Canon IVSB which is a pretty fair knock off of a IIIF. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 7/28/05, Bill Smith <wrs111445@yahoo.com> wrote: > I've noticed that several of you use the subject camera. I need a > companion to my Model P Canon. I've thought about a IIIG, but it's too > damn expensive or a M 2/ 3, but all my lenses are LTM and I hate to fool > w/ an adapter. I could go "Russian" (Fed 2, etc) but the quality issues > scare me off. > > Do you find the IIIF user-friendly? > > What do you suggest? Is the red dial III superior to the black one? > > Also has anyone ever tried Nikon AI/ AI-s lenses w/ an adapter like Mr. > Gandy sells on your IIIF? I've got a sweet 20/4 AI and beautiful AI-s 28/ > 3.5 that might work. > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >