Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Barry, I started with a IIIa in 1952, and got a IIIf RD a few years ago. From my experience, the older Leicas are more rugged and need less service than the Ms. Loading film can be learned quickly. I prefer to trim the leader to the original Leica template. For me, since I have to wear glasses, the rangefinder and viewfinder present the only difficulty, and I live with that when I choose to use a rangefinder. I add rings of adhesive-backed black felt around the RF/VF, and normally use a an add-on VF in the clip on top. You might want to set the upper speed dial to 1/25 with the shutter wound, then check the sound of each low speed. If 1/2 and 1 second sound sluggish, they can often be improved by exercising the shutter. To me, the price you mention seems reasonable. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hinderks" <Barry98 at telus.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 1:52 PM Subject: [Leica] Leica lllF RD >A question for the users of the above camera. I had a chance to handle one >yesterday and was amazed by the feel, size and precision. Compared to my M6 >it is tiny. How is it as a real world shooter? I know about the loading >qualities and the split rangefinder and viewfinder but are there any other >quirks? > The one I looked at is for sale and the fellow is asking $250USD. The > curtains are good, shutter speeds look good from the images produced the > other day, there are the usual tiny, tiny marks on the bottom plate and a > few on the top plate, no dents or dings and the vulcanite is all there. Is > the ask price reasonable and how serviceable are the LTMs? > Many thanks > BarryH > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >