Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I should add that an LTM Leica is an absolute babe magnet. If you walk around with one, be prepared to be assaulted by attractive women who will want to fondle your jewelry. You have been warned. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ YNWA On Dec 10, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Vick Ko wrote: > Price is very good. There is a lot of variation on IIIf prices. > > No quirks, as long as you are used to shooting Barnack Leicas. > > The shutter dial rotates when fired, and must be cocked to set the speed. > So don't knock the shutter dial when taking photos. > > Vick > > > > > On 12/10/2011 2:52 PM, Barry Hinderks wrote: >> 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 >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >