Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Then, back to your original question. The IIIf is smaller, less expensive than the less common IIIg. Sonny can probably give you more on the IIIg, and I think, had one for sale. My experience is with the IIIf, which I am presently using, and the earlier models. I prefer the IIIf, either the Black Dial or Red Dial, to the IIIg. The film loading needs to be mastered, but the camera is simple to use and very durable. The viewfinder of the IIIf and earlier models will be a disappointment for an M user, because the eye-pieces are separate, and the finder is smaller. However, the same functions are there. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Barbour" <steve.barbour at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] a leica IIIf or IIIg body? > > On Dec 29, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> Steve, >> >> Are those lenses screw mount (LTM) ? You cannot adapt M-mount lenses to >> the IIIf or IIIg. > > > > yes Jim, I have a couple of LTM lenses.... > > > > >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Barbour" >> <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >> To: "Leica LUG" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 4:32 PM >> Subject: [Leica] a leica IIIf or IIIg body? >> >> >>> I am considering a leica barnack body in the IIIf or IIIg series, with >>> the intent of shooting film with some of the same lenses I use with an >>> M9. >>> >>> I have never used either of these leica series bodies, so I have >>> questions re their differences in size, function, cost, ease, >>> convenience... >>> >>> >>> so what do you prefer and why? >>> >>> what are your recomendations? >>> >>> >>> lastly, does anyone have one of these bodies, in good working condition, >>> they want to sell at this time? >>> >>> >>> many thanks, >>> >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >