Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Luggers, I just had my beauty kidnapped! The unspeakable camera dealer went and sold it after I gave him a deposit! It was only a wrecked IIIb, but $150 was a steal, but not, anymore for me! I shall attempt to get another one, as I think for the price and quality, an old screw mount Leica body coupled with a good wideangle and finder is an excellent camera for general documentary work. My first rangefinder was a ZORKI, which although was not really professional quality, was great fun! The screw mount Leicas are also a great testament to the great work of Leica engineers and designers who proved to the world that things can be built to last. I always respect Leica for maintaining this tradition, even if quality may have dropped considerably since the 30's. Another good screw mount rangefinder worth looking out for is a Reid III, which was an English Leica copy. Strangely enough, their 50mm f2 has been rated as being BETTER than its Leica equivalent! Actually, if any of you on the list have any old screw mount Leica bodies and lenses, do email privately, as I may buy one from you, as my betrayal by the camera dealer has left me Leica-less (the tears are drowning the keyboard!). cheers - Jon Mitchell Website: <http://www.panama.c-com.net/~jmitch>