Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bruce: I have and use a IIIa that I bought about 6 years ago. Works fine under the conditions you describe. With an Elmar lens (red scale preferred) it is light and compact. Ken Wilcox At 11:18 -0500 1/1/0, a fine scholar, bruce5@attglobal.net wrote: >Has anyone ever used a IIa or IIIa, or know of a reliable source for >purchasing? >>From what I've been able to learn so far, it sounds like a nice camera >for the money, but I haven't spoken to anyone who actually uses one. > >Finally, would it be a good choice to carry in outdoor situations, like >cold weather camping, hiking, fishing, etc? I like how easily I can >take the M anywhere, but due to the cost, I'm still a little too >protective of it in some situations. Maybe when it gets its first >scratch, I'll relax, but in the meantime... > >Thanks, > >Bruce - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> <kwilcox@gfn.org>