Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pablo, my understanding is that the shutter in the IIIf uses an all ball bearing system while the IIIc uses a combination of bushings and ball bearings. Also, a IIIf will be years newer so wear and tear considerations might come into play. If the flash synch numbers are red rather than black then the camera is much newer than a IIIc. With that said, my F from 1936 still keeps on clicking. If you are using print film and can reasonably guess exposure or don't mind a hand meter I would say that a III anything makes a great carry camera. With a collapsible lens or a Summaron any of them are small, light, quiet, very unobtrusive, and don't need black tape. Don Dory dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html