Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]GREG LORENZO wrote: > Who still uses their LTM camera? > And which camera or cameras, lens or lenses do you like to use? > I use my IIIG with modern formula 50 Summicron primarily for > street photography. I also have been using a IIIg with a current 50mm Summicron, and a Voigtlander Cosina 90mm Lanthar. I added a Abrahamsson Rapidwinder this past summer (thanks to you and Joe Leung for telling me about the ARW in LTM). I find it even more useful than on M cameras. Another lens that I realy like is the VC 50mm Heliar. I also have a Voigtlander Cosina 50mm Nokton, and 2 Jupiter 50mm lenses. I like the Nokton and the Jupiters but probably will end up selling them. Upon Jim Shulman's recommendations, I picked up a VC meter from Rich Pinto (Photovillage), but sold it after a few months. While it fits the IIIg very well, I was confusing myself too much as I already have an external light meter (a Sekonic which is as big as the IIIg !) than I am used to. The VC meter could also use a meter lock. Then I picked up an LTM shutter release adapter from Dante Stella that allows me to use a cable release when I want to. And I have been shooting Tri X bulk loaded with a loader loaned by Bill Harting. At some point, I probably would like to get a spare take up spool. The IIIg is just great. So is the LUG. Cheers, - Phong