[Leica] Leica IIIF ?

[pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)]

Bill Smith wrote:
> I've noticed that several of you use the subject camera. I need a 
> companion to my Model P Canon. I've thought about a IIIG, but it's too 
> damn expensive or a M 2/ 3, but all my lenses are LTM and I hate to fool 
> w/ an adapter. I could go "Russian" (Fed 2, etc) but the quality issues 
> scare me off.
>  
> Do you find the IIIF user-friendly?
>  
> What do you suggest? Is the red dial III superior to the black one?
>  
> Also has anyone ever tried Nikon AI/ AI-s lenses w/ an adapter like Mr. 
> Gandy sells on your IIIF? I've got a sweet 20/4  AI and beautiful AI-s 28/ 
> 3.5 that might work.
>  
> 
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Bill,

I am very fond of my IIIf - as is obvious from my postings - but I was 
looking 
for something specific. I wouldn't use a IIIc because I find having that 
far-seperated a pair of windows too much of an inconvenience in daily use, 
but 
nor is a IIIf ideal for action photography! I also find a IIIf with a good 
lens 
a jewel-like work of art, and with LTM there is a huge variety of lenses 
avialable and some like the Canon 50 are remarkable, as are the CV lenses.

At the end of the day look around and see what you like for yourself. The 
web in 
general and Steve Gandy's Cameraquest in particular give a huge window on 
the 
LTM world, but find what YOU like and then go and try it in a good dealer 
and 
don't be afraid to pay a little extra for a good service guarantee from a 
dealer.

And don't forget there is always CV as an alternative, including the more 
modern 
Bessas.

Good luck,

Peter Dzwig