[Leica] BD's Retina IIIc

[Jim at hemenway.com (Jim Hemenway)]

Phill:

The Retina IIIC, not the IIIc has a bigger and brighter viewfinder. 
It's also more costly.

Jim


pswango@att.net wrote:

> B.D. Colen wrote:
> 
> "Keep in mind, however, before dissing the Retina, that while it
> bears the Kodak name, it was manufactured in Germany, has a Schneider lens
> and a Compur shutter...."
> 
> True.  Optically and mechanically it's an excellent camera.  The Xenon is 
> superb, the Compur is quiet and accurate, and even the half-century-old 
> meter is good down to about EV 6-7.  The biggest limitation, IMO, is the 
> small, dim viewfinder.  It's not terrible but it slows you down.  For the 
> dog picture I had to make a clicking noise with my tongue to get his 
> attention, which lasted for about 3 seconds.  In that 3 seconds I had to 
> refine focus, compose and shoot.  I took 3 shots and this one was the 
> best. I was actually surprised that I got the eyes in focus, though I have 
> to say the RF is darned accurate, if a bit squinty.  After using the 
> Retina I pulled out my old M3, and feasted on that big bright finder!  I 
> think the Retina would be an ideal hiker's camera, where you wouldn't be 
> concerned with speed in low light situations.  But I'm definitely a fan of 
> the Xenon.
> 
> Phil
> 
> 
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