Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ashley, First, use the H*ll out of it, the shutter will thank you for it. Second, get really good at cutting 7 sprockets off the film with your nails when trimming the leader; if you learn that trick loading a LTM is a piece of cake. Third, refocus the rangefinder often. Fourth, find a good viewfinder as it will help. The SBOOI is a good but pricey one. The Voightlander Kontur is a great piece and can be had pretty cheap, also try Cameraquest for the Cosina 50 finder at about $128. If you have a retractable lens alway check that it is extended and locked. Also, learn to wind the camera by using the edge of your first finger against the knob, it will keep the camera at your eye. Or, Tom A I believe still has some rapid winders for LTMs. Enjoy your camera. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 5/16/06, Ashley C Gordon <ashley@ccm.com.au> wrote: > > Hi there! New to all of this and just acquired a Leica IIIc - anyone have > any particular tips of using it? Any quirks to be aware of (I have already > read of a few!). > > > > Kind regards > ASHLEY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >