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Still have an assortment of dear LTM lenses to shoot though.

I'm making good on my assertion that the best LTM is an M (any M except maybe M1) with an LTM adapter set.

Oh, having a 1a doesn't count. Guess focus on that baby only.

regards
Vick
 
Shame! ;)

I like the smaller body for certain times and/or moods.

Everyone should have an M body and a ltm body, IMO.
 
Vickko said:
I'm making good on my assertion that the best LTM is an M (any M except maybe M1) with an LTM adapter set.


Vick
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Vick, last night I easily put in a coat pocket a IIIf with collapsible lens to carry to a concert. My M3 would not have quite fit, so I disagree that the M is always best. ;-)

Randy
 
I was thinking of getting rid of a IIIf myself.
for serious shooting, I just prefer an M2.
Still, these are great little cameras, and after having invested in it more than its value to get it good as new, I think I'll keep it, and maybe add an elmar 3.5 for a truly small combo.
 
I have way too many cameras and I've been thinking what is the minimum I would want and came up with this.
IIIc with 50 Elmar
M6 or M3
Nikon F

A IIIc is usually in my pocket and does most of my pictures but it is not a camera for everyone and everything. To each his own and Good Luck. Joe
 
Must have cameras:

Any ltm (my bias for Leica, and a llla)
Any M (my bias for a Leica, and an M2)
Rollei 35S and T
Any Rolleiflex tlr
Any Nikon F (my bias is with traditional control dials)
Any Hasselblad (great system MF)
Any LF camera for the sheet film experience
 
Just sold my LTM as well. Was a beautiful iiif that Leica Solms had completely rebuilt. Just had too much difficulty with the focus. The last time I used it was at a dance performance and I just guess focused it as it was too dark for the rangefinder. Beautiful mechanical pieces though.

Best,
-Tim
 
Vickko said:
Still have an assortment of dear LTM lenses to shoot though.

I'm making good on my assertion that the best LTM is an M (any M except maybe M1) with an LTM adapter set.

Oh, having a 1a doesn't count. Guess focus on that baby only.

regards
Vick
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I like the viewfinder and rangefinder patch of an M-body more.
You can use LTM lenses on a M body with an adaptor but not the other way round! :eek:
However a Barnack is fun to shoot with once in a while.:D
 
I'm keeping my IIIc. The small size and sturdy construction make it a perfect companion for hiking/backpacking, or to slip into a bag or coat pocket for lightweight travel. Ditto my Canon IVSB2. I love my Ms too but for certain outings I reach for the Barnack.
 
FrankS said:
Must have cameras:

Any ltm (my bias for Leica, and a llla)
Any M (my bias for a Leica, and an M2)
Rollei 35S and T
Any Rolleiflex tlr
Any Nikon F (my bias is with traditional control dials)
Any Hasselblad (great system MF)
Any LF camera for the sheet film experience
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I pass the test. :D
 
I had a IIf for a weekend, then sent it back. My twitching fingers just made ir nearly impossible to load and unload. I have enough trouble with my M3. But, it was such a beautiful camera! I fell head over heels for it right out of the box!
 
I just got a Tower 35, whichi s a better Leica clone. I also use a Leica IIIf and a Canon IVsb. These cameras a very special. I like using them with wide angle lenses and the classic 5cm lens. My favorite though, is a Standard Leica.

I have (n-1) of Frank's n Holy Grail camera types. No Rollei 35 S or T.
 
I've found it very difficult but I have identified the ones that I will sell this year.

Now that I am retired, five have to go. This should just about cover the mooring fees for my boat.
 
If I ever do break down & buy a Leica it will probably be a Barnack. I have the 50/3.5 elmar but use it on a Zorki 2. Makes a great pocket camera but admit it's not for everybody.
 
As my age progresses, my eyes fade, and my film gear slowly gives way to digitals ... My last film camera will be my II.
 
I always come back to my LTM after using the M's for a while, I would rather sell my M's than the only Barnack I have, an early II modernized by Leitz in the early fifties with a flash synchro

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Don't think I can part with mine. It's a nice contrast shooting with an M then switching to an LTM.
 
Over the years, I've acquired a taste for Barnacks. They're beautiful cameras and I cannot imagine I'll ever sell them. I'm not ashamed to admit that I've become a collector with a growing number of Leicas, Barnacks mainly, in his display cabinet; but then, a collector who shoots with his museum pieces.
 
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