thomasw_ Posted December 12, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 12, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, With the MP lovers expressing themselves lately, I thought it acceptable to launch a Barnack loving thread. I have always loved the Barnack Leicas, but until today I have only been an admirer. Now I am the proud and very pleased owner of a iiic. I know the iiif and iiig are the most desired Barnacks, but this iiic fit into my budget better than a iiif or iiig. Indeed I bought it as a shooter, not as a collectible, so the vulcanite is rather homely; but that is a rather cheap and easy fix. The rangefinder is clear and pleasing to use; my iiic has a precision and jewel-like feel to it. Though the film loading will take me a few rolls to master:) Any tips would be appreciated from you experienced Barnack model users. Anyway I just wanted to share my delight...some shots soon. Respectfully, Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abrewer Posted December 12, 2006 Share #2 Posted December 12, 2006 Congratulations Thomas! I am certain that camera is pleased to have someone love it, and use it, too! Regarding loading the MIII: does it not load from the bottom like the later M's? Thanks. Allan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted December 12, 2006 Allan, Thanks and, indeed, I believe it is happy to be utilized and appreciated! Yes it is very much like my M except w/o the rear film door. So far I have found taking the lens off, making the shutter stay in its T position fully open, and removing the film take up spool, while feeding it back into the camera simultaneously with the film leader attached to it to be a decent way of loading the camera. But the Leica IIIc is tiny....and my fingers are thick and large. Any recommedations on lenses for this IIIc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted December 12, 2006 Share #4 Posted December 12, 2006 Thomas, to my experiance cutting the less wider film leader to a length about three times as long as the original helps filmloading a lot. There are original cutting masks available on ebay, but a pair of scissors does an equal job. Regards Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADP Posted December 12, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2006 Congrats Thomas! Those are beautiful cameras. One day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted December 12, 2006 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2006 Enjoy it's a great camera, I had one for 20 years with a Elmar 50 F3.5 If it helps you I have a image of a film cutting template here: It should be possible to make a template from the above image. I loved my IIIc it was one of the best cameras I ever owned, you'll have a lot of fun with it- <Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted December 12, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I appreciate the congratulations and the template!!! Thanks heartily, Thomas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhild Posted December 12, 2006 Share #8 Posted December 12, 2006 Hi Thomas, if you can make that cutting mask from brass it will be a great help, an old original one is even better.Loading the old Leicas takes a bit longer but not that much, after a few rolls you´ll be used to it. I use several old Barnacks as well, for serious shots of course, but at the same time it is a real step back from everyday´s stress and hassle. The old lenses do not give you the same quality as the latest M lenses but they have their own charakter and are sharp if you close them down. To summarise, it is great using the old stuff, this was a good idea of you... Cheers Joachim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted December 12, 2006 Share #9 Posted December 12, 2006 Hi Thomas, Good choice, I wish I had a IIIc. I have a IIIa and posting some recent shots with a 1935 Summar - a fun lens, slightly too soft for some. An Elmar would definitely be better. David Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/11191-my-new-leica-iiic/?do=findComment&comment=116928'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 13, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 13, 2006 Thomas, Congratulations on your new lllc. I think another forum member is about to buy a lllc.......the number of LTM users is growing all the time! My lllf was my first Leica and its still my favourite camera, especially for street photography. Its so compact especially with a 3.5 5cm Elmar. I cut my film by guesstimate, loading isn't a problem but make sure the film engages on the sprockets properly. There is a method to load film without cutting it, using a thin plastic card like a membership card, to slip into the gap and then load the film in over it, then removing the card again. Remember to keep the slow dial at 1/25 if not using the slower speeds (the top dial must be set to this speed before selecting any of the slower speeds as well). Here's a shot taken on the lllf with a 1942 Elmar Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/11191-my-new-leica-iiic/?do=findComment&comment=117030'>More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share #11 Posted December 13, 2006 James, that shot is an ode to Barnack! I love it. I hope I will compose as well with my IIIc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 13, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks, it shows just how good the Elmar is. I take it your lllc came with the Summaron? Look forward to seeing some of your photos with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted December 13, 2006 Share #13 Posted December 13, 2006 Hi Thomas, Here's the best loading tip I ever learned with my IIIa, the same could well apply to your IIIc. (See my improvised diagram) As others have mentioned, scissors work fine. I cut one or two rolls before I go out. Cheers, David Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/11191-my-new-leica-iiic/?do=findComment&comment=117609'>More sharing options...
bill Posted December 13, 2006 Share #14 Posted December 13, 2006 Y'lnow, I think we should lobby for an LTM Sub-Forum... Regards, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 14, 2006 Share #15 Posted December 14, 2006 I second that Bill! You joined the ranks yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share #16 Posted December 14, 2006 I am with you guys on the LTM sub-forum idea:) That is a very useful tip, nomad....thanks a lot! respectfully, Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Share #17 Posted December 14, 2006 I'd agree with the idea of a LTM sub forum !! lllf Red Dial going onto standby.... ps. In the UK, ffordes photographic sell a cutting template through their website pps. James, that photgraph is an absolute slammer - great colour and detail !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share #18 Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks Robert. --->James, yes the summaron did come with my IIIc. After seeing your Elmar result, I am thinking of selling the summaron and getting the Elmar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Share #19 Posted December 14, 2006 Thomas ffordes photographic : Main Index Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 14, 2006 Share #20 Posted December 14, 2006 I second that Bill! You joined the ranks yet? Saturday, James! I'll be having a closer look at their other stock at the same time Watch your email. Regards, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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