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I have today received my 5cm viewfinder and the IROOA viewfinder for the 5cm Summicron.

 

Both are in great condition and finish the camera off nicely.

 

Now just got to finish off the film and get it processed!!

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The camera viewfinder window is very small so I wanted to get the 5cm viewfinder as it allows easy viewing and as demonstrated in the photo, you can have both eyes open.

 

The optical viewfinder is also clearer and brighter than any DSLR finder.

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The camera viewfinder window is very small so I wanted to get the 5cm viewfinder as it allows easy viewing and as demonstrated in the photo, you can have both eyes open.

 

The optical viewfinder is also clearer and brighter than any DSLR finder.

 

That 's the way to do it

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That 's the way to do it

 

Thanks for that.

 

It is great to go right back to basics and have no frills, it forces me to stop, think, consider light intensity / direction, composition and the focal length.

 

All good stuff that takes me right back.

 

Now just got to get used to having to wait to see the results as no instant feedback!

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I like waiting for the results. It is seeing the image again from a fresh point of view.

 

I do agree to an extent but digital has spoilt me and I do like the ability to view and re-shoot if not happy, not always possible with film so it definitely slows the process down and makes me think more before pressing the shutter!:)

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I agree that the screw Leica's finder (with the exception of the IIIg) is awful and a SBOOI for 50mm is a considerable improvement. The camera is a IIIf (Roman three rather than one hundred and eleven), by the way, and the IROOA is a lens hood.

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Thanks Payasam,

It was a finger problem on my part, I usually write it as IIIf and again I meant to say IROOA lens hood rather than viewfinder!

 

Either way, it is a great camera and now it is the complete set and currently loaded with Tri-X so waiting to finish the film and have it processed.

 

Loving the trip back down memory lane to my days of shooting purely analogue on assignments and carrying the Leica's for the occasions where the Nikon F4's was just too loud!

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I thought it necessary to make the corrections because there is a possibility of this thread misleading people who know nothing of Leicas. In the 1960s, I remember, most professional photographers abandoned their screw mount Leicas in favour of M models, which really are much faster in use and more convenient.

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I have today received my 5cm viewfinder and the IROOA viewfinder for the 5cm Summicron.

 

Both are in great condition and finish the camera off nicely.

 

Now just got to finish off the film and get it processed!!

 

Looks to be in fine shape; you've got a great corner of the world to try it out in, Use in the best of health!

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Thanks Payasam & Stevesurf.

 

I used Leica "M" analogues (M4-2/M4-P/M6/M6TTL) when I worked as a Photojournalist, they made great 2nd cameras especially when I needed a quiet camera for sensitive events.

 

I wanted a Barnack special with it's real heritage and the IIIf is the last of the true Barnacks as the IIIG although a superb camera is a mix of old and new with M3 frame lines for different lenses.

 

If I had the money (and I do not) I would like an M series analogue again but even used the combo of camera+lens is still an expensive purchase -one day!

 

Steve, you are right, I am lucky to live in a lovely part of the UK so intend to try and capture some of photo opportunities as they present themselves.

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