spydrxx Posted May 17, 2013 Share #721 Â Posted May 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wilson - I had heard about some interesting ltm differences, especially with the Russian lenses during certain production runs, which were shimmed to a Zeiss standard rather than a Leca standard. I also read that originally the Leotax bodies were mated to and sold with Topcor (Tokyo Kogaku) lenses, and in later production also Fujinon lenses. So far, it seems from what I've gleaned in various fora, the Canon Serenars don't present an issue with the Leotax....I'll just have to wait and see. Still, down the road I'd love to have a collapsible 50 to use on it...but the really good ones, regardless of manufacturer, are pretty expensive for an old pensioner like me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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de-JTC Posted July 3, 2013 Share #722  Posted July 3, 2013 Leica IIIa (1938) with 5cm collapsible Summicron (1956) I really enjoy the way it handles. 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! 9 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2365487'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 4, 2013 Share #723  Posted August 4, 2013 Just wanted to show what my LTM Collapsible 1955 5cm Summicron on 1957 IIIg can achieve. Doorway of the Anglo-Saxon church at Alton Barnes in Wiltshire. 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! 8 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2390261'>More sharing options...
Rick Tardiff Posted August 8, 2013 Share #724  Posted August 8, 2013 iiig+50mm summicron, tri-x and rodinal  I think its my favorite combination 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! 1 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2393118'>More sharing options...
Rick Tardiff Posted August 10, 2013 Share #725  Posted August 10, 2013 iiic+summaron 3.5cm 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! 2 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2394229'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted August 10, 2013 Share #726 Â Posted August 10, 2013 Gee, I'm driving a 2004 O whose shutter dial sits on a little visible pin and must have the lens covered before each advance. Am I allowed in? Â Dear Bruce, Â You have my vote. The O may not have an "LTM" or even "LSG" but to my mind it is very much in the spirit of this thread. Â Welcome, Â Hektor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted August 11, 2013 Share #727  Posted August 11, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is it my imagination or are IIIG prices down?  I have an itch and casually looking around really nice condition examples are well down on few years ago. Other Barnacks seem pretty stable. It was unusual to find a G much below £1,000 but I'm seeing nice ones at half that now. (UK Prices)  The question is, the 90mm "frame" worth it? Bear in mind I habitually use an external finder on my IIIc/f but then its not a G finder  Very happy with the results I'm getting having only had the Barnack about 3 months now, we are nearly inseparable. This with the Canon LTM f2 35mm, D-23 PanF +. The model kindly posed for me. Looe Cornwall UK    2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisPictor Posted August 11, 2013 Share #728 Â Posted August 11, 2013 Leica IIIa Set by LucisPictor, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted August 12, 2013 Share #729  Posted August 12, 2013 IIIc+Summaron 3.5 cm  Interesting street shot, but may I suggest tighter cropping. 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! 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2395481'>More sharing options...
Rick Tardiff Posted August 13, 2013 Share #730 Â Posted August 13, 2013 Interesting street shot, but may I suggest tighter cropping. Â thanks, yes you may suggest tighter cropping. And I can see your point. On the print there is such wonderful shadows and highlights I was reluctant to lose them...a flatbed scanner doesnt do it justice....thanks for your comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted August 16, 2013 Share #731 Â Posted August 16, 2013 Still love and use my 1954 IIIf regularly - bought it in 1963 at the age of 13 for $60, with an Elmar 35 3.5. Today I use it with the Elmar, but have added a Summar 50, a Canon 35 f/2, a Canon 50 f/1.4, a Jupiter 3 & 8, and CV 50 2.5 & 75. A lot of lenses, but I use them on my other cameras, as well. Â These are really great street cameras -- people think they're funky and don't really pay attention to them. Especially with either of my little 35s. I find the single biggest thing that attracts attention on the street is a large front element. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Tardiff Posted August 17, 2013 Share #732  Posted August 17, 2013 The iiig seems to be going everywhere with me. This time I have the summaron 3.5cm 3.5 attached. Such a nice little lens for black and white. 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! 1 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2399183'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #733  Posted August 17, 2013 "Such a nice little lens for black and white".  Rick, Leica lenses have been colour corrected since the late 1920s; and the older lenses produce an attractive effect with colour film. Do try it. My favourite is Portra 400, rated at 250 ISO. This photo was taken with a IIIa and uncoated 5cm Elmar. Sunny day at the beach, when the fog rolled in from Antarctica. Everyone packed up and left. I looked back and saw these forgotten beach chairs. With the IIIa and collapsible lens in my pocket one is able to have a camera on hand all the time. 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! 7 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2399303'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted August 17, 2013 Share #734 Â Posted August 17, 2013 Justin, that's a very nice and atmospheric photograph. One can almost feel the fog on the skin. I agree very much that older lenses work extremely well with colour film. It could be that the combination of a slightly less sharp rendering of the lenses mixes well with today's sharp and contrasty films. I am almost always positively surprised when I see the results of colour film shot through my II(D) and screw mount lenses. Â Cheers Philip 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #735  Posted August 17, 2013 Justin, that's a very nice and atmospheric photograph. Cheers Philip  Thank-you Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Tardiff Posted August 17, 2013 Share #736 Â Posted August 17, 2013 Rick, Leica lenses have been colour corrected since the late 1920s; and the older lenses produce an attractive effect with colour film. Do try it. My favourite is Portra 400, rated at 250 ISO.This photo was taken with a IIIa and uncoated 5cm Elmar. Sunny day at the beach, when the fog rolled in from Antarctica. Everyone packed up and left. I looked back and saw these forgotten beach chairs. With the IIIa and collapsible lens in my pocket one is able to have a camera on hand all the time. Â wonderful, so inspiring, thanks for sharing.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted August 20, 2013 Share #737 Â Posted August 20, 2013 Lovely to see the results from these venerable camera's, my IIIf had an outing recently in Antwerp, some results being at Outings with the Leica Forum - Antwerpen July 2013. Â Regards Charles 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted August 20, 2013 Share #738 Â Posted August 20, 2013 The iiig seems to be going everywhere with me. This time I have the summaron 3.5cm 3.5 attached. Such a nice little lens for black and white. Â Indeed! A very good combination and very capable as your results show. Â Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 20, 2013 Share #739  Posted August 20, 2013 . IIIf RD DT and 50/3.5 Elmar with Neopan Acros 100.  Pete,  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! 8 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2401701'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted August 20, 2013 Share #740  Posted August 20, 2013 Is it my imagination or are IIIG prices down? I have an itch and casually looking around really nice condition examples are well down on few years ago. Other Barnacks seem pretty stable. It was unusual to find a G much below £1,000 but I'm seeing nice ones at half that now. (UK Prices)  The question is, the 90mm "frame" worth it? Bear in mind I habitually use an external finder on my IIIc/f but then its not a G finder  Very happy with the results I'm getting having only had the Barnack about 3 months now, we are nearly inseparable. This with the Canon LTM f2 35mm, D-23 PanF +. The model kindly posed for me. Looe Cornwall UK  I think all film camera prices are on a pretty steady downward slope other than extreme rarities (the sort of thing that Tamarkin and Westlicht sell). I recently bought a near mint Rollei Baby with various accessories, still in its F&H presentation box for around £250. The problem then was getting recently dated 127 film. No B&W available and I got the last three rolls of Rollei Crossbird that Maco had. 2 to 3 years ago, I would have had to pay well in excess of £400 for the Baby.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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