Nick De Marco Posted October 16, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 16, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) A new addition to my collection, this is the crown jewel. A ‘brand new’, that is previously unused and mint condition 1955 Leica IIIf red dial, with self-timer and 50mm Elmar f3.5 (red scale) picked up in Copenhagen during s shopping expedition following the Leica One Challenge 2012. The camera and lens shine like new, there is not a mark on them. The rangefinder is perfectly clear, and the lens glass is perfect. The camera appears, so far, to be in perfect working order. It appears to have come from a collector who bought it, then stored it, with fresh case, without ever using it. The original leather case itself looks like one made this year. Although I love to collect cameras as beautiful objects, it makes no sense to me if they cannot work and I don’t use them. The intention is to use this camera, albeit very carefully and sparingly so I can hopefully keep it in its pristine condition for as long as I have it. I have put a couple of films through it already and I can't wait to see the results. I have now taken off the mint Elmar lens and stored it separately, as well as the original case, and replaced them with a nice condition Leitz Summicron 50 from 1956 and a battered old case courtesy of Red Dot Camera. I'm very happy with this lovely new addition to my collection, which is without doubt the best condition camera in it, incredibly so considering it is nearly 60 years old. More pics here: Leica IIIf - a set on Flickr 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! 19 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/190267-my-brand-new-leica-iiif/?do=findComment&comment=2143212'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Nick De Marco, Take a look here My 'brand new' Leica IIIf. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
LucisPictor Posted October 16, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 16, 2012 Excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 16, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 16, 2012 Nick, it was fun watching you buy that camera but I'm very envious, as my lllf RD is my favourite camera. To find a 'new' one like that is amazing. Why are you storing the Elmar though? It's made for that camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted October 16, 2012 You are right James - and from loking at results from the Elmar wide open it is surprisingly good too. It's only tht i am kind of building a second set of everything for using, whether in combination or otherwise, to keep the mint IIIf and lens as mint as possible - but I shall still use the IIIf with the elmar sometimes - and certainly have it wear it if it is just on display 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted October 17, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2012 Beautiful. Enjoy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted October 17, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2012 Nick, What a great find, don't forget to post some images ! Best wishes George 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted October 17, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) That is certainly a pristine camera. What a wonderful find - congratulations! Regards Charles 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 17, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2012 Dare you use it? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) I have roll 3 in the camera now - shall post some results when get them back Edited October 17, 2012 by Nick De Marco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted October 17, 2012 Oh, and here is another one taken in Copenhagen on top of the library 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! 5 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/190267-my-brand-new-leica-iiif/?do=findComment&comment=2143387'>More sharing options...
jankap Posted October 17, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 17, 2012 Congratulions, you have found a beautiful piece. Jan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DES Posted October 17, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 17, 2012 Wow that IS a beauty...When you are tired with it give me a ring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 17, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 17, 2012 There is NO WAY... ... NO ALTERNATIVE... a fine Barnack with an Elmar is an item of unsurpassed beauty... compliments for your aquisition ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotone Posted October 17, 2012 Share #14 Posted October 17, 2012 I'm going to ask 'The Question' How much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted October 18, 2012 Just over £1k, for body with case and lens, both pristine, sold separetely but slightly discounted to buy together. With exchange rate a little more over 1k than I thought. But so long as I keep them looking nice I think it's worth it (I have prevviously spent more on lenses I rarely use) and if I had to sell again can't imagine I would lose much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted October 18, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 18, 2012 Well worth a grand. That sort of money is easily spent on just a couple of 'here today, gone tomorrow' iPhones or iPads. Better to spend it on an exquisitely made mechanical tool that will last a lifetime. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotone Posted October 18, 2012 Share #17 Posted October 18, 2012 Fantastic camera and in fantastic condition, well worth a grand IMO. There was someone on here about a year ago who bought a new old stock M3 from someone in Austria, I think. That camera was amazing too and obviously brand new. Believe you can find M3s easily enough but I've no idea how much the guy paid for it, think he was a Spanish wedding photographer if memory serves.. Enjoy your camera. Thanks Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 18, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 18, 2012 Enjoy Nick! Carl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 18, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 18, 2012 Someone on the forum who happened to be in the same shop at the same time bought an equally nice llf and Elmar - hopefully the two cameras will be 'reunited' on the forum! It's great that these cameras went to forum members who are actually going to use them! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted October 18, 2012 Here some of shots from the first film I put throught the IIIf, and by the looks of it possibly the first film to ever go through it. Taken in Copenhagen (but 2 days after the One Challenge which was before I bought the camera so hope it's OK to post them) with the 50 Elmar f3.5 and Tri-X film More here: Leica IIIf - a set on Flickr 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/190267-my-brand-new-leica-iiif/?do=findComment&comment=2144765'>More sharing options...
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