marcpruiz Posted April 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi people! my name's Marc and i'm from Barcelona. I am really interested in Leica products (I have a M6ttl and a M9), and i follow the forum called "Leicaeme". i hope learn a lot with your opinions! Thanks a lot!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheMM Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2013 Hi Marc, my name is also Marc. But I'm from Germany. ;-) Best, Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenGreenwood Posted April 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 19, 2013 Hey everyone..my name is Loren and i have a Leica M6 but i am a great fan of M4 as well. I hope i find enough people crazy about Leica as i am,... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintpot Posted April 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 19, 2013 Welcome to the forum folks! And Loren, dont worry, you will - oh yes you will Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 19, 2013 Welcome to the mad house! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decent-exposure Posted April 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 19, 2013 Just signed up myself. Hi there! So very excited about my new camera.... and meeting other enthusiasts! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenGreenwood Posted April 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone have any idea that how much would a vintage leica will cost. I mean a camera of pre world war2 times. There has to be one present out there.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted April 21, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2013 Does anyone have any idea that how much would a vintage leica will cost. I mean a camera of pre world war2 times. There has to be one present out there.? Hi Loren Have a look at this - you should find something to suit you here: http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/index.php?infoBox=1&cPath=47&osCsid=9g75b79v6npm2ipk8dj867m4j2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenGreenwood Posted April 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 22, 2013 i browsed the website but couldn't find any keyword like vintage or classic out there. Try posting any other link regarding vintage cameras. I am checking myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted April 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) i browsed the website but couldn't find any keyword like vintage or classic out there. Try posting any other link regarding vintage cameras. I am checking myself. Hi Loren The word 'vintage' isn't used a lot in Leica circles, so searching under that is unlikely to help. If you look at that link again, a lot of the cameras are pre-war. Generally, the earlier they appear in the list, the older they will be. When you get to somewhere around '111b Luftwaffe Eigentium', you've got to just before the Second World War. If you see one you like, put the number into the site referred to in J C Braconi's link, here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/80354-looking-camera-lens-year-issue.html That will give you the date of the camera body (boitier) or lens (objectif) that you are interested in. Edited April 22, 2013 by robert_parker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenGreenwood Posted April 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 23, 2013 I will clear myself to you..Actually i was looking for a lieca 111g released around 1950's i think that's post war. I got lucky to actually get a hand on one but the condition was far from repairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted April 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Hi Loren Generally the Second World War in Europe is held to have taken place between 1939 and 1945 (though some variation in dates is possible, depending on the history of the jurisdiction in which you live, for instance the war with Japan finished in 1946), so if you really want a camera from the 1950's, that's normally regarded as well into the Post-War era. Try these: http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/index.php?cPath=47_50&sort=5a&page=5 Edited April 23, 2013 by robert_parker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steed Posted April 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 23, 2013 Welcome newcomers To simplify your search for "vintage" (a term rarely used in reference to Leicas, which are cameras for use), I would look for Model III cameras. Of the "vintage" Leicas, they are easiest to use. Don't forget the trick needed to load them, which consists of trimming the width of the film leader. There are lots of instructions on how to do it here. Good luck John W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted April 24, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 24, 2013 Welcome newcomersTo simplify your search for "vintage" (a term rarely used in reference to Leicas, which are cameras for use), I would look for Model III cameras. Of the "vintage" Leicas, they are easiest to use. Don't forget the trick needed to load them, which consists of trimming the width of the film leader. There are lots of instructions on how to do it here. Good luck John W Loren's mentioned he actually wants a 111g - there are three of them in the link I've posted previously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steed Posted April 24, 2013 Share #15 Posted April 24, 2013 two cents: you will overpay for a IIIg. It is superb, and there is no criticism of the camera. I would get a IIIf and get almost the same utility (noting the 90mm frame's absence) for less money. John W 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenGreenwood Posted April 24, 2013 Share #16 Posted April 24, 2013 A very warm thanku to all my fellow mates..your opinions are really valuable and hopefully very soon i'll be posting the pics of my 111g leica..hope so.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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