George Smiley Posted May 24, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) With great pleasure I browsed through the "show us your Barnack" thread (or similar) very enjoyable to browse through, some absolutely stunning cameras there...... What I wonder is how many of you proud LTM owners actually use it on a full time basis. Not the now and then, sometimes for fun, besides my Mx, but full time so to speak. I use my Barnack LTM as my only film camera and still shoot some 100 frames a month on average, this when the subject is fit for capturing it with my LTM, it always accompanies me wherever I travel, always loaded with tri-x which I rate at 200 straight up to 1200 depending on the situation. I "roll" my own film and make cassettes of 12/13 so that switching ASA's is a relatively easy thing to do, and this divided up between 2 LTM's one standard with the Hector, and a IIIg with a collapsible Summicron. I shoot digital as well (M8 and D200). The combination of Digital photography and B&W Barnack photography complements each other well I find, I got rid of my M's ages ago, for me they didn't serve a purpose anymore, nothing Digital wouldn't able to capture. But with my Hector for instance one can fool around in CS2 until the cows come home but you will not be able to achieve a similar mysticysm, atmosphere and depth. Just interested if there any any other "non-collectors" but users of this beautifull range of cameras and lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 24, 2007 Posted May 24, 2007 Hi George Smiley, Take a look here do you actually use your Barnack?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bill Posted May 24, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2007 Welcome George. Oh yes... There are lots of us. And I use mine regularly... 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! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Regards, Bill ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/25009-do-you-actually-use-your-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=264003'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 25, 2007 Share #3 Posted May 25, 2007 My first Leica was my lllf and it gets regular use - for the last couple of years its certainly had more use than my other cameras (because of the new lenses I bought for it). I recently added an M2 with a 35mm lens but will continue to use the lllf with Elmar and 25 Skopar. I also just picked up a very nice example of a Summar which I'm hoping to use at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 25, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 25, 2007 This was with the 25mm Skopar. 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/25009-do-you-actually-use-your-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=264276'>More sharing options...
bill Posted May 25, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 25, 2007 ...I also just picked up a very nice example of a Summar which I'm hoping to use at the weekend. Summartime, and the living is easy... Regards, Bill (You can tell it's Friday...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 25, 2007 Share #6 Posted May 25, 2007 Summar lovin' had me a blast, Summar lovin' happened so fast. (yeah its Friday, so that's an excuse for a liquid lunch). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted May 25, 2007 Share #7 Posted May 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) George/Jan-Peter, My iiif is the only camera I use. About 3 rolls a month. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxspbr Posted May 25, 2007 Share #8 Posted May 25, 2007 My prefered camera is my IIc. Now I'm thinking about some "new" lenses for it. Sometimes I prefer a Contax II, but since I started with rangefinders, my SLRs are very lazy... Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smiley Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted May 25, 2007 Bill, what film did you use for these images ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 25, 2007 Share #10 Posted May 25, 2007 Kodak 400CN for all of them. Lenses a mixture of Summitar and 3.5cm Elmar. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
square_one Posted May 25, 2007 Share #11 Posted May 25, 2007 Jan-Peter - Absolutely. Only use my simple O, period. Ferry stern, Cape Fear River, North Carolina 400TX@800 f12/500th. Focus set at 7mtr (16'-inf).http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/images/attach/jpg.gif 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/25009-do-you-actually-use-your-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=264831'>More sharing options...
dlove5 Posted May 25, 2007 Share #12 Posted May 25, 2007 My IIIa has been getting a lot more use lately. I used it to take many of the photos for my daughter's high school soccer team this year. This picture was taken with a 200mm f4.5 Telyt lens using a LTM Visoflex II. Even though this is a somewhat cumbersome arrangement, I find the Visoflex easier to focus than my SLR. The IIIa will be going into semi-retirement, since I just got my IIIg back from a CLA and having the cover replaced. My wife and I are headed to Italy for our 25th anniversary in a couple of weeks. I usually take way too much camera gear, but this time I am trying to keep it simple. I'm going to try to take only the IIIg with a 50 collapsible Summicron and a 90 Elmar. I'm even thinking of leaving the light meter at home. I originally learned to take pictures without using a meter and have been trying to use it less often lately. If I really mess up, my wife will have her digital. 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/25009-do-you-actually-use-your-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=264845'>More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 25, 2007 Share #13 Posted May 25, 2007 lllf Red Dial and 35mm f2 is getting more and more use at the moment 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/25009-do-you-actually-use-your-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=264924'>More sharing options...
echorec Posted May 25, 2007 Share #14 Posted May 25, 2007 Very nice shot Robert! A screw-mount Summicron 35, that is a pretty rare lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 26, 2007 Share #15 Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks Gunnar - I was lucky to get it and was determined to use it, rather than leave it on the shelf - it's light and balances the lllf nicely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yottie Posted May 28, 2007 Share #16 Posted May 28, 2007 Hello I'm new to this forum today. I've had a 111f Red Dial with Elmars 50 and 90 for some time now but digital took over. Am now determined to concentrate on the 111f. Would like to get into the "every-day use" habit. To get me going is there a set routine for setting up the camera for a shot ie which order to set the controls. Have used manual SLRs in the past but have lost the habit. I have a light meter. Many thanks in anticipation, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 29, 2007 Share #17 Posted May 29, 2007 The lllf is a very intuitive camera to use - probably the only thing to watch for is to remember to set the shutter speed after you have wound on the film and not immediately after you have taken an image (ie. with the shutter discharged), as in the second case the readings would be incorrect - also leave the 'slow speed'dial at 1/25s at all times, (unless you are shooting at below 1/25s). I think most follow the drill: 1) Meter or estimate light conditions 2) Set shutter speed 3) Set apeture 4) Focus 5) Compose 6) Shoot Hope this helps Ps. James - that was a killer windmill shot - and Bill, the winding benches look great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twom4 Posted May 29, 2007 Share #18 Posted May 29, 2007 Bill, Good to see your self-portrait. How's life in UK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yottie Posted May 29, 2007 Share #19 Posted May 29, 2007 Many thanks Robert, most useful. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlridings Posted June 2, 2007 Share #20 Posted June 2, 2007 Just interested if there any any other "non-collectors" but users of this beautifull range of cameras and lenses. All the time ... all these are from just last week: Testing my new 5cm viewfinder (SBOOI ?) and a Summitar: The rest are all with Elmars (5cm and 9cm): Into the sun: In fact, everything in my Shoebox (except for the first one, that was taken with an M3) 2007 Week 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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