SpotmaticSP Posted December 16, 2024 Share #281  Posted December 16, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm a new member. Not a Leica buff, although 25 years ago I had a Leica IIIc with red scale Elmar just for fun. So the interest (and a little hands on knowledge) always has been there. Currently I like my cameras and lenses as old as possible, so I got this converted IA to II (which needs new curtains because of two sunburn holes) from 1929 (as per the Leica archive which I emailed), serial number 23983. Interestingly everything still works very smooth and well, so the holes in the curtains are a bummer (but not a showstopper)l Maybe it was serviced not long ago, but was neglected after that? The previous owner only had it for 2 years but he knew nothing about former owner(s). The II came with a "wrong" lens (Summitar, 1949) so this weekend I won a converted 50mm f/3.5 Elmar without serial number and no infinity lock. I think this would pair well and is definitely period correct. Unfortunately it has its fair share of problems too (damaged front ring, haze). But nothing that cannot be solved I think, I look forward to have this serviced and use it regularly! Wish list: - Black Leica Standard body. - Original lens cap and hood (black FISON?) for the Elmar - Original leather case 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5724123'>More sharing options...
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SpotmaticSP Posted December 18, 2024 Share #282  Posted December 18, 2024 And here they are, paired. 🙂 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! 4 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5725262'>More sharing options...
didier Posted January 4 Share #283  Posted January 4 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!  My inherited IIIg… had it CLA’d in Wetzlar with some difficulties… sent in 4/2023, got it in 2/2024, film advance didn’t work, they repaired it, it still didn’t work, went back to Wetzlar again, worked for 2 films before the speed selector got out of function. Was repaired in Wetzlar on December 27th… seems to work now. Fingers crossed 🤞 ! I love using it.  Smaller than the M, and great results with the Collapsible Summicron !    8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  My inherited IIIg… had it CLA’d in Wetzlar with some difficulties… sent in 4/2023, got it in 2/2024, film advance didn’t work, they repaired it, it still didn’t work, went back to Wetzlar again, worked for 2 films before the speed selector got out of function. Was repaired in Wetzlar on December 27th… seems to work now. Fingers crossed 🤞 ! I love using it.  Smaller than the M, and great results with the Collapsible Summicron !    ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5734031'>More sharing options...
TLG Posted March 13 Share #284  Posted March 13 I love my IIIa. I know modern(?) film cameras are easier to use but there's just something about "Barnacks". While they are comparatively harder to use I recently thought of a modified IIIa configuration that will make it 3x harder, but if I can pull it off the photographic results could be very interesting. I need to acquire some extra equipment first. We shall see. 🤔 At least I won't be trying actual tintype. 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! 4 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5771367'>More sharing options...
Chriseto Posted April 1 Share #285  Posted April 1 Addictive tool 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! 6 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5779843'>More sharing options...
SpotmaticSP Posted July 11 Share #286  Posted July 11 On 12/16/2024 at 6:33 PM, SpotmaticSP said: Wish list: - Black Leica Standard body. - Original lens cap and hood (black FISON?) for the Elmar - Original leather case Since that statement (wish) I obtained 5 more Leicas, among which this one. Delivered to CAPI Nijmegen (The Netherlands) on the 28th of february, 1933. Almost everything is marked CAPI including the camera. 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5831904'>More sharing options...
SpotmaticSP Posted July 11 Share #287  Posted July 11 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5831906'>More sharing options...
didier Posted September 6 Share #288  Posted September 6 (edited) My IIIg (still / again) being in Wetzlar, I mounted the Summicron 50 collapsible on an older Leica III… a bit anachronic, as the body is from the 30’s and the Lens from the end of the 50’s. But nice to use. Impatient to see the results ! 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!  M10M with apo 2/50 Edited September 6 by didier 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  M10M with apo 2/50 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=5859894'>More sharing options...
Matlock Posted September 7 Share #289  Posted September 7 14 hours ago, didier said: My IIIg (still / again) being in Wetzlar, I mounted the Summicron 50 collapsible on an older Leica III… a bit anachronic, as the body is from the 30’s and the Lens from the end of the 50’s. But nice to use. Impatient to see the results ! 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!  M10M with apo 2/50 Great combination. I love anachronic set ups. See my 1939 IIId with 2000 Summilux. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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