[LRFlex] Re: The story of the black-paint Leica III that wasn't....

Xavier writ:

Your point of view about these LTM is really interesting .These cameras stand in between the collection and the refined use, once in while for the fun.

As you said, the lens built some 50 years ago are delivering good results while a Yashicon compact camera of 2000 is worse than anything...

Xavier - I have a lot of Leicas and 'flexes, but have never regarded myself as a collector. Even the oldest can produce excellent results. I'm aiming to post some shots from No. 4387 next week.

I try to keep these old soldiers exercised by using them in rotation, as the worst thing that can happen to a precision mechanical camera is that it's left languishing unused in a cupboard.

Sometimes it's a question of mood - what do I feel like using today?

Sometimes it's practical. A couple of LTMs weigh practically nothing if you're on a hike, whereas a couple of SL2s rapidly grow heavier. For wedding work, I normally use a couple of N**** F2s with motor drives and long lenses - great for capturing those moments when everybody relaxes after the pro has taken his formal shot.

I agree with you on P&S. My wife has a Minolta Weathermatic, which is completely automatic and everything-proof, but then lens doesn't even begin to measure up to the classic Elmar, let alone more modern Leitz lenses.

In summary, there's little point in having a classic Leica if you don't use it. If I add a little more 'patina' to old 4387, so be it.

Best

Alex




From: Alex Hurst <corkflor@xxxxxx>
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Subject: [LRFlex] The story of the a black-paint Leica III that wasn't....
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:18:55 +0100

Hi all.

I realise in this digital age that LTM cameras may be a bit old hat, but there are still some of us out there who like their style and get great enjoyment from using them.

I've just posted the story of my recently acquired Leica s/n 4387 which you can reach via:

http://www.iol.ie/~corkflor/

It's a nice little detective story, and maybe some of you guys can tell me even more about it.

Best

Alex
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