Posts Tagged ‘Leica’

Now That Is Sharp

May 15, 2009

Voigtländer Heliar 3.5 50 mm at f/9, whole image

Voigtländer Heliar 3.5 50 mm at f/9, whole image


As opposed to this:
1950-ties Leitz Elmar 3.5 5cm in a contre jour situation

1950-ties Leitz Elmar 3.5 5cm in a contre jour situation


Everybody knows that nothing lasts forever, not even the enthusiasm about a new (old) camera.
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Man Jewellery

April 22, 2009

Leica IIIf RD ST In Grey Griptac

Leica IIIf RD ST In Grey Griptac


Last weekend, I found a 1950-ties Leica IIIf Red Dial Self Timer in a store in Münster for a good price. Functions seemed ok, the collapsible f/3.5 5 cm Elmar is coated and hasn’t a single scratch. And if it’s a russian imitation, it’s good one …
Still, all was not well. (more…)