Jess12
newbie
Reged: 24/11/2007
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I recently inherited what I believe is a Leica 111f. I really don't know much about it or how to properly use it. I have looked but am unable to find much info on the net about the camera. Any hints on where to start would be much appreciated!
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Tacitus
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Reged: 17/01/2006
Posts: 871
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... I have looked but am unable to find much info on the net about the camera.
The Leica screw mount cameras have to be one of the easiest makes to find information on  :
1. Google "Leica iii" (it's better than 111f) and /or "Barnack"
2. A comprehensive resource (cameras and lenses) can be found at:
www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm
And in particular:
www.cameraquest.com/ltmcam.htm
3. There are three websites which have a wealth of information in their forums -
The Leica Forum: www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/
Photo.net: wwww.photo.net (go to the forums)
Rangefinder Forum: www.rangefinderforum.com
To ask questions on these you will normally need to register.
4. Other resources (eg film loading):
www.nemeng.com/leica/003d.shtml
For example, the Instruction Book is the third 'hit' in Google for "LEICA IIIf" !
Yours may not be a IIIf - there were many other models & versions - so you can initially just search for Leica III. Good hunting.
If you have specific unanswered questions after searching, folks here will probably be able to help or give you more pointers.
.T.
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Woolliscroft
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Reged: 23/08/2005
Posts: 1253
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They are very easy to use and all but bomb proof. I have a IIIa still in regular use, despite its being over 70 years old. The 'through the base' film loading takes a little getting used to and is not quite so easy as the later M system as the take up spool comes out, but you soon get the hang of it. It is recommended that you trim the film leader to make a longer tang and you can buy a special guide to help you do it properly. I have one, but many don't bother. The only other point to watch is that you should only change shutter speed with the shutter cocked. I had no trouble getting a set of instructions on line. Voigtländer make state of the art screw thread lenses that fit it, but I rather like using the old glass that was originally designed for it, with older style developers and film types (like Fortepan) for a retro look. If you really want to go the whole hog you can fit a blue filter to mimic the look of pre panchromatic films.
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David.
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