Incidently I did an update about the IIIC K I once owned back in the 70s. Its on the video list. You might find that interesting. Thanks also for your kind comments.
I sympathize I lost my dads nikon and later a similar nikon. Hope your able to locate anther in better shape. I had no idea there were Kugel editions in existance. VERY GENEROUS OF YOU TO SHARE THIS, THANK YOU. I THINK I HELD A LEICA 3G OR LEICA 2 MADE IN 1937 A FEW YEARS AGO. I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT I THINK. IT HAD THE PORT HOLE WITH THE FILM COUNT ON UPER OR LOWER CORNER. IT WAS A SORT OF POWDER BLUE. I CANT REMEMBER IF IT WAS KNOB WIND OR LEVER WIND. I THINK IT HAD RETANGULAR WINDOWS BUT IF IT WASLEVER WIND I DONT REMEMBER. MAYBE ITS GOOD I DIDNT BUY IT BECAUSE IT MAY HAVE BEEN DOUBLE STROKE LEVER AND I DONT THINK I COULD EASILY GET USED TO THAT. THANKS VERY MUCH . BYE
I feel so sad for you to hear that you sold your old "K" type IIIC. Thanks for the informative video! It is a rare gem you let go. But I understand how you feel because I've done similar things too - and as much as I would like to kick myself I cannot go back and find them.
Thank you, we all learn by our mistakes but information is so much easier to find now and probably back in the 80s they were not so sought after. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I am learning + admiring your wonderful Leica rangefinders! A most instructive video well presented! I note that this post war Leica 111c has a long distance between viewfinder + rangefinder windows, unlike some of the later models. Do you know the distance between these windows + is this a Leica standard as per the original Barnack Leicas? Best wishes Derek
Difficult question to answer, I don't think there is a best because we all have our different opinions. My favourite is probably the IIIG but that's only my thoughts.
@@yunluo4080, I like to see Leitz lenses on Leicas but it all depends on your budget. Lens recommendations, Elmar F2. 8, or a Summitar or if you can afford it a Summicron but at the end of the day it's all down to money. I like the IIIG because it has a bigger viewfinder but I am 70 and wear glasses, so don't rule out other models.
Do you have any idea why they added Germany under the later model? I have a iiia iiib and now a iiic and the prewar an and b don’t have Germany engraved under Wetzlar.
Using a Leica is no faster or slower than any other film camera. It all depends on the type of photo being taken and ones competence, so it's a question I can't really answer easily. Getting used to using a rangefinder for focusing and using a separate light meter might throw up a few challenges at first but once mastered you can be as quick or slow as you want. Hope that helps.
If your using a hand held meter and figuring exposure in your head for myself maybe 5minutes. The photographer took his time back in the 20s and 30s. I am particularly slow and one shouldn't rush a properly exposed negative. Or youl get black negatives. I don't shoot a Leica but one similar to its design other top. Made by the famous Nipon Kogaku in Japan. THEY copied the Leica in 1951 so I am somewhat familiar with the Leika. I wish I owned a Leica because of their brass construction and quality optics. One should never rush the photographer it is both a science and art. Hope Ive answered your question to your satisfaction.
I agree when photographing someone you as a photographer can take as long as you like or you can rip snort with a motor drive as in the fashion industry because pretty girls don't hang around for long. Different photographers work differently. If as you say one is practiced and agile one might take only a minute or two with through the lens metering. With older equipment it's bound to take longer. It's quality verses quantity. Time is the enemy.
That was very informative. I learned two things specifically I did not know about my camera. Thanks.
Incidently I did an update about the IIIC K I once owned back in the 70s. Its on the video list. You might find that interesting. Thanks also for your kind comments.
I sympathize I lost my dads nikon and later a similar nikon. Hope your able to locate anther in better shape. I had no idea there were Kugel editions in existance. VERY GENEROUS OF YOU TO SHARE THIS, THANK YOU. I THINK I HELD A LEICA 3G OR LEICA 2 MADE IN 1937 A FEW YEARS AGO. I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT I THINK. IT HAD THE PORT HOLE WITH THE FILM COUNT ON UPER OR LOWER CORNER. IT WAS A SORT OF POWDER BLUE. I CANT REMEMBER IF IT WAS KNOB WIND OR LEVER WIND. I THINK IT HAD RETANGULAR WINDOWS BUT IF IT WASLEVER WIND I DONT REMEMBER. MAYBE ITS GOOD I DIDNT BUY IT BECAUSE IT MAY HAVE BEEN DOUBLE STROKE LEVER AND I DONT THINK I COULD EASILY GET USED TO THAT. THANKS VERY MUCH . BYE
I had a iiib, which had been heavily used and had “F. Eibert” engraved in the top plate. I assume it was the name of the original owner.
I would imagine that's the most likely answer Ian.
I feel so sad for you to hear that you sold your old "K" type IIIC. Thanks for the informative video! It is a rare gem you let go. But I understand how you feel because I've done similar things too - and as much as I would like to kick myself I cannot go back and find them.
Thank you, we all learn by our mistakes but information is so much easier to find now and probably back in the 80s they were not so sought after. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I am learning + admiring your wonderful Leica rangefinders!
A most instructive video well presented!
I note that this post war Leica 111c has a long distance between viewfinder + rangefinder windows, unlike some of the later models.
Do you know the distance between these windows + is this a Leica standard as per the original Barnack Leicas?
Best wishes Derek
Hi Derek, the gap is the same on both IIIC types, it's my IIIa that has the larger gap
Great videos and thanks for all the knowledge and informative comparisons! Out of all the iiis which one is the best?
Difficult question to answer, I don't think there is a best because we all have our different opinions. My favourite is probably the IIIG but that's only my thoughts.
@@northstar1950 thank you~ is the iiig easy to use in your opinion? If purchase what should to look out for? Any lens recommendations?
@@yunluo4080, I like to see Leitz lenses on Leicas but it all depends on your budget. Lens recommendations, Elmar F2. 8, or a Summitar or if you can afford it a Summicron but at the end of the day it's all down to money. I like the IIIG because it has a bigger viewfinder but I am 70 and wear glasses, so don't rule out other models.
@@northstar1950 you are an expert,thank you for the help~ Happy thanksgiving to you ~
@@yunluo4080, your very kind but I'm no expert just enthusiastic I suppose.
Do you have any idea why they added Germany under the later model?
I have a iiia iiib and now a iiic and the prewar an and b don’t have Germany engraved under Wetzlar.
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that.
With practice, how long would it take to shoot a picture?
Using a Leica is no faster or slower than any other film camera. It all depends on the type of photo being taken and ones competence, so it's a question I can't really answer easily. Getting used to using a rangefinder for focusing and using a separate light meter might throw up a few challenges at first but once mastered you can be as quick or slow as you want. Hope that helps.
@@northstar1950 Fair point. Thanks for the answer!
If your using a hand held meter and figuring exposure in your head for myself maybe 5minutes. The photographer took his time back in the 20s and 30s. I am particularly slow and one shouldn't rush a properly exposed negative. Or youl get black negatives. I don't shoot a Leica but one similar to its design other top. Made by the famous Nipon Kogaku in Japan. THEY copied the Leica in 1951 so I am somewhat familiar with the Leika. I wish I owned a Leica because of their brass construction and quality optics. One should never rush the photographer it is both a science and art. Hope Ive answered your question to your satisfaction.
I agree when photographing someone you as a photographer can take as long as you like or you can rip snort with a motor drive as in the fashion industry because pretty girls don't hang around for long. Different photographers work differently. If as you say one is practiced and agile one might take only a minute or two with through the lens metering. With older equipment it's bound to take longer. It's quality verses quantity. Time is the enemy.