I follow the procedure described in stephen gandys web site you must be logged in to see this link. More than average wear for the age of the item, and may have dents, dings or finish loss. In the late 50s nicca greatly improved upon leicas basic design to create what i believe is the best of the small leica screw mount cameras. In total 71 000 black dial leica iiif cameras were manufactured between 1951 and 1952, with serial numbers ranging between. Its a leica iiig 35mm film camera with a leicavit trigger winder and an external viewfinder to allow the use of the 3. I try to test cameras as much as possible before selling them, and sometimes that includes running a roll of film through them. Apr 08, 2017 originally, film was delivererd with squared off end. My new to me iiif hailing from 1953 together with a 75yearold f2 summitar 5cm lens. When loading a film, leica advises trimming the leader but the only time i ever tried doing that it didnt make the job any easier.
As such, they will only load properly with film which has the long, oldstyle film leaders. Leica screw mount cameras the 1930s through the 1950s. To load a film is easy if you have a businesscard to help with. I think its because the take up leader strip is too short. How to use 400 asa film in a leica iiif, which does not. There are many vintage and modern leica film camera options to consider. Sep 30, 2006 recently bought a iiif and am trying to load film. This is a cutting template that allows you to trim the film leader to the perfect length and shape. Because when i was younger someone offered me a price for my outfit that i. The very mention of the words leica m conjures up equal parts excitement and queasiness.
Jan 07, 2010 because my leica is the leica that made leica famous and thats a camera that happens to use film or super raw to use ken rockwells clever termi appreciate that, and will continue to use my iiif in an artistic and skillful way, and i will also get negatives that scan to a very high resolution, probably better even after all is said and. Reshape the leader with scissors or other cutting implement. This model is a leica iiif body without the slowspeed button. As 50mm lenses made in screw mount go, the best common lens is the 50mm 5cm f2 collapsible leica summicron. Nov 24, 2019 if you are no using the leica reloadable film canisters, place a small cone shaped spring on the exposed bottom of the film cassette, before replacing the bottom plate, or you may very well see exposed sprockets because, the prem cameras holders are longer than a typical, modern 35mm film canister, which can drop down in use. This both wastes a couple of useable frames and is a pain if you use different 35mm film cameras as i do. The leica iii a camera was designed and released first. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
It basically works fine, the shutter fires on all speeds but the slow speeds are sluggish. For one, just loading a roll of film takes some care for even those used to using screw mount leica cameras. May 02, 2015 the structural rigidity of the leica iiic is due in no small part to the fact that it does not have a removable or opening back. The nicca 5l is so good it even outshines leicas own renowned iiig. The constant stream of leica, leica, leica on social media urges us to view our otherwise incredible cameras with disappointment because they lack the famous red dot, and our photographs as subpar because they were made with a japanese lens. May 09, 2014 leica iiif black dial leica iiif bd the first version of the leica iiif is the leica iiif black dial.
Always cut 10cm 4 like written in the original instruction. It solved my screw mount loading problems, withoug getting my fingers in the wrong places to nudge the film into place. Sep 23, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. But, i want to try experimenting with film again, and using a nice rangefinder. The real reason to shoot with a leica iiia is to use leica s superior optics, not to waste film with dinky lenses. This is the pain of loading film into an old leica ii from the 1930s. Built in synch means that, unlike its predecessors, the iiif didnt need an optional rework for flash photography. Save up to 40% retail price and get a 180day warranty. After much annoyance and destroying of film womp, im trying to figure out what went wrong. Well, one extra little thing that you dont want to worry about is getting your film to fit inside the camera. Feb 23, 2018 because when i owned a iiif red dial, it was fun to shoot, the lenses were cheaper and just as good and with the proper leica adapters could be used on the ms. Builtin synch means that, unlike its predecessors, the iiif didnt need an optional rework for flash photography.
Several models were produced over the years, with significant improvements. How to load a zorki 1, leica ii or leica iii with extended film. As with the first leica ltm camera of this series being called the leica i then leica ii then iii then same is true for the lettering. My leica iii is like the one in the photo, a iiif with selfshutter. As with even modern leica film cameras it is necessary to remove the bottom plate from the camera and thread the film through from one side to the other. How to load the leica iiif oprah brylie basic steps on how to load the leica iiif in the cheapest way. Nicca 5l aka tower 4546 best small body leica screw. Comparing the top plates of the two cameras, you can see the obvious influences.
The musthave feature of the new iiif is perfect flash. The screwmount leica iiif is significantly smaller and lighter than any leica m camera. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Sony a900, nex5n, leica digilux2, dlux4, x1, vlux20, z2x, iiif, m3, m9p bipis gear list. Its the only lens you really need, and the only lens covered by the builtin viewfinder. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. So the question that immediately popped into my head was.
This leica iiia was made in 1937, according to its serial number and online data records. The leica iiif and leica iiig both share the same film loading process where you have to physically cut a strip out of every roll of 35mm film before loading it into the camera. Old leica screwmount cameras were designed to be used with longer leaders. Renowned photojournalist david burnett just posted this short 2minute video showing how you load film into the old screwmount, knobwind. I had a leica iiig some years ago but never was happy with it. Best way to use a leica iii film forum leica forum. The iiif red dial tends to age better than either the iiic or iiif bd with regards to the brighnessclarity of the rf patch and features what seems to be. And if that is so, then why not go all in, with a rangefinder, even a bottom loading barnack camera. The structural rigidity of the leica iiic is due in no small part to the fact that it does not have a removable or opening back.
The leica iiif is often quieter than leica m cameras, so in other words, it does what they do best, but even better. Leica comparisons, including a iiif, m3 and a iiig having a quick look and a casual chat about my leicas. Naturally being a leica forum, youd probably suggest the iiif. Nicca 5l aka tower 4546 best small body leica screw mount. Leica iiif black dial leica iiif bd the first version of the leica iiif is the leica iiif black dial. It succeeded the leica iiid, which was a rare variant of the leica iiic. My loading problems disappeared when i got the leica film cutting template codeword albon, if i recall correctly. May 30, 2016 leica gained fame by being the first company to fully embrace and subsequently popularize the 24x36mm film format that would henceforth be known as 35mm and todays fullframe digital sensors. How to load 35mm film in to a screw mount leica youtube.
Using a classic camera can test the nerves of any photographer. If you have not used film before, it may be a challenging camera to learn. Leica iiib body, leica 50mm f2 summitar lens, trix developed in hc110 dilution b once you start shooting with a leica youll notice its quirks, and number one is loading the film through the bottom. I dont worry about them with coated lenses, since round hoods block the finder. Ive read all the instructions and watched about 10 videos and cant figure out if theres something wrong with the camera. How can i use 400 asa film in a leica iiif, which does not have options higher than 100.
Or you can post a photo taken with the camera or film one photo per person please. Quick demo showing you how to load the leica iiig rangefinder camera. The leica brand inspires more passion and near hatred than nearly any other marque of camera. Today, youll need to trim the leader of each roll of film to load film easily. Have never had a loading issue with my leica iiif, iid or i this way. There are many videos on youtube where people show you how to load film into the old screwmount leicas by putting your fingers inside an. Loading the film requires a trimming of the film leader and is quite a precise process to get. Other improvements included on both versions of the iiif are film speed reminder at the top of the winder and a tab on the removeable base plate to prevent modern preloaded film cassettes from slipping downward during use. How to load a zorki 1, leica ii or leica iii with extended film leader. Priced to sell, the rating of the equipment is at 70 to 79 percent of original condition.
Nicca 5l aka tower 4546 best small body leica screw mount camera. Leica is an international camera company founded in the year 1914. Leica if iif iiif and supplementary instructions posted 123006. Used leica film cameras for sale buy or sell online keh. Loading film in these old cameras is a bit of a pain, a pain i am shortly to endure. Leica film cameras are suitable for anyone seeking to explore film photography, regardless of your experience level with digital or film cameras or your intended purpose. Above is the camera i probably use more than any other camera i own, and i own a bunch of them. This is the pain of loading film into an old leica ii from. Is the film loading, cutting the film leader, a pain. As the name suggests, unlike the later models, the leica iiif black dial has black dial flashsynchronisation ring.
I was having problems loading my leica iiif with 35mm film. How do i load leica iiif to avoid problems with film advance, ripped sprocket holes, and short leader. I loved the m3 m4 m6 but sold them to afford some digital stuff. With the advantages of digital technology using film can seem pointless. Originally, film was delivererd with squared off end. If youre a classic camera person and photographer in earnest, the answer is an immediate yes. Leica iiif leitz leica m39 screwmount camera guide.
The leica iiif was leitzs later leica first 35mm camera body for screw mount lenses with builtin synchronization. I was attempting to load film into the camera today and removed the lens prior to loading as instructed. Unlike the leica iiic both versions of the iiif will accept modern preloaded film cassettes without any of the off center framing issues that results in sprocket holes appearing in the image. Later m models have a hinged back which allows you to see what you are doing. New ones have shorter tongues, which must be cut longer for proper loading. With all modern film automatically cut with rounded off loading end, you can just put it in. The leica iii is a rangefinder camera introduced by leica in 1933, and produced in parallel with the leica ii series. Ive trimmed the film, and when i try to get it into the camera, it wont go in all the way. The curtains have previously been changed, maybe even. How to load leica iiif to avoid problems with film advance, ripped. Barnack leica, and bought myself a iiif from ebay, and a 50mm elmar f2.
This particular leica iiia came my way as part of an estate to auction off. Aug 15, 2016 quick demo showing you how to load the leica iiig rangefinder camera. That way the shutter curtains are never exposed to any chance of harm. The real reason to shoot with a leica iiia is to use leicas superior optics, not to waste film with dinky lenses. If you want my honest opinion the leica r8 or r9 was the best. Because when i owned a iiif red dial, it was fun to shoot, the lenses were cheaper and just as good and with the proper leica adapters could be used on the ms. The initial intent of 35mm was to give true portability to photographers unwilling to lug around the 4. You may make or purchase a leader template if desired.
Next followed the leica iiib, leica iiic, d, leica iiif and finally the last model the. Because when i was younger someone offered me a price for my outfit that i thought that i couldnt refuse. I have a leica iiif rdst with selftimer, made in 1954. If you are no using the leica reloadable film canisters, place a small cone shaped spring on the exposed bottom of the film cassette, before replacing the bottom plate, or you may very well see exposed sprockets because, the prem cameras holders are longer than a typical, modern 35mm film canister, which can drop down in use. Im fairly sure the leica iiif doesnt have a builtin meter and the iso indicator is just that, an indicator to remind you of.
Minoltas early 35mm rangefinders gave leica a run for its. In the late 50s nicca greatly improved upon leica s basic design to create what i believe is the best of the small leica screw mount cameras. Renowned photojournalist david burnett just posted this short 2minute video showing how you load film into the old screwmount, knobwind leica ii, a. Based on the serial number, i believe i have a leica iiic or iiid.
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