Recent content by jnswickard

The 50mm Takumar 1.4 is an incredible lens! In M Mount--quite an accomplishment. I am glad you got this lens as you are lacking in 50's.;) The photos are as always truly nice.

Very nice shot! Of course I do love Palm Beach and West Palm! Beautifully done!;)

I have 2 SBOOI, and 1 Voigtlander Brightline. I would sell one of them for a fair price. All look like new. Let us call them Exc + if you are a Leica Collector and use a magnifying lens.:) Jack

Photo at Mater Dolorosa Just to show that I can take the occasional photo, here is one using the IIIc with 50mm 3.5 black dial elmar, taken at a retreat at Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre California.

That is fascinating Mr. Flibble! I did read an old instruction manual on the III/IIIa (obtained from Butkus) and you are correct in how the T setting is supposed to work. However, mine has some issue there--this was noted by Youxin Ye after he CLA'd my Leica III in that he stated T was not...

:)Thank you Mr. Flibble, That may well answer my question. My IIIc is a Postwar 1946 and my IIIf a black dial. They sound very similar during operation. The III works well but just not as smooth in the lower shutter speeds. You are correct the III slow speeds are from 1/20 to 1 plus T. T does...

I have a Leica III C, Leica III F and a Leica III. The III slow speeds seems noticeably weaker than the III C and III F. Is this inherent or a repair/ warn out parts issue? :)Thanks, Jack All have been CLA'd

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My name is Jack and I am from Southern California (Office in Costa Mesa and home in Dana Point. I have been involved with photography for 55 years, starting as a Junior High School student in Santa Monica. I have used Bolsey, Fujica, Voigtlander, Ikoflex, Canon Reflex, and an assorted variety of...

I will buy the 90mm Elmar if you can sell it for $100 plus shipping. - - - Updated - - - I really want to buy your 90mm elmar--is it still for sale? :) Let me know. Thanks, Jack