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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: For Younger Eyes
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:50:12 -0600
Hi Wayne, 
My first one was made in 1934, possibly similar to his.  Very reliable once you 
learned to load the film correctly.

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> On Jan 11, 2019, at 9:28 PM, Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Very cool Jim. I remember my father in law had a Leica from WWII era. Or at 
> least that is when he acquired it. I remember you could jam up the shutter if 
> not careful.
> 
> WayneS
> 
> At 1/11/2019 10:38 AM, you wrote:
> 
>> Still one of the most recognizable cameras ever produced, the Leica IIIf was 
>> a great tool for producing memorable images on film.  But, it required sharp 
>> eyes to deal with the small viewfinder and rangefinder windows.  As I got 
>> older, I turned to more eye-friendly designs.  It sits on the shelf, looking 
>> over my shoulder as I work with Lightroom and Photoshop.
>> 
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190111-P1117453.JPG.html
>> 
>> Hand-held shot with Olympus E-1 and Leica-R 60mm Macro.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>> 
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