Hi Chris,
In 1952, when I was trying to make a decision on a camera, I came down
to two possibilities, a new Retina II or this refurbished Leica IIIa.
The Retinas had a lot going for them, and folded up into a pocketable
package. I chose the used Leica, and never regretted it.
On 1/27/21 8:48 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
I have a Kodak Retina III that shares the same legacy. Used it for many
years after graduating from a Brownie. Learned a great deal with it, such as
mentally judging exposure times, the use of Wratten filters, and judging the
exposure correction when using them, even when using a light meter.
When I graduated to the OM-1 I carried those methods with me and
continued using them for over 30 years until moving to the E-500.
I understand, Jim. I have an old Rollei 35 in the same boat.
Thanks, Charlie. It really needs a CLA, but I won't be shooting any
more film, so it just "rests in peace".
Looks well cared for, Jim.
<<SNIP>>
This camera introduced me to a life-long hobby that has taken me through
a number of cameras and systems, but, the quality of its images was
first class. The early images are just as sharp as the ones I make
today.
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
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