A couple of new toys

[Greg McCary]

If you have seen me posting more film shots lately, it's because I have got my hands on a couple of new toys. A Leica M6 and IIIa. Both a true joy to shot. The IIIa dates to 1935 and is smooth as butter. Quieter than my Bessa R.

[Xia_Ke]

Well, if you're going to cheat on Olympus, there's no better way to go...LOL So what's the verdict, is the hype/myth/legend of Leica all it's cracked up to be? Congrats on the new toys Greg!!!

[Greg McCary]

I am afraid the myth is the truth. There is certainly something about using one. I am suprised at the weight of the M6. It's very heavy. At least I know how a cloth shutter works now. I always wondered that one.

[Xia_Ke]

Congrats man, I'm glad you were finally able to get your hands not only 1 but, 2 Guess we found our addictions then, Rolleis for me and Leicas for you. This is going to get expensive, where can I sell some organs at?...LOL

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Aaron, Now that we have the cameras we have always wanted we have no more good excuses, Yes?

[jgredline]

Wow, those are incredibly sexy cameras...Really they are gorgeous...I have actually been looking at Leica...Am I reading right...1935?

[reverberation]

That IIIa is a work of art.

[Xia_Ke]

...Am I reading right...1935?

LOL...yep I couldn't find one for the iiia but, here's a 1942 catalog with the iiib:

http://www.cameramanuals.org/booklet...store_1942.pdf

You ever want to find see some cool old cameras and camera ads, check out this link:

http://butkus.org./chinon/catalogs_photo.htm

Found this one here from 1957 with my Rolleiflex MX-EVS and Rolleicord V:

http://www.cameramanuals.org/manuals...ss_store-1.pdf

and the second half of that same catalog has my enlarger, the Automega B-7

http://www.cameramanuals.org/manuals...ss_store-2.pdf

[photophorous]

Very nice new toys you got there. I've been checking ebay and RFF classifieds for an M6 even though I have no money to buy one. I'm thinking the longer RF base length, additional frame lines, and quiet cloth shutter might be worth while improvements over my R2A. One day...

Paul

[mtbbrian]

Leica M6?
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted one of those badly! I guess I still do, but very happy with my R2A.
What did you do win a lottery or something? Or better yet, did you sell that Olympus?
I can't wait to see what you come up Gary.
:thumbsup:
Brian
I'm NOT jealous, REALLY, I'm not, I'm Not! :biggrin5:

[F-15_Flyer]

Wow a M6? Congrats, I'm jealous!

My goal is to work for a M7 this summer. The time is approaching.

[jgredline]

I'm anxious to see some images from those legendary beauties...

[Greg McCary]

Thanks everyone. I still have the trusty Olympus. I have already posted a couple of shots in critiques and in my gallery with the toys. The Coin Laundry shot, if you remember was with the IIIa....The serial number dates it to 1935 and it is one smooth camera.

[jgredline]

Greg, I will look for them. Is that a 'new' Avatar I spotted?

[Greg McCary]

Greg, I will look for them. Is that a 'new' Avatar I spotted?

Yes it is, Thanks