Leica IIIf
Jun 7, 2020 11:36:44 #
I have, use and love a IIIf. Have never had the lens get stuck on camera (yet!). But, if I do, I will thank you in advance for this idea on loosening (the freezer, not the WD40).
Actually, used effectively the reverse idea once to loosen a filter stuck on lens. Heated a Cloth (wash rag) in microwave. Used it to grasp just the filter, as tried to unscrew. Filter came right off, as the heat expanded it just enough.
Actually, used effectively the reverse idea once to loosen a filter stuck on lens. Heated a Cloth (wash rag) in microwave. Used it to grasp just the filter, as tried to unscrew. Filter came right off, as the heat expanded it just enough.
Jun 7, 2020 11:43:59 #
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Jun 7, 2020 12:14:42 #
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Jun 7, 2020 13:27:46 #
Putting a lens with a stuck filter in the freezer also works great.
Jun 7, 2020 16:09:30 #
I have similar Leica but never had a frozen problem like yours. Once a while I took it out and unscrew the Summitar. Have fun with the camera for a few minutes. This should keep it in good condition.
Jun 7, 2020 17:54:45 #
Leica IIIf, 50mm Elmar 3.5 Kodachrome ASA 10, year 1952. I was a junior in high school at the family hunting lease when I caught up with three REAL cowboys.
Jun 7, 2020 22:27:39 #
quixdraw wrote:
I praise & use WD-40 for many things, but never cameras! It is a penetrant and goes where it will.
Plus, I hate the smell, which permeates everything and lasts forever. I used a couple of tiny drops of Camillia oil to lube the lens mount and threads, as well as the aperture and focus rings. This oil was used by the samurai to keep their swords from rusting and it is a favorite of fine woodworkers to protect vintage tools. It is odorless and doesn’t become sticky.
Jun 8, 2020 10:29:31 #
Had a 111c waaaay back it was part of an outfit I bought off a retiring photographer. He may have bought it new originally I guess.
Jun 8, 2020 13:25:09 #
Peter Duce wrote:
Had a 111c waaaay back it was part of an outfit I bought off a retiring photographer. He may have bought it new originally I guess.
Did you shoot with it? I did a lot with my IIIf. I did mostly Kodachrome slides and many of them were wonderful. I still have most of them. Need to scan them someday.
Jun 9, 2020 22:08:33 #
I used it for several years, B&W for me, mainly street photography and that was 50 years ago. Used to do my own processing. Wound up trading it in for an M3. Wish I had both of them now.
Jun 10, 2020 02:37:30 #
Peter Duce wrote:
I used it for several years, B&W for me, mainly street photography and that was 50 years ago. Used to do my own processing. Wound up trading it in for an M3. Wish I had both of them now.
Thanks.
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