As I get older, I am finding that I like older things. It might be because of the workmanship, the simplicity, or complexity of the objects. I am drawn to old records, stereo equipment, tools, and being a photographer - old cameras.A few years ago my father gave me an old Leica IIIa. This style camera which is also nicknamed "screw mount", "LTM" (Leica Thread Mount), "Barnack Camera" (named after the inventor), and "bottom loading camera" was manufactured between 1937 and 1938.
The goal of this project is to:
1) Get the camera back in working order (at the time of this writing, the camera is coming back fully operational and in like new condition).
2) Learn how to use the camera (I have been watching many YouTube Videos).
3) Get four or five local photographers to take the camera for a week to take a roll or two of pictures.
4) Bring the camera to local schools, assisted living facilities, etc and have them try out the camera.
5) Document all the goals above, print out the best photos and possibly put the photos into print.
Please follow us on our journey!
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