How To Use A Barnack Leica

A guide to using the Barnack Leica rangefinders, made from the 1920s to the 1950s - Leica models i, ii and iii. Enjoy!

[fishercawkey]

You are one of the VERY few who actually show what one sees through the viewfinder and through the rangefinder. Thank you!

[fitandhappy]

I’d been struggling to get a film loaded into my inherited 37/38 Leica until I watched this video, thank you for the very clear and easy to follow demonstration of all the camera set up, I look forward to developing my first roll.

[JHurrenPhotography]

This is the clearest demonstration of how this is done, that I've found. Wonderful!

[ElieZ]

I am fortunate enough to have one; cleaned and calibrated by a master. It is my favorite thing! I got a tool from ebay that helps cutting the film.

[donjagoe]

Fabulous video and I’ve learned so much from you and Matt Osborne on lens choices. I’m down the rabbit hole now…thanks!

[riccardo_ro]

Thank you for making such a video. I found one of these cameras between the stuff of my uncle, together with its leather case. I believe it to be a russian copy or a copy anyway with a 'Kriegsmarine' fake symbol.. It looks like it's perfectly operational. Leitz Elmar lens. The metal part is chromed and shiny and the core is made of a beautiful dark wood. I've never been into analogue machines and this will be my first try! :D

[BADTLC]

Thank you. Super helpful. You are ASMR FOR photographers. I got all the info and I was feeling so relaxed at the same time. 🙏

[ChrisEbbrsen]

Bravo! Youve inflamed my passion for an early Leica or Fed or Zorchi camera. In particular I like that they don't require new light seals every couple.years. that is what entrances me so and the fact that you can fit them in your shirt pocket!😅

[alanread]

Another excellent and informative video.
I have a fed 1 with the elmar copy.
Having watched your superb videos I will have to get my old cameras out of the cupboard and start using them again.
I have not used them for ages.
As I told you in a previous video I used to use Kodachrome 64 but will now have to try another film.
I like the xp2 film which I use on my medium format mamiya 330 tlr.

[rileysmithphoto]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I love these little cameras. So fun to use.

[tuftufclub]

I learn alot from your video's ! They are at Master Class level ! Lovely images, Thanks alot & Take Care ! Greetings, Roger ;-)

[ColinHarvey]

This is a really good demo and training video of how to use a Barnack Leica

[LeendertCordemans]

Nice review again. I've no Leica, but a Zorki 1 and a FED 1. They are beauties and well made.

[jeremykeller]

A most useful presentation, particularly with regard to film loading, which can be trialsome.

I use a iiif with a 35mm wide angle lens and a viewfinder. Decades ago there was a bracket that one could clip into the cold shoe of the camera's top plate. This bracket allowed the photographer to mount a viewfinder and a small light meter side by side. I am looking for one.❤

[nightcoderk]

Wow! I learn so much by watching your videos. Thank you!

[freeman]

I have a Soviet FED1G. Made in Ukraine back in the day it is a fantastic image machine. One of my favourite cameras.

[grahamweinroth]

I've shot about ten rolls on my f3 but I can't for the life of me figure out how to set the frame counter accurately. You have given me great advice before, so I figured you may know. I love my f3 though it ain't easy to use. When it all comes together, it's a magical delight. You have been my only source of info, and I appreciate your ongoing enthusiasm and effort. Thanks

[mooncheese]

Can't believe I didn't find this video sooner. Very informative.

[northstar]

Nice upload, you mentioned the 'English leica' and by pure coincidence I have purchased one today the 25th. The Reid, by Reid & Sigrist, of Leicester, who manufactured aircraft instruments have a most interesting history and well worth 'Googling' probably the only copies that are considered to be better made than the leica and were actually more expensive! I collect and use Leicas and the above is for my 70th birthday which isn't until next January! really enjoy your laid back approach and hope, one day, to do a vlog about my own collection. Cheers.

[canalsentir]

Hi from Mexico! I have been eyeballing a Leica iii for a while now on auction sites. I will buy one soon! They are a work of art I think, and a pleasure to use! + the picture quality is very good!! Simplicity! Thanks for your step-by-step on how to use one! You're one of the first to give an actual view of the rangefinder while focusing!! Question: how do you know which aperature and other settings to use??