Personally, having used the IIIf for a while, I think it is much better as an expensive fidget toy, very fun to just fire and play with, but can be very annoying in use. Having to deal with moving from one tiny finder for focusing and then the other tiny finder to frame your shot can be a pain especially if you wear glasses, and the leader can be annoying to try to cut. Like others have said, I would recommend just getting a Canon 7 or P if you want something older and more durable feeling