BigBabyEarl Posted June 16, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Two camera virtually identical except the MP3 has the M2 counter, three frame viewfinder (35, 50, 90). MP3 comes with Leicavit and 50 Summilux Black Paint. 500 made in BP for the MP3. The M3J came out the same year. All black paint. Lugs, hot shoe, release button, even a black frame counter. Six frame viewfinder. 200 made only for Japan. If you could have one and have it to use which one? I'm leaning towards the M3J because of its rarity, awesome Japanese heritage, and a little more useful with 6 frames and internal counter. The Leicavit can be bought after and to be honest glass wise its just a prettied up 50 summilux - I like the 50 apo. The pickle is the M3J isn't really that much cheaper than the MP3 set. Champagne for everyone!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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new2leica Posted June 16, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 16, 2016 Whichever one is not based on the flare-prone M6 rangefinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 16, 2016 They're both MP's Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted June 16, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) The clean 3 frame viewfinder MP3 might win in the long run yet the full BP M3J is so nice !!! Edited June 16, 2016 by jmanivelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted June 17, 2016 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2016 Are you at it again? Don't you own that MP3? Why are you tempted by anything else? M7 Titanium set would be the only option I would possibly find tempting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted June 17, 2016 Ha. I do own the MP3 and I found a great deal on the M3J. Speaking with a dealer of these more unique cameras (who uses them and doesn't collect) he turned my attention to the M3J as the "Holy Grail". It's sparked my curiosity and having little experience I reach out to fellow enthusiasts for your input. For the record, the M7 titanium set is kinda bullcrap. The 50 and the 90 can be had along with the camera for a modest amount, if you hunt even a deal. Add the 28 and all of a sudden it's priced at $200k. Lame. But the M3J- it's rarity and black paint beauty definitely speaks to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted June 17, 2016 Share #7 Posted June 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) The M3J does look nice but then so does the MP3 and many other editions of the MP. I'm a sucker for a nice looking camera (especially black paint) but there comes a point when using the camera takes precedence and, frankly, they all work as well as each other. I think BerndReini's comment in another thread (something along the lines that the ownership of something highly sought after is generally less satisfying than the pursuit of it) is quite apt and good advice in many of these threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest JMF Posted June 17, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Thanks for sharing ! Is the 50 summilux a pre ASPH version or ASPH? Edited June 17, 2016 by jmanivelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted June 17, 2016 Asph as that's what came with the set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted June 17, 2016 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Ha. I do own the MP3 and I found a great deal on the M3J. Speaking with a dealer of these more unique cameras (who uses them and doesn't collect) he turned my attention to the M3J as the "Holy Grail". It's sparked my curiosity and having little experience I reach out to fellow enthusiasts for your input. For the record, the M7 titanium set is kinda bullcrap. The 50 and the 90 can be had along with the camera for a modest amount, if you hunt even a deal. Add the 28 and all of a sudden it's priced at $200k. Lame. But the M3J- it's rarity and black paint beauty definitely speaks to me. I'm talking about the small set only with the M7 and 50lux in Titanium. My worry is that you will really feel guilty using the M3J. You are all set with your MP3, the rest is just boredom. Buy a Porsche or another watch (something tells me you own a few.) Edited June 17, 2016 by BerndReini Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted July 25, 2016 Share #15 Posted July 25, 2016 Ha. I do own the MP3 and I found a great deal on the M3J. Speaking with a dealer of these more unique cameras (who uses them and doesn't collect) he turned my attention to the M3J as the "Holy Grail". It's sparked my curiosity and having little experience I reach out to fellow enthusiasts for your input. For the record, the M7 titanium set is kinda bullcrap. The 50 and the 90 can be had along with the camera for a modest amount, if you hunt even a deal. Add the 28 and all of a sudden it's priced at $200k. Lame. But the M3J- it's rarity and black paint beauty definitely speaks to me. Any indication on what you consider a great deal for the M3J (mint)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted July 27, 2016 Share #16 Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) image.jpeg That's my all time favourite body. :-( I have to make do with this rubbish Scan-140608-0009 by Mr Chombee, on Flickr :-) Pete Edited July 27, 2016 by Stealth3kpl 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted September 3, 2016 Any indication on what you consider a great deal for the M3J (mint)? 9k Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted September 5, 2016 Share #18 Posted September 5, 2016 9k I paid slightly above that, but I still think it is a good deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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