theblotted Posted September 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) hi all, i inherited a Leica M3 from my late Grandfather. it's my very first "serious" camera ever, and i'm loving it. it's pre-1 million serial, so still has the double winder (which i actually prefer) and older shutter speeds. came with a 50mm f/1.5 Summarit, UVa filter, original brown leather case, and MC light meter. i tried a few rolls at first, with minimal success. did lotsa reading, and eventually took it to Steve's Camera Service Center in Culver City. what supposedly should've taken 2~3 weeks, came back after 6 weeks due to backups and amount to fix. but now that it's back... i love it even more! the original MC light meter is retired cuz of the photo cell. i added a Voigtlander VCII, JA domed soft release, and a ML-Grip. everyday i look forward to taking more shots. just wanted to say hi and share my enthusiasm! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/96957-inherited-1956-leica-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1036922'>More sharing options...
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theblotted Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted September 15, 2009 some shots with the M3 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/96957-inherited-1956-leica-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1036925'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted September 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 15, 2009 My congratulation for Your M3 and especially that You cherish it! With the Summarit the photos really look as if they were made in the 50s - even the electronics have this fashion I must admit that the grip on the M3 looks ghastly....though I hope it helps You to keep using the M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 15, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2009 Welcome to the forum. You've inherited one of the most iconic cameras of all time, and it's also one of the best. Enjoy using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted September 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 16, 2009 Congratulations and welcome to the addictive world of Leica. You've got a great bit of kit and are off to a galloping start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweeney Posted September 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 16, 2009 Cool camera! I like the photo of the bridge too-- the starburst effect on the lamp is unusual. Welcome to the forum and keep posting more photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted September 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) thank you all for the warm welcome! i'm usually the one that never receives anything free... esp at this caliber. i feel very blessed, but best of all is that this Grandfather's M3 opened up a whole new exciting world of photography for me. it's like that fresh new breath of air in life. UliWer, i also agree that this camera makes everything have an 'old school' look to it. better yet, compared to any digital camera's out there, it seem to tell a story in each shot - full of character and plot/suspense/drama. and you really don't like the grip? cuz i think it's pretty awesome... do you recommend a diff grip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted September 17, 2009 Cool camera! I like the photo of the bridge too-- the starburst effect on the lamp is unusual. Welcome to the forum and keep posting more photos. thank you Mike. all the pic's are untouched, except the bridge one was cropped a bit... i'm not that good with PS:o a few more... this is a band i'm mixing for recently. a recording session between the singer/guitarist and bassist. to be able to choose the subject using the focus is like no other. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/96957-inherited-1956-leica-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1038663'>More sharing options...
dcoombs Posted September 17, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 17, 2009 Keep it up! Good stuff. The M3 is like no other. Master that camera and you will have the technique and skill to do anything photographic. Next task is to find some more lenses... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted September 17, 2009 yeah, i've been looking at 35mm's since i like to do some close up shots. the Nokton's look like a pretty good deal over @ Cameraquest. thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 17, 2009 With a 50 1,5, right you look for an even more luminous 35... ... good the Nokton: and remember you need an external VF... another smart and cheap choice : a good old Elmar 90 f4 : not difficult to find, not costly, pleasant compact old lens. Enjoy the M3 and welcome to this forum !!! P.S. : the grip is terrible... ... M3 is SO nice... ... but you take excellent pics, and one has to get as comfortable as he can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted September 18, 2009 thank you for the tip Luigi! btw i came across many pic's of yours while lurking and you are one talented & knowledgeable shooter! do you have any thoughts on 35/1.4 vs. 35/1.2 vs. 40/1.4 Nokton's? i don't know if it's just me, but it's difficult to take shots without any grip.. the rubber cushion really helps, and i like how the bottom covers/protects the original M3 bottom casing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted September 18, 2009 a few more from this week.. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/96957-inherited-1956-leica-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1041272'>More sharing options...
Frank Sprow Posted September 18, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 18, 2009 Congratulations on your camera and your pictures. I too have a M3 DS (which I've owned for 25 years) and it often goes along with me, loaded with TriX, frequently with my M7 or M8.2 (waiting for an M9) by its side. Lovely and beautifully made, it takes beautiful images indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted September 18, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 18, 2009 >> theblotted congratulation to your new old camera also from me. In case you never used a r/f- camera before you have found a wonderful workflow pretty soon ! You seem to be a gifted photographer, great photos you are showing here. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 18, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 18, 2009 thank you for the tip Luigi! btw i came across many pic's of yours while lurking and you are one talented & knowledgeable shooter! do you have any thoughts on 35/1.4 vs. 35/1.2 vs. 40/1.4 Nokton's? i don't know if it's just me, but it's difficult to take shots without any grip.. the rubber cushion really helps, and i like how the bottom covers/protects the original M3 bottom casing... Thanks for your words... but personally I have NONE of the lenses you quote... : a friend of mine has the 35 1,2 and loves it a lot... my 35 is the Summicron asph : superb lens ! I even gave away my Summicron 40 when realized that, at the end, I'd probably wouldn't evermore use it (for the "old spice", if sometime I feel nostalgic, I've a bunch of old Leitz 35s from 1930 to 1960... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted September 18, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 18, 2009 Lovely Camera, Excellent pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblotted Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted September 19, 2009 thanks everybody, your comments are very encouraging. currently i'm using cheap Kodak B&W400CN you can buy @ Walgreens. if i go Tri-X (or any other suggestions?), what kind of improvement should i be expecting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryharwood Posted September 21, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 21, 2009 hey, you guys, stop knocking the ML grip- its the best grip for the `leica bar none ! I have had one on all my cameras- wouldn't be without it. And, for what its' worth, it knocks the leica grip into a cocked hat ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicar888 Posted September 26, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 26, 2009 From my father I inherited his double stroke M3 (serial number 973061) and his rigid 50mm Summicron lens (late release, serial number 1944473, from 1962). Both are so sexy to use and together produce stunning images! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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