romualdo Posted June 27, 2017 Share #441 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) SS M3 sporting a 50mm Summitar with its outrageous "barndoor" hood 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! Edited June 27, 2017 by romualdo 5 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/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3303273'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Hi romualdo, Take a look here I love my M3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
plaidshirts Posted July 3, 2017 Share #442 Posted July 3, 2017 Just getting to know my new old 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! 5 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/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3307973'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 6, 2017 Share #443 Posted July 6, 2017 I once had an M3 on loan, to test, for one of the managers where I work. It was his father's and found at the back of a cupboard after his father passed away. I only put one film through it (50mm Leica lens, can't remember the model). I was very impressed and it led to me buying my M6 and subsequently M8. I could happily buy my own M3, though will probably end up with an M4-2 or M4P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
schattenundlicht Posted July 6, 2017 Share #444 Posted July 6, 2017 ...because it is a perfect tool - no less, but also no more... ((Aside: My M3 being the same age as myself, I am a bit envious of it's cosmetic condition)) 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! [ M9; APO Summicron 90 ASPH; ISO 160; 3.0 sec. ] 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! [ M9; APO Summicron 90 ASPH; ISO 160; 3.0 sec. ] ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3309635'>More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 6, 2017 Share #445 Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) ...because it is a perfect tool - no less, but also no more... ((Aside: My M3 being the same age as myself, I am a bit envious of it's cosmetic condition)) Forum-Export_500KB-00001.jpg [ M9; APO Summicron 90 ASPH; ISO 160; 3.0 sec. ] Interesting you say that. I've been thinking I'd quite like an M3 born the same year as me - 1962. I've started looking out for one in as good condition as I am - which is quite good I think ;-) Edited July 6, 2017 by MarkP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
schattenundlicht Posted July 6, 2017 Share #446 Posted July 6, 2017 [...] I've started looking out for one in as good condition as I am - which is quite good I think ;-) Well, there's nothing wrong with a little coquetry on my side ;-) but then, the 50+ was kind of a watershed, albeit mostly in psychological respect... [ Admins: please excuse this little OT digression ] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 6, 2017 Share #447 Posted July 6, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Digress away. One of the joys of this Forum :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted August 2, 2017 Share #448 Posted August 2, 2017 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted August 2, 2017 Share #449 Posted August 2, 2017 I'd never remember how to put it all back together again! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted August 2, 2017 Share #450 Posted August 2, 2017 I'd never remember how to put it all back together again! Haha, I wouldn't ether! Fortunately, it's in the hands of the good people at Kanto Camera, waiting to be restored to its former glory. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spero pa Posted August 3, 2017 Share #451 Posted August 3, 2017 I also loved 1954 D/S M3 and yes an enjoyable mature vintage camera with a 35mm Summaron 2.8 lens, That is until light started too leak through the top hinge on the back of the camera which ruined some of my photos over a period of time, It took me a while to realise that It was'nt the shutter which I thought was the problem, so now I am the proud owner of M6 with F2 35mm Summicron and of course a built in light Meter, now that's what I call progress, and by the way I'm on my 3rd red soft touch release button I wonder How many M users can relate to that, last thought that crosses my mind every time I use my M6 is that The M3 shutter sounded classier and a lot more mature to handle. That's Leica for . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spero pa Posted August 3, 2017 Share #452 Posted August 3, 2017 I also loved 1954 D/S M3 and yes an enjoyable mature vintage camera with a 35mm Summaron 2.8 lens, That is until light started too leak through the top hinge on the back of the camera which ruined some of my photos over a period of time, It took me a while to realise that It was'nt the shutter which I thought was the problem, so now I am the proud owner of M6 with F2 35mm Summicron and of course a built in light Meter, now that's what I call progress, and by the way I'm on my 3rd red soft touch release button I wonder How many M users can relate to that, last thought that crosses my mind every time I use my M6 is that The M3 shutter sounded classier and a lot more mature to handle. That's Leica for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2017 Share #453 Posted August 8, 2017 Never thought I'd post a picture of a camera, but here is the M3 that I bought last December from an eBay store in Japan, for a $300 less than a camera of similar condition listed by Tamarin. The viewfinder is perfect: the yellowish tinge of the rangefinder patch against the blueish viewfinder field makes focusing fast and accurate, not to speak of the size of the rangefinder patch. The only defect is some scuffing the top plate, but I don't even see that without my reading glasses. The Voigtländer 28/35 finder lives on the camera. No longer being produced, I bought it some years ago for US$85; there are still some new ones listed on CameraQuest for $600! _______________ Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3332765'>More sharing options...
fsprow Posted August 8, 2017 Share #454 Posted August 8, 2017 HELP NEEDED I am a long term Leica person with M3, M4 and M10. Also Hasselblad gear. Am in central Asia (Pakistan) doing a photo essay and am offered a Leica M3 black in fair to good condition (functions fine, lots of brassing and a few dents) for 3500$US. It was supposedly left here by a photojournalist in the 1960's. The serial number is 10389XX. Could anyone tell me if this serial number is in the correct range? Web availability is horrible here or I would do a search. Thank you in advance. Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2017 Share #455 Posted August 8, 2017 The CameraQuest website shows serial numbers 1038801 to 103900 for black M3 cameras with the date 8/18/1961, with 200 having been made at that date. _______________ Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted August 8, 2017 Share #456 Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks very much. Bought it for 3000$. Will try some film tomorrow (later today!) and then send to Leica AG for a work over. Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted August 8, 2017 Share #457 Posted August 8, 2017 Mitch...I looked at your "Alone in Bangkok". Very nice indeed and I love the place. Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2017 Share #458 Posted August 9, 2017 Frank - Thanks for the kind words. Any chance you could post a picture of your black M3, or do you want to wait until you get it back from Wetzlar? —Mitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted August 9, 2017 Share #459 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Great find fsprow / Frank, enjoy ! A repainted combo : 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! Cheers, JM Edited August 9, 2017 by JMF Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Cheers, JM ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3333449'>More sharing options...
fsprow Posted August 10, 2017 Share #460 Posted August 10, 2017 I will post a pix when I get back in WiFi world in a couple of weeks. I will probably drop it off in Wetzlar since I go back to the US through Frankfurt (Ramstein AFB) . I will tell Leica to leave the cosmetics alone (ex maybe little dent removal) but to go all through the mechanics. Interior looks great though viewfinder is cloudy. Frank Thanks again to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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