Penfan2010 Posted November 18, 2013 Share #281 Posted November 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) First fell in love with an M3 when I borrowed one from a classmate in college thirty years ago. Bought one much later, and it is still going strong. Have recently had it CLAd, which included prism re-gluing. 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! 7 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=2468348'>More sharing options...
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rolfe_tessem Posted November 27, 2013 Share #282 Posted November 27, 2013 The only thing the M3 lacks with comparison to it's more modern compatriots is the film loading system. In case anyone isn't aware, DAG can modify the M3 loading to the M4/M6 loading and I've had mine modified thusly. Having done that, it is my favorite camera for city-walking -- with a 50mm Summicron DR. In that same bag, I carry the 35mm Summicron V1 w/goggles and the 21mm Super-Angulon f3.4 w/finder. That outfit can cover just about anything I'll encounter on the street... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcycles Posted December 2, 2013 Share #283 Posted December 2, 2013 I love both my M3s. The one on the left is a converted 2 stroke with a 50/1.4 Canon and the one on the right is a late single stroke with a 2.8 Elmar. 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! 7 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=2478062'>More sharing options...
Brad Maestas Posted December 7, 2013 Share #284 Posted December 7, 2013 I've been lusting after one for years and finally made it happen last month. I found a 113XXXX series from late 1965 in really nice condition. I paired it with a 1960 Summicron 50mm Rigid and it's a luxurious, magical combo. I have dedicated it completely to B&W films and I think it will stay that way. It's true that there's nothing else like it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted December 17, 2013 Share #285 Posted December 17, 2013 What a wonderful thread and so many beautiful cameras -- camera porn at its best. I've had an M3 for about a month, now -- and am blown away its smooth precision and beauty. My M9 is feeling ignored. As is my beloved IIIf and trusty Ikon. My wife's utterly puzzled by my behavior; "Is it really that good?" Yes, yes and yes. What took me so long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted December 26, 2013 Share #286 Posted December 26, 2013 I had a pretty well used (worn) silver chrom M3. Old platings have been galvanically removed, small dents on brass repaired, brass polished and then professionally satin, black chrom plated. In reality it looks better than on my photos. Leicamater is original black. 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! 14 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=2495219'>More sharing options...
Timmyjoe Posted January 6, 2014 Share #287 Posted January 6, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The only thing the M3 lacks with comparison to it's more modern compatriots is the film loading system. I would have to add a couple more things to that list. I do love my M3 DS but I really miss having an internal light meter and I discovered that my 50mm cron, pre-asph version, focuses quite a bit closer than my M3 will track. So at times I can't get as close of a focus on something with my 50 cron on the M3 as I can with the 50 cron on my M6TTL. The film loading thing never bothered me. Besides the two items I've listed above, the M3 is an absolute dream to work with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted January 6, 2014 Share #288 Posted January 6, 2014 ...I discovered that my 50mm cron, pre-asph version, focuses quite a bit closer than my M3 will track. So at times I can't get as close of a focus on something with my 50 cron on the M3 as I can with the 50 cron on my M6TTL. I was tricked by that too, thought something was wrong with the RF. Solved all "your" complaints by buying an MP. I think of it as a brand new, slightly louder M3. (If you go the a la carte route and get the .85x VF you'll be just about there. ) s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyjoe Posted January 6, 2014 Share #289 Posted January 6, 2014 I was tricked by that too, thought something was wrong with the RF. Solved all "your" complaints by buying an MP. I think of it as a brand new, slightly louder M3. (If you go the a la carte route and get the .85x VF you'll be just about there. ) s-a That is exactly my plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted January 24, 2014 Share #290 Posted January 24, 2014 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted February 3, 2014 Share #291 Posted February 3, 2014 Framing window is masked so there are no distractions when using a 40 mm lens. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bee Posted February 4, 2014 Share #292 Posted February 4, 2014 I love mine too ! Just purchased a fully serviced 1963 model with new vulcanite covering, ohhh ... that viewfinder Simon 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! 16 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=2525738'>More sharing options...
rob139 Posted February 8, 2014 Share #293 Posted February 8, 2014 I love mine too ! Just purchased a fully serviced 1963 model with new vulcanite covering, ohhh ... that viewfinder Simon Which viewfinder do you mean exactly? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted February 8, 2014 Share #294 Posted February 8, 2014 I love mine too ! Just purchased a fully serviced 1963 model with new vulcanite covering, ohhh ... that viewfinder Simon That is certainly one absolutely gorgeous looking kit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bee Posted February 9, 2014 Share #295 Posted February 9, 2014 Which viewfinder do you mean exactly? The built-in one, IMO it's far,far superior to the VF of all later M's Oh how I love this camera. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bee Posted February 9, 2014 Share #296 Posted February 9, 2014 That is certainly one absolutely gorgeous looking kit! Thank you Dirk, I'm rather fond of it Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stujomo Posted February 17, 2014 Share #297 Posted February 17, 2014 Just got an M3 a couple of weeks ago. Should pick up a 50mm 2.8 Elmar later in the year or a C sonar. 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! 10 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=2533996'>More sharing options...
BorisBulldog Posted February 25, 2014 Share #298 Posted February 25, 2014 Just got mine a few weeks ago and ready to get back into film! http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee197/borisbulldog/cameraleicam3instagram_zps760e1380.jpg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict297 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #299 Posted February 27, 2014 I just got an m3 and tried attaching my new 50mm lux. To my dismay I am unable to attach the lens onto the camera for some reason. I have attached the lens on my m-e and its smooth as, i.e. it's just an easy turn and I can hear it click into place, but having tried multiple times now with the m3 I am unable to hear it click into place. It just seems so tight and I'm not sure why coz I tried attaching my 35mm and it seems to go on easy. Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus_ Posted February 27, 2014 Share #300 Posted February 27, 2014 Hello guys, First post on this forum, even though I come from times to times to read a little bit about your adventures with these wonderful cameras... Brief history about myself (haven't checked if there is a specific section in the forum to be completely honest...), almost 26 yo from Paris. I bought my very first Leica two years ago now after selling all my Nikon equipments... A really nice Leica M8 + Voigt. 35 1.4. Since then, well, I must say I can't really think about any other camera except a Leica M! Last year, I wanted to discover the analogic world and bought myself a really nice Leica M3 DS of 1955. First I used it with a Summarit 50 (old version from 1956) and since the beginning of the year, I sold it to buy a Summicron 50 DR (1961) which is amazing. I'm OK now and I don't need anything else, only some TriX rolls (and from time to times, some Portra as well!), and that's all! It's such a great pleasure to use this camera daily, really! Here is a picture of my beloved couple! See you around guys & cheers from Paris! Bacchus 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! 12 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=2540439'>More sharing options...
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