christoph_d Posted February 27, 2014 Share #301 Posted February 27, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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? According to one of the service engineers I spoke to at Leica, some M3s have a bit of a tight bayonet ring. To some extend this can be adjusted. Regards Christoph Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandro Posted February 27, 2014 Share #302 Posted February 27, 2014 Bacchus, welcome to the Forum! The M3 and Summicron 50mm are a great couple to introduce you to the wonderful world of analog photography. Lex 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted February 27, 2014 Share #303 Posted February 27, 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. If you go for the Sonnar, you should play with it on a digital M to see how much you need to adjust for the focus shift. It will be very frustrating trying to find the shift on your M3 (several roles of film). I'd also advise you to buy it optimized for f/2.8 -- there, the shift happens at your wider apertures and is easily compensated by leaning in a little. Above 2.8, the shift in the other direction is quickly covered by the depth of field. The C Sonner is a wonderful lens, but definitely has a learning curve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrzm Posted February 27, 2014 Share #304 Posted February 27, 2014 I've had an M3 for a couple of years now, I don't use it loads but when I do it's always a pleasure, some cameras have that little bit of magic about them!! Last week I succumbed to another one, you can read about it here - GAS Leica M3 Kit Hard to resist!!! 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict297 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #305 Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks, ill give the service Center a call 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict297 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #306 Posted February 28, 2014 Bacchus, welcome to the Forum! The M3 and Summicron 50mm are a great couple to introduce you to the wonderful world of analog photography. Lex Thanks! Frustrating when I couldn't get the lens on though! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted March 3, 2014 Share #307 Posted March 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good ol' Me with the Chrome Voigt' Nokton 50/1.5 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post essvaun Posted March 7, 2014 Popular Post Share #308 Posted March 7, 2014 I love this thing, my first M. Had it a year, bought from the original owner, sold the old collapsible summicron that was attached (too heavily weathered for my tastes), had it cla'd, recovered & put this Zeiss on it (no doubt Leica lenses are all they say but I had history with Zeiss & the commensurate budget). Smooth as silk & my family can figure out what to do with it when they prize it out of my cold dead hands. Hopefully a long time from now. 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! 20 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=2545141'>More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted March 7, 2014 Share #309 Posted March 7, 2014 I love this thing, my first M. Had it a year, bought from the original owner, sold the old collapsible summicron that was attached (too heavily weathered for my tastes), had it cla'd, recovered & put this Zeiss on it (no doubt Leica lenses are all they say but I had history with Zeiss & the commensurate budget).Smooth as silk & my family can figure out what to do with it when they prize it out of my cold dead hands. Hopefully a long time from now. Gotta love it! I know what you mean about that lens...now I am using fast Voigtlander lenses and some older Classic Leica lenses. 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=2545191'>More sharing options...
colin_d Posted March 23, 2014 Share #310 Posted March 23, 2014 After selling my much loved M5 a couple of years ago I was lured back to Leica, except this time I have gone for a very early model well used M3 and now I am looking forward to getting some lenses to rekindle that unique Leica love. I'm looking forward to sharing experiences with other Leica and M3 users once again. Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybob Posted April 25, 2014 Share #311 Posted April 25, 2014 I like this combo quite a bit...M3 and rough exterior but oh-so-clean glass, "sleeper" 90 Elmarit... 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! 8 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=2575914'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted April 27, 2014 Share #312 Posted April 27, 2014 Both just arrived from am trip to solms...Got my M3 CLA'd and skin recovered from Solms back in 2012. Still runs like brand new. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximilianm3 Posted April 29, 2014 Share #313 Posted April 29, 2014 I'm new to the forum, photography and the Leica world. I thought that a good place to start with photography would be my dad's M3 with a 50 Summiliux, 50 Summicron (haven't used it yet) 35 Summarit and original light meter. I've just been a on a trip for a week and went through 5 film rolls. It sure was fun but I'm not sure if any of the pictures are any good. I really like mechanical engineering and the brick like feeling of the M3 fits perfectly. Next on my to do list is to learn how to develop film. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted April 29, 2014 Share #314 Posted April 29, 2014 I think you have made a great decision. Welcome to the forum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Simon Bee Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share #315 Posted May 17, 2014 I love mine too ! Just purchased a fully serviced 1963 model with new vulcanite covering, ohhh ... that viewfinder Simon One has now become two, just couldn't help myself really Ordered a new 'home' for them too, Fogg B-laika on its way. Regards 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! 20 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=2591764'>More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted May 21, 2014 Share #316 Posted May 21, 2014 Looks tempting: Leica M3 Camera Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted May 22, 2014 Share #317 Posted May 22, 2014 Looks tempting:Leica M3 Camera Pete You are tempted to pay over $14,000? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted May 22, 2014 Share #318 Posted May 22, 2014 In 1964 a new M3 went for $297 and a black paint M3 went for $324. Only $27 extra for black paint!!! Wow how time changes everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted May 22, 2014 Share #319 Posted May 22, 2014 Apart from the collectors market and value, this is a very, very pretty M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted May 22, 2014 Share #320 Posted May 22, 2014 You are tempted to pay over $14,000? Ha ha! No I am not! Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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