Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 24, 2019 Share #541 Posted July 24, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) That one certainly is too beautiful to let go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 Hi Graham (G4FUJ), Take a look here I love my M3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
oliton Posted July 29, 2019 Share #542 Posted July 29, 2019 I just had it overhauled. 1962. Loving the viewfinder with a 50 mm. 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! 6 Quote 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=3787199'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 31, 2019 Share #543 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Dear Oliton, Beautiful camera. New strap eyelets are available to replaced the "chewed" ones on your M3. It is an easy and not expensive exercise. I use nylon blind cord as a camera strap to preserve mine. 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 August 1, 2019 by hektor Photo added 5 Quote 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=3788865'>More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted August 30, 2019 Share #544 Posted August 30, 2019 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 Quote 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=3809813'>More sharing options...
spero pa Posted August 31, 2019 Share #545 Posted August 31, 2019 I also liked my M3 until it started leaking light in through the rear cover plate/door. After several attempts to try and remedy this problem with black sticky tape around the hinge and openings I gave up. I now have a M6 panda , not quite the same as the M3 but it would be my second choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 31, 2019 Share #546 Posted August 31, 2019 A qualified repairer (or LEica) should be able to fix your light leak. Probably not with black sticky tape. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comte de Mazan Posted September 1, 2019 Share #547 Posted September 1, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) The design that I like...the culmination of the beautiful mechanics. M3, 1954 Nagra III, 1958 Omega Speedmaster, 1957 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! 4 1 Quote 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=3810851'>More sharing options...
tmnt88 Posted September 17, 2019 Share #548 Posted September 17, 2019 Hi, just joined the club. Bought a repainted M3 SS. There is just something different with pure mechanical camera. Wish i have the summicron 50mm to match. 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! 2 Quote 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=3821846'>More sharing options...
Matlock Posted September 17, 2019 Share #549 Posted September 17, 2019 38 minutes ago, tmnt88 said: Hi, just joined the club. Bought a repainted M3 SS. There is just something different with pure mechanical camera. Wish i have the summicron 50mm to match. 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! A soft release on an M3, how could you? 😊 (only joking). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted October 8, 2019 Share #550 Posted October 8, 2019 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! Espresso Danesi Doppio by István Pénzes, on Flickr 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Espresso Danesi Doppio by István Pénzes, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=3833127'>More sharing options...
bayernfan Posted October 9, 2019 Share #551 Posted October 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Penzes said: 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! Espresso Danesi Doppio by István Pénzes, on Flickr Very nice. I have a nearly identical late serial M3 and rigid summicron. Such a wonderful setup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted October 9, 2019 Share #552 Posted October 9, 2019 15 hours ago, bayernfan said: Very nice. I have a nearly identical late serial M3 and rigid summicron. Such a wonderful setup. What a beautiful combination. I am impressed that you are using a period lens 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! 8 Quote 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=3833671'>More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 14, 2019 Share #553 Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) I'm finding it very difficult tracking down a mint M3 with mint Rigid 50 Summicron in the UK. Any ideas? Pete Edited October 14, 2019 by Stealth3kpl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdp Posted October 14, 2019 Share #554 Posted October 14, 2019 56 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: I'm finding it very difficult tracking down a mint M3 with mint Rigid 50 Summicron in the UK. Any ideas? Pete Have you spoken to Red Dot, if not give them a call... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted October 14, 2019 Share #555 Posted October 14, 2019 You may have to acquire them separately. My last time out, I bought a very good M3 from my former son-in-law, and a mint Summicron v5 from Ebay. All's well etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjv Posted October 18, 2019 Share #556 Posted October 18, 2019 It has been a really long time since I posted here . After I was really burnt by the M8 release fiasco and some horrific Leica service of out of box faulty lenses, I threw my toys out of the cot and sold all my Leica gear out of spite – never a good idea. Anyway, nearly 15 years later I'm back again. There's nothing like a Leica and I've always missed my M3. So... Do Leica still overhaul M3 cameras? Are they able to tune and / or replace the shutter curtains, replace all light seals and fix any issues in the RF? Are there any other people out there doing M3 restoration repairs that are good at communicating and are able to do the job in reasonable time? I live in the South Pacific, so local options are non-existent. Just checking because I've had a few M3's that have developed weird light leaks that no-one here could fix, and at the time no-one knew where to send it for a proper going over – Leica themselves wouldn't look at it for some reason. Might have been the local distributors simply not being interest though, I have no idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted October 18, 2019 Share #557 Posted October 18, 2019 Good morning TJV, Earlier this year, when I last spoke to the Kundendienst at Wetzlar I was advised they were still servicing all M cameras. They gave my M2 a CLA a few years ago, however I had my M3 serviced by Charles Bridgwood in Adelaide and he did a fabulous job. Best wishes, Hektor Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted October 18, 2019 Share #558 Posted October 18, 2019 TJV A further thought, if you have not yet bought a replacement M3 my advice is to make sure the viewfinder is not discoloured before you buy. Wetzlar does fit a replacement viewfinder but it is of a later design and IMHO not as good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjv Posted October 19, 2019 Share #559 Posted October 19, 2019 6 hours ago, hektor said: TJV A further thought, if you have not yet bought a replacement M3 my advice is to make sure the viewfinder is not discoloured before you buy. Wetzlar does fit a replacement viewfinder but it is of a later design and IMHO not as good. Thanks, Hektor, Good to know, thanks! Never heard of Charles Bridgwood, so if it comes to it it's good to know there's another contact closer than Germany. I live in New Zealand. When you say Viewfinder discolouration, do you mean the slight blue tint they can develop? I seem to remember my old M3 had this but it didn't matter, or at least I hardly noticed it. Do some of them degrade to a really bad state, or affect the RF patch negatively? Thanks again for your reply! T Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted October 19, 2019 Share #560 Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, tjv said: When you say Viewfinder discolouration, do you mean the slight blue tint they can develop? Dear T., I have never seen it, but have heard a lot; generally that it is yellow or the rangefinder completely blanks out. I inherited the M3 from my father and it is in perfect nick as you can see from the above photos. Its viewfinder is as clear and clean as any more modern M camera, so be guided by that comparison. Have a look at as many as possible before buying, or if over the internet then only from reputable dealer of which there are few. I bought my IIIf through Don Goldberg aka DAG dagcam@chorus.net , so another alternative is to ask Don to source a good M3 for you. I have had considerable work also done by him and have found him totally reliable and with reasonable prices. Best wishes in finding the M3 of your dreams. Sincerely Hektor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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