shirubadanieru Posted September 10, 2022 Share #761 Posted September 10, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) M3 is back! Sold it a few years ago but just got it again. It’s by far the most enjoyable M, especially this batch I got, which is the transitional batch. It’s a single stroke with the Buddha ears and with the smooth film rewind movement of the double stroke. Love it 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! 13 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=4506934'>More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted September 11, 2022 Share #762 Posted September 11, 2022 22 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: Buddha ears and with the smooth film rewind movement of the double stroke I didn't know that. How possible ? Maybe individual features, as we know that the adjustments were done by different technician in each M3 before leaving the factory. Smoothness can occur also when the M is used for many years and could be fine adjusted when repaired or CLAed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenH Posted September 11, 2022 Share #763 Posted September 11, 2022 I wasn't aware there was a "transitional batch" with buddha ears and a single stroke mechanism. My M3 is like that, but I believe it was converted to a single stroke at some point-- a fairly common thing, I understand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted September 12, 2022 Share #764 Posted September 12, 2022 @StephenH @a.noctilux thanks for the comments. There are Single Stroke serials (8xx & 9xx) that keep the very smooth winding of the original Double stroke (ie without the click click click from all other M cameras that followed). The big M (cameras that have a big M3 mark on top, produced in Canada) also all have this smooth winding mechanism. I believe these models were mostly produced in 1957~59. They also retain some details from earlier M3s that later SS M3s don't have, such as the Buddha ears, and the larger rewind button (if you look closely, later SS rewind button is smaller as this piece was changed to fit both M2 and M3 at some stage). These are quite small details, but do make the camera more enjoyable, especially the very quiet and smooth winding, that to me is the most enjoyable of any film camera. I also do like the Buddha ears better 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
105012 Posted September 12, 2022 Share #765 Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 59 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: @StephenH @a.noctilux thanks for the comments. There are Single Stroke serials (8xx & 9xx) that keep the very smooth winding of the original Double stroke (ie without the click click click from all other M cameras that followed). The big M (cameras that have a big M3 mark on top, produced in Canada) also all have this smooth winding mechanism. I believe these models were mostly produced in 1957~59. They also retain some details from earlier M3s that later SS M3s don't have, such as the Buddha ears, and the larger rewind button (if you look closely, later SS rewind button is smaller as this piece was changed to fit both M2 and M3 at some stage). These are quite small details, but do make the camera more enjoyable, especially the very quiet and smooth winding, that to me is the most enjoyable of any film camera. I also do like the Buddha ears better This is mostly correct. If you look back through my posts I’ve been mentioning this for a few years. The serial numbers in question start at 920,250 and end when the 963,000 serial starts (from this serial on, weaker round lugs, ratchet return mechanism and other changes). I have two transitional’s and one later M3. Yes, you can tell the difference. The transitional are silky smooth, the later one is more crisp in its haptics. All are CLA’d by top service centre inJapan. Edited September 12, 2022 by 105012 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted September 12, 2022 Share #766 Posted September 12, 2022 For all who are interested, I just uploaded a comparison video between the MP and M3 shutter sound. I will post it here and on the MP thread in case others find it interesting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted September 12, 2022 Share #767 Posted September 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) May I ? Wind-on in this case. Rewind is when the film is finished using the other end knob after pushing the "R" lever (Rewind). 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted September 12, 2022 Share #768 Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: May I ? Wind-on in this case. Rewind is when the film is finished using the other end knob after pushing the "R" lever (Rewind). Thank you, fixed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenH Posted September 12, 2022 Share #769 Posted September 12, 2022 18 hours ago, 105012 said: This is mostly correct. If you look back through my posts I’ve been mentioning this for a few years. The serial numbers in question start at 920,250 and end when the 963,000 serial starts (from this serial on, weaker round lugs, ratchet return mechanism and other changes). I have two transitional’s and one later M3. Yes, you can tell the difference. The transitional are silky smooth, the later one is more crisp in its haptics. All are CLA’d by top service centre inJapan. Do the "transitional" cameras have the original "decimal" range shutter speeds ie 1/10, 1 1/100? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted September 12, 2022 Share #770 Posted September 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, StephenH said: Do the "transitional" cameras have the original "decimal" range shutter speeds ie 1/10, 1 1/100? "Decimal" range speed abandoned since serial number 854,001 (1957). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontuckyLow Posted September 16, 2022 Share #771 Posted September 16, 2022 New to me… been without a film M for 2 years. I love it! Does anyone have a story based on the serial number? I’ve gathered it was made in ‘61… 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=4510143'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 16, 2022 Share #772 Posted September 16, 2022 46 minutes ago, MontuckyLow said: New to me… been without a film M for 2 years. I love it! Does anyone have a story based on the serial number? I’ve gathered it was made in ‘61… 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! Congrats and enjoy ! If you scroll down this page , you'll find the list of M3 serial numbers by year of manufacture : https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted September 16, 2022 Share #773 Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 59 minutes ago, JMF said: If you scroll down this page , you'll find the list of M3 serial numbers by year of manufacture : https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M3 Thanks for that, JMF - that means my Friendly Leica M3 Double Stroke is in fact a 1956 Elcan model, apparently one of 100.... 📸😎👍 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 September 16, 2022 by robert_parker 7 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=4510164'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 16, 2022 Share #774 Posted September 16, 2022 9 hours ago, robert_parker said: Thanks for that, JMF - that means my Friendly Leica M3 Double Stroke is in fact a 1956 Elcan model, apparently one of 100.... 📸😎👍 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! Congratulations Robert ! Cheers, JM, "M3 addict" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted September 23, 2022 Share #775 Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Sexiest Leica 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! Edited September 23, 2022 by shirubadanieru 13 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=4514795'>More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 23, 2022 Share #776 Posted September 23, 2022 35 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: Sexiest Leica 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! Beauty! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loughtonsmith Posted September 23, 2022 Share #777 Posted September 23, 2022 Sexy indeed 😉 😁 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjäll Posted September 26, 2022 Share #778 Posted September 26, 2022 I've had about half a dozen M3s but this latest acquisition is the smoothest one yet 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! 11 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=4517935'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted September 28, 2022 Share #779 Posted September 28, 2022 Another one, this time sideways with the full set (inc. XOOIM 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! 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=4519046'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 28, 2022 Share #780 Posted September 28, 2022 My M3 next to its bodyguard... 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! 9 3 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=4519049'>More sharing options...
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