SteveYork Posted May 15, 2011 Share #61 Posted May 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've always wanted to sample an M3. My grandmother travelled extensively in the 1950's and she had one with a 35/90. My eldest brother inherited the outfit, and sold it in the mid-80's for an R4 + 35/90 (go figure). But I wear eyeglasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Twotone Posted May 15, 2011 Share #62 Posted May 15, 2011 I've always wanted to sample an M3. But I wear eyeglasses. I wear glasses too and have pretty severe astigmatism in my left eye which is my 'shooting' eye and don't have any problems focusing or composing a shot using my glasses. I've tried using my right eye with my left eye open to see the shot with and without glasees but I feel more comfortable using my left eye and my specs. I've been thinking about getting a diopter lens to do away with the glasses but they cost £100 and I'm not entirely sure that with my eye condition I would be able to use one anyway. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted May 15, 2011 Share #63 Posted May 15, 2011 I wear glasses too and have pretty severe astigmatism in my left eye which is my 'shooting' eye and don't have any problems focusing or composing a shot using my glasses. I've tried using my right eye with my left eye open to see the shot with and without glasees but I feel more comfortable using my left eye and my specs. I've been thinking about getting a diopter lens to do away with the glasses but they cost £100 and I'm not entirely sure that with my eye condition I would be able to use one anyway. Tony I too have M3, glasses and astigmatism, no problem with M3 and I use the left eye, much more stable with the camera against the face. Viewfinder correction is almost impossible if you have astigmatism, unless you stick to 'landscape' pictures only Grerry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted July 1, 2011 Share #64 Posted July 1, 2011 it turned out the shutter of my M3 needed to be replaced. At this occasion, the camera got a complete service. I just got it back today and haven't exposed a test film yet. So I can't judge the shutter accuracy just now. I have to say that I'm very much impressed with the quality of the work. My philosophy used to be to never to touch a working camera, however, I didn't know what for a smooth, silky camera a freshly serviced M3 is. The new shutter at fast times sounds like Snick* rather than Tschock*, as before, now. The viewfinder looks like new. In fact, even most of the scratches on the top and bottom plate have been polished away**. Wouldn't it be for the few, remaining ones, the camera could be mistaken for a new one. I turned to a local store***, who have a specialist at hand. I learned that he is in his early sixties, so he was a child, when the camera was made. If the camera lasts another 56 years, it might be difficult to find someone for the next service - whoever owns the camera then. I also learned that the camera must have been unused for quite a while, so that the old, non-synthetic oils have started to resinfy****. The new oils would be better, however, I should use it regularly nevertheless. I will happily follow this advice Although this was an almost worst-case repair, the total invoice wouldn't even have bought a halfway decent point-and-shoot. Summing up, the camera is astonishing good value for money*****. As someone said - "I'm too poor to buy low quality" Cheers Stefan footnotes * Sorry for using German onomatopoeia, I hope, this is OK for a Leica ** I would have happily lived with them, but having just a few signs of usage left is also OK. *** I have a precision mechanics workshop round the corner, which still says Kamerareparatur but specializes on medical equipment now and recommended the shop I used. **** HInt to the glass-cabinet-collectors: use your cameras, or they suffer. This is, what they are made for anyhow. And it is much more fun. ***** Wasn't it one of the founders of Rolls-Royce******, who told a customer, who complained about the price that the quality would remain long after the price is forgotten? ******Mr. Rolls or Mr. Royce then, obviously... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
braza2013 Posted July 3, 2011 Share #65 Posted July 3, 2011 I purchased my first Leica, an M8, two years ago, and I loved it. I loved it so much, that I bought an M6. I loved it so much, I loved my M8 less. I loved my M6 so much, I ordered an M3 and a iiif of eBay. Gus Lazarri of TLC Camera Repair performed CLA on these, and when I received them, I finally knew true love. The M3 especially is silky smooth. The shutter sound is music to the ears, and advancing the film feels almost sensual. I am amazed by the work of Mr. Lazarri, and even more amazed that a 60 year old camera can look and feel as new. Truly, the M3 was built without any compromise. The camera I love the most will forever be the Pentax SPII I used as a boy (and still use today), but without a doubt: I love my M3. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbonthemoon Posted July 11, 2011 Share #66 Posted July 11, 2011 I received my M3 today - just wow! It feels so much better and solid in hands than M9, that I also own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
someonenameddavid Posted July 11, 2011 Share #67 Posted July 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I too have M3, glasses and astigmatism, no problem with M3 and I use the left eye, much more stable with the camera against the face. Viewfinder correction is almost impossible if you have astigmatism, unless you stick to 'landscape' pictures only Grerry had a thought.... what if you had a pair of eyeglasses of the polycarbonate type that were about at the end of their useful life and then you filed /cut down the middle part (carefully not to generate too much heat to melt the plastic) and then mounted it in a rotating device that clips on tp the viewfinder: with a little luck and industry (and decent hardware store) I bet it could be done for not much money. You could even weight one part of the mount so that it would automatically swivel... David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted July 11, 2011 Share #68 Posted July 11, 2011 Is your name Heath Robinson by any chance? Gerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcphoto Posted July 14, 2011 Share #69 Posted July 14, 2011 I got my M3 just a few months ago and it's quickly become my favourite camera! I've had a 111f for a few years and, while I enjoyed shooting with it, the M3 takes it to a whole new level! Here it is with my rigid Summicron. Dave 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! 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=1733426'>More sharing options...
Penzes Posted July 15, 2011 Share #70 Posted July 15, 2011 a clean M3 by Istvan Penzes, on Flickr Hasselblad Flexbody Carl Zeiss Macro Planar 4/120 Fuji Acros 100 Kodak T-max developer Coolscan 9000 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bu11dog Posted July 15, 2011 Share #71 Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) Here is my M3. The camera is older than me but it is so tough and still takes amazing pictures! Why I cannot see the image Edited July 15, 2011 by Bu11dog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted July 23, 2011 Share #72 Posted July 23, 2011 Super-Angulon, inside; by Istvan Penzes, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted July 25, 2011 Share #73 Posted July 25, 2011 István, I love your M3 + Super Angulon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted July 25, 2011 Share #74 Posted July 25, 2011 István, I love your M3 + Super Angulon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrekeli Posted July 26, 2011 Share #75 Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) After 2 failed M9's (one hot pixel while the other cracked sensor), I decided to get an analogue M. My choice was M3 for its 0.91x bright and clear VF. Love it! Here it is with the 50 cron rigid (taken using Instagram).. 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! Here's a test shot with the noct f0.95 (scanned on Epson V700, yes I did buy the scanner too). Tmax400 Lab processed (I am still learning to develop my own films) Andrew Edited July 26, 2011 by andrekeli 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here's a test shot with the noct f0.95 (scanned on Epson V700, yes I did buy the scanner too). Tmax400 Lab processed (I am still learning to develop my own films) Andrew ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1747601'>More sharing options...
too old to care Posted July 26, 2011 Share #76 Posted July 26, 2011 I wish I had not started reading this thread. For 13 years I have been perfectly happy with my M6, but now I want an M3 too. Beautiful cameras. Wayne 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SangNguyen Posted July 29, 2011 Share #77 Posted July 29, 2011 Hello Penzes,I am quite surprised that M3 can be used with 21 mm lens. Please advice if I have any mistake Cheers, Sang Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted July 29, 2011 Share #78 Posted July 29, 2011 And why it shouldn't? ALL M cameras can be used with 21 mm barring M5 & CL which interfere with the back protruding lenses of Schneider 21s. M6 and later accept Schneider 21s but lightmeter won't work. Cheers, Bruno Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SangNguyen Posted July 29, 2011 Share #79 Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) And why it shouldn't? ALL M cameras can be used with 21 mm barring M5 & CL which interfere with the back protruding lenses of Schneider 21s. M6 and later accept Schneider 21s but lightmeter won't work. Cheers, Bruno Dear Bruno, As far as I know, M3 simply does not have the frame for the focal distance shorter than 50 mm. The magnification of M3 is 0.95x, it is too large for short lenses? Cheers, Sang Edited July 29, 2011 by SangNguyen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted July 29, 2011 Share #80 Posted July 29, 2011 Dear Sang, no full format M camera has frame lines any wider than 28 (M8 has up to 24). That's why there are external viewfinders. M3's magnification is 0.91x (not 0.95x) and its most notable consequence is that focusing any lens on the M3 is more accurate than on any other M camera. The other ones that come closest are those fitted "a la carte" with a 0.85x viewfinder. But you can definitely operate any lenses wider than 50mm on the M3! Hope this clarifies Bruno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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