MarkP Posted November 6, 2022 Share #801 Posted November 6, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, hektor said: Mark, the sweet spot of the Summicron 1:2 / 50 is f/4-f/5.6…. …contrast is not as high as more modern lenses... Yes, I agree. I’ve found it to perform remarkably well. I really like the more subdued colouring and contrast. A change from my latest Leica uber-Lenses. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarkP Posted November 6, 2022 Share #802 Posted November 6, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 3:21 PM, Huss said: 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! I used Nikons from 1989 till 2010. I always said they’d double as a mace if attacked in a dark alley… 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 6, 2022 Share #803 Posted November 6, 2022 5 hours ago, MarkP said: I used Nikons from 1989 till 2010. I always said they’d double as a mace if attacked in a dark alley… The Nikonos V is the toughest camera I've ever used. It makes the F2 seem like its made out of a wet paper bag. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltron Posted November 22, 2022 Share #804 Posted November 22, 2022 I’ve owned a number of Ms but always with the 0.72 finder. Thinking I might commit to shooting with just a 50 for a while, I thought I’d pick up an M3. The M3 vf makes me want to shoot nothing but a 50 ever again. Going back to a 0.72 finder almost seems a hardship! 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 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=4573769'>More sharing options...
Stevejack Posted November 23, 2022 Share #805 Posted November 23, 2022 10 hours ago, waltron said: I’ve owned a number of Ms but always with the 0.72 finder. Thinking I might commit to shooting with just a 50 for a while, I thought I’d pick up an M3. The M3 vf makes me want to shoot nothing but a 50 ever again. Going back to a 0.72 finder almost seems a hardship! 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! Agreed, I even bought a 1.4x magnifier to try and bring my MP up to a similar magnification of my M3 for when I'm shooting it with the 50mm, but it wasn't anywhere near the same. The M3 viewfinder is just so unique. I doubled down on the M3, sold my old one and picked up a completely reworked Kanto black-paint double stroke. I plan to keep this one for life and hopefully hand it down to one of the kids, it should brass nicely over time. I keep in on the kitchen counter and pick it up to shoot the kids every time they're doing something interesting around the house so it should hold good memories for them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 23, 2022 Share #806 Posted November 23, 2022 Steve, the 0.85 viewfinder in my M7 a la carte is pretty good, but I must admit, not as good as an M3. One of the attractions of the M2 and M3 is having an only 3 frame viewfinder. 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 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=4574274'>More sharing options...
waltron Posted November 23, 2022 Share #807 Posted November 23, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 8 hours ago, hektor said: Steve, the 0.85 viewfinder in my M7 a la carte is pretty good, but I must admit, not as good as an M3. One of the attractions of the M2 and M3 is having an only 3 frame viewfinder. 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! Interesting. I had been thinking that perhaps a 0.85 M7 is what I really need if I like the M3, but it would be a big outlay for a not quite as good finder and aperture priority! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spero pa Posted November 23, 2022 Share #808 Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Disappointingly my Leica M3 days are over - but I have now discovered 120 - 6x9cm B&W film 8 exsposures 1930’s Bessa folding camera - all I have too now is use this wonderful vintage tech! {just out interest it came with original brown leather case/strap and the ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION BOOK !!!}. Well looked after by previous owner !!! still an M3 fan. Edited November 23, 2022 by spero pa Left out. After. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandro Posted November 23, 2022 Share #809 Posted November 23, 2022 9 hours ago, spero pa said: Disappointingly my Leica M3 days are over - What caused the end of your M3 days? Lex Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted November 24, 2022 Share #810 Posted November 24, 2022 My 1956 DS M3 with collapsible 50/2. I use this for taking pictures of strangers in public places. It's user grade as you can tell from the dents and scuff marks. I use a collapsible lens so that the whole thing fits into a small bag. 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=4575603'>More sharing options...
williamj Posted November 24, 2022 Share #811 Posted November 24, 2022 Sometimes my '56 DS M3 looks like this. Without prompting I've been told by a teenager that it's a nice camera. I blame King Kong Skull Island for that but there's also a bit of Steam Punk to it. I've also been asked if it's a Leica. 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=4575990'>More sharing options...
spero pa Posted November 24, 2022 Share #812 Posted November 24, 2022 My eye sight is not so good for 35mm, so a 6x9cm monochrome negative helps, my Leitz Wetzlar Focomat IIc is deigned for Negs up too 6x9cm. Plus the enlarger is now updated with the Heiland electronic GmbH LED Cold Light Source optimised for Ilford Multigrade Warmtone FB Papers. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo-Sixten Posted December 6, 2022 Share #813 Posted December 6, 2022 Started with Leica M in 1976 with an M4 and a year later later added an M2. I never had the M3 until now. Now I got a 1961 copy in very good shape. I love the clean 0.92x viewfinder as 50mm is my main focal length. Taken with M10M and 50mm Summicron DR. 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 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=4590638'>More sharing options...
Aryel Posted December 19, 2022 Share #814 Posted December 19, 2022 Same m3 but my 90mm Thambar came back from servicing. It is such a nice match. Had lot of fun this week end. No idea what the results will look like though 😁 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 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=4605644'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted December 29, 2022 Share #815 Posted December 29, 2022 The lovely CV 50mm 2.5 just goes so well with 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! 10 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=4620124'>More sharing options...
madNbad Posted December 29, 2022 Share #816 Posted December 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Huss said: The lovely CV 50mm 2.5 just goes so well with 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! That's a keeper. Nice combination of size and performance. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted December 30, 2022 Share #817 Posted December 30, 2022 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 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=4621914'>More sharing options...
enrico58 Posted February 11, 2023 Share #818 Posted February 11, 2023 Hello, I am a proud owner a masterpiece by Jacques Fontana 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=4681632'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 12, 2023 Share #819 Posted February 12, 2023 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! Two 1966 M3 cameras with original Leica no serial top covers 🌞 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Two 1966 M3 cameras with original Leica no serial top covers 🌞 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4683127'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 12, 2023 Share #820 Posted February 12, 2023 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! 1959 single stroke M3 ! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1959 single stroke M3 ! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4683148'>More sharing options...
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