cerber0s Posted September 1, 2023 Share #841 Posted September 1, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I love mine too. Such a great camera! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 1, 2023 Posted September 1, 2023 Hi cerber0s, Take a look here I love my M3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Greenhilltony Posted September 4, 2023 Share #842 Posted September 4, 2023 Got my hands on it finally. It underwent vertical patch alignment fix a few days ago. 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=4849949'>More sharing options...
3oob Posted September 15, 2023 Share #843 Posted September 15, 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! 12 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=4857949'>More sharing options...
Greenhilltony Posted September 16, 2023 Share #844 Posted September 16, 2023 So cool 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=4858900'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #845 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 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 1955 "franken" M3 with a recently fitted M4 0,72 rf unit. The original rf unit had a blackened prism . 🌞 Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A 1955 "franken" M3 with a recently fitted M4 0,72 rf unit. The original rf unit had a blackened prism . 🌞 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4864724'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted September 26, 2023 Share #846 Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, JMF 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! A 1955 "franken" M3 with a recently fitted M4 0,72 rf unit. The original rf unit had a blackened prism . 🌞 A thumbs up on a film camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #847 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, kivis said: A thumbs up on a film camera? Indeed. Comes handy at times ! Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #848 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 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 single stroke transitional 1959 M3. Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A single stroke transitional 1959 M3. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4865082'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted September 26, 2023 Share #849 Posted September 26, 2023 What is transitional of that M3? Lex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #850 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, sandro said: What is transitional of that M3? Lex From 1958 thru 1959, some M3 cameras kept the specs of the last version of the double stroke M3 and were fitted with the new single stroke mechanism. As detailed at the bottom of that page: Rare Leica M3 Single Stroke with Buddha Lugs and Silent Return (Transitional) https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1662184 Best, JM. Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltron Posted September 27, 2023 Share #851 Posted September 27, 2023 15 hours ago, JMF said: From 1958 thru 1959, some M3 cameras kept the specs of the last version of the double stroke M3 and were fitted with the new single stroke mechanism. As detailed at the bottom of that page: Rare Leica M3 Single Stroke with Buddha Lugs and Silent Return (Transitional) https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1662184 Best, JM. I've never quite worked out if all the 'big M3' models are transitional. Either way, my transitional M3 is the smoothest M I have ever owned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicasb314 Posted October 1, 2023 Share #852 Posted October 1, 2023 M3 50mm summilux pre asph V2 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 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=4868383'>More sharing options...
enrico58 Posted October 2, 2023 Share #853 Posted October 2, 2023 Hello, here is my preferred combo: M3 1958 (Single Stroke, Buddha Lugs and Silent Return) + Summicron M 35 1st versions 8-elements 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=4868682'>More sharing options...
ZoomP Posted October 7, 2023 Share #854 Posted October 7, 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! Gave up film a couple of years and went digital on my Leica gears. Sold my original black paint M4 at the worst time ever! Really been eyeing a nice repaint Black paint to rekindle my film journey. This came into my local Camera shop. Recently CLA and repainted M3 by Kanto. Expensive but I think I'm in love! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Gave up film a couple of years and went digital on my Leica gears. Sold my original black paint M4 at the worst time ever! Really been eyeing a nice repaint Black paint to rekindle my film journey. This came into my local Camera shop. Recently CLA and repainted M3 by Kanto. Expensive but I think I'm in love! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4871410'>More sharing options...
jakontil Posted October 7, 2023 Share #855 Posted October 7, 2023 2 hours ago, ZoomP 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! Gave up film a couple of years and went digital on my Leica gears. Sold my original black paint M4 at the worst time ever! Really been eyeing a nice repaint Black paint to rekindle my film journey. This came into my local Camera shop. Recently CLA and repainted M3 by Kanto. Expensive but I think I'm in love! that's a beauty! though I cant say losing an original black paint m4 was not regrettful 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhilltony Posted November 6, 2023 Share #856 Posted November 6, 2023 Unintentionally I got a goggle 8-element produced in the same year as my M3, both in 1963. M3 + MR-4 + goggle Summicron 35, what a nice looking setup! 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=4893190'>More sharing options...
alnejadah Posted November 12, 2023 Share #857 Posted November 12, 2023 1960 Single stroke + Summilux v1 & 1961 Rigid. 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=4903629'>More sharing options...
Leicasb314 Posted November 24, 2023 Share #858 Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Just purchased this summicron 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 November 24, 2023 by Leicasb314 Misspelling 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=4920207'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted November 29, 2023 Share #859 Posted November 29, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 10:37 AM, enrico58 said: Hello, here is my preferred combo: M3 1958 (Single Stroke, Buddha Lugs and Silent Return) + Summicron M 35 1st versions 8-elements 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! What is a silent return? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
105012 Posted November 29, 2023 Share #860 Posted November 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, kivis said: What is a silent return? Up until serial number 963,000 Leica M3's used a spring return mechanism (silent and smooth) rather than a ratchet return mechanism (zzzzzz sound and feel) for the wind-on lever. All analog Leica M's from that number have the ratchet return. Silent spring return M3's were mostly double stroke, until 919,250. From 919,250 to 963,000 the 'transitional' M3 was a single stroke, spring return, stronger (buddha's ear) strap lug combination. There were also other changes (e.g. to the viewfinder) during that range (919,250 to 963,000). Silent return, single stroke M3's are sought after by some (mainly Japanese?) collectors as they favour the combination of the slick and silent mechanism, with a whole range of other accumulated improvements, sort of a best of the best, creme-de-la-creme... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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