a.noctilux Posted January 7, 2024 Share #881 Posted January 7, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, williamj said: I had no idea this was the original configuration. Thanks. Retaining balls ... Yes it is original feature abandoned on later M3. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 7, 2024 Posted January 7, 2024 Hi a.noctilux, Take a look here I love my M3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
waltron Posted January 23, 2024 Share #882 Posted January 23, 2024 New cover 😍 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! 14 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=5004278'>More sharing options...
loughtonsmith Posted January 23, 2024 Share #883 Posted January 23, 2024 1 hour ago, waltron said: New cover 😍 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! Lookin’ sharp 😉👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted February 27, 2024 Share #884 Posted February 27, 2024 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 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=5059436'>More sharing options...
3oob Posted March 3, 2024 Share #885 Posted March 3, 2024 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=5068831'>More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 3, 2024 Share #886 Posted March 3, 2024 Why is there no serial number? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69xchange Posted March 3, 2024 Share #887 Posted March 3, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, Michael Hiles said: Why is there no serial number? It was edited out by owner due to personal reasons. Reasons could include.. 1. People stealing serial numbers to make fake ads (scamming) 2. People being mischievous and registering other people’s cameras as their own 3. People will probably be able to replicate top plates in the future and use other people’s serial numbers (a wild guess with the way technology is going). When sending a Leica into service to replace a hot shoe /top plate with serial number engraved, they require the old part with the serial number before they can reissue a new part to prevent issues of having doubles circulating around. IIRC Someone here had bought a digital M body with a replacement hot shoe w/o serial number and Leica refused to replace it with a new with it’s corresponding serial number engraved due to having no “core w/ serial number” even though the serial number of the camera could be found in the camera data itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 6, 2024 Share #888 Posted March 6, 2024 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted March 27, 2024 Share #889 Posted March 27, 2024 (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! 1959 single stroke M3 and a 1960 50mm Summilux . Edited March 28, 2024 by JMF 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1959 single stroke M3 and a 1960 50mm Summilux . ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=5139962'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted April 15, 2024 Share #890 Posted April 15, 2024 6 hours ago, Giacomo Busoni said: Ciao a tutti! Long time forum reader. I create account today because I cannot resist this question to you Mr JMF. How do you get such a green M3 with no serial number ? Looks so beautiful like we say in Italia mamma mia! Can it still be bought today ? Please point me where on the internet. Have lovely week Mino Hello Mino, such original top covers are getting rare. Best is to have a spare top cover and base plate repainted : https://www.instagram.com/p/C4BvNCDPBR1/?igsh=dHQwbGZzenhpOHNh https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPV30eS-gh/?igsh=MWlvNWJwd2N5ZDdh Best regards JM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreiPunkte Posted April 25, 2024 Share #891 Posted April 25, 2024 Just nice to use 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! A7r, VisoflexII & Hektor 135 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A7r, VisoflexII & Hektor 135 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=5218185'>More sharing options...
benqui Posted May 2, 2024 Share #892 Posted May 2, 2024 (edited) I love black cameras, but for sure a M3 originally black painted is insanely expensive. Do you know this situation, you are looking through ebay or Instagram just to look at some Leica cameras, but you know that you do not need another camera, you will buy nothing, just looking around. BUT then I made the mistake looking at the beautiful repainted cameras from Enzo. He is in Chile and does wonderful repainting jobs. (Instagram : patagonean) And then I saw her, love at first sight, a beautiful black M3. Hypnotized I wrote him that I need this camera. A double-stroke from 1955. After one week I got the camera and it is such a beauty! He stripes off all the chrome and paints over the brass. It is like brand new, the viewfinder clear and bright. Can‘t wait to see the first results.. 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 May 2, 2024 by benqui 15 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=5244728'>More sharing options...
Borda Posted May 9, 2024 Share #893 Posted May 9, 2024 Not the nicest one, but finder and mechanics are great. Love this camera! 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=5261045'>More sharing options...
mboujong Posted July 21, 2024 Share #894 Posted July 21, 2024 (edited) My Leica M3 with Summicron 50/2, Elmarit 28/2.8 ASPH and Leitz 28mm Finder 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 July 21, 2024 by mboujong Ergänzug Objektivdaten 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=5440203'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 23, 2024 Share #895 Posted July 23, 2024 25 minutes ago, Giacomo Busoni said: Cool accessory. What is It called ? 14404 Lens carrier M ? like here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 23, 2024 Share #896 Posted July 23, 2024 I have seen only with 1/4" screw. Good thing as 1/4" to 3/8" female adapter is easy to find . Sorry I never use one though. My thinking is the bulk is not compact "M like". Some users like the balance and more grip with the lens carrier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted July 24, 2024 Share #897 Posted July 24, 2024 (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! Where's the 1/2000s ?! 🌞😁 Edited July 24, 2024 by JMF 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Where's the 1/2000s ?! 🌞😁 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=5443854'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted July 24, 2024 Share #898 Posted July 24, 2024 Which lens is that on your black M3? Lex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted July 24, 2024 Share #899 Posted July 24, 2024 1 hour ago, sandro said: Which lens is that on your black M3? Lex A 50mm f/1.2 Fujinon in Contax mount with an Amedeo adapter . Shot on Ilford Delta 100 two 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! 4 1 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=5444262'>More sharing options...
DreiPunkte Posted July 25, 2024 Share #900 Posted July 25, 2024 Clear as Gin 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! is the look through the finder of my 57er M3 DS. After trying modern style korrektionlenses which were sitting lose in the old eyepice now an old style diopter (with jagged edge) fits tight in finder. Thanks to the great efforts of Leica Hamburg in finding a fitting one, I now have 'eyepeace'. 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! is the look through the finder of my 57er M3 DS. After trying modern style korrektionlenses which were sitting lose in the old eyepice now an old style diopter (with jagged edge) fits tight in finder. Thanks to the great efforts of Leica Hamburg in finding a fitting one, I now have 'eyepeace'. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=5445092'>More sharing options...
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