gyoung Posted July 29, 2011 Share #81 Posted July 29, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Indeed I regularly use 21mm Elmarit asph and 15mm Voigtlander on my M3, no problems. Gerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Hi gyoung, Take a look here I love my M3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
!Nomad64 Posted July 30, 2011 Share #82 Posted July 30, 2011 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 Dear Sang, forgot to mention that it's actually true the other way round. Namely, the lesser is the rangefinder magnification, the harder it becomes to properly focus longer lenses than 50mm. That's to say that with an "a la carte" M camera fitted with a 0.58x you'll have pretty good real estate to work with a 28mm, but you can forget to focus a 90mm at f2 unless you put a magnifying lens on the viewfinder. Cheers, Bruno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted July 31, 2011 Share #83 Posted July 31, 2011 Hi If you have a 0.9 finder a magnifier will improve focusing with a fast 9cm lens... Noel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted July 31, 2011 Share #84 Posted July 31, 2011 Noel, it might be useful but not necessary. Of all the M cameras the M3 is the one that needs the less a magnifier... an 1.25x will result in a final 1.14 i.e. larger than life... Cheers, Bruno Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 10, 2011 Share #85 Posted August 10, 2011 I'm in too. Simplify by Cosmonaut's, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted August 10, 2011 Share #86 Posted August 10, 2011 Here's mine, excuse the iPhone shot. 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=1761647'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 22, 2011 Share #87 Posted September 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here's mine. What a lovely camera it is cheerio Philip 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=1799901'>More sharing options...
prunelle Posted September 22, 2011 Share #88 Posted September 22, 2011 I hadn't noticed this thread... Mine: 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! 2 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=1799942'>More sharing options...
bbbonthemoon Posted September 24, 2011 Share #89 Posted September 24, 2011 My new companion: 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! 6 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=1801217'>More sharing options...
threeputt Posted October 8, 2011 Share #90 Posted October 8, 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. I am a new member here, and I am expecting my M3, 50mm Summicron, and Leicameter MR back from Gus within 2 weeks. I am so excited I can't contain myself. I have a 3 day trip to New Orleans planned later this month and plan to "learn" my new M3 whilst street-shooting in New Orleans. I am glad to hear of other good experiences with Mr. Lazzari. It will be my first rangefinder experience. Can you offer any advice? Regards, Jeff 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radfilm Posted October 9, 2011 Share #91 Posted October 9, 2011 I shot some great images with my M3 in New Orleans. great street camera, small and serene. HVe a great time'.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 27, 2011 Share #92 Posted October 27, 2011 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! just found this thread...... couldnt help myself....... i blame . someone else.. oohh just previewed post. picture quailty is god awful. but was resizing from huge RAW files... nevermind, cant be bothered to start again. that is the only annoying thing on the website. the amount of editing just to get a picture uploaded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! just found this thread...... couldnt help myself....... i blame . someone else.. oohh just previewed post. picture quailty is god awful. but was resizing from huge RAW files... nevermind, cant be bothered to start again. that is the only annoying thing on the website. the amount of editing just to get a picture uploaded. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=1828124'>More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted October 27, 2011 Share #93 Posted October 27, 2011 Delicious lens, to go with the M3 - please share some pictures, made with the Zunow ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted October 28, 2011 Share #94 Posted October 28, 2011 I got a simple stroke a couple months ago an it's great! Amazingly quiet (even compared to my M6ttl), the viewfinder magnification is great for the longer focal lengths that I regularly use (though I'm happy with the results taken with 35mm lenses too), the mechanics are smooth and perfect, and the rangefinder definitely deserves it's recognition as the best ever (even if I try I can't make it flare)...I'll be getting a 1,000,000+ serial number as soon as one comes up for a reasonable price. In short, I to am in love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdavey Posted November 5, 2011 Share #95 Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Delicious lens, to go with the M3 - please share some pictures, made with the Zunow ;-) LeicaM3+Zunow50F1.1 - a set on Flickr a 56 Leica and lens is 53 Edited November 5, 2011 by smdavey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted November 7, 2011 Share #96 Posted November 7, 2011 Interesting Stephen - one doesn't see photos, made with the Zunow often. Looking forward for more … I liked this one here from the set: 97053424_270677729 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Palette Posted November 7, 2011 Share #97 Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks everyone, this thread makes me happy!!! 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=1836836'>More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted November 7, 2011 Share #98 Posted November 7, 2011 Yeah, I love my M3, too! Been shooting it professionally for documentaries for the last three years using only a 5cm Summarit 1.5 lens and I figure it will take me another 20 years to really get the most out of it. Here's my latest documentary link: 8X12 Meanwhile in Grantville, Georgia - AdoramaPix 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 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=1837147'>More sharing options...
smdavey Posted November 8, 2011 Share #99 Posted November 8, 2011 Interesting Stephen - one doesn't see photos, made with the Zunow often.Looking forward for more … I liked this one here from the set: 97053424_270677729 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! thanks, to say i am new to M3 and the Zunow lens is an understatement.. and just working out what is best use for this lens, and as focusing it at 1.1... is......... will add more in future, out of interest as a newbie. what thread.. should i post my flickr link too.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted November 8, 2011 Share #100 Posted November 8, 2011 thanks, to say i am new to M3 and the Zunow lens is an understatement.. and just working out what is best use for this lens, and as focusing it at 1.1... is......... will add more in future, out of interest as a newbie. what thread.. should i post my flickr link too.? Keep at it - it's a fantastic combo (I know a few people, being jealous on the Zunow, myself included ). Regarding posting photos, this forum tends, to be less tolerant, regarding posting photos outside of very restrictive rules. Apart from posting photos OF your cameras and lenses in diverse threads here in the discussion forums (the ones, that are frequented the most), most other photo postings are banned to the specific photo forums. Make sure, you read the FAQ here on the forum regarding image sizes, or you might end up with moved/ edited threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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