I guess I'm here for good.

[kivis]

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Lately since my M3 came back all gussied up from Solms, I have been paranoid to use it. (you know, it is perfect right now, just perfect). Just got back from a shoot that my wife insisted I use the M3 (yes, she is really on my side). Well the wrist strap broke and the M3 tumbled to the floor, hard. of course, the rig still works like a charm, but the body suffered an irreparable dent just below the rewind knob (hey it really is a brass top). I am actually relieved because it is not "perfect" anymore and I can go back to using it everyday without fear.

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[kokoshawnuff]

That's a location I tend to see a lot of dents on M3/M2, sorry to hear it happened, but an M3 deserves to be used--not pampered.

[andyedward]

Lately since my M3 came back all gussied up from Solms, I have been paranoid to use it. (you know, it is perfect right now, just perfect). Just got back from a shoot that my wife insisted I use the M3 (yes, she is really on my side). Well the wrist strap broke and the M3 tumbled to the floor, hard. of course, the rig still works like a charm, but the body suffered an irreparable dent just below the rewind knob (hey it really is a brass top). I am actually relieved because it is not "perfect" anymore and I can go back to using it everyday without fear.

 

Having seen images of Garry Winogrand's M4 (Leica M4 Garry Winogrand), I'd say you're in good company!