Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George wrote: >Season's greatings > >I'm concidering an M3 as a back up body for my M6. >I would welcome comments on the M3, especially the price of one in good >condition (i.e. no scratches, dents, generally in good shape) I have been using an M3, double stroke, with Leicameter for some time and like it very much, although the Leicameter could be more reliable in low light... Anyway, I find the M3 very easy to use, although you will miss the integrated meter of the M6. The M3 is light, compact and smooth: I keep preferring it over my old FM2 and FE2 Nikons... Wonderful viewfinder (almost lifesize!), I can use it with both eyes open. But loading film is a pain: I never manage to do it properly unless I sit down somewhere! BTW, does anyone know about some good tips on loading the damn thing that would like to share with beginners like me? >Oh yes .... It has frames for the 35 & 90 .... can you also fit a 21mm Minor correction: mine has frames for 50mm, 90mm and, I think, 135mm (this last one I am not sure, I only use a 35, a 50 and a 90). Unfortunately, it doesn't have frames for 35, although I tend to use the whole viewfinder as a frame: not so bad if you don't need very accurate composition. >Thank you and Happy new year The same to everyone! Joao Ranito, Porto, Portugal jvr@inescn.pt >George Moore, Sydney Australia > >gmoore@geko.net.au > > > >