Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Dave, Just a question, how do you manage to use your M3 regularly for 40 years and still keep in in perfect condition?? - --adisoon Dave Stedman wrote: > > I purchased my first Leica (a M-3) in 1957. I agonized for months > before choosing the M-3 over a IIIF. I still own that camera, use it > regularly, now 40 years later (it's in near perfect condition) it has > become very collectible. In my Leica collection, among others, I > have a couple of IIIF's, and I couldn't agree more, "lovely to look > at, but a little awkward to use. I wouldn't trade my M-3 for > anything. I purchased a M-6 not to long ago, and returned it. I > really like the M-3 better. I'm sure others wouldn't agree, but > those are my thoughts on the subject. > > Dave Stedman >