Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adi Soon wrote: > > 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 > > Constant vigilance!!! I will have to admit, the black crackle paint around the rear "door" is getting a little thin, (it's still black, just a slightly smoother patina than new) and there is an ever so slight amount of brassing around the outer edge of the black viewfinder eyepiece, you nearly need a loupe to see it. Other than that, it is "like new" Dave Stedman