Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Buford wrote: > > Dear Hans: > IMHO the only reason to think twice about about an M3DS for $350 is an > M6 for $400. The M3DS is a fine work horse of a camera. A precision > instrument. The Mr meter will work properly, the meter is not click > stop, so it will just line up between the shutter speeds numbers etched > on the scale. And still give you accurate readings, or you could just > find one of the older meters marked with the old style ahutter speeds. > I happen to prefer the M3DS because you do not have to remove the camera > from your eye to advance the film, (which ever eye you prefer to use). > And it has the an almost lifesize viewfinder (the largest in any Leica > Rangefinder) that allows you to shoot with both eyes open. Yes Virignia > it is even larger than the M6J. I can not think of any reason not to > buy a nice condition M3DS. I have a fairly old one 1954 i think I love > this camera and i take it everywhere. It is fitted with a Canon 50mm > F1.2 LTM, this is a good available darkness combination. > > HTH > John Ditto, Ditto, and Ditto. I purchased my DS M3 new in 1957, and still like it the best of ALL M bodies. At the risk of being slammed by all of you M6 folks, I purchased a new M6 last year, and returned it to the dealer for a refund a few days later. I just like my DS M3 better, sounds better, better viewfinder and on and on. PS I really do like my R8, nearly as good as my SL2 MOT. Dave Stedman