Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Snip -- > I'm a new Leica user--M3 w/50/2- and wonder if any of the "old-hand" > Leica users out there could give me their thoughts on the following: > > - Is the MR meter a useable item? > - Is it worth the $40 to upgrade the camera to the rapid-load film system? > - What's the best buy in a 90/2.8. I understand some had a glue problem? Snip -- Rick, the MR meter is a very usable item, mine is still on the money when I check it against the readings that my M6 gives. You may desire to have a return privilege if your repair person cannot calibrate the particular meter you just purchased. If you need to load a film cassette fast in your shooting, yes, the M4 film loading system is the way to go. Forty dollars seems a very reasonable amount for the conversion. Personally, I prefer the M3 take-up, but I like originality, and the film locking security the M3 offers. As to the the Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90, my lens is serial no. 2342XXX, and it has no fall-off in lens clarity due to glue degradation. Others will have to give you their experience with other 2.8/90 lens of earlier or later runs. You have a great Leica start in the M3 and f/2/50 Summicron. Bill Caldwell