Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder question

["Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>]

Thanks for your replies.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: onetreehillclw <onetreehillclw@compaq.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder question


> I guess it depends on where you were(inside or outside)
> looking through the rangefinder window. Both my M3's
> are very bright inside even with a dim lightning. Looking
> outside in the sun, it may seem dimmer sometimes.
> Or the mirrors in the rangefinder may be bad. Not a
> cheap  repair if that's the problem. I'm not really sure what causes the
> rangefinder to get dim.
>
> Chris Williams
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 8:51 AM
> Subject: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder question
>
>
> > Please excuse the ignorance of my question here, but I was looking at an
> M3
> > today with a view to purchasing it. It appeared to be in immaculate
> > condition. How do I know if the rangefinder ( if that is the correct
> > expression ) is ok ? It does not appear to be that bright. How bright
> should
> > it be ? Assuming the camera has seen little would it be odd that the
> > rangefinder is not in good condition ?
> >
> > Your replies would be appreciated.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> >
> > Tony Salce
> >
>
>