Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page10.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Langer" <langeratcarleton@gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] the best M body ... > The balsam holding the elements comes apart, taking part of the > half-silvering with it. I understand that there are no new prisms, > and that it is extremely difficult to get anyone to repair a separated > prism. > > Mark > > On 8/3/05, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >> >> On Aug 3, 2005, at 5:24 AM, Mark Langer wrote: >> >> > M3 pro -flare resistant rangefinder patch, long rangefinder base, >> > "Leica" engraving on top where God meant it to be, brass where later >> > versions have zinc, less cluttered viewfinder, depth of field >> > indicator on later models, top of the line build quality and real >> > vulcanite. >> > >> > Con - double stroke versions not liked by everyone (I had no problem), >> > odd flash synch, no hot shoe, potential rangefinder prism problems >> > that can't be fixed, >> >> >> thanks Mark... can you give me more on the prism problems...what to >> look for, how to avoid? Steve >> >> >> > no internal meter. >> > >> > Mark >> > >> > On 8/3/05, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >> > >> >> I'm curious...but never used an M3... >> >> >> >> Leica M3...? the best built M body ever ? with the best >> >> viewfinder of all ? >> >> >> >> is this the common wisdom? >> >> >> >> is it true? >> >> >> >> other pro's/cons? >> >> >> >> other thoughts, or considerations about the best M3 of all ? >> >> >> >> anyone care to compare, especially to M5, M6 M7 .... >> >> >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Leica Users Group. >> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information