Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/12/29
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>From: wilcox@umcc.umich.edu (Ken Wilcox)
>
>Humm.... Unless it has been modified, it should have lines for the 90 and
>135. The M2 had the 35 and 90 lines.
>
>That aside, either the M2 or M3 is a fine camera. In fact my M6 is the
>backup for my M2 most of the time. Any M lens can be used on either body,
>but you'll need an auxillary finder for those which don't have built in
>lines.
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>As far as cost goes; in the condition you describe, about $1000-$1500 US,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
really? i think you are off by a factor of 2, according to what i have
seen in camera shopper, and on the net. at that price i would be
willing to sell my M3!
maybe you mean with a full complement of lenses!
>depending on what variation of the body you are condsidering. Remember that
>the M3 was in production for a LONG time. There are many variations to
>consider.
>
>kw
>
>>I'm concidering an M3 as a back up body for my M6.
>>I would welcome comments on the M3, especially the price of one in good
>>condition (i.e. no scratches, dents, generally in good shape)
>>
>>Oh yes .... It has frames for the 35 & 90 .... can you also fit a 21mm
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>Davison Middle School <kwilcox@genesee.freenet.org>
>600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@artoo.gisd.k12.mi.us>
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