Re: Leica Pressure... WTB M3+ Rigid 50 Summicron

[D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>]

I recently purchased a very nice M3 from Tamarkin - a double stroke, with
preview lever, self timer and in good working condition.  So why pay $1200
for a broken shutter M3 when you can get one working nicely for less than
that at Tamarkin?

Look for Craig Williams or Sam Shoshan.  Both are nice people. And no hassle
too!

Dan Khong


At 12:53 PM 2/5/97 -0800, you wrote:
>I am looking to replace my old M3 with non collapsible 50MM Summicron.
>
>I have been offered a broken shutter M3 for $1200, several M6, and an M2 in
>primo shape.
>A few fungused elmars,  ditto summitar, ditto 90 MM elmar, 
>a 50MM Summicron with scratches on the front surface which I am promised do
>not affect the quality of picture,,,,,,,,
>
>come on now, this is silly!  I think the LUG can do better....... I want to
>use the M3 camera and 50 Summicron.
>I need working equipment.
>
>Let me be clear in what I want:
>
>This will be a user piece, not a collectible.  Physical condition is not
>terribly important.  Operation is important.
>The M3 is because the VF is a 1:1 with the eye not using the VF, allowing
>the user to keep both eyes open.
>The 50 Summicron should be a rigid non-close focus version with NO OPTICAL
>PROBLEMS
>
>I would accept offers of more than this equipment, but really this is what
>I want.
>
>Does anyone in the LUG have a beater M3 that they wish to sell?
>Ditto a rigid 50MM Summicron, optics absolutely clear.
>You can add another camera type, a few lenses, etc. but please, the M3 and
>the Summicron.
>
>Please excuse the whinning.... too many off target responses.
>
>Thank You
>Frank Filippone
>red735i@worldnet.att.net
>
>