Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alexander Konig The Netherlands << It is said that the M3 is one of the finest M-camera's, but it has it shortcomings. Apart from not having a ttl lightmeter like all other <M5 camera's, the viewfinder frames are limited to only the 50, 90 and 135 mm lenses. Does this also mean that I couldn't work with a 35 mm lens on the M3? Are there ways to overcome this problem? There are 35/3.5, 35/2.8 & 35/2 lenses for the M3 that have special eyes attached to provide a 35mm window for the M3 ad they usually sell for the same price as the regular lenses. You can also use a regular 35mm with a Brite Line finder added to the shoe. ************************************************************************ My second question is the following. What do you pay for a James Lager, Leica Illustrated Guide (I, II, III). In Holland I have to pay for a 1993/1994 edition 200 US dollar for each part. So for three parts I have to pay the outrageous amount of 600 US dollar! Isn't that a bit much for a book that isn't yet antique, or is this a normal price?! The Lager soft cover set of 3 sells for between $125 & $150 for all 3 when available, but they are difficult to find even here. ****************Marvin Moss*********************** Alexander Koning The Netherlands >