Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Could any of you out there tell me if I would be less pleased with a dual > stroke M3 as opposed to the single stroke model. I don't think the earlier > style would bother me. Do any of you have a reason as to why I wouldn't > like an earlier one? Any one I get will get the overhaul treatment. > > gck Gary, I have a M3 that has been to Leitz twice for malfunctions over 20 years. Both times for rewind jams. The first time the overhaul was major and I decided to have it coverted to single stroke, had PC contacts added (the adapter were a real pain with glasses). The last time I had a new rubber rim added to the view finder, again to protect my glasses. I use mostly a 50mm Summilux and now have a 35mm Sumicron with the goggles. I really like the larger 50mm frame. Goggles detract some from the classic look but I really like the choice. The DS was buttery smooth but at the time I had several Nikon bodies and I did have occasional difficulty shifting between the two. Problem was more in going back to the Nikon and trying to throw in a second stroke on a cocked shutter. My klutz factor here. The SS is still butter smooth but I have to admit that there was a certain asthetic in using the origial. Regards, Roger