RE: [Leica] M3 questions(CTOOM for sale)

["Dennis Warters" <dbsvideo@gci-net.com>]

Leica can still modify the camera for the pin. Check Leica USA's website
under modifications ( I think) for a listing...not very expensive if I
recall. You can also check the archives regarding this matter.
Dennis

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Roger L.
Bunting
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 10:23 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 questions(CTOOM for sale)


The biggest disappointment when I received my M6 was realizing that the
body side pin that locks the CTOOM to the body was no longer a part of
the camera. Without the pin, my CTOOM seems very unstable. I really like
having the rigid flash handle when using the CTOOM with my M3 - allowed
a large flash with secure hold and without torque on the camera (hot
shoe).

Does anyone add this modification to the M6 body. Or have any other
sugestions for a more solid mounting of the CTOOM on aa M6.
Modifications seems a little excessive but I really liked the M3 CTOOM
rigid combination for the times I neded to use a flash.

In a whisper he says - it was nice to once in a while use the flash to
automate my M3 - for those 'action' snapshot moments.

Regards,

Roger

Bob Keene/Karen Shehade wrote:
>
> Aha!!
> This explains something to me! I picked up a CTOOM flash bracket awhile
> ago, and it has a 3/8" screw! Paid $60 for it and can't use it on my M6!
In
> pristine condition- I know it's not Friday, but if you want it- $50 and
> I'll pay shipping.
>
> Bob Keene
> Boston, MA
>
> >
> >Date: 4 Oct 99 11:57:13 +0200
> >From: "FB" <frederik.boone@harol.be>
> >Subject: [Leica] M3 questions
> >
> >I have two questions on the M3 :
> >1. Tripod scew :
> >My M3 nr. 1058285 has a normal screw like on most cameras today, while
> >most M3's have larger screws. did the screw type change during the
> >production of the M3 ?
> >2. Eyes for 35mm on M3 :
> >Is it possible to take the eyes of an old 35mm to put on a new one ?
> >Thanks a lot in advance,
> >Frederik Boone