Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rangefinder Effective Base
From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:50:09 +0100
References: <200006261407.KAA19545@sushi.toad.net>

Steve LeHuray wrote:
> 
> > <snip>
> > Some late M-3s and M-2s had two notches, one above and one below the
> > rangefinder patch. One is wider than the other. By comparing the spread of the
> > two images in the rangefinder to the limits of the notches a rough indication
> > of the depth of field is indicated.  I find it difficult and use the depth of
> > field scales on the lens instead.
> > John Shick
> >
> 
> John,
> Just curious about you mentioning the two notches on "Some late M-3s......."
> as my early M3 (842 xxx) has them. Mine was converted from DS to SS and I
> wonder if anything else was done.
> 
> Steve
> Annapolis
I have owned two M-3s neither of which had the depth of field indicators, but
my friend's late M-3 single stroke has them. Perhaps they updated your
rangefinder when they did the conversion. I don't know.
John Shick
> 
> http://www.streetphoto.net

In reply to: Message from "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net> (Re: [Leica] Rangefinder Effective Base)