Re: [Leica] Used M3 came today - have questions

["Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>]

Ted-
Consider too, what the overall cost will be. For example, I had Harry
Fleenor do a complete overhaul on a 3,5 Rollei MX-EVS, including putting a
Beattie screen in it, and despite his saying that it would cost more than I
could get out of it- well, I considered the alternatives, so after spending
$300 for the camera (a deal at the time) I went and spent another $500 to
have it completely overhauled--- unwise? well, if I had planned to sell it,
but I intended to keep this for the rest of my life, and no where else could
I get a medium format camera of that quality, with a Schneider lens for
$800.

I too worried when Sherry told me that there was a trace of seperation in my
M3, but then if it did fail, which shouldn't happen for a good while, it
might then be cost effective to have the VF/RF replaced with a newer one.
The M3 is a lot like the much vaunted hammer- over engineered for what it
does, and nearly impossible to 'wear' out. Sure, things can break, but not
very often, and the fix is usually less than getting another camera.

Good luck on your M3- they are really nice cameras, and you won't regret
getting one in the long run.
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Bayer" <tedbayer@harbornet.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Used M3 came today - have questions


>
> Hi David:
>
> Thanks for the quick response.
>
> It was not expensive but it was represented as mechanically and
> optically perfect unless otherwise noted -- and it was not noted that it
> had these problems.  I am especially concerned about the condition of
> the viewfinder.
>
> I have contacted the dealer and have advised him of these problems.  I
> will wait to see what he comes up with as a fix.  Maybe we can cut a
> deal and he will take it back on a better camera at a reasonable price.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ted in Olalla
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "SML" <inyoung@jps.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 6:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Used M3 came today - have questions
>
>
> > Ted,
> >
> >   Something must be wrong with your framelines.  You should see only
> one
> > frameline at a time, not like in the later M bodies.
> >
> > David
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ted Bayer" <tedbayer@harbornet.com>
> > To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 5:59 PM
> > Subject: [Leica] Used M3 came today - have questions
> >
> >
> > >
> > > LUGers:
> > >
> > > Many of you have kindly answered my questions about the durability
> of
> > > the M3 I ordered last week.  It arrived today, and since it was sold
> as
> > > "used but not ugly" I would say that is an accurate description.
> > > Actually, I am very pleased with it, but I do have two questions for
> > > you:
> > >
> > > 1.  The viewfinder and the rangefinder rectangle are bright and
> clear,
> > > and I cannot see any of the little gold spots or flecks I read about
> in
> > > a previous posting.  That said, about a third of the 50mm frame
> lines in
> > > the lower left quadrant of the viewfinder show some mottling, rather
> > > like an old oil painting where the paint has cracked.  It isn't bad,
> but
> > > it is there.  The other three quadrants are firm and bright.  An
> earlier
> > > posting mentioned that these older models may have some separation
> of
> > > the prism coating but that it can take years before it is going to
> be a
> > > problem.  Is what I have described reason to be concerned?
> > >
> > > 2.  I have also purchased a 50mm Summicron f/2 Dual Range lens for
> the
> > > camera.  It appears to be excellent overall.  With the lens off the
> > > camera, I can see the 50mm and 135mm frame lines.  When I put the
> lens
> > > on the camera, I can see the 50mm frame lines, however I can also
> still
> > > see the 135mm frame lines.  What is the significance of this  -- is
> it
> > > normal?  If not, it doesn't bother me, but I wonder if it is an easy
> > > adjustment.
> > >
> > > Your thoughts would be very much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Ted in Olalla
> > >
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