Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] my "new" M3-1/2
From: "Christopher Williams" <leicachris@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:45:00 -0500
References: <20030418155320.GB2494@panix.com>

Hate to ask, but how much $$$ did that cost?

Chris


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rei Shinozuka" Subject: [Leica] my "new" M3-1/2


> i just wanted to share that d.a.g. sent me my "new" M3-1/2.
> an M3-1/2 is your basic M3 with the M4 loading, single stroke conversion,
> and M6-style motor drive coupling.  i use a MR-4 coupled meter with
> the cd9 silver battery converter.  it has the wasserman crank.
> 
> i originally commissioned the work before the MP came out; it's
> pretty similar in concept, and i still covet the MP.
> 
> the the raison d'etre of the M3.5 is the range/viewfinder.  it's .92 and
> simply superb,  uncluttered and flare-free.
> 
> the serial number dates it to 1956.  it will be 50 five years before
> me.
> 
> -rei



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