Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]+ there's a (claimed to be) new M3 VF set for sale on that auction site ATM. > From: animal <s.jessurun95@chello.nl> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:50:23 +0200 > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] the best M body .../rangefinder repair > > http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page10.html > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Langer" <langeratcarleton@gmail.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 3:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] the best M body ... > > >> The balsam holding the elements comes apart, taking part of the >> half-silvering with it. I understand that there are no new prisms, >> and that it is extremely difficult to get anyone to repair a separated >> prism. >> >> Mark >> >> On 8/3/05, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >>> >>> On Aug 3, 2005, at 5:24 AM, Mark Langer wrote: >>> >>>> M3 pro -flare resistant rangefinder patch, long rangefinder base, >>>> "Leica" engraving on top where God meant it to be, brass where later >>>> versions have zinc, less cluttered viewfinder, depth of field >>>> indicator on later models, top of the line build quality and real >>>> vulcanite. >>>> >>>> Con - double stroke versions not liked by everyone (I had no problem), >>>> odd flash synch, no hot shoe, potential rangefinder prism problems >>>> that can't be fixed, >>> >>> >>> thanks Mark... can you give me more on the prism problems...what to >>> look for, how to avoid? Steve >>> >>> >>>> no internal meter. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> On 8/3/05, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm curious...but never used an M3... >>>>> >>>>> Leica M3...? the best built M body ever ? with the best >>>>> viewfinder of all ? >>>>> >>>>> is this the common wisdom? >>>>> >>>>> is it true? >>>>> >>>>> other pro's/cons? >>>>> >>>>> other thoughts, or considerations about the best M3 of all ? >>>>> >>>>> anyone care to compare, especially to M5, M6 M7 .... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Steve >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >