Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Was there any problem with the glass pressure plate system used in >the M3? Why did they intorduce it? > I suspect that metal was a cheaper option. Does anyone know what's in the SM bodies? Glass or metal? Also, I'm curious what a new M3 cost in 1955. Anyone know? I'd be happy to calculate the value of the dollar in that year. Would make an interesting comparison, nes pas? Regards, Ben W. Holmes Boulder, CO USA bholmes@frii.com