Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 03:16 PM 3/31/99 -0800, you wrote: >What is it about the M3? I feel the same way. I had mine out the other day >along >with my old DR Summicron -- wondering if I should sell one or both. I'd >forgotton how absolutely incredible the M3 viewfinder is for 50mm. I wish I had >the discipline to use that focal length only. And the shutter has sweet sound >that is totally unique. It truly is a classic in every sense. But for everyday >use I still go back to my M6. The metering is just too convenient. I don't want >to sell my M3, because I know I'd never buy another. And it sure is nice to use >one now and again. > >Dave > Dave - When four of my M6's were in the shop recently, I used my M3 a lot! It is a nuisance to use a separate meter, but it does make you slow down and think about your shots more. The viewfinder is great for anything over 35mm and the whole camera just seems to be built like a tank. I don't even mind the awkward loading because when I load it, I know it is loaded! I've gone back to my M6's for everyday use now, but still keep the M3 around for personal projects and I plan to take it on my next trip. I may buy another someday, but I don't think I'll ever buy an M6 TTL. Just my opinion. Leically, Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com/