[Leica] Planning to get an M3

[Peter Niessen <niessen@ifh.de>]

Dear all,

although this group seems to be busy with the new M7, maybe someone
can give me some advice. Today I saw an early M3 at a dealer, it had
no preview lever and times 1,2,5,10... and was a double stroke. The
(oterwise uncharismatic) dealer allowed me gracefully (,,if it makes
you happy'') to try all times and I was astonished how smooth and
solid the shutter trips. However, I was a bit unsure about the double
stroke feature. Does it a long time to get used to it? I also heard
that double stroke is not serviceable if it breaks (on Erwin's page?).


I would be glad if someone could tell me about her/his experience.


This dealer was really uncharismatic. After I said ,,well, I don't
know'' he told me he can test his equipment by himself and does not
need any customers for this job. Sure his business must be well going
and he does not need customers at all.

Thanks for reading and thus relieving my anger,

Peter.