[Leica] Leica M3 purchase

[jls at runbox.com (Jeffery Smith)]

I agree. M6 of any variety is just too useful compared to the M3.


> In a message dated 4/2/2005 10:00:49 PM Central Daylight Time, 
> creativevisions@verizon.net writes:
> I am looking for a mint leica M3 body for my 53rd birthday present.
> I located one last week which was supposedly cleaned and lubricated and
> the
> dealer
> wants $1100 - $1200.
> This is a late model (over serial number 1.1 million)
> Do you think this is a smart move?
> Mike
> For a mint M3 this is what you will need to procure one.  However, I would 
> opt for a late M6TTL or even a later M4 over the M3.  I have never 
> particularly 
> liked the M3 after using one for about 3 years, Hate the takeup spool and 
> the 
> rewind knob.  The M6TTL is what got me back to the M series.
> 
> Gene
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