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Nick Merritt
If the Hexar RF were an option in the poll, for sure I would have checked that box. I think they remain seriously undervalued. I know, electronics are a potential issue, but I haven't heard about them dying on anyone. (The cavils about some lenses not focusing properly on Leicas notwithstanding -- which still seems overblown. Get the Hexanons if you're concerned -- you won't regret it.)Last year I was seeing Hexar RFs ebay for around $1000 USD, cheaper than any Leica Ms I was seeing. AE, auto advance, 1/4000th shutter speed, 28mm frame lines you can actually see, swing back door loading... seems like a no-brainer.
OK, sorry for the detour -- I voted for the M3 since they were made in the highest numbers, and that should help keep the price down. And lots of folks "must" have 35mm framelines, apparently, so that detracts from the M3's desirability. But it still has the best RF/VF of any of the Leicas, I think.