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I used to mainly use a 50mm Summicron. The M3 was my choice. It is not up to anyone to tell me otherwise. It is a beautiful camera. I later on got an M6. Not an M2.
4 Reasons Why the Leica M2 is Better Than the M3
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Huss
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Here you are. I attached one more photo to show how the oxidizing affects the cover.
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Hmm. I saw the outline of the battery cover on a few of the early production M-As, and those also had the shutter speed dial from the MP! This was funny because it had the OFF position for the meter, even though the M-A doesnt have a meter.
It seems that Leica improved the build after the early ones as mine has zero issues. And here is a close up of the same area:
Before you suggest poor Leica quality, my brand spankin' new Nikon Z7 just came back from a recall repair... There is a thread on it in the Nikon mirrorless section.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The sad fact is that the best M mount RF camera is actually a Zeiss Ikon in my opinion. I can't believe I was stupid enough to sell mine a few years back!
Huss
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You know the saying about opinions don't you?
Everyone is entitled to one.
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I should have tried one when they were 'cheap', I'm sure I would have liked it.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Exactly, which is why I was careful to include the words ... "in my opinion!"
No desire to be a victim of the Leica M lynch mob! lol 😛
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
f2.8 lens this huge? Looks like M5 lens. 🙂
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Ko.Fe.
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maybe..... but an M3 with a 90 leaves me cold... one of the last combos i would use. 90 just doesn't work for me
muser53
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The casualphotophile seems to have forgotten the old adage Different strokes (even double strokes) for different folks.
His "review" recalls one I recently read regarding an Audi A6 where the reviewer's first criticism was the cup holders were too small. Not to be to snarky but how inane can you get?
His "review" recalls one I recently read regarding an Audi A6 where the reviewer's first criticism was the cup holders were too small. Not to be to snarky but how inane can you get?
nickthetasmaniac
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I don't think the author has forgotten anything. It's probably worth re-reading the Editor's Note right at the start of the article, particularly this bit:
'...I wanted to clarify that this tongue-in-cheek article is more of a silly conversation starter than a true examination into which Leica is best.'
And not to be snarky, but if I spent $100k on a car, I'd be pretty annoying if my cup didn't fit 😀
WJJ3
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Well for shooting a 90mm on a rangefinder, the M3 must the best camera to use, but it's definitely a challenging lens to use on its own. I usually use mine to compliment my 35mm on a trip.
The last time I went out on a photo walk with just the 90 I got a couple shots I was happy with.
WJJ3
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I didn't get it Ko Fe. Does the lens look huge, and therefore more suitable for an M5? It does look kinda big in the photo with the ITOOY hood mounted because I shot it up close with my iPhone, and the perspective makes it look bigger than it is. This photo shows the compact size of the MEM better:
Richard G
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I like using the SVGOO accessory finder with my 90s. Works great in static situations where the focus needn’t change and the subject is several metres away. Much more pleasing to frame the shot this way.
steveyork
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I don't believe this is accurate. All things being equal, the larger the viewfinder mag on a manual camera, the easier to focus. But as a practical matter, they both have sufficient viewfinder magnification for most purposes.
Having owned both an M3 and multiple 0.72 Ms, ranging from M4 to M7, it really is a toss up, and "best" (for you) really depends on your main focal lengths.
"Better" relative to an SLR is probably the 0.72 Ms, because shooting a wide-angle on a rangefinder is really where the advantage lies.
What do I now though. Just sold my last M (an M3).
oldwino
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So, we are all in agreement? The M2 is the best of the M series?
Now, which is better, the original III or the IIIg?
Now, which is better, the original III or the IIIg?
Erik van Straten
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The IIIg is one of the very best Leicas, but unfortunely the M-lenses cannot be used on the camera.
Erik.
Erik.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
From photographer POV, one which has metal VF, RF lenses holder. Those with plastic will have it fall off and lose one of the lens (which are no available as part anymore). Plastic from fifties is not something to relay on in 2019. You could replace it with third party holder, but then lens is gone, it is gone.
Huss
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Of course it is click bait, that's what the internet is.
I really like casualphotophile.com
They have great articles which are really well written and deeply researched.
Their writing staff puts other sites to shame.
And occasionally they have fun articles like this one (which they state is tongue in cheek) so it balances well with their other content.
I mean, who else gives an in depth review of stuff like this?:
https://www.casualphotophile.com/20...-machines-of-an-obscure-dutch-camera-company/
bushwick1234
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Click bait or not I love the contributions so far.
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