Bummed @ M3 Framelines

[MCTuomey]

Schmoozit, fwiw, on my M4 the speed dial is what I'd call "firm" not stiff. My take is that it prevents accidental movement, not a bad thing. I tend to adjust exposure via aperture on RFs anyway.

As a recent convert to a Leica body, I had the same initial reaction in use as you did. But with more use I started to find myself appreciating the operation of the camera. Looking, looking, cock the shutter, snap focus, squeeze. There is a rhythm that my Leica seems to encourage, something to do with how it focuses, its balance, its shutter. I'm no mystic. My cameras are tools. But my M does have a certain hard-to-define character in hand.

 

[richard_l]

It's better to have the shutter speed dial a little stiff so that it doesn't get turned accidently. By the way, it's usually a total waste of time to adjust exposure for every shot. Unless the light changes, leave the exposure alone, for goodness sake! It can drive you nuts to adjust exposure for every shot, and it won't improve your photos one iota.

 

[schmoozit]

It's better to have the shutter speed dial a little stiff so that it doesn't get turned accidently. By the way, it's usually a total waste of time to adjust exposure for every shot. Unless the light changes, leave the exposure alone, for goodness sake! It can drive you nuts to adjust exposure for every shot, and it won't improve your photos one iota.

I'm not planning to change the shutter speed all the time. It isn't necessary, and does indeed drive me nuts. I'm only trying to ascertain the condition of the camera by contrasting it to others experience. That said, I'd much prefer a speed dial that is quite easily turned. On the Ms (not all, but most), the speed dial is out of the way enough not to be bumped.

I'm getting the impression that mine is a little stiffer than it should be, and though it isn't a show stopper in the least, it's bothersome and hopefully can be made to operate more smoothly.