Mudman
Well-known
and contact don goldberg at Dag camera - he has replacement leatherette for that backdoor and for the spot next to the mount.
@$200 with shipping. The finder needed some special care and cleaning. It was extra work, but no need for a rebuild or major repair so the cost for that was less than estimated.
je2a3
je
rover, please post after restoration pics, thanks!
chrishayton
Well-known
Great find. Its never going to be valuable in money terms as its a beater M3 but If i founf a bargain like that I would never part with it
Ugggg
Not in the mail today.
Monday I guess. Boston is just up the road, even the USPS can get a box from here to there in a day or two max.
Not in the mail today.
Monday I guess. Boston is just up the road, even the USPS can get a box from here to there in a day or two max.
bhop73
Well-known
Lucky!!!!!
Nelson Tan
Established
It's always amazing to see the before and after restoration pictures... waiting with bated breath for your transformation pics!
alfcnka
Member
What a great LEICA story. A Leica M3 tuck away in a unknown little shop and got saved and restored. Some guys just have all the LUCK and all the FUN...
My Naked M3 has returned home.
Youxin did not have any DS M3 covers in stock but he did me the big favor of removing the old Vulcanite and sent her back to me as naked as a baby. I will jump on Cameraleather and buy a kit as soon as I get done with this update.
How did she come out? I can just say I am very pleased. First of all the full CLA he performed has left me a camera that is clean, quiet, smooth and ready to go. Next, he repaired the finder for 1/3 the cost he originally estimated. The finder now is crystal clear, like I imagine it was on day one. The patch is big and contrasty, and the alignment is perfect.
Finally, he did also CLA the Nikkor 105. The barrel remains very user/ugly cosmetically, but he cleaned the glass to almost 100%.
So, for an investment so far of just over $300 I now have a well tuned DS M3 and a very usable Nikkor 105/2.5. Throw in the cost of a covering kit and I am still a very happy camper.
I will try to post some photos of the naked lady in the next day or so.
Oh, I have decided to throw a Jupiter 8 on the front of this camera and have a very nice user 2 lens kit which has cost me a bit less than $400.
How's that for M photography?
Youxin did not have any DS M3 covers in stock but he did me the big favor of removing the old Vulcanite and sent her back to me as naked as a baby. I will jump on Cameraleather and buy a kit as soon as I get done with this update.
How did she come out? I can just say I am very pleased. First of all the full CLA he performed has left me a camera that is clean, quiet, smooth and ready to go. Next, he repaired the finder for 1/3 the cost he originally estimated. The finder now is crystal clear, like I imagine it was on day one. The patch is big and contrasty, and the alignment is perfect.
Finally, he did also CLA the Nikkor 105. The barrel remains very user/ugly cosmetically, but he cleaned the glass to almost 100%.
So, for an investment so far of just over $300 I now have a well tuned DS M3 and a very usable Nikkor 105/2.5. Throw in the cost of a covering kit and I am still a very happy camper.
I will try to post some photos of the naked lady in the next day or so.
Oh, I have decided to throw a Jupiter 8 on the front of this camera and have a very nice user 2 lens kit which has cost me a bit less than $400.
How's that for M photography?
Warren T.
Well-known
Thanks for the update. I love this story . Can't wait to see the pictures of the camera, and also picture FROM the camera. --Warren
. Can't wait to see the pictures of the camera, and also picture FROM the camera. --Warren
Mudman
Well-known
congrats. can't wait to see it too. lucky duck.
DNG
Film Friendly
I just saw this thread...
What a great an warm story of the match up of a forgotten M3 and a new found friend!
Can't wait to see "After" pictures!
Oh... Congrats Rover
What a great an warm story of the match up of a forgotten M3 and a new found friend!
Can't wait to see "After" pictures!
Oh... Congrats Rover
Sweet. Griptac on order yet?
Griptac on order yet?
I didn't order the Griptac, I went with another, embosed leather, i forget which one, but it is black.
But... here she is, the naked lady back from a week at the spa.
But... here she is, the naked lady back from a week at the spa.
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
lucky lucky
any results from the new M3/105 combo yet?
any results from the new M3/105 combo yet?
bhop73
Well-known
Looks great, especially considering the price.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
The thing I love about those older DS M3s is the old school shutter speeds - 1/5, 1/10, 1/25 - all can be done decently handheld (ok...maybe 1/5 is a bit tough) and they give just that little smidgen more on exposure.
Can't wait to see her in her new black ball gown
Cheers,
Dave
Can't wait to see her in her new black ball gown
Cheers,
Dave
DNG
Film Friendly
I like the naked look !!
Shoot Naked Man
Shoot Naked Man
