Let's see your Leica M

[LChanyungco]

How are you liking that finder?

Well i don't know if its a secret or not but the 12013/12014 finders are really great. If you google the thing you'll read mostly negative reviews about its size and inaccuracy. But in the short time that I've been using mine i find that its very accurate. Probably due to the finder being in-line with the lens. Its also very good looking which kind of attracts stares from people, but if you're shooting a 21mm/24mm/28mm there's no hiding it anyway 🙂

 

[John E Earley]

M3 with Canon 50/1.8 ltm by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr

 

[bayernfan]

Canon LTM on Leica M is such a good look. Awesome lenses as well.

 

[jimmyca1219]

My Leica MP-6 with Summicron 35 Pre-A

 

[mynikonf2]

jimmyca1219 - I think this is the first MP-6 I've seen. An impressive looking black paint Leica...

 

[bayernfan]

that is indeed a sweet little combo. i like the chrome ring on the hood against the all black.

 

[WJJ3]

Well i don't know if its a secret or not but the 12013/12014 finders are really great. If you google the thing you'll read mostly negative reviews about its size and inaccuracy. But in the short time that I've been using mine i find that its very accurate. Probably due to the finder being in-line with the lens. Its also very good looking which kind of attracts stares from people, but if you're shooting a 21mm/24mm/28mm there's no hiding it anyway 🙂

It looks like its offset to be right on the lens axis on a M camera, which is an important feature in my book. I just saw one of these in Osaka in person the other day and they look really nice. Definitely not the most compact option, but like you say there is no hiding in...

 

[bobby_novatron]

This thread sure has legs! Started in 2006, I see.

Here's my M7. I have an irrational love for this camera.

 

[Bruno Gracia]

 

[harvester]

and welcome ...

AP

 

[finarphin]

1955 M3. This is a restoration project. Phase II is acquire lens (Phase I was acquire camera). I have a long way to go.

 

[LChanyungco]

the project is a good one and is worth doing. get a collapsible 50mm Summicron for that thing and you will be very happy 🙂

1955 M3. This is a restoration project. Phase II is acquire lens (Phase I was acquire camera). I have a long way to go.

 

[KEH]

My lovely button rewind M2, refurbed by Youxin Ye. Bit of a 'Plain Jane' compared with other M's in this thread, but the CV 35/1.7 LTM gives it a bit more retro chic.

Cheers,
Kirk

 

[menos]

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That's the first time I see the new MP's engraving filled in red - looks kind of neat ;-)

Any special story about it ?

 

[flyingpalm]

It's dinner time.......😀

 

[skucera]

Grandpa's Leica M3 kit

Grandpa's Leica M3 kit

A couple of weeks ago I received a gift of a lifetime, my wife's grandfather's Leica M3, all its lenses, the bulb flash, the bag to hold it all, and even Joe's last logbook, showing the last photo he snapped with the camera in 1983. The last roll of film was loaded into the camera in 1976, and no date was recorded for when that roll was removed and developed, presumably after that last photo was snapped.

The whole Leica M3 kit by Scott Kucera, on Flickr

The camera was bought new in 1955, and was later converted by the original owner to a single-stroke film advance. (Yeah, I just had to look up the serial numbers to see when everything was made.) The 50mm Summicron has a serial number from 1953, which puzzles me. It came with the original camera. I didn't think any M bayonet-mount lenses were made before the M3 was introduced in 1954. The wide-angle 35mm lens was made in 1958. The 90mm Elmarit was also made in 1955. The big 135mm was bought before a European vacation in 1969.

1955 Leica M3 close-up by Scott Kucera, on Flickr

I'm honored to have such a gift.

 

[mdwsta4]

Awesome story!!!

I'm honored to have such a gift.

 

[bobby_novatron]

skucera -- great story and congrats on the camera! What a wonderful gift.

 

[bobby_novatron]

FWIW here's a macro shot of the top-plate of my SS M3. This camera has been used thoroughly through the years, but mechanically it's in 100% condition. Kind of an ugly duckling, but I love it just the same.

 

[leicamshooter]

My Leica M1 AKA my MA

My Leica M1 AKA my MA

My Leica M1... Note the cool serial number, the lack of a timer or preview lever. I sent it off for a CLA and added the Leica m6 Rubber Eyepiece on the back for my spectacles. I also added a Leica M3 Glass Pressure plate back door. The Griptack works great in all weather and the Silk Cord strap is extremely comfortable. I have little history on the camera, except that at some point in time, a Leica M4 viewfinder was installed. I also added a quick load kit. Functionally it's my dream camera, next to an MA perhaps. I only have the one lens, so it never comes off.