M3 Flash socket

[tennis-joe]

I have both a M3 and IIIf Leica cameras and was wondering why the IIIf has a more modern flash socket and the newer M3 has to have an adapter? I just received a used adapter and later today will try it out. It was not very costly for a used adapter and I hope it works okay.

I assumed the M3 had a different wire that was exclusive to the flash???
Joe

 

[Benjamin]

From what I understand, Leica where trying to be 'clever' by coming up with an alternative PC socket.

It didn't catch on and now we need to use the silly PC adaptor.

 

[tennis-joe]

I'm glad that I am right eyed otherwise I would have it sticking me in the eye.
Joe

 

[Ronald M]

The Leica connector was much superior. They never pulled out unexpectedly.

A competent repair person can unscrew the M3 ones and replace them. Or if the top is off, replace the bar and two sockets as a unit.

There is no need to use those stupid adapters.