My baby arrived. Let the adventure begin

[Pickett Wilson]

If you want to look like a 60's PJ, you have to learn to load the M3 while running and holding the baseplate in your mouth. 😉

You've already learned the most important lessons with an M Leica. But get a 50mm lens. That's where the M3 really shines!

 

[Ken Ford]

If you want to look like a 60's PJ, you have to learn to load the M3 while running and holding the baseplate in your mouth. 😉

If you choose to do this, remember - upside down! Otherwise drool collects.

 

[CopperB]

If you want to look like a 60's PJ, you have to learn to load the M3 while running and holding the baseplate in your mouth. 😉

You've already learned the most important lessons with an M Leica. But get a 50mm lens. That's where the M3 really shines!

I've got a Jupiter 8 on its way. Running is enough of a challenge. I think my PJ dreams will remain as such. :bang:

 

[januaryman]

Film is cheap but processing is a killer. 36 roll with scan and prints was $36 Cdn. Gotta learn to develop B&W myself. LOL

Let them process, you scan. Get an Epson 4490 or 4990 and you're good to go. I pay less than $3 for "develop only."

 

[Mcary]

First day out and I have learned the following lessons:

1. Remember that there is no TTL and therefore you won't know you haven't remembered to remove the lens cap until after you've taken your shot.

2. Don't forget that outside lines are not the ones to pay attention to when composing a shot with a 90mm lens

3. Check and double check your aperture even when in a rush for a street shot. f5.6 in bright sun will give you two very blown shapes walking down the street not a dear lady with her 9 year old grandson taking her arm to walk.


So far I'm probably 2 for 10 shots. This is an expensive way to learn. LOL

Shooting Kodak BW400CN or Ilford XP-2 might cut the cost of processing-scanning as a lot of labs have to hand processes conventional B&W film which pushes up the price. Another way to save money is to forgo prints at development.

 

[johannielscom]

To really save cash, start developing with Rodinal 1:100 solution. There's a terrific thread on RFF on Rodinal 1:100 stand development, can't go wrong with it.

I once calculated it, IIRC you can develop 180 films with 0.5 litre of Rodinal.
With me, fixer is the expensive bit nowadays 🙂

 

[notraces]

Do yourself a favor -- if you're just getting the feel of the M3 (I love mine -- one of my most favorites) - shoot XP2 or KodakCN - then take the rolls to Shopper's Drug Mart -- have them develop / scan / create a CD for you -- $2.99 CDN -- that's it... I use them for most of my C41 -- I do all my own b&w. When you're comfortable with everything -- then choose a lab -- or learn to process b&w yourself -- very easy to do - doesn't require much space.

Most of all -- have fun!

 

[arseniii]

Looks like one of the first DS M3s. Have fun with it... I love mine so so much that the only one I like better is M6TTL and it's only because I used it twice as longer ;-)

 

[CopperB]

Do yourself a favor -- if you're just getting the feel of the M3 (I love mine -- one of my most favorites) - shoot XP2 or KodakCN - then take the rolls to Shopper's Drug Mart -- have them develop / scan / create a CD for you -- $2.99 CDN -- that's it... I use them for most of my C41 -- I do all my own b&w. When you're comfortable with everything -- then choose a lab -- or learn to process b&w yourself -- very easy to do - doesn't require much space.

Most of all -- have fun!

I actually just picked up about 5 rolls of Arista 400 at Henry's after it was recommended here by quite a few folks. How well will it scan?

 

[CopperB]

Looks like one of the first DS M3s. Have fun with it... I love mine so so much that the only one I like better is M6TTL and it's only because I used it twice as longer ;-)

I must search the SN. I understand it was manufactured in '56 - same year I was born.

 

[JohnyD]

i never use a M3 ,but there is totally no problem the first time i loaded a film onto my M6 ,

hope you enjoy your new gear .

i am also saving for a M3 ,

 

[CopperB]

First photos with my M3

First photos with my M3

I just picked up my first photos that I shot with my M3. I used Arista 400 and had the negs scanned. The grain looks odd - because of the silver in the Arista film?

Here are a few of the handful that actually turned out. They looked very flat to me so I adjusted the levels in LR2 to improve the contrast. I need a red filter don't I?

I'm a total noob to film and RF's so please feel free to critique so I can learn

 

[CopperB]

another

 

[CopperB]

 

[CopperB]

 

[rover]

Are these with the J8 or 90?

I love the chairs, they are all well done though.

 

[CopperB]

with the 90mm. I'm still waiting for the adapter to arrive for the J8. Thanks for commenting.