trex1 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I would absolutely recommend an M3. Also don't buy any old junk. Save your cash for one that is decent shape with no flaws. They exist. The finder is amazing, far superior to the M6. No comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray . Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yes to KEH. Agree with Darius, if you get an M3 get a clean one. These cameras are 50+ years old and some of them are junk. On the other hand, if you're going to want to shoot with a 35mm lens or wider at some point, the M3 viewfinder is not the best solution. It's more a finder for 50mm or longer. If it were me, I'd get the newest / latest model I could afford. M4, M4-p, or M6. Also, don't send the camera for a clean/lube/adjust until you know you want to keep it and only if and when it needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_r Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Only late M3s have DOF marks in the viewfinder. I find those very useful, and would pick an SS, close to 1 Mio serial just for this. And to avoid RF separation/de-silvering (the younger the better). Best, Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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