stu weinstein

Hi Paul, I don't own any warming filters for my Leica lenses but I have a few 81 series for my Pentax lenses. Although they can't quite match that early morning-late afternoon look they do seem to take that cold blue look out of midday shots. An 81C and Fujifilm will really bring the colors out. The 81 series filters are not true "warming" filters but color correction filters. Singh-Ray makes a filter specifically designed for warming and color enhancement.

Hi Pavel. Maybe you're getting upset over nothing. Can you take a picture of the viewfinder window that shows the problem? Also, here is a quote from Don Goldberg re M3 rangefinders

 

 

I can re-cement M3 main prisms, however, it sounds like yours is not all that bad. Many M3 main prisms have a border of "glaze" around their main prism & optically it's as good as new. When & if the prism starts de-cementing into the main prism area then it's a good idea to re-cement ? which costs $US 200.00.

 

This is the link to the page I got the quote from. Stu

 

http://nemeng.com/leica/002be.shtml

I vote imposter. My initial expectation was that Leica would produce a mechanical M series body with a digital sensor or even a digital module like the R that would mount to any M body. In my eyes the M8 is another piece of disposable consumer electronics.

Pavel said "Hello, I recently aquired an M3 as an extension to my Nikon collection, both DSLR and SLR, my lovely Canonet QL17 and my first and only Leica M2. I bought it for the looks, which some may consider ridiculous, but I could not beat it."

 

Maybe he likes the M3 and maybe he would like to carry only 1 camera at a time and maybe he wants to know which would be the best lens for his M3 and to keep from getting his butt handed to him he even pre-apologized for buying an M3 "which some may consider ridiculous, but I could not beat it."

 

Anyway, I have a goggled Summaron 2.8 and I like it.

Or this

http://leica-users.org/v20/msg03323.html

http://leica-users.org/v20/msg03175.html

 

Try this link. Stu

Bob, let us know when you get the stuff. I know Raid knows of a current Summicron that sold for $200 but I think that is the great exception rather than the rule. I would guess that a 4 version would be worth at least $600. http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/summicron.htm Anyway some details when you have the equipment in hand. Stu

I think the big ticket item is the Summicron, followed by the M2. If those two are in nice shape the Elmar and the Nikkor would be like a bonus-although the collapsible Elmar is worth if it's in good shape. Stu

I think Youxin Ye in Boston was doing them a while ago. Stu

I see I pretty much repeated Jonathan's post. Stu

Arthur, although I never used an optech case on my rangefinders I do have one for my slr. It is made of neoprene, closes with velco, and is pretty much rain and snow resistant. The case is secured to the camera lens by a strap and an o-ring, so that in actual use the case simply dangles from the camera. As it takes only a second to remove I found it a practical means of protection from both the elements and bumps.

http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=36&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=

Stu

I'm sorry I ever sold my Tewe. Great finder. They came in several variations-different focal lengths. There is also an auxilliary lens that snaps on the front to give you another focal length. Like an old lens, I had mine cla'd. Bright after that. The parallex correction is also a nice feature. Absolutely Leica quality.

Tom Abrahamsson has a converted rigid Summicron. I think he wrote about it in Viewfinder magazine.

One more thing, I bought the adapter to use the 16mm Zenitar and the 20mm Mir. Best buy in lenses out there, IMHO. The Cameraquest registration is correct, and the adaper brings up the 50mm frame line. I'm sure it can be modified. Stu

Sonny, the inexpensive adapter you're referring to will allow you to use m39 slr lenses on an m42 slr body but not on a rangefinder. Stu

Cameraquest sells adapters. I use a K mount to M mount adapter on my M3 and it works great. Stu

http://cameraquest.com/adpSLRRF.htm

Joakim, welcome. I'm not sure if there is any sort of friction clutch on the advance lever to prevent damage from overwinding. If the camera seems to be functioning properly, and feels the way it did before the incident I suppose I would leave it be. As far as the light seals, Leica doesn't use those spongy rubber seals. No light seals anywhere. The camera is lightproof by design. Stu

Brian Sweeney who used to hang out on the Rangefinder forum dabbles quite a bit with correcting FSU lenses to work on Leica bodies. Try to Google him or post on RFF-maybe someone there knows where to find him. Stu

I found the 35 to be too close to the 50. Now I use the 35 as my standard lens and a VC 21mm for wide angles. Great lens. Stu

I have the Zenitar 16 and the Mir 21mm. Paid around $100 each, brand new. They really are a bargain and a lot of fun to shoot with. PT Lens works well to straighten things out on the 16mm if you want to. Stu

Jerry, do your M3's have some sort of special stop for the advance lever? That would be nice. Mine all hit the dial or the shoe.

The Single Stroke hits the accesory shoe and the dial, actually manages to dent it. The Double Stroke hits the dial nicely. I tried slipping an o-ring in the groove on the dial but I can't find one slim enough to fit. I wouldn't sweat it. There isn't an M3 out there without the same dings. Stu

Hey Chris, and I thought I made that song up. Oh well. Stu

This is an ORIGINAL little ditty that I WROTE. No plagureism here. Stu

 

 

 

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a ____________?

My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.

Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,

So Lord, won't you buy me a ____________?

 

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a _________?

Dialing For Dollars is trying to find me.

I wait for delivery each day until three,

So oh Lord, won't you buy me a _________?

 

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a ______________?

I'm counting on you, Lord, please don't let me down.

Prove that you love me and buy the next round,

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a ______________?

It sounds like a rangefinder may not be for you. A rangefinder is more for snap shooting, catching the moment, and is better at that than an slr. If your concern is accurate framing and metering than I think the slr is a better choice. Stu