When introduced in 1954 the M3 was by far the worlds most technically advanced camera. Today hard-headed purists still claim this iconic classic to be the best camera ever produced by Leiz, digital or not. I guess it boils down to references and preferences, as always. Nonetheless, world famous durability, excellent viewfinder, silent action, and sharp, sharp optics doesn't make it look bad, even today.
All together 215 000 Leica M3's were made between 1954 and 1966. Not until twenty years later was I old enough to start dreaming about getting one of these. In the meantime, video killed the radio star, and then digital killed the polaroid. Nowadays the the kids are running around with Lomo-cameras, and the old school film seems to be resurrecting - yes, they say that "analog is the new digital". Well, I don't care really because finally, after twenty more years, I got one. A relic and a unique craftmans tool combined. Working as a dream:)
Lenses: Summicron 5cm, 1:2 + Elmar 9cm, 1:4
Shutter: Cloth shutter (B-1000)
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