Want to Buy Looking for single stroke Leica M3

[Xmas]

But doesn't an M3 have those roundy corner frame markers in the viewfinder, as opposed to lines in the viewfinder of the M2?

confirmed but won't really make a difference?

 

[Arklatexian]

Have you guys herd of Sherry Krauter? She is a Leica repair person as well. I was curious if anyone has delt with her before. She has a collection of restored M3's too. She encouraged me to call her tonight in regards of an M3/lens combo.

Todd

Sherry Krauter did a CLA on my M3 and two lenses for my Focamat lla. I recommend her. I believe she worked for or ran the Leica repair dept. here in the USA at one time....Regards

 

[cliveh]

confirmed but won't really make a difference?

From a framing point of view, for me it would make a lot of difference.

 

[John Koehrer]

You do realize there's a WTB section in the classified, right?

 

[Sundowner]

I have an M3 + Summicron DR in excellent condition--serviced a couple of years ago and working perfectly, viewfinder is bright and beautiful. It's a double-stroke, though (which I also prefer). I saw this camera and fell in love with it, but only used it a few times. As nice as it is, I've decided to sell all my 35mm equipment--medium and large format are more than enough for me!

How much are you wanting for that DR...?

 

[Hatchetman]

I've been eying the M3 & summicron combo for the past 12-18 months. Unfortunately, the prices have gone up. You used to be able to find "users" for less than $900. Now they up in the $1200 range. Maybe random price fluctuation or maybe the economy is improving, I don't know.

 

[Barry S]

If the OP passes on the kit, I'll put it up in the classifieds. Better to PM me or discuss in the classifieds than take up space in the main forum.

 

[ToddB]

That Sherry Krauter is a character.. Talked with her for a while. she is sending me three M3 specs on what she has. decisions!! What to do.

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

That Sherry Krauter is a character.. Talked with her for a while. she is sending me three M3 specs on what she has. decisions!! What to do.

Haha! I warned you! She's awesome.

 

[abcxyz]

That Sherry Krauter is a character.. Talked with her for a while. she is sending me three M3 specs on what she has. decisions!! What to do.

Did you end up buying a M3 from Sherry? Just curious what you thought of the experience if you did.