Because the lens is just very good and it isn't retrofocus like an SLR
lens.
Because a rangefinder is more suited to many uses like casual street
shooting.
Because the M3 rangefinder mechanism has never been bettered.
Because the M3 is a delight to hold; feels like it was crafted from a
solid lump of metal.
Oh, and just because.
AndrewF
On 25/10/2004, at 12:31 PM, John Wheeler wrote:
>
> Every time I use my M3, bought new in 1960, I end up getting better
> results
> than any other system (yes, including OM).
>
> Now why is that?
>
> John,
> Sydney, Oz.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
>
> I think if you ask, you'll find quite a few OM users here that are also
> Leica
> (or rangefinder) users too. Both systems are used by those who eschew
> the
> digital revolution, and want to keep photography to a simpler, more
> thought
> requiring practice. Both systems are also viewed as long-lasting,
> quality-built
> hardware.
>
> I've been down the Leica road and also recently had a new Voigtlander
> body
> or
> two. You'll enjoy using the Voigtlanders, body and lenses. I settled on
> keeping a Leica CL kit, which, to me, is the ultimate travel kit.
>
> George S.
>
>
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