Leica M3

Evolution of a Rebuild.

2021, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica M3, Q&A, Teaching point

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I’ve had several of you contact me asking about who did the rebuild on my latest M3.

The answer is:

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集英堂写真機 SHUEIDO CAMERA

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They are based in Taiwan and they do amazing work, as you can see.

The results are not just cosmetically impressive — the camera functions exceptionally smoothly and accurately.

Having now commissioned two M3 cameras (first a Single Stroke and now a Double Stroke) from Shueido, I would say overall they are among the best rebuilds I have ever owned.

The customer service is also exceptional.

—Peter.

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NOTE:  As long time visitors to this blog know, I pay for my own gear and do not receive any compensation for endorsement.  My opinion is based based on my personal experience.

 

Boy (now vs. then).

2013, 2021, Beyond 200 feet of My House™, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Kodak Portra 400, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Leica M3, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Life's Little Moments, Portrait, Scanner - Plustek 8200i, Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 Nokton Aspherical II MC

Included in the last set of photos I posted, is this shot of our son:

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…which reminded me of a similar one taken eight years ago:

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In this older photo,

… it’s a few seconds before the sunset vs. a few minutes

… the camera differs (M9 vs. M3)

… the lens differs (Leica 50/1.4 vs. Voigtländer 50/1.5)

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And the 4000 km distance separating the moments seems tiny in comparison to the chasm of time.

—Peter.