I know exactly how the guy feels. Ive owned and used, (and still own) 2 M3's, for over 50 years.
Being unable to afford a digital Leica, they are what motivated me to buy a Panasonic LX7, then a LX100 and now the LX100II.
Okay, they are no Leica, but the feel of using one and the layout of buttons and dials is reminiscent.
I'm waiting to see how the development of digital conversion kits progress for old film cameras, including the M3. Depending on price I may yet get the pleasure of shooting with my old 'mates' again.

I used to use WD40 then changed to Inox about 20 years ago. Don't know if you can get it in the US but I find it useful for so many more different jobs than I did WD40.

The answer is that I can’t remember the last time I visited a reputable site that didn’t ask if I would accept cookies, and at that time I choose whether or not to accept. If I’m planning on using the site again, I accept, but if not, I decline. I don’t need to constantly clean my computer, because I use safe computing practices, manage my storage, and keep my machine patched to the latest rev on all frequently used aps and windows. As an experienced computer professional, personally I find CC Cleaner to be too “course” a tool for my liking, but if it suits you, God bless and carry on. I don’t need a tool to remind me to empty my recycle bin or temp folder occasionally, and I don’t run my storage so close to the limit that I worry about the space it uses - just so easy to periodically do it manually.

My opinion is that the vast majority of virus/malware/ransomware attacks are caused by poor computing practices - visiting sketchy sites, download questionable aps from unknown sources, opening bogus email and attachments and not keeping the OS and browser aps up to date. There are those among us that just like to constantly mess with their machines, running various aps to “clean” their machine every night, but I prefer to just use my machine and keep it patched and run MalwareBytes and Search and Destroy periodically on principle. If my machine isn’t behaving correctly (which is very rare), I look at the tak monitor and logs to see why.

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Well that’s strange, you not remembering a reputable site that hasn’t asked re cookies. I’m almost the opposite. I rarely get asked. Have spent an hour on Steve Perry’s Backcountry gallery. Never got asked. UHH, never got asked. Mansurov’s Photography Life, never been asked. In fact I’m having trouble today finding a website that asked me to accept cookies.
Makes one wonder about your interests a little.

O, of cause, you are a self confessed experienced computer professional so i guess your interests probably range far wider than mine. Well god bless you too

'Certainly tracking cookies can be an issue, but for sites you visit regularly, they’re a big benefit.'
Exactly what big benefit do you get? I've just logged in to a site I visit regularly without having stored a cookie and accepted this time to agree (as I usually do). Looks like what I always see. Didnt close the site down, then gone and deleted all the cookies stored in Disc Cleanup. Go back to the site and it still looks the same even tho Ive deleted its cookie. Absolutely still the same. No benefit to me as far as I can see.


'Plus, every site I visit asks you upfront if you’ll accept cookies. Unless you accept them, your computer doesn’t store them - simple.'
I dont find every site asks if I will accept a cookie. However if they do and I dont get a warning from Firefox that its dodgy, then I accept the cookie. But at the end of the day, that cookie is removed from my computer.

'The concept that all cookies are bad is a misunderstanding. Per Wiki:'
I'm not saying 'every' cookie is bad, just mainly unnecessary for my benefit. But when you said earlier be selective in what cookies you delete, I'd love to know how you identify the good and the bad?
I cant so I just play the game and delete all of them.
Each to his/her own.

Your comments re CC Cleaner are interesting. I have been letting it clear all cookies every night for more years than I remember and never noticed sites I visit regularly being any different. Of course I prefer sites that I don’t actually log into to not remember me. If I log in to a site, then of course it does remember me. I clear ALL cookies every night, first with CC Cleaner then any left are picked up by Disk Cleanup. I really don’t want any sites tracking me with cookies, just slows down the system eventually. It doesn’t affect passwords.
To me, most are just crap tracking cookies but some can be a lot worse than that and contain real nasties. Get rid of them all I say.

Yes, Disc Cleanup is good but for your first clean each time, do the System Files first. You might see some temporary files with a lock on them. That's okay, they won't be deleted. If for some reason you want to delete them you will need to go into File Manager and do them individually. Ive never bothered. CC Cleaner is another I use and is pretty good but has never found anything malicious on our computers but it does clean out a lot of 'Junk' and Trackers (especially if you use Google a lot or watch You Tube).
Also activate regular scans using Microsoft Defender if you are using a Windows PC.
We've had home computers inc tablets etc, almost since they were available and have never had a virus or anything that has been a threat, that we are aware of.

(this applies to your edited shot using RG's suggestions )

Regret I cant offer any advice re the technical aspects of pp however I would like to compliment you on the shot and the crop.
A wall hanger for sure and one to be proud of

I assume your answer was directed to me

That's an easy question. None. I occasionally bracket 3 photos, but have never even considered taking photos at 10 fps. I am a photographer not a machine gunning operator who is trying to fluke that 'amazing' shot.
Not one ounce of satisfaction in that approach for me, but each to their own.

Regret I cant assist with your problem Mike, but 25,000 photos? How long were you in the country I wonder? Thats more photos than I would take in a year, or two .
Hope someone gives you the answer you want.

Avocado?

If you go to the link I provided earlier, you will see them fitting one to an M3.
If you also read what I said when I entered this discussion, I'm not interested in fitting one to any other camera. I started using a Leica M3 over 50 years ago and still own the first one I had, plus another near mint one I was given in about 1969. I managed to destroy another in the course of my work so have had quite a reasonable amount of time and experience with the little beasties.
I think the M3 was the best camera I ever got so much pleasure out of, the soft click of the shutter, the range finder to focus, even the lenses marked with their depth of field. A totally different experience to taking photos with todays mobile computer, be it my Nikon D750 or a M-11. None are better or worse. Just different.
Nostalgia is my motivation. Not seeing how my lenses will work in another camera.

You didn’t read what I said regarding why i would get one.
You wouldn’t understand unless you had owned an M3 and used it for many years.

Must admit I'm ignoring the nay sayers and watching the development with just a little bit of excitement. Looking forward to what happens once it's had a few professional type reviews.
Ive still got my 2 Leica M3's and a good range of lenses.
I enjoy all the advantages of digital photography and have no wish to return to film and all that entails, but I do miss just using, carrying and taking pics with the M3.
Probably silly but if this 'invention' does get good reviews, I'll get one if I dont have to take a mortgage out to pay for it.

Saw it on Photography Life a week or so ago with this link in the article https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-film

Logic, or something tells me, art can 'only' be in the eye of 'a beholder'.
If a tree falls in a forest, and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Does the light in a refrigerator turn off when the door is shut?
Reality vs perceptions vs expectations.