Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/04

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Subject: [Leica] FS: Canon SM rangefinder
From: "Fred Whitlock" <afc@cl-sys.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 21:13:32 -0500

Fred
Maplewood Photography
http://www.maplewoodphoto.com

I've been using a late 50's vintage Canon L2 (The first Canon to be
equipped with lever advance instead of the trigger advance of the earlier
models) with my SM Leica lenses.  I prefer it to the SM Leica bodies
because it has a bright, easy-to-use rangefinder like the Leica M's.  It is
in great user condition and even includes a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens which is
quite scratched on the front element.  The lens will be low in contrast but
will make a good body cap.  Mechanically the camera is on the money with an
accurate shutter (more accurate than my Leica III's.)  Since I rarely shoot
with the old lenses anymore, having succumbed to the Leica M's, I'd like to
find a home for this camera where someone is still shooting with those
classic SM Leitz lenses.  $320 for the Canon L2 body and 50mm lens (aka
body cap.)  Good shooting.

Fred