Re: [Leica] my camera should work for _me_ not t'other way round....

[Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>]

Regular maintenance?  What regular maintenance?

Please tell me more.

I also see a lot more M4-2's and M4-P's available.  What is the opinion on
these cameras (other than that I miss the unique engraving on the top plate).

Vick

John Collier wrote:

> As most collectors are crazy for the  M3, I do not think you should have any
> problem selling and getting the where-with-all for a late M2 in good shape.
> If your M3 is nice, a user M4 should be possible. Heck if you are only
> interested in using the camera, an M4-2 or -P should be easy to acquire and
> maybe another lens as well. I had an M4-2 and it was a great camera. The M4
> is too desirable to collectors and needs more regular maintenance (Under
> heavy shooting) than a well sorted late M4-2 or -P.
>
> John Collier
>
> > From: "Craig Roberts" <croberts@zoomtel.com>
> >
> > I kinda agree with Kyle.  I've got a beautiful M3 of which I'm very fond.
> > HOWEVER, I'd trade it in an instant for a decent M2, just so I could have a
> > built-in 35mm view and frameline.  Attaching an auxiliary viewfinder turns
> > an M series camera into a screwmount oldie as far as handling's concerned.
> >
> > I was happiest with my long-departed (i.e., stolen) M4.  But, replacing it
> > seems just a dream.  A local dealer offered me an M4 (Wetzlar) the other
> > day...still in its original box with papers...for $4500!!!!  As I said.
> > It's but a dream.
> >