Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> I keep my FM for more than the nostalgic value. >> But to use my 45 GN lens on it... >> and some other old glass. >> although it's been years and years... >> >> Mark Rabiner >------------------------------------- >Mark, > >Has the original FM ever failed anyone who used it with respect? It's about >as close to a sure thing as you're going to find in this world. > >br > I've used 2 FMs and a FM2 for years and they are built well and go on working for years. IMO, that may be the reason why Nikon is still making them even though the many models of AF electronic marvels have come and gone. All said, I am using them FM/FM2 less and less now that I am smitten by the Leica bug (for its many attributes) and also the Contax G2 (for the AF, AE, great CZ lenses at very modest cost). Latest addition is the Konica Hexar RF. Plonk on a M-lens, and I have my dream setup. I used to praise the G2 because almost all my negs are well exposed and printable. With the Hexar, I have ditto for the G2 (sans AF) but Leica glass to boot. Dan K.