Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm having to put more money into my car so I'm gonna regretfully let go of my Nikon S2 and I'll throw in a Helios-103 that was properly adjusted for the Leica/Nikon back-focus with my old M9 (on an Amedeo adapter) a few months ago when I still had it. The pair make good photos and I still have my SP but considering all the changes I'm going to be making, I may be sacrificing a few of those lenses but hopefully not the body. S2 is in very good condition. The front plate has three small dents on it. Two of them are on the far right of the camera at the edge near the focusing wheel. The other very slight dent is on the rangefinder patch window edge. It's a slightly raised frame looking thing and the dent is just in the edge of it. All are purely cosmetics. Bottom plate has bright marks from a tripod plate. Shutter is in excellent condition and from my recent trip in Colorado, it seems to be very close, if not spot on with regard to speed accuracy. Shutter blinds and straps are in excellent condition. No holes or ragged edges. The viewfinder is stunning. Bright RF patch. Bright VF window. Better than my SP definitely. The 50mm etched reverse-Galilean brightline is in great condition and projects a very bright frame for composition. RF is very accurate as well. The body is quite clean and the vinyl leatherette covering is in excellent condition with no tears or peeling. The Helios-103 is a 53mm f/1.8 lens in the Zeiss Contax / Nikon RF mount. As mentioned, it has been adjusted for proper focus with the Nikon. I bought it new old stock and it is a fine performer, even when put up against MUCH more expensive and precise glass (namely a very recent 50mm Summicron.) I'm throwing the Helios in with the S2 body so the buyer can hit the ground running and take the camera out to shoot immediately. Sad to see it go but I need to make another sacrifice to pay for some driveline work on my car. I'm asking $475 for the body and lens which includes shipping in CONUS. Thanks all! Phil Forrest -- http://philipforrestphoto.wordpress.com/ http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/philforrest