Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]So, the thought of what I'm doing with all this gear is making me a little ill feeling but I need the cash, so here goes. I'm selling my Nikon SP and lenses. The whole Nikon RF kit. The body is an early production titanium shutter model. Second shutter curtain has a very small wrinkle in it that is noticeable by sight but still perfectly smooth and doesn't affect function. Camera body is in excellent cosmetic condition save for two small superficial dents on the upper top left corner (top right looking at the front of the camera) which were suffered before I got the camera only last summer. It looks like it was thrown into a bag a little too heavy-handed and the old strap hook put the dents in the body. All the fast speeds are perfect. 1/15 and 1/8 second both are usually fine but can be erratic so the camera could use a CLA. I have only used these speeds in testing the camera so the issue never messed up any exposures for me. The camera sounds excellent in operation and is a bit more metallic sounding than my S2 which I just sold but still very quiet. Film advance is smooth but it's no Leica. No grinding or nasty sounds or feeling. Shutter speed dial has very positive detentes and the frameline selector also has good positive notches and doesn't wander but isn't tight at all. Focus wheel is smooth and easy to use with a 21mm, 2.8cm or 5cm lens. Helicoid is clean and doesn't squeak or rattle but not too tight either. Pressure plate has more wear on it from taking the back off and replacing it than from film running through it. Interior is clean and the film chamber is good to go. No dirt, burrs, or film chips hanging around. The rangefinder is good but it's not a Leica. It is VERY accurate and spot-on in vertical alignment as well as horizontal near focus to infinity. It has pretty good contrast for an SP viewfinder. All the framelines are bright and visible. The colors have not faded either, so the 105mm is actually yellow and the 135mm frame is actually red, not pale pink. Wide angle viewfinder is bright and clear but there is some dust visible inside that never bothered me. The bottom plate/back fits well and doesn't stick nor rattle. It's light-tight and the locking key is very positive but not too tight. Bottom plate itself has a small cosmetic dent, wear marks and light scratches in the chrome from the last 50 years of service this camera has seen. ISO reminder on the bottom is tight but it can move. The strap is a Domke Gripper. Photos of the camera: http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/341773-2/SP_01.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/341776-2/SP_02.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/341779-2/SP_03.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/341782-2/SP_04.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/341785-2/SP_05.jpg Getting rid of this camera is going to really hurt but I've got to do what I've got to do. Asking $1100 for the body. OBO. Shipping included in CONUS. Calculated for international buyers. Thanks all, Phil Forrest -- http://philipforrestphoto.wordpress.com/ http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/philforrest