Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Hi, > > I have been thinking of adding a M4-2 to my M collection and came up > with a question. As far as I know, M4-2 is basically the same as M4 > except that the former was made in Canada without a self timer. My > question comes here, why is M4-2 not as much appreciated as M4? Is it > because it is Canadian made with less attention to quality. Your > opinions are appreciated. > > When it comes to R Leica, some dealers said that R4 and R3 are so > problematic while R4S, R4S-P and later models are ok. They also said > R4's made in Germany with higher serial number are much better. > > I just wonder if it is really true that German made cameras even of > the same model are better in quality and every other respect. I had two M4-2, by far the two worst Leicas I ever owned. Not a collector, have worn most of the black lacquer off several black bodies in the last 32 years. W. Keith McManus - Photo Editor - New Media U.S. News & World Report Washington, DC Documentary Video & Photography ==================================== kmcmanus@usnews.com ==================================== www.usnews.com ====================================