Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/16

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Subject: Re: M4-2
From: Steven Alexander <AlexPix@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 11:00:43 -0500

W> 
> 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
> 
> I have used M Leica cameras since 1958 and will echo the statement M4-2 are poorest version of my favorite camera. I purchased 2 new ones in early 1980's had both replaced once and when same problems resurfaced  I sold them.  I am a professional and put camera through rigious use and they must last. Go with M4 or M4p or any other except M4-2.

Happy snaps,
Steven Alexander