Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm new to the group but a long term Leica user. I had a M4-P which went away during a low point in my life some years ago (divorce) I was in a camera store in Santa Fe a few days ago and came across a beautiful M-2 with 3 lenses and assorted accessories. I had to have it and bought the whole shebang. I'd appreciate any thoughts -good or bad- you might have. Body M2 serial number 1137499 Body was almost like new with no marks or wear points showing. It was in a rather well used leather case which obviously protected the camera well. The shutter sounded perfect with the long shutter speeds clockwork sounding great. A run of the speeds seemed to be just as it should be. The curtains sequenced properly and I could seen nothing amiss. lenses 5cm(50mm) 1.5 Summarit #1431445 90mm 2.8 Elmarit #2126781 35mm 2.0 Summicron 1781315 The lenses in appearance matched the body. The diaphragms were slightly discolored in the 90. As far as I could see there were no lens scratches at all. None of the elements were loose and I could see no flaws looking through the lenses. They seemed very clear when holding them up to a light. Visoflex II and prism # OTDYM OTXBO Largely appearing unused in original boxes Other Two boxes with some sort of threaded tubes one was with a focusing mechanism. The boxes had #'s 16471 and 1646416 MR4 meter was working, but haven't checked against my Luna Pro yet What do you think. Bob McCarthy