[Leica] RE: M gear.....only two items left!

[paulm.franz@ps.ge.com]

> Francesco
> 
congratulations.  Welcome back to SLR land.  I currently also own an R8.
This is a huge camera but fits my hands well.  I understand you have an R7
also.  Why did you feel obligated to pick up an R8?  Would a second R7 have
been a good choice?  You are doing travel photography and do not need the
complicated flash from the R8.  

I am interested in getting an R7 specifically for lighter travel and the
ability to use a motordrive.  I would like to know what your thoughts are on
the camera and why you are choosing to return to the R8.

Paul Franz
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> From: 	Francesco[SMTP:fls@san.rr.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, December 16, 1998 12:07 AM
> To: 	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: 	FS:  M gear.....only two items left!
> 
> Boy, my M gear went FAST!  All that is left is a 35/2 ASPH
> and an M-Handgrip.  The HM body, 50/2, and Rapidwinder
> have been sold within 48 hours.
> 
> With the proceeds I have already received, I ran down today
> and bought a NEW black R8.  Beautiful camera!  Can't wait to
> get out and use it this week.  This is my first black R8....I think I
> like it better than the chrome R8 I used to have.....
> 
> FOR SALE:
> 
> 1.  Leica 35/2 Summicron-M ASPHERICAL, ser # 3785xxx, EX++.
> Glass is MINT, front and back, and shows NO dust scratches or
> cleaning marks whatsoever.  Beautiful glass!  The body is perfect
> except for many very small, silver dings which are simply signs that
> this lens was my most used lens on the M6.  All the dings are tiny 
> and are not eyesores.  You won't even notice them.  Comes with 
> EX++ original plastic hood and hood cap, both original lens caps, 
> box, leather case, and booklet.  $995.
> 
> WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR, AND WHAT I WILL CONSIDER
> AS TRADE ITEMS:
> 
> 1.  Leica R 50/2
> 2.  Leica wide angle R lens.....24/2.8, 28/2.8 or 35/1.4.
> 
> 
> Francesco Sanfilippo
> (619) 917-2509
> fls@san.rr.com
>