Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The M2 has slower rewinding, due to no crank but rewind cranks are available as aftermarket items. Having a single frameline visible as in the M2 is something I like. If I need a 28 or 135 on my M2 I use the Leica BL finders. Expensive, but a joy to use. The M2 also has the accessory lug on the bottom edge which holds the CTOOM flash bracket very securely. Both my M2 and M4 have MR meters on them which means I get less accidental exposures than with my M6. (I have TA softys on each of them. Ken Wilcox >Sorry for this kind of post, but I've been contemplating the purchase of >one of these bodies for my first M Leica. I have several books that >describe the mechanical differences between them, so I don't need that kind >of response, but I'd like some practical advice. > >Any significant handling differences? > >If I wanted to use a 28mm on the M2 or M4, would I have to get the >framelines upgraded? If so, how much would that cost? Otherwise, could >one use an external brightline finder in place of the upgrade, or just >guess on the 28mm's coverage while using the 35mm frameline? > >Thanks for the advice > >Skip > > > >----------------------------------------------- >Skip Williams - skipwilliams@pobox.com >----------------------------------------------- - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@gfn.org>