Re: [Leica] my camera should work for _me_ not t'other way round....

[John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>]

As most collectors are crazy for the  M3, I do not think you should have any
problem selling and getting the where-with-all for a late M2 in good shape.
If your M3 is nice, a user M4 should be possible. Heck if you are only
interested in using the camera, an M4-2 or -P should be easy to acquire and
maybe another lens as well. I had an M4-2 and it was a great camera. The M4
is too desirable to collectors and needs more regular maintenance (Under
heavy shooting) than a well sorted late M4-2 or -P.

John Collier

> From: "Craig Roberts" <croberts@zoomtel.com>
>
> I kinda agree with Kyle.  I've got a beautiful M3 of which I'm very fond.
> HOWEVER, I'd trade it in an instant for a decent M2, just so I could have a
> built-in 35mm view and frameline.  Attaching an auxiliary viewfinder turns
> an M series camera into a screwmount oldie as far as handling's concerned.
>
> I was happiest with my long-departed (i.e., stolen) M4.  But, replacing it
> seems just a dream.  A local dealer offered me an M4 (Wetzlar) the other
> day...still in its original box with papers...for $4500!!!!  As I said.
> It's but a dream.
>