Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M5 bodies
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2001 15:36:24 -0600
References: <5.0.1.4.0.20010209152449.01b1a3a0@206.34.200.40>

I have one and use it along with my other Ms. It is a great camera.

MEBérubé wrote:

> John,
>
> There are some of us on the LUG who would rather have a nice black M5 in
> excellent/working condition than we would any other M, including a brand
> new M6 with all its lights-a-twinkling and that TTL thinga majiggy to
> better rape a subject with.
>
> I wouldn't trade my M5 for any other Leica out there.
> (Especially now that there are inexpensive alternatives to the lenses that
> recede deeply into the body and can't be used with the M5 or CL meter arm.)
>
> Their un-Leica like size, shape and heft wear on you until you either put
> it down in disgust or fall in love with the easy to use SS dial, better
> info VF, self timer, spot meter, etc...
>
> Carpe Luminem,
> Michael E. Bérubé
>
> At 11:18 PM 2/8/01 -0800, you wrote:
>
> >What is the demand for black M5 bodies in excellent condition and
> >working order? I read very little if anything about M5 bodies on the LUG
> >list and am wondering if this body has been forgotten.
> >
> >John Hudson
> >Vancouver, BC

In reply to: Message from MEBérubé <MEB@goodphotos.com> (Re: [Leica] Leica M5 bodies)