Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 1/15/02 12:10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbcollier@powersurfr.com writes: > I agree that a well maintained M camera should be fine. However, I do feel > that there are very few well maintained M cameras out there what with > everyone's fascination with original "L" seals and other never been touched > by impure hands nonsense. I must disagree with doing any important work with > only one camera. M cameras do break down, accidents happen and theft is > always a possibility as well. One of the beauties of an M system is that an > extra body or two really takes up hardly any more space and adds little > weight as well. Hello John: We too are in complete agreement. To me an "L" seal automatically means that an M-anything older than say six to eight years needs a checkup. It might be a routine CLA or it might mean major surgery depending on its usage. I haven't taken a major trip in 30 years without at least two M bodies. What I meant was that if I were to take one body anywhere I would be just as comfortable taking my M4 as taking my M6. Thanks for the qualification. Seth LaK 9 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html