Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M Durability
From: Douglas Lee <douglas_lee_2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:01:45 -0800 (PST)

hummmmmmmm...

I think I see the basis for a convincing argument to
swmbo for trading in the M2 for the forthcoming M7.

Maybe I could convince her I should keep the M2 and
purchase an M7, just in case... pehaps that would be
pushing the envelope just a bit. (;

Regards,
Doug

- --- John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com> wrote:
> The M3 and M2 cameras used a optical cement
> (Canadian Balsam?) that is not
> as strong as what Leica uses today. Rangefinder
> separation and blackout from
> knocks and bumps was a much more common problem with
> these cameras when they
> were current than in the later cameras. Now, as the
> cement has deteriorated
> over time, it is even more fragile. When they
> switched optical cements I do
> not know.
> 
> John Collier
> 
> > From: BOB KRAMER <BobKramer@COOPERCARRY.com>
> > 
> > BTW, the mirror separation is a gradual condition
> that happens over many
> > years.  Its not like the prism falls out of the
> camera or anything.
> 
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