Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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. > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html