Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It depends on the age of the M2s. Only the last M2s with a serial number of around 1 05x xxx and up can have just the six frame mask set installed. You still have to remove the condenser lens to fit the mask set though. The earlier cameras require the whole viewfinder be replaced. The early cameras had a different design of viewfinder masks (it is in a different position). John Collier > From: Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de > >> Same here. Both my M2s (with M4P rangefinder installed) have no flare at >> all. Same thing with my two late model M6TTLs. Maybe it is just me and the >> flare is there and I cannot see it. I am still waiting to see flare so I >> know what y'all are talking about. > > So what? If your M2 has been upgraded to the M4-P viewfinder, the masks of > the framing mechanism have been exchanged. This can be done without altering > the mirror! > Alex > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html