Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rangefinder Whiteout Problem - The Answer from Leica
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2002 15:41:34 -0500

> 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

both of my M2s had the complete M4P rangefinder installed by Sherry

sl
>
>> 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
>>
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