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Subject: Re: [Leica] Opinions regarding M2?
From: Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 17:01:47 -0400
References: <000001c35de6$fdf578d0$6200a8c0@justin>

With an M6, you get a meter.

With an M2, you don't.

And you've already seen the thread on age of camera - an M2 might do 
well with a CLA - so add $200 to $300 more.

Also be aware of the rewind knob vs lever .

But either way, you end up with a Leica, so you win!

Vick

Justin Low wrote:

>Hi,
>
>If you recall, I posted something back asking about whether the old LTM
>cameras were worth getting as users. I've been doing some research on
>the M-series, and have been watching the prices on eBay.
>
>What are your views regarding the M2, say compared with an M4 or an M6
>(Classic or TTL)? M2s look like they run from about $600 to $800, while
>M4s are about $100 more, and M6 (Classic)s are around the $1000 mark.
>
>I'm coming from a Nikon FE, and I only own a 28/2.8 and a 50/1.8. I find
>the the 50 is long enough for what I do, and that the 28 is pretty wide
>for me. I think I would do fine using a 35. I think I'd be okay using a
>handheld meter, for I shoot B&W film, and the latitude is pretty great.
>
>So, would paying, say on average $300 more, for an M6 (Classic) be
>justified?
>
>Justin Low
>
>
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