Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Thanks for the help! The seller is a private individual, but hopefully > he can provide me with an evaluation period. > > He said that the camera underwent a CLA, but didn't give more details > than that. I've asked him for more information. > > I think it is an early vintage, as he mentioned that there was no self > timer, and that it was a button rewind (the button stays down though). > Is there anything particular about this vintage of M2? ...personally I would not get the 'button-rewind' > > I'm not sure if it's inappropriate, but what the heck. I haven't seen > the camera yet, but the description says that it's working properly > (accurately), it's been through a recent CLA. The sale also includes a > late model Summicron 50mm f/2 (I believe this is the model before the > telescoping hood, S/No. 298xxxxxx). Both in user condition. The price is > ~US$1100 for the set. Is it a good deal, assuming everything is as > described? ...sounds like too much money. I recently saw a M2 button-rewind in very nice shape at a Leica dealer for $450. At the same dealer I bought a 'beater' M3 for $380. sl - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html