Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]FYI, folks ... the newer viewfinders of the MP style are relatively easy to identify. First of all, Leica won't reveal the serial numbers that indicate the beginning of the run for the new finders. I've asked several times, and they are mum on that. Rumor has it that anything with a 285xxxx qualifies, but that's just noise, I've heard. I was told, however, that you can hold the camera, facing you, at an angle, and if the finder window looks bluish in cast (the older finders are more yellowish), then you have a newer finder. Compare the viewfinder of an M6TTL and an M7 you suspect to be a newer finder model. If the M7 finder is decidedly "bluer" in color than the M6 finder, you've got your answer. I tried this method with a new MP and compared with one of the "Last M6TTL" cameras that came out earlier this year, and the difference was clear. I then compared my M7 to the M6 and the MP, and it was an exact match to the MP. Kit - --------------------------------------- www.acmefoto.com :: kitmc@acmefoto.com tel 866.450.2263 :: fax 303.664.0684 - --------------------------------------- - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of John McLeod Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 10:34 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M7 For Sale 35mm Summicron ASPH and 24mm ASPH Gary, I don't know if the M7 is still available but, if so: Do you know if it has the newer MP finder (this is probably a function of the serial number)? You indicated "Minty" rather than "Mint". What are the specific indications of use of the camera? Is there anything at all (!) about this camera that you're not thrilled with? (e.g. rangefinder focusing not lining up, etc.) Also, re the 24: Have you tested its sharpness wide open? Is the focusing ring fairly stiff or on the more relaxed, loose side? Thanks Gary. - ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Williams <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:06 PM Subject: [Leica] Leica M7 For Sale 35mm Summicron ASPH and 24mm ASPH > Seven day inspection, PayPal or money order accepted. > > Gary Williams > Baltimore, MD > > 35mm Summicron ASPH > black > mint condition, shade, caps, box > $975 > > 24mm Elmarit ASPH > black > Mint condition > with caps, shade, pouch, box, finder > $1375 > > M7 .58 mag > black > Minty, no marks of any kind > cap, instructions, unused strap, boxed > purchased early 2003 > $1700 > > NO ARCHIVE > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html