Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You'll miss taking them in your hand, pressing the button and hearing that soft thunnkk and the subsequent soft mechanical meshing of perfectly machined cogs when you wind on , even when there's no film in them. The cool feel of precision engineered massive bodywork, almost no plastic, a satisfying weight, the simplicity, the perceived excellence of the whole camera. Keep them in a glass cabinet where you can always see them , take them out every now and again and simply enjoy the feel of them, the feel of love and craftsmanship that was put into them in the days when cameras were built and not just assembled - they don't eat anything except a little space, and they're always ready to go without thinking about new batteries, recharging or whatever. I often had the same thoughts, but a chrome and a black SL, an SL2 '50-Jahre' and an SL2 Mot are still only a foot or so from my left shoulder as I write (not to mention an R3, R5 and R7). I began with Leicas by thinking upgrade to the next model when it comes out, and use the previous model to part-pay for it - it never worked. Best from Hannover Douglas wildlightphoto@earthlink.net wrote: > someone please talk me out of doing this! > > My Leicaflex SL2 bodies are not getting any play time. Sitting on the > shelf is BORING and will give them arthritis... but I don't see myself > using much film any more. > > Here's what I've got: > > a) Leicaflex SL2, silver chrome, CLA'd about 3 years ago by Leica USA with > meter re-calibrated for 1.5-volt silver-oxide battery. Also has SL-type > microprism viewscreen (no split-image thingie). Has minor crapes and rub > marks, no significant dings. Not a shelf queen, a splendid user. > > b) Leicaflex SL2, black chrome, CLA'd last year by DAG. Also has > re-calibrated meter and SL-type viewscreen. As with the silver chrome > body, it has minor wear and rub marks. A great user. > > Neither camera's meter needle illumination lamp is working, but this might > be a battery issue. The SL2 meets the old Leitz standard for toughness. > US$700 for either body plus shipping. Or talk me out of this. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >