a.noctilux Posted March 27, 2022 Share #601 Posted March 27, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, otto.f said: Seems it has a new skin? I think so. and nylon strap (not period correct leather strap, but very strong comfortable nice strap)14312 ? 15 hours ago, 3oob said: M4 and 50 Summicron DR Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enrico58 Posted March 27, 2022 Share #602 Posted March 27, 2022 Hello, Here it is My M4 customised (about 10 years ago, I started from a wreck 😉) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/141350-i-love-my-m4/?do=findComment&comment=4407898'>More sharing options...
enrico58 Posted March 27, 2022 Share #603 Posted March 27, 2022 ... and here's my other M4, original black chrome Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/141350-i-love-my-m4/?do=findComment&comment=4407904'>More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted March 27, 2022 Share #604 Posted March 27, 2022 Nice M4's. The last photo looks like a clone of mine except I have "50 jahre" on the front next to the rangefinder window. Honestly, I could be happy with just about any film M but the M4 and the M2 are my favorites. I would love a black paint body but my bank account would not. Long live Leica film cameras! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted March 27, 2022 Share #605 Posted March 27, 2022 With the new Voigtlander 35 2.0 Ultron ASPH VII: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/141350-i-love-my-m4/?do=findComment&comment=4408091'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted March 28, 2022 Share #606 Posted March 28, 2022 What’s on the hotshoe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted March 28, 2022 Share #607 Posted March 28, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 minutes ago, otto.f said: What’s on the hotshoe? I guess that would be an early version Reveni Labs Light Meter. https://www.reveni-labs.com/shop/p/lightmeter And I believed that they have got a new version Reveni Labs Spot Meter as well. https://www.reveni-labs.com/spotmeter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted March 28, 2022 Share #608 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) FYR. any user experience is welcome here for the spot meter... 😀 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited March 28, 2022 by Erato 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/141350-i-love-my-m4/?do=findComment&comment=4408270'>More sharing options...
logan2z Posted March 28, 2022 Share #609 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) I'm in the market for a spot meter and recently came across the Reveni but - I have to say, - it looks really cheap. I don't know what the case is made from, but it looks terrible. It might work well but it does not look like a quality product IMHO. Maybe the next iteration will actually look like it's ready for prime time. As it is, it looks like an early mockup. Edited March 28, 2022 by logan2z 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted March 28, 2022 Share #610 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Well for a hike with LF gear the spotmeter is a welcome cut on weight, but I can’t see from here that it can work reliable in pinpointing the right spot Edited March 28, 2022 by otto.f 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted March 28, 2022 Share #611 Posted March 28, 2022 Reveni meters are 3D printed nylon and are quite accurate. The one on my M4 is the second release with the over/under indicating bars. I also have an original Kickstarter release version on a Retina IIa. For my needs, just B&W film, they are good enough that my Sekonic 308 wasn’t being used. The biggest problem is battery life, so I carry a spare. The tiny buttons take some getting used to but it has a wide ISO range and can be calibrated to a known meter. I like them better than the Domos and other VC clones because I find the OLED display easier to read and I only have to look up from the viewfinder to see it. They may not be for everyone but I’m happy with mine. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomsmac Posted March 28, 2022 Share #612 Posted March 28, 2022 On 1/10/2011 at 4:51 AM, Nick De Marco said: I love my M4 See more and find out why on my daily blog: Rangefinder Chronicles: Monday 20 December 2010 Anyone else? During your research did you have an opinion on the M4-P? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 28, 2022 Share #613 Posted March 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Tomsmac said: During your research did you have an opinion on the M4-P? Thanks. 😊 I'm not Tomsmac, just long time lover of Leica M using them for decades. A thread for M4-P lovers I love M4-P my opinion on M4-P One of the most reliable Leica M that I came across, with some features added to plain M4, 28mm framelines with 90, hot shoe, motorized or leicavit-M usable from start, steel gears, less smooth feeling, less selftimer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted April 15, 2022 Share #614 Posted April 15, 2022 Hi everyone, i was offered an M4 chrome, it has never been CLa’ed from the seal was still intact condition wise is very mint and probably have little use, but it works normal is that a risk to get it? Since CLA service not easily accessible here… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted April 15, 2022 Share #615 Posted April 15, 2022 2 hours ago, jakontil said: Hi everyone, i was offered an M4 chrome, it has never been CLa’ed from the seal was still intact condition wise is very mint and probably have little use, but it works normal is that a risk to get it? Since CLA service not easily accessible here… If it has actually never been serviced, and has had very little use, yes there is a risk that once you start using it something could go wrong … shutter issues, sticky framelines, etc. There is always a risk - it’s a 50 year old camera. You wouldn’t drive a car that had never been serviced and expect no problems. If the price is good, buy it, use it, and find somewhere to send it for service when you are ready. For example http://www.kantocamera.com/english/repair/request.html Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 15, 2022 Share #616 Posted April 15, 2022 3 hours ago, jakontil said: Hi everyone, i was offered an M4 chrome, it has never been CLa’ed from the seal was still intact condition wise is very mint and probably have little use, but it works normal is that a risk to get it? Since CLA service not easily accessible here… I’m having my third M4 now, never had any problems with any of them. Incredibly stable equipment, not even small but detectable shutter time deviations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted April 15, 2022 Share #617 Posted April 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Mute-on said: If it has actually never been serviced, and has had very little use, yes there is a risk that once you start using it something could go wrong … shutter issues, sticky framelines, etc. There is always a risk - it’s a 50 year old camera. You wouldn’t drive a car that had never been serviced and expect no problems. If the price is good, buy it, use it, and find somewhere to send it for service when you are ready. For example http://www.kantocamera.com/english/repair/request.html Good luck! Thanks mate for the insight, that’s what i been thinking like, could this 50 yo cam stand a chance without being rubbed or anything internally, i’d take into great consideration shipping out of the country could be more problematic i want to avoid while domestically i havent known anyone capable of doing since the last trustable man standing had had his time not so long ago 43 minutes ago, otto.f said: I’m having my third M4 now, never had any problems with any of them. Incredibly stable equipment, not even small but detectable shutter time deviations. thank you otto, this is what i really wanted to hear but may b i should look into the matter more carefully if i could really trust the seller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted April 15, 2022 Share #618 Posted April 15, 2022 I think that "never done CLAed M4" is only valid for collectors who will never use the M4. With so many M4 that passed in my hands, I know that M4 do need "adjustment/repair" from time to time, using or not. My first Leica M was M4 bought second hand in the 1970's, this one was used many years without needing for repair/CLAed. When the M4 needed to be repaired/CLAed, I changed my mind as the cost was very high (I accept better now the 10 or more hours of job). I tried to go to other Ms (M5/M6/M2/M3/etc.) over time, but in use my nostalgy goes to M4 and I bought them when I could many units. First love never die, even if none of my "late M4" was trouble-free. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 15, 2022 Share #619 Posted April 15, 2022 46 minutes ago, jakontil said: but may b i should look into the matter more carefully if i could really trust the seller Of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted April 15, 2022 Share #620 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) If the price is ok then get it and use it. You may find that the shutter is a bit sticky but that may be from lack of use. I inherited an M2 which had not been used for years. At first the slow speeds were sticky but after some exercising they are ok now. I don’t know what difference the climate in your country would have on a camera that has not been used for a long time, compared to European countries. ”if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. Edited April 15, 2022 by Pyrogallol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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