analogue pete Posted October 4, 2021 Share #561 Posted October 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lens is the 35mm f/2.8 Zeiss? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 4, 2021 Posted October 4, 2021 Hi analogue pete, Take a look here I love my M4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
kivis Posted October 5, 2021 Share #562 Posted October 5, 2021 On 4/15/2011 at 11:01 AM, Beta Photography said: I think the silver Leica is more elegant look while the black one is like a military look camera 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! Silver is also easier to take care compared to black one How is silver easier to take care of? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studienkamera Posted October 5, 2021 Share #563 Posted October 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, kivis said: How is silver easier to take care of? Don't need to fend off all those Leica forum members who just want to fondle it. Some even use sand paper for that purpose. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted October 7, 2021 Share #564 Posted October 7, 2021 Okay, had to jump from the "I Love My M4-2" thread to this one as my questionably CLA'd M4-2 went back to the dealer for a full refund. I really wanted a "pure 4" more anyway so much to my surprise one turned up at a local dealer for a good bit less than I had paid for the M4-2. Not CLA'd but seemingly in good working condition with focus and shutter speed accuracy checked and a chance to run film through it the next few days and still be able to return it. Very slight haze in the viewfinder but far less than the -2 had and with good contrast and a brighter, crisper image than the supposedly CLA'd -2 had. Looking forward to film testing it tomorrow and if nothing frightening turns up it should be a keeper with enough price leeway I can send it to YYE, or DAG for a real CLA. The -2 had been priced at full dealer CLA'd dollars so had to margin to pay for another service on top of what I had already sunk into it. 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 Quote 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=4287769'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 11, 2021 Share #565 Posted October 11, 2021 👍 Anthony, Good choice of 'real' M4 + Elmar 3.5/5cm. In my view, this one is in very nice condition and silver would stand better use without traces of time. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 11, 2021 Share #566 Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Congratulations! In my view the M4 is a better camera, owning my third M4 now and not having owned the M4-2 but had it many times in my hand, several copies, to decide if I liked it. Every time I felt it had more wear and issues than the M4's I met. Edited October 11, 2021 by otto.f 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf_photo Posted October 14, 2021 Share #567 Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) My favorite handgrip: 90mm Tele Elmarit Purchased this kit 50 years ago. Kept the boxes, manuals. 21VF (not shown) and MR have a case. Leitz filters, original caps on all the lenses. Reprovit stud added to enable Benser baseplate use. Still work and look super - scuffs on bottom of camera, else v. slight paint wear. Not sure what value for insurance purposes?? 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 October 14, 2021 by sf_photo Yes 2 1 Quote 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=4292094'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 14, 2021 Share #568 Posted October 14, 2021 Very nice. I vaguely remember that I had one lens as a grip, but I forgot how that worked. Can you show us the bottom without the lenses, so, before mounting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogue pete Posted October 14, 2021 Share #569 Posted October 14, 2021 I've seen similar ways to carry an extra lens however, never two and using one as a grip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf_photo Posted October 14, 2021 Share #570 Posted October 14, 2021 9 hours ago, otto.f said: Very nice. I vaguely remember that I had one lens as a grip, but I forgot how that worked. Can you show us the bottom without the lenses, so, before mounting? Here is a link to a photo: https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/24028-large_default/benser-m-base-plate-for-m2-3.jpg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 14, 2021 Share #571 Posted October 14, 2021 5 hours ago, analogue pete said: I've seen similar ways to carry an extra lens however, never two and using one as a grip! Yes, that’s what I meant Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf_photo Posted October 14, 2021 Share #572 Posted October 14, 2021 58 minutes ago, otto.f said: Yes, that’s what I meant For any one wanting to use same for an early 21/28mm make sure to use an 16469 / OUFRO as well (shown in above image). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 15, 2021 Share #573 Posted October 15, 2021 A new member of this thread here. I have just bought this first batch (1967) M4 from @gabrielaszalos - in great condition and I'm about to run a roll of Tri-X through it. I've added a 1977 Canadian Summilux 35. I will use it entirely for B&W, so no point in the photo being anything different. 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 Quote 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=4292978'>More sharing options...
analogue pete Posted October 15, 2021 Share #574 Posted October 15, 2021 Congratulations on your purchase! I've just polished of a few rolls of Rollei RPX 25 and 100 and one of Ilford HP5. Looking forward t the results. I was very happy with the 35mm Summicron (Canada) that I borrowed from a great friend of mine while I was saving for some glass. I ran a couple of rolls of Acros through it with the Leitz 35 and the contrast and detail were amazing. These rolls were shot on my M4 with the Zeiss 35 f/2.8 as my budget would not allow for the Summi's price tag. I'll post some of the results when I figure a better way to scan the images as my V600 is not the best for my 35mm; awesome for my 67, yet kind of meh for the 35. Stronly considering picking up a Plustek off eBay for the 35. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 15, 2021 Share #575 Posted October 15, 2021 It's been too long since I used a 35mm film camera - I forgot to check that the film was properly on the take-up spool, so lost 10 (utterly uninteresting) test shots before I saw the rewind knob wasn't turning. I'll get back into the swing of it soon. I've been shooting large format recently, which doesn't have such problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogue pete Posted October 15, 2021 Share #576 Posted October 15, 2021 LOL! I've been a bit paranoid that that would happen and have the slowest loading of an M4 on record.....I think I'll need to register my times with Guinness.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted November 8, 2021 Share #577 Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) So exciting, I've just got the test roll of a new old vintage M4. I can't wait until MP right in place. Sorry pal, maybe I'll get one in the future. All the test frames are exposed accurately as expected. I am using a Gossen 1° spot meter for light metering. No light leak, low-speed shutter responds precisely, evrything works outstaningly and the OVF is remarkablely crystal clear. I am wondering if I should get an additional light meter in terms of mobility(Gossen Digiflash II) at the moment. I'd like to share few shots with you guys and girls here(sorry about the low resolution scan from the out-tasking shop): 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! Outdoor, Agfapan APX 400, M4 Indoor, low light at evening. Night scene, hand held without tripod. Edited November 8, 2021 by Erato 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Outdoor, Agfapan APX 400, M4 Indoor, low light at evening. Night scene, hand held without tripod. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/141350-i-love-my-m4/?do=findComment&comment=4309393'>More sharing options...
analogue pete Posted November 8, 2021 Share #578 Posted November 8, 2021 Nice shots and congratulations on your purchase. impressive with handholding; what was the shutter speed? Location? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted November 8, 2021 Share #579 Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, analogue pete said: Nice shots and congratulations on your purchase. impressive with handholding; what was the shutter speed? Location? Hey Pete, thank you so much for your kind words and congrats. The shutter speed at around 1/15 and 1/30 sec if my memory is correct. And last photo was taken place at National Taichung Theater, in the central part of Taiwan. Others were taken at the sidewalk and nearby café around the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art. Cheers -- Edited November 8, 2021 by Erato 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted November 11, 2021 Share #580 Posted November 11, 2021 The beauty of the new leaf. A well-balanced outlook with FLE limited edition mounted. 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! 4 Quote 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=4311217'>More sharing options...
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