thrid Posted July 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking in to buying a used 240 and was curious if there is there anything in particular I should keep an eye out for? Aside from firmware updates, has the camera remained mostly unchanged since its introduction? Here in the US prices for a mint 240 are running about $5500-6000 from well known dealers. thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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helohe Posted July 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2014 the biggest change I think was about the lcd screen, which had slightly different color rendition in earlier production runs. not sure how to find out though if it is the new one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 3, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 3, 2014 Aside from firmware updates, has the camera remained mostly unchanged since its introduction? One hopes that the strap lugs no longer fall off. Leica owned up to the fixes. Get a dealer warranty and carry your own insurance….same with any expensive camera gear…and take pics. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 3, 2014 One hopes that the strap lugs no longer fall off. Leica owned up to the fixes.Jeff Oh, yes. Forgot about that one, but it sounds like that was resolved quickly. thx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannybuoy Posted July 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 3, 2014 Make sure the clear plastic film is still on the baseplate covering the FCC sticker or the resale value should be half what the dealer is selling it for :-P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlinman Posted July 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 3, 2014 I would look for dead columns at ISO 640. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted July 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recommend reputable dealers, asked about warranty and return policy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 3, 2014 thanks everyone. The hunt is on. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted July 3, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 3, 2014 # 1 leica dealer Miami fl is allways my choice , Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted July 3, 2014 Found one and put in the order. B-stock from Leica through a dealer I know with a nice discount. Full 2 year warranty and it even still has the sticker on the baseplate. :-) Black of course. thanks everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannybuoy Posted July 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 3, 2014 Enjoy. You'll love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 4, 2014 Enjoy. You'll love it It's been a long time coming.... I shot film Leicas for a very long time, but I simply can't keep up with scanning vast quantities of film anymore. I don't plan on abandoning film entirely, I just enjoy the process too much, but I need to make a change. I tried the DSLR route, but the M system is just too deeply embedded in my blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted July 4, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 4, 2014 It's been a long time coming.... I shot film Leicas for a very long time, but I simply can't keep up with scanning vast quantities of film anymore. I don't plan on abandoning film entirely, I just enjoy the process too much, but I need to make a change. I tried the DSLR route, but the M system is just too deeply embedded in my blood. That is my experience too. Best and most enjoyable photography for me has always been with Ms (film). Tried just doing digital relatively "on the cheap", ie, lower end DSLR, and Sigma DP Merrill. Both nothing like the enjoyment of an M. I've tested the M240 (and M9 and Monochrom) extensively now, and what has been key is my post processing skills have improved considerably in this time. When the M240 first launched, what I considered as knowledgeable people at Leica Mayfair said the M240s output was like "medium format color negative". With my better processing skills compared to 6 months again, high end prints off a Lambda now look very much what they described. The M240 files are very smooth (less "crunch" compared to the M9, but when you look there is more detail despite the smooth look) and with a very wide dynamic range and superbly rich files ..... all very medium format colour negative, indeed. This from a long time medium format user ...... who intends to now buy an M240 shortly for color / f B&W in silver efex) and keep an M7 loaded with Fuji Acros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 5, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 5, 2014 Found one and put in the order. B-stock from Leica through a dealer I know with a nice discount.Full 2 year warranty and it even still has the sticker on the baseplate. :-) Black of course. thanks everyone Sounds like you got a pretty good deal with the warranty. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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