Carbon111 Posted November 7, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 7, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any comments on qm2 lenses? I have a QM2 50mm Summilux ASPH in chrome. It's cosmetically flawless. I can't find anything wrong optically either. Evenly sharp across the field, no decentering, etc. My old M9-P was a QM2 as well...never any problems while I owned it (about 2 years). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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r7photo Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted November 8, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 8, 2014 I had a poor experience with a 'QM2' Monochrom, it had substantial issues with alignment and focus. Returned it for a refund. Would not consider a QM2 camera again. Presumably if it was QM2 you had a substantial discount, and the camera was under full warranty. Why not just return it for these things to be adjusted - it's a simple procedure to do that. I wouldn't dismiss QM2 items on that basis - even 'non-QM2 new cameras are not unknown to have the odd R/F issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted November 8, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 8, 2014 How did you determine the number of shutter actuations? TIA. Download the utility M9info and it will show you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted November 8, 2014 Share #25 Posted November 8, 2014 Download the utility M9info and it will show you. Thanks. Sorry, I missed in your post that you were talking about an M-E and not an M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted November 9, 2014 Share #26 Posted November 9, 2014 I purchased my 240 as a QM2 here in the US. The dealer told me that it had a cosmetic imperfection, that for the life of me I have been unable to find. The camera was sold at a very serious discount. We're talking a solid 20%. Camera came with warranty. Many years ago I purchased a QM2 M7 and R6.2 from a US dealer. Both cameras came from Leica NJ and had been discounted due to some cosmetic blemish, that was rendered irrelevant after a week of shooting. I seem to remember that the R6.2 had a tiny 3mm hairline scratch near the prism block, but I never found anything on the M7. I still have the cameras and they work flawlessly. My original M6ttl from the late 1990's may have also been a QM2 or demo unit. I got it new from a dealer at 30% off with the full warranty. There was a tiny ding on the baseplate. I still have that camera and it's been everywhere with me since. I have also purchased a Summicron-M 2/50, Summilux-M 1.4/50 and 1.4 Summilux-M ASPH this way. Never did find a flaw with any of them. I sold the Summicron a few years back and still shoot both the 35/50 Lux. I have a sneaking suspicion that some of these cameras are 'display case' samples that were used at trade shows, Leica Days etc. I have no complaints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 9, 2014 Share #27 Posted November 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) [...] Opening boxes isn't just about looking at the camera or lens, it is about checking the packing and things like are all the leaflets included etc. Yet how little attention is given to unboxing videos. They should be accompanied by powerful music, Sturm und Drang would be good. For the opening of the Monochrom, I would prefer Ride of the Valkyries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted November 9, 2014 Can anyone comment on orange dot on packaging , I think it is orange, I purchased a new 50 lux and packaging box has a red or orange circle on outer box packaging , wondering if my new lens was qm2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share #29 Posted February 9, 2015 Hey folks just ordered black 240 m-p , QM2, will report findings from authorized dealer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted February 9, 2015 Share #30 Posted February 9, 2015 ...The camera was manufactures on 3/5/14.... So already nearly one year old. Not that it matters; but I guess this one might have been recycled through the system for some unspecified reasons. Enjoy your new camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 10, 2015 Share #31 Posted February 10, 2015 Hey folks just ordered black 240 m-p ,QM2, will report findings from authorized dealer Let us know if it has an orange dot on the package. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share #32 Posted February 11, 2015 Will do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted February 11, 2015 Share #33 Posted February 11, 2015 Yet how little attention is given to unboxing videos.[/i] And rightfully so. They're amateurish and awful. One with kitty's litter box in the background... No, kitty...in the box!... s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share #34 Posted February 18, 2015 Hey folks picking up m-p today will check box post pics and thoughts and testing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share #35 Posted February 19, 2015 Sticker on box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted February 19, 2015 And here is the new baby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r7photo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share #37 Posted February 19, 2015 No orange dot just sticker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 19, 2015 Share #38 Posted February 19, 2015 Actually I think that Leica controls the distribution of QM2 items pretty closely. My dealer told me that they get a maximum of one per quarter (or per year, can't remember) as they are shared across authorized dealers. They are allowed to use these items as a way of passing on discounts to customers, and all are fully warrantied. I got that Qm2 from your dealer Simon. at least I think, if it's the place where just missed each other lately. It's a great camera. One can see nothing on the outside. Although it has been back once for sensor problems in film mode, but come to think of it, my M9 was also back to Leica and wasn't a Qm2. The way I think, it's just a camera which has been inspected and serviced better than the rest. The QM sign is very small on the box. ( not the Leica, but the paper coverbox ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 19, 2015 Share #39 Posted February 19, 2015 Yet how little attention is given to unboxing videos. They should be accompanied by powerful music, Sturm und Drang would be good. For the opening of the Monochrom, I would prefer Ride of the Valkyries. Sturm und Drang is good enough for for me. Here is Hamburger with a nice bite!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLiJ9lzsWs4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted February 19, 2015 Share #40 Posted February 19, 2015 Sticker on box Yes this is a QM2 model. Basically means 'demonstration model. Functionality fully guaranteed' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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