Memorexx Posted September 26, 2016 Share #41 Posted September 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) my first lens was a Summarit 35mm f2.4 but I bought a second one pretty fast 50 summilux. The 35mm Summarit is a great lens though. Super light and compact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Hi Memorexx, Take a look here Leica M 240 Purchase Recommendation. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jeff S Posted September 26, 2016 Share #42 Posted September 26, 2016 . It is sort of limited, but I like the images that I could get with the Zeiss lens on a Leica M body. Have you tried an M (or compared different M models)? With a Zeiss versus Leica lens? Or are you basing your purchase decisions on reviews and comments? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 26, 2016 Share #43 Posted September 26, 2016 I have nevertheless decided to go for the Silver M240 as I guess it might look good with either the Silver or a Black lens. I have a Silver OM-D and a black lens on it looks absolutely gorgeous. Now coming to the lens, I might not have the funds right now to go for the Leica Summilux 35, but I could definitely afford the much cheaper Zeiss ZM 35mm lens. It is sort of limited, but I like the images that I could get with the Zeiss lens on a Leica M body. The zeiss 35/2 is a superb lens. It is no slouch. Get it and enjoy it. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 26, 2016 Share #44 Posted September 26, 2016 Yes, actually that would be my next question. How do I check the serial number against the Leica website? Could you point me to some sources where and how I should look for the serial number on the camera? I would go to the dealer and ask him for the serial number on the silver M240 and perhaps check that against Leica customer care. Is that how I do? You can always mail to Leica if you want the serial nummer to be checked. They obliged me a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 26, 2016 Share #45 Posted September 26, 2016 But that silver M240 that I see with the meister-camera does not come with the Leica warranty! It is just a used one that comes with a limited 1 year dealer warranty! If it doesn't break down in a year, I doesn't break down in two years, maybe it will break down in four years... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 26, 2016 Share #46 Posted September 26, 2016 So should I stay away from the Wetzlar store demo models? I have a Solms " demo " model . I'm rather satified with it for already 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesan Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share #47 Posted September 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) If it doesn't break down in a year, I doesn't break down in two years, maybe it will break down in four years... No way for me! A 5k camera should be with me for atleast 7 years before anything happens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 26, 2016 Share #48 Posted September 26, 2016 No way for me! A 5k camera should be with me for atleast 7 years before anything happens! But any 5k camera can break down after four years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted September 26, 2016 Share #49 Posted September 26, 2016 But any 5k camera can break down after four years? Or even an $8000 S lens....in the first days of use. For any expensive digital camera (which is a computer these days) or lens: Be sure of warranty provisions. Have personal insurance. Have a back-up. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 26, 2016 Share #50 Posted September 26, 2016 [...] Be sure of warranty provisions. Have personal insurance. Have a back-up. [...] ... and then you can live dangerously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesan Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share #51 Posted September 29, 2016 I will be going to the Wetzlar store this weekend and I was told that they have a total of 3 pieces of M240 in Silver. So what would be the criteria for me to pick one out of the three? I can already see that I will pick the one that has very little scratches on it. What else should I check for? Is there a way to find out the manufacturing date? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 29, 2016 Share #52 Posted September 29, 2016 I will be going to the Wetzlar store this weekend and I was told that they have a total of 3 pieces of M240 in Silver. So what would be the criteria for me to pick one out of the three? I can already see that I will pick the one that has very little scratches on it. What else should I check for? Is there a way to find out the manufacturing date? When the serial# starts with 4715 it's 3 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesan Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share #53 Posted September 29, 2016 That was a good hint! What else should I be looking for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Livingston Posted September 29, 2016 Share #54 Posted September 29, 2016 I think you are over-thinking all this. I would relax a little and just talk to the people at Wetzlar. Speak to them about a 35mm lens while you are there, too... they will be able to show you a few and talk you through them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesan Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share #55 Posted September 29, 2016 I remember reading through some posts that the rangefinder could do out of calibration. How do I check for this in the camera while I'm at the Wetzlar store? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 29, 2016 Share #56 Posted September 29, 2016 I remember reading through some posts that the rangefinder could do out of calibration. How do I check for this in the camera while I'm at the Wetzlar store? Don't , The camera in the store must be ok. You have warranty I assume? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted September 29, 2016 Share #57 Posted September 29, 2016 I remember reading through some posts that the rangefinder could do out of calibration. How do I check for this in the camera while I'm at the Wetzlar store? The M (Typ 240) can do live view. You can check on the screen or in the EVF whether the sharpness in the image is where it belongs. Bring along a rangefinder test chart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted September 29, 2016 Share #58 Posted September 29, 2016 As Bill Livingston said, relax and enjoy the experience. If they have an M240-P then compare it with the M240. I had an M240 and sold it to buy the M240-P which I much prefer. There is something about having an anonymous camera that really appeals to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 30, 2016 Share #59 Posted September 30, 2016 The M (Typ 240) can do live view. You can check on the screen or in the EVF whether the sharpness in the image is where it belongs. Bring along a rangefinder test chart. All the testing in the shop really has no use, when one doesn't have the experience with a former Leica M. Buy the camera, enjoy the craftmanship. Use it and learn. If something breaks down, or is maladjusted, it always can be fixed. I have my Leica QM 240 ( demo by Leica ) now for three years. There was nothing wrong with it. With all my Leicas I had the same experience. They are great. When something is broken or wrong somewhere along the using period, it always can be fixed ( free of charge , during warrenty and sometimes outside warrantyperiod ) . If you don't trust to buy one from Leica Wetzlar, you just can forget it. Don't buy a Leica , or any camera because they are mechanical and everything mechanical will break down at a given moment. Just relax and enjoy the experience of having and buying a wonderful camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted September 30, 2016 Share #60 Posted September 30, 2016 Interesting thread with useful informations about demos sold in the beautiful (I have been there!) Wetzlar shop, thanks to all who contribute. Just a question: is there a web site where to look at which models (demos or refurbished) are available from that shop? I tried to navigate the site but didn't find it! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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