bayerische Posted September 13, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) A while back I talked about getting a second body to accompany my M8. This was a cheap M2. I had an M6 before the M8, but traded it in when I bought the M8. However great the M8, there will be places I don't care to take it. I love film, I develop my own B&W and Slides + I have a B&W enlarger, and a scanner left over from my film days with the M6. I can get the M2 for as little as 260euros. It's been around the world ten times I think, but the shutter sounded good, the viewfinder is very bright! I was amazed. The vulkanite rubber, is in a bit of a bad shape. It has some marks here and there, but as a whole, it's seems to be working just fine, apart from the shabby exterior. Now, the price is this low, because the previous owner left it in the sun, and it got a hole in the shutter curtain. This has been fixed, but the seller (Leica dealer in Helsinki) was not the one to fix it, neither is he sure of who did the fix, and therefore he's selling it as is. A fully working a bit shabby looking M2, with good times, curtain fixed and not leaking with a bright and clear finder. Would you go for it at 260e? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 Hi bayerische, Take a look here Would you do it...M2?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stunsworth Posted September 13, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 13, 2007 I'd buy it without a second thought. Even if the shutter curtains need repairing a second time, which they probably won't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted September 13, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 13, 2007 I'd snap it up.... and replace the nasty vulcanite with black levant leather from cameraleather if it bothered me. a 'user' M2 is a great, practical tool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted September 13, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 13, 2007 I have an M8, an MP and an M2. And the camera I most like using is the M2. Winding the M2 and pressing the shutter is not as half as good as sex but it's strongly recommended! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted September 13, 2007 OK, good. Luckily I reserved it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron110n Posted September 14, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2007 I love film, I develop my own B&W and Slides + I have a B&W enlarger, and a scanner left over from my film days with the M6. Then you'll be ok... Here's the source to replace your vulcanite. CameraLeather.com Custom camera leather and leatherette But I would suggest that you have it done by a pro. I don't think you want to keep the original paint... Have it hammer-toned. It wouldn't be so expensive and you'll be proud each time you carry your costum M2. Best Regards -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Posted September 14, 2007 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Then you'll be ok... Here's the source to replace your vulcanite. CameraLeather.com Custom camera leather and leatherette But I would suggest that you have it done by a pro. I don't think you want to keep the original paint... Have it hammer-toned. It wouldn't be so expensive and you'll be proud each time you carry your costum M2. Best Regards -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry you'd painted your M2? then please show it and tell me how to do, unfortunatly I fell in love with a M2 and if she's not a beauty I'll spend her new clothing and make up. regards martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted September 14, 2007 Then you'll be ok... Here's the source to replace your vulcanite. CameraLeather.com Custom camera leather and leatherette But I would suggest that you have it done by a pro. I don't think you want to keep the original paint... Have it hammer-toned. It wouldn't be so expensive and you'll be proud each time you carry your costum M2. Best Regards -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Thanks for the link Ron! Looks very interesting indeed. And inexpensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron110n Posted September 15, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 15, 2007 Martin, I didn't have my M3 costumed. Now here's the bummer... I only thought of that a month after I paid premium on a mint 1959 M3 and seeing someone at a theme park with a costum gray hammer-toned M2 wrapped in alligator skin. Absolutely in looks better than an original costum Leica, designed at Solms. All you need is a mechanically functional or fixable ugly M2 with "no ding or deep scartches". Brassing is fine... As far as painting, all they need to paint is the Top and bottom plate. Your Independent Leica Repair Technician know where to send it for painting. How about the little chrome parts??? To my taste I love the blueish "German Chrome". Andreas, Is that gonna be Viper or Alligator... Best, -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted September 15, 2007 Andreas, Is that gonna be Viper or Alligator... Best, -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Ron, I can't say yet, But the Ostrich Cognac looks darn good! Alligator is a favorite of mine among leathers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted September 15, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2007 No! Junk will always be junk. As regards all the other Replies, it is very easy to spend someone else's money.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 15, 2007 Share #12 Posted September 15, 2007 Junk? No Leica M2 could ever be considered Junk no matter how 'used' it was. Everything is reparable on it anyway. I like the idea of a battered example - if only it could tell its stories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron110n Posted September 16, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 16, 2007 No!Junk will always be junk. As regards all the other Replies, it is very easy to spend someone else's money.-Dick Dick, I don't think it's a good idea to costum your Fuji quicksnap dispossable with fine leather and premium paint. Just my opinion but it's a take it or leave it... No it's not cost effective since you have to do all the hassel each time you develop a film. Sorry... -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 16, 2007 Share #14 Posted September 16, 2007 Here's my piece of junk, bought from a seller on e bay. Took a chance, but don't regret it. It needed a CLA as the shutter was faulty but now its spot on. 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! 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/33366-would-you-do-itm2/?do=findComment&comment=354462'>More sharing options...
bayerische Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted September 16, 2007 Here's my piece of junk, bought from a seller on e bay. Took a chance, but don't regret it. It needed a CLA as the shutter was faulty but now its spot on. Nice one. Mine is a bit rougher around the edges I'll show you her tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted September 20, 2007 Share #16 Posted September 20, 2007 Junk? No Leica M2 could ever be considered Junk no matter how 'used' it was. Everything is reparable on it anyway. I like the idea of a battered example - if only it could tell its stories. I have personally seen the low cost and the brand name of an item cause an individual to become so wrapped up that the ability to see is clouded. Whether it's a Leica M2, Ferrari Dino, Rolex Daytona or Purdey Damascus shotgun, the cost of repairing and refurbishing is much more than the cost of the item purchased in Mint condition. Hopefully the M2 referenced will function and continue to function correctly and your costs will be reasonable. But for me, I pay for condition and function and have found that the costs are much less and the aggravation less also. Of course the old adage applies here, "One mans gold is another man's junk'! -Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted September 20, 2007 I have personally seen the low cost and the brand name of an item cause an individual to become so wrapped up that the ability to see is clouded. Whether it's a Leica M2, Ferrari Dino, Rolex Daytona or Purdey Damascus shotgun, the cost of repairing and refurbishing is much more than the cost of the item purchased in Mint condition.Hopefully the M2 referenced will function and continue to function correctly and your costs will be reasonable. But for me, I pay for condition and function and have found that the costs are much less and the aggravation less also. Of course the old adage applies here, "One mans gold is another man's junk'! -Dick Check out this thread; http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/film-forum/34110-heres-beauty-junk-depends.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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