geoffnik Posted April 24, 2020 Share #901 Posted April 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) New to me and just back from a full service from Cameraworks-UK. New Schneider AR coated replacement glass and a re skin. 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! 9 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3959951'>More sharing options...
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stray cat Posted April 24, 2020 Share #902 Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Our much missed friend Pico used this camera as his daily carry. I am, since 2017, the fortunate and grateful host for the current chapter of its life. The Elmar, from 1965, was bought in mint condition from KEH before I even had the camera. Such a wonderful combination: 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 April 24, 2020 by stray cat 15 2 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3959992'>More sharing options...
Aryel Posted May 3, 2020 Share #903 Posted May 3, 2020 Got it 3 years ago shortly after my M3. Local photographer who sold it. Feeling very lucky to have this one especially after sending it in for a CLA following some broken shutter curtain. One of my favourite combination. M2, Elmar-M and Delta-3200 are ideal for indoor candid. Very useful these days! 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 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3966076'>More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted May 3, 2020 Share #904 Posted May 3, 2020 A strong candidate for the nicest camera ever built. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucleica Posted May 3, 2020 Share #905 Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) 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! ... I'm new to the club of M2 Users. Edited May 3, 2020 by Mucleica Now with text 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ... I'm new to the club of M2 Users. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3966453'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted May 4, 2020 Share #906 Posted May 4, 2020 14 hours ago, Mucleica said: 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! ... I'm new to the club of M2 Users. Welcome to the forum and to the M2 users! Lex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted May 4, 2020 Share #907 Posted May 4, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, sandro said: Welcome to the forum and to the M2 users! Lex +1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted May 10, 2020 Share #908 Posted May 10, 2020 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! 5 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3970384'>More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted May 30, 2020 Share #909 Posted May 30, 2020 On 4/24/2020 at 11:09 AM, stray cat said: Our much missed friend Pico used this camera as his daily carry. I am, since 2017, the fortunate and grateful host for the current chapter of its life. The Elmar, from 1965, was bought in mint condition from KEH before I even had the camera. Such a wonderful combination: 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! That’s a beaut Phil. One or other would be a dream to own, but to have both... wow! I’m next on the list remember. 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted May 30, 2020 Share #910 Posted May 30, 2020 My Midland (Canada) built M2 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! 13 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3983345'>More sharing options...
kiemchacsu Posted June 13, 2020 Share #911 Posted June 13, 2020 On 5/30/2020 at 10:52 PM, pedaes said: My Midland (Canada) built M2 never heard about that model before ? any difference with the normal German made one M2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 13, 2020 Share #912 Posted June 13, 2020 10 hours ago, kiemchacsu said: never heard about that model before ? any difference with the normal German made one M2? No. They were assembled with parts sent from Wetzlar. This article shows the Midland, Canada engraving that appeared on a few bodies and is considered very rare (mine dosn't have this engraving).https://filmphotograph.com/leica-m2-chrome-midland-1960 Of course the Midland plant were prolific in making the M4, and are credited with saving the M line of cameras from extinction. Well worth looking up the history. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chris_livsey Posted June 28, 2020 Popular Post Share #913 Posted June 28, 2020 10 years ago I bought an M2, this one, from that auction site. It was sold as impact damaged, blacked out viewfinder and faulty rewind, parts only. It was acquired for I think about £150, so long ago all records lost in the mists of time. I knew of a UK repair man who could tackle the prism which was likely to be the big problem so off it went. A very reasonable estimate came back of £350 so a serviced M2 for £500 under the market price for that time and it was a serial very close to another of my M2s and my preferred no self timer variant. Time passed and a letter arrived saying there was a delay but not to worry it would be done. We moved house a year or two later so a new address was sent in and again time passed. A gentle inquiry at Christmas became routine, there were family issues delaying repairs. As it does the march of time continued and I gave up hope of a reappearance and thought well, £150, not the end of the world it's probably gone for parts or been misplaced. Completely out of the blue a letter arrives, camera ready, profuse apologies for the delay of 10 years and did I still want the camera at the original estimate? I was not obliged to do so. It looks like a serviced M2 goes for nearer £1,000 these days so wasn't a tricky decision and here she is. Top plate damage knocked out so you can't see there ever was damage and the clearest viewfinder of any M2 I have handled. Perfect wind on and the quietest, softest shutter click, just a joy to shoot, worth a 10 year wait? Yes definitely!! Damaged prism was returned, I don't think I needed the proof, I may put it up for sale as "near mint". 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! 21 1 2 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4000709'>More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted July 2, 2020 Share #914 Posted July 2, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 9:06 AM, chris_livsey said: 10 years ago I bought an M2, this one, from that auction site. It was sold as impact damaged, blacked out viewfinder and faulty rewind, parts only. It was acquired for I think about £150, so long ago all records lost in the mists of time. I knew of a UK repair man who could tackle the prism which was likely to be the big problem so off it went. A very reasonable estimate came back of £350 so a serviced M2 for £500 under the market price for that time and it was a serial very close to another of my M2s and my preferred no self timer variant. Time passed and a letter arrived saying there was a delay but not to worry it would be done. We moved house a year or two later so a new address was sent in and again time passed. A gentle inquiry at Christmas became routine, there were family issues delaying repairs. As it does the march of time continued and I gave up hope of a reappearance and thought well, £150, not the end of the world it's probably gone for parts or been misplaced. Completely out of the blue a letter arrives, camera ready, profuse apologies for the delay of 10 years and did I still want the camera at the original estimate? I was not obliged to do so. It looks like a serviced M2 goes for nearer £1,000 these days so wasn't a tricky decision and here she is. Top plate damage knocked out so you can't see there ever was damage and the clearest viewfinder of any M2 I have handled. Perfect wind on and the quietest, softest shutter click, just a joy to shoot, worth a 10 year wait? Yes definitely!! Damaged prism was returned, I don't think I needed the proof, I may put it up for sale as "near mint". 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! Unbelievable story. Thanks for sharing. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucleica Posted July 18, 2020 Share #915 Posted July 18, 2020 M2 vanitas. 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! 9 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4011290'>More sharing options...
rud3olph Posted July 20, 2020 Share #916 Posted July 20, 2020 My M2 with the Canon 50mm f1.8 Serenar 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! 16 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4012059'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 20, 2020 Share #917 Posted July 20, 2020 How clean is the early M2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted July 25, 2020 Share #918 Posted July 25, 2020 I love my M2-R. ―Peter. 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! 6 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4015048'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 25, 2020 Share #919 Posted July 25, 2020 M2 with retro style Voigtlander, loaded with Rollei 400 infrared film. 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! 6 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4015083'>More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted July 25, 2020 Share #920 Posted July 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Prosophos said: I love my M2-R. ―Peter. 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! Here’s a clearer view of it: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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