chris_livsey Posted September 18, 2008 Share #61 Posted September 18, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here is a quick pic of my black M2 Wow is that a really good re-paint or was it that good S/H ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Hi chris_livsey, Take a look here I love my M2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Frase Posted September 18, 2008 Share #62 Posted September 18, 2008 I just finished painting it a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted September 18, 2008 Share #63 Posted September 18, 2008 I just finished painting it a couple of weeks ago. Certainly looks like you did it justice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 19, 2008 Share #64 Posted September 19, 2008 I used my M2 today for the first time guesstimating the shots since my old hand held light meter I discovered is broken. Using the M2 was far more pleasing than I could have ever imagined. Of all the M cameras I have ever owned, this one has been the most enjoyable to shoot with, even though the viewfinder is not very bright. The frame lines make all the difference, and the smooth advance lever and whisper of the shutter is music to my ears. For the first time I felt I could really compose a shot through the viewfinder as is. I used my 50mm lens today and not having to struggle with a small box in the viewfinder was simply marvelous. I think I understood better than ever why HCB got hooked on Leica. Now more than ever I want to start getting used to shooting with no meter. As soon as I get this first roll developed, if I have any keepers, and I hopefully will, I will post them. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 19, 2008 Share #65 Posted September 19, 2008 I had mine CLA'd by Leica UK about 2 years ago, and the brightness of the viewfinder was improved a lot. The M2 was my first Leica, and will be the last one to leave, if ever they all have to. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted September 19, 2008 Share #66 Posted September 19, 2008 I used my M2 today for the first time guesstimating the shots since my old hand held light meter I discovered is broken. Using the M2 was far more pleasing than I could have ever imagined. Of all the M cameras I have ever owned, this one has been the most enjoyable to shoot with, even though the viewfinder is not very bright. The frame lines make all the difference, and the smooth advance lever and whisper of the shutter is music to my ears. For the first time I felt I could really compose a shot through the viewfinder as is. I used my 50mm lens today and not having to struggle with a small box in the viewfinder was simply marvelous. I think I understood better than ever why HCB got hooked on Leica. Now more than ever I want to start getting used to shooting with no meter. As soon as I get this first roll developed, if I have any keepers, and I hopefully will, I will post them. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Congrats to your new camera !! The M2 ( and M5) is the only M-Leica I have never used ... But from the M3 and M4 I had and have, I can understand your feeling about the M2 ! Post some photos !! Which film was the first one, Tri-X ? Cheers, Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 19, 2008 Share #67 Posted September 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Gabor, I loaded the camera with Tri-X. My old Gossen meter I discovered yesterday is broken so I was guesstimating the shots which was actually quite liberating. I'd like to develop an ability to do that. I ordered some more film, T-max 400 and Tri-X. I can see myself buying lots of film now primarily because the frame lines in the M2 are perfect for my main three lenses. I simply love the camera and will get it CLA'd. It's probably been sitting in inertia for the longest time. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted September 20, 2008 Share #68 Posted September 20, 2008 I am happy for you, Wilfredo. If I could only keep one, non-metered film body, I would keep the M2. It is so versatile, allowing me to shoot 28mm to 90mm without any external vf --- using the entire vf to frame the 28 focal length. I hope that the CLA will brighten up your VF for you! Good cheer, Thomas. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 20, 2008 Share #69 Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks Thomas. BTW What does Leica charge for CLA? I've never had to do this before. Are there other reliable sources for a CLA'd here in the U.S.? Thanks, Wilfredo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikFive Posted September 20, 2008 Share #70 Posted September 20, 2008 Wouldnt it be easier make a show of you Leica M thread soon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted September 21, 2008 Share #71 Posted September 21, 2008 Wouldnt it be easier make a show of you Leica M thread soon? ... that would be a very successful thread, my guess ... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted December 3, 2008 Share #72 Posted December 3, 2008 ... I joined the club Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 4, 2008 Share #73 Posted December 4, 2008 ... I joined the club Congratulations, Gabor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron110n Posted December 4, 2008 Share #74 Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks Thomas. BTW What does Leica charge for CLA? I've never had to do this before. Are there other reliable sources for a CLA'd here in the U.S.? Thanks, Wilfredo There's one north of your neighborhood in Culver City. : :LHSA : : Independent Camera Repair Facilities Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 4, 2008 Share #75 Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks Thomas. BTW What does Leica charge for CLA? I've never had to do this before. Are there other reliable sources for a CLA'd here in the U.S.? Thanks, Wilfredo Wilfredo, I don't recommend Leica for a CLA on a M2. There are numerous other sources that are less costly, just as good and much quicker. Check here. Good cheer, Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted May 8, 2009 Share #76 Posted May 8, 2009 My new M2 with the collapsicron 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! With its younger brother 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! With its younger brother ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=893233'>More sharing options...
Jimothy Posted May 15, 2009 Share #77 Posted May 15, 2009 Here's my baby. The M6 is taking the limelight, because the M2 knows it doesn't need to 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob139 Posted May 28, 2009 Share #78 Posted May 28, 2009 Just sold my M6 to fund a 50mm ASPH summilux. But I don't think I will ever part from my first Leica. Most beautiful camera ever, in my opinion. 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! Rob 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Rob ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=914230'>More sharing options...
SJP Posted June 1, 2009 Share #79 Posted June 1, 2009 Most beautiful camera ever, in my opinion. +1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted June 2, 2009 Share #80 Posted June 2, 2009 That is a cool combo Stephen 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! 1 Quote 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=919009'>More sharing options...
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