Adrian Strooper Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share #21 Posted October 14, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey James! Yeah turned out brilliantly didn't it! Great weather, great people. Berlin is a pretty cool city. Just don't tell anyone otherwise it'll get expensive!! Good to meet you too! I would love to hear more about your R3. You inspired me to check them out and do some research! That old 90 of yours was a nice surprise too. I fall into the trap of wanting the latest and greatest, but really sometimes older stuff does it differently but also beautifully. I'd love to see some shots with it when you get them. yeah summi's niiiice. Go on I know you want to! hehe. I didn't have a choice I had to use my M2...all I've got! I mucked around for months deciding which one to get and the M2 had the best combination of attributes and better still it didn't cost me so much that I freak out when it gets in sticky situations. I think there were more M2's than MP's at the meet...M8's certainly ruled the roost. Good to see for Leica! Cheers Stroop Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Adrian Strooper, Take a look here I love my M2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bill Posted March 22, 2008 Share #22 Posted March 22, 2008 M2 in it's natural habitat... Regards, Bill 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted March 23, 2008 Share #23 Posted March 23, 2008 Bill, what have you done? That M2 deserves a nice 1:2.8 Elmar. Or at worst, a rigid chromed v.II Summicron. With IROOA hood of course. The M2 is of course the quintessential M. It is just like a classical English sports car: You sit on the tarmac, the sleet finds its way in through the gaps in the 'car brolly' and you stick out your hands to show which way you intend to turn. There is only one thing I do not like about the M2. Film. Oh for a full-format digital M2 ... The old man from the Age of the M2 (I was 22 when it was launched) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 23, 2008 Share #24 Posted March 23, 2008 LoL! Lars, the lens that the M2 is wearing IS a 50mm Elmar (I know you mean an old-style one - this is my trusty Elmar-M). My M2 usually wears this: 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! rather nice 50mm DR Summicron, or a 90mm Collapsible Elmar. This was taken on holiday in Seville. The only other 50 I had with me was my Canon f1.2. I entirely agree with you about the M2 being the equivalent of a British sportscar; it's simplicity is deceiving - it will still hammer along at speed but it will spin you out into the ditch if you don't know how to handle it! Regards, Bill 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! rather nice 50mm DR Summicron, or a 90mm Collapsible Elmar. This was taken on holiday in Seville. The only other 50 I had with me was my Canon f1.2. I entirely agree with you about the M2 being the equivalent of a British sportscar; it's simplicity is deceiving - it will still hammer along at speed but it will spin you out into the ditch if you don't know how to handle it! Regards, Bill ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=518002'>More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted March 23, 2008 Share #25 Posted March 23, 2008 That looks better, Bill! Lots better! The Egregious Old Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 23, 2008 Share #26 Posted March 23, 2008 That looks better, Bill! Lots better! The Egregious Old Man See...? I even managed an IROOA for you! Regards. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted March 24, 2008 Share #27 Posted March 24, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I really do appreciate that. Did you see my Jubilee M4-P on the thread about the 'Impossible Summicron'? I have Jubilee engraved lenses too for it (a 35 Summicron and a Tele-Elmarit). The old man from the Age of Hardware Flaunting Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rontr6 Posted March 24, 2008 Share #28 Posted March 24, 2008 Best of both worlds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted March 26, 2008 Share #29 Posted March 26, 2008 I think the M2, yes, I have one, is THE prettiest M of all; no raised window frames as on the M3 and the traditional rewind knob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted March 26, 2008 Share #30 Posted March 26, 2008 Love mine too 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 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=520861'>More sharing options...
Mountaineer-American Posted June 9, 2008 Share #31 Posted June 9, 2008 We're traveling light. 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! 3 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=578150'>More sharing options...
ErikFive Posted June 9, 2008 Share #32 Posted June 9, 2008 You have to take of the lenscap to use it Bill No wasserman yet? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 9, 2008 Share #33 Posted June 9, 2008 My M2 & 50 2.8 Elmar. 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! 3 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=578178'>More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted June 10, 2008 Share #34 Posted June 10, 2008 Ahhh, camera porn...I'm getting a woodie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubl Posted July 9, 2008 Share #35 Posted July 9, 2008 My first post here. Let's see... 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 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=600404'>More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 10, 2008 Share #36 Posted July 10, 2008 Oh, that one is PHANTASTIC ! Congratulation to this combo. Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aabnaa Posted July 10, 2008 Share #37 Posted July 10, 2008 Nice picture. My M2 is now 45 years old and the vulcanit on the backside is destroyed. The leica service send me a new one leather last week. Regards Bernd* Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Lord Posted August 23, 2008 Share #38 Posted August 23, 2008 Thought I would resurrect this small but perfectly formed thread after buying this well used but perfectly functioning M2 to tide me over while my MP is being unjammed at Leica, and to keep as back up. It feels great in the hand. Sorry about the crappy shot. I am watiing for a Leicameter MR 4 from ebay, chrome to use wiith it - do they work well? 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=634886'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 23, 2008 Share #39 Posted August 23, 2008 Looks like a good user example there. Your MP better not take too long to repair otherwise you might find that you don't need it when it comes back! Personally I wouldn't bother with the meter. Much better to use a handheld meter (or sunny 16 rule). They are old now an may not be too accurate/responsive. Batteries can be an issue too. I feel that they upset the handling/balance of the camera. That said, some people love 'em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 23, 2008 Share #40 Posted August 23, 2008 I'm trying not to love the one I have on load from Steve U... Half way through a roll of Tri-X with it, so will have some results shortly. The battery is a standard 625 IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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