ktmrider2 Posted November 17, 2019 Share #881 Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Craigr: About the time I was trying to come up with an email handle, I had two KTM's. I think that was about 15 years ago. I presently have an 08 BMW GSA with 85000 miles and a 2011 Kawasaki 650 with 15000 miles. Both bikes are in storage in St Louis while I have been traveling. I am giving serious thought to picking up one of the bikes in May, throwing camping gear on the back and exploring North America. But I am kind of bored with the GSA so giving lots of thought to a late model RT. By the way, I have ridden from Mexico to Alaska three times but want to explore the NE US and Canada. As I said above, I was in Guatemala about seven years ago trying to learn Spanish. I had the original version of the X100 as well as an M2. There was a young woman from NYC in the Spanish school in 'Xela and I was stunned when she pulled a 'Bald 500C/M out of her bag. I noticed she was not traveling with a meter so I offered. We swapped film cameras for a day (I had owned a Blad) but she had never used a Leica. She fell in love with the M2 and wrote me later that she had purchased one from B&H on returning home. And I worked as a journalist for a few years out of college(Indiana University 1975) but became a pilot in the Marines and spent the next 34 years flying for USMC and US Customs. I have several friends who shoot or shot for NatGeo (Melissa Farlow and Randy Olsen) as well as a couple that were photo editors for the Washington POST (I think). I spent a lot of time in DC after 9/11 flying airspace security missions out of Reagan in 2002-2004. I retired from the government 12 years ago (mandatory at 55 in law enforcement). My guess is they don't want old guys carrying guns but I took an FAA physical every 6 months. At 66 I have rediscovered scuba diving in the Philippines and SE Asia. If you like the M2 with a 35, you will love the X100F. New ones are going around $1000 but this is the fourth version of the camera and earlier ones can be had for $250 or less. I hate to say this on a Leica forum but it beats anything Leica makes both in value for the dollar and technology. It uses a between the lens shutter so synchs at all speeds. M10 does not even come close. I shoot jpegs mostly as I hate playing on a computer. Edited November 17, 2019 by ktmrider2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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craigr Posted November 17, 2019 Share #882 Posted November 17, 2019 Wow! - even more in common... I've got a few years on ya (turning 73 yesterday) but was a Naval Aviator in the '60s and 70s. After playing with Phantoms & Tomcats for the most part I did the corporate thing for some years until it just got too tedious. My late-to-the-game reporting and shooting career was split between moto-journo (MotoGP/WSBK) and military for the Military Times group on the Pentagon/Capitol Hill/White House circuit. As I mentioned, I'm now happily retired peddling Beemers part-time. I will definitely explore the acquisition of an X100F. I'm enjoying picture taking more than ever now -- especially with no deadlines and editors to answer to. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnySixteen Posted November 19, 2019 Share #883 Posted November 19, 2019 Still love it .... 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! 7 1 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=3857838'>More sharing options...
Popular Post oliton Posted November 20, 2019 Popular Post Share #884 Posted November 20, 2019 Best tool ever 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! 24 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=3858151'>More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted November 21, 2019 Share #885 Posted November 21, 2019 Both are beautiful examples. It is still my favorite film Leica body primarily because of the viewfinder with only one frame line. I have a '58 chrome button rewind so very simple. And honestly I can use lenses from 28-135 except for 75mm. What more does one need? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldrahn Posted December 30, 2019 Share #886 Posted December 30, 2019 I'm going to have to join in, took my recently purchased M2 out to the woods to run a test film through her today. I now only have the M2, having sold my digital M, and I must say it was an absolute pleasure to use the M2. Here she is glimmering in the low December sunlight... 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! 12 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=3882029'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted December 30, 2019 Share #887 Posted December 30, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 44 minutes ago, Aldrahn said: I'm going to have to join in, took my recently purchased M2 out to the woods to run a test film through her today. I now only have the M2, having sold my digital M, and I must say it was an absolute pleasure to use the M2. Here she is glimmering in the low December sunlight... 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! Welcome to the club of M2 lovers! Yours looks great and I'm sure you will love to use it. Lex 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvE Posted January 17, 2020 Share #888 Posted January 17, 2020 I recently 'inherited' a M2 from a cousin of my wife who lived in Montana. He bought it in 1958 when stationed in West Germany with the U.S. military. I brought the camera with me on a trip to Wetzlar last fall and 'showed it' its place of birth some 62 years ago. Unfortunately I didn't do zone focussing on my phone (if possible) so the old factory is blurry. 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! 15 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=3892906'>More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted February 1, 2020 Share #889 Posted February 1, 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! do I love my M2? The longer the more ...... Edited February 1, 2020 by analog-digital 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! do I love my M2? The longer the more ...... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3904158'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted February 2, 2020 Share #890 Posted February 2, 2020 18 hours ago, analog-digital 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! do I love my M2? The longer the more ...... What happened to the serial number? Did you buy it repainted? Lex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted February 2, 2020 Share #891 Posted February 2, 2020 vor 32 Minuten schrieb sandro: What happened to the serial number? Did you buy it repainted? Lex It is just hidden for the public. Repainted? Come on ......😎 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted March 8, 2020 Share #892 Posted March 8, 2020 I love mine but it has to share my love............... 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 1 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=3927297'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted March 8, 2020 Share #893 Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) On 2/2/2020 at 4:51 PM, analog-digital said: It is just hidden for the public. Repainted? Come on ......😎 It looks repainted... not saying it is, but it just look less glossy than most black paint bodies/lenses. And I would expect at least some brassing. Edited March 8, 2020 by ianman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downhill Specialist Posted March 13, 2020 Share #894 Posted March 13, 2020 Well, I should never have sold my original M2 that I had. I do have a lovely M3 which I will never sell and I wanted something to shoot 35mm with and I couldn't stretch to an M6 at the moment or even an Mp (dream camera) soooooooo.... 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! Only problem now is, I have an XPan to sell. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Only problem now is, I have an XPan to sell. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=3930573'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted March 13, 2020 Share #895 Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Downhill Specialist said: Well, I should never have sold my original M2 that I had. I do have a lovely M3 which I will never sell and I wanted something to shoot 35mm with and I couldn't stretch to an M6 at the moment or even an Mp (dream camera) soooooooo.... 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! Only problem now is, I have an XPan to sell. You already have your dream camera! A beautiful and solid M3, very reliable camera. Have fun with it. Lex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted March 13, 2020 Share #896 Posted March 13, 2020 vor 3 Stunden schrieb Downhill Specialist: Only problem now is, I have an XPan to sell. Interesting, More info please 😇 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downhill Specialist Posted March 14, 2020 Share #897 Posted March 14, 2020 18 hours ago, analog-digital said: Interesting, More info please 😇 Due to lack of use really. I can't justify having it sat around to shoot a handful of rolls per year which is a massive shame because I LOVE the format, I just can't realise it's cinematic potential. It is boxed with 45mm, 90mm, centre filter and all instructions, lens bubbles and paperwork. There's some paint flaking on the body as is expected with these but that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 16, 2020 Share #898 Posted March 16, 2020 I have the X-Pan with the three lenses. Every now and then I give thought to selling but all it takes is a look at some of the images and I realise I would be crazy to do so. I think you'll regret selling it. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted March 16, 2020 Share #899 Posted March 16, 2020 Same here, sold my Xpan kit only to buy another one a couple of years later ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downhill Specialist Posted March 16, 2020 Share #900 Posted March 16, 2020 5 hours ago, gbealnz said: I have the X-Pan with the three lenses. Every now and then I give thought to selling but all it takes is a look at some of the images and I realise I would be crazy to do so. I think you'll regret selling it. Gary 51 minutes ago, JMF said: Same here, sold my Xpan kit only to buy another one a couple of years later ... I have no doubts I will have regrets, but financially I have to put the cash back in the savings that I used for the M2. The most important thing is to make photos, so I think I am ok with the decision....for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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