andybarton Posted September 4, 2021 Share #1001 Posted September 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M2 sports a DR50 Summicron from the same era but a couple of years younger. I ought to take it off the shelf and take it out for some fresh air one of these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Hi andybarton, Take a look here I love my M2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
hektor Posted September 4, 2021 Share #1002 Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Hi Andy, IMHO with some cameras we have an afinity which seems to facilitate creative photographs. The M2 does that for me more than any of the other cameras I have, but that is personal. Many photographers better than I seem to be able to pick up any camera and take great shots. What I like most about the M2 is the viewfinder. My M7 "a la wheelbarrow" 0.85 has too many frames, is too big and too heavy. Edited September 4, 2021 by hektor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 4, 2021 Share #1003 Posted September 4, 2021 I’ve said before that my M2 was made exactly 9 months before I was born. It is “my” camera. Hasn’t been used since I got my M240, though, I’m afraid. I could take it out today, I suppose, if I can find any film in the house. Edit - I knew where the film stash was… Found loads of Neopan 1600, which isn’t suitable for today 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! 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=4269067'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 4, 2021 Share #1004 Posted September 4, 2021 44 minutes ago, andybarton said: Edit - I knew where the film stash was… Found loads of Neopan 1600, which isn’t suitable for today too. Andy, try the XP2 at 200 ISO with a yellow filter. Not having much time for film developing at the moment I like the convenience of XP2 and its results are excellent. This shot doesn't do the film justice, but gives some indication of the tonal range: 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 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=4269088'>More sharing options...
andym91 Posted September 8, 2021 Share #1005 Posted September 8, 2021 just ordered a new M2 serial number 9982XX button rewind. coming tomorrow from a reputable dealer in Hamburg. My first M2 bought from Bill here on the forum works like a dream but I just couldn't resist adding a second one as long as the prices are 'affordable'. They're going up and up so I decided now is the time. Will post over the weekend a portrait of my new beauty 😊 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym91 Posted September 9, 2021 Share #1006 Posted September 9, 2021 Just arrived!!😊🍀 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! 11 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=4272209'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 9, 2021 Share #1007 Posted September 9, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Excellent example. Unusual. Botton rewind, self timer and frame selector. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted September 9, 2021 Share #1008 Posted September 9, 2021 Very nice Andy. Have fun using it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted September 9, 2021 Share #1009 Posted September 9, 2021 Looks Great! Love the Button rewind, would have preferred if they would have staked with it! vor 1 Stunde schrieb hektor: Excellent example. Unusual. Botton rewind, self timer and frame selector. Mine has just the Button Rewind, no frame selector, nor self timer and also no Iso Dial for that matter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 10, 2021 Share #1010 Posted September 10, 2021 My dream solid state camera would be an M2 fitted with a sensor. Nothing more, no screen at the back, just the ASA dial replaced by an ISO dial. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted September 11, 2021 Share #1011 Posted September 11, 2021 It’s been a while since I posted my M2. It usually sports a dual range Summicron, I also have a 90mm Elmar that has seen quite a lot of use. I bought a 50mm collapsible Elmar for it about three years ago but I have to confess that I have yet to use it. I bought this lens this week, reviews are surprisingly good and I thought it could be fun, besides which I was shooting at night in NYC last weekend and even with HP5 pushed to iso 1600 f2 was barely adequate, an extra couple of stops would have been nice. 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=4273271'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 11, 2021 Share #1012 Posted September 11, 2021 Nice clean M2. Get in touch with Sherry Krauter who is also in New York and ask her for a chrome screw for the rewind lever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted September 11, 2021 Share #1013 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, hektor said: Nice clean M2. Get in touch with Sherry Krauter who is also in New York and ask her for a chrome screw for the rewind lever. Nah, that’s part of the character of my M2, it’s been like that since I bought it, this, along with a small dent on one corner, makes it unique in a small way. 😁 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 September 11, 2021 by mikemgb 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=4273509'>More sharing options...
Panhdlce Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1014 Posted September 18, 2021 Anyone know where I can get one? DAG is sold out? Aperture for M2 Rangefinder, 20% larger- just like M4.- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1015 Posted September 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, Panhdlce said: Anyone know where I can get one? DAG is sold out? Aperture for M2 Rangefinder, 20% larger- just like M4.- What exactly are you looking for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhdlce Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1016 Posted September 18, 2021 Aperture mask for M2 that is 20% larger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhdlce Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1017 Posted September 18, 2021 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/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4276987'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1018 Posted September 18, 2021 Some years ago through Sherry Krauter an M2 was located which was being broken up for parts. Contact Sherry. In 1973 an M2 I then had went for a swin, fortunately in fresh water (we were canoeing on the Goulburn River). When I sent it back to Wetzlar they were only able to replace it with an M4 finder. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted December 18, 2021 Share #1019 Posted December 18, 2021 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! Just another Leica M2 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Just another Leica M2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4334765'>More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted December 18, 2021 Share #1020 Posted December 18, 2021 24 minutes 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! Just another Leica M2 Anthracite respray? Best film camera Leica has ever made (IMHO). Enjoy! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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