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1 hour ago, 69xchange said:

What do you guys think about this repainted M2 w/ possible de-silvering/ separation in the viewfinder?

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/385383557853?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qN-2JYRxROG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=C-4tk8SZSGa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

"Ageing"  . It's likely to worsen with time .

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2 hours ago, 69xchange said:

What do you guys think about this repainted M2 w/ possible de-silvering/ separation in the viewfinder?

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/385383557853?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qN-2JYRxROG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=C-4tk8SZSGa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

CameraWest currently has three M2s in stock.  I'd be more inclined to buy one from them than something questionable from eBay.  

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2 hours ago, 69xchange said:

What do you guys think about this repainted M2 w/ possible de-silvering/ separation in the viewfinder?

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/385383557853?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qN-2JYRxROG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=C-4tk8SZSGa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

If you want a black M2 I'd say Shueido and Kanto are your best options for a repaint job. I actually prefer Shueido to Kanto. I'd prefer a clean viewfinder, so you can always find a mint M2 & send it to them instead. 

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1 hour ago, logan2z said:

CameraWest currently has three M2s in stock.  I'd be more inclined to buy one from them than something questionable from eBay.  

The M2’s camerawest have in stock doesn’t seem like they were CLA’d. there’s a M2 on ebay that was recently CLA’d by DAG and the seller is asking for similar pricing as camerawest. I might pull the trigger on that or on a black repaint m4. 

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2 hours ago, 69xchange said:

The M2’s camerawest have in stock doesn’t seem like they were CLA’d. there’s a M2 on ebay that was recently CLA’d by DAG and the seller is asking for similar pricing as camerawest. I might pull the trigger on that or on a black repaint m4. 

Was just pointing out some alternatives for sale by a reputable Leica dealer.  Buy from wherever you feel most comfortable.  

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3 hours ago, shirubadanieru said:

they're not questionable at all, they're one of the best camera repainters in the world. Highly recommended.

I was referring to the camera with the potentially problematic viewfinder,  not the seller.  

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14 hours ago, JMF said:

"Ageing"  . It's likely to worsen with time .

when it;s ageing how bad could it be? i mean compared to the normal aged viewfinder... sometimes i notice a difference between my m2r and the newer Mp or m6ttl

the glossy paint looks beautiful though

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into the third roll after a clean up and fix by paepke. great pairing with my M-A. 12 Years older than myself, but it feels like it will outlive me. this will get a lot of use.

 

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Alright not an M2 but the rather less usual M1.

Scale focussing only but with the 35mm and 50mm frames displayed together it is ideal for a 40mm lens.

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14 hours ago, Matlock said:

Alright not an M2 but the rather less usual M1.

Scale focussing only but with the 35mm and 50mm frames displayed together it is ideal for a 40mm lens.

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Hello Peter,

Nice photo. Nice camera/lens.

I think that if you "rummage" around a little you will find an M1, MD, MDa appreciation Thread somewhere that you can add this to also.

Best Regards,

Michael

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7 hours ago, Michael Geschlecht said:

Hello Peter,

Nice photo. Nice camera/lens.

I think that if you "rummage" around a little you will find an M1, MD, MDa appreciation Thread somewhere that you can add this to also.

Best Regards,

Michael

Thanks Michael, I will take a look.

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On 3/11/2023 at 2:50 AM, logan2z said:

CameraWest currently has three M2s in stock.  I'd be more inclined to buy one from them than something questionable from eBay.  

jesus, I just bought a button rewind m2 from Camera west and it has fungus in the viewfinder when it arrived... Never mentioned in the Ad.. Trying to initiate a return or them to pay for a CLA. Am I being too picky??

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28 minutes ago, 69xchange said:

jesus, I just bought a button rewind m2 from Camera west and it has fungus in the viewfinder when it arrived... Never mentioned in the Ad.. Trying to initiate a return or them to pay for a CLA. Am I being too picky??

No -  IMO you are definitely not being too picky. The problem with the viewfinder should have been mentioned

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29 minutes ago, 69xchange said:

jesus, I just bought a button rewind m2 from Camera west and it has fungus in the viewfinder when it arrived... Never mentioned in the Ad.. Trying to initiate a return or them to pay for a CLA. Am I being too picky??

Hell no. 

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