logan2z Posted April 27, 2023 Share #1181 Posted April 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 49 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?? I'd definitely return the camera. I've bought a ton of stuff from CameraWest over the years and have never received anything that wasn't exactly as described. I'm sure it was an unintentional oversight and they'll make it right. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_livsey Posted April 28, 2023 Share #1182 Posted April 28, 2023 (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! M2 and Flat White whilst taking a break from York Minister Edited April 28, 2023 by chris_livsey spelling 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M2 and Flat White whilst taking a break from York Minister ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4760190'>More sharing options...
jakontil Posted May 10, 2023 Share #1183 Posted May 10, 2023 From my last trip, love how smooth the film advance always 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! 13 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=4768380'>More sharing options...
qqphot Posted May 18, 2023 Share #1184 Posted May 18, 2023 I am just happy to at last have an M2 body that doesn't have anything significant wrong with it. I mostly use the IIIg, but for using a 35mm lens the M2 is the best choice. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsleica Posted May 19, 2023 Share #1185 Posted May 19, 2023 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=4775351'>More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted May 25, 2023 Share #1186 Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Hey, I’m hoping someone can provide some advice about Leica M2 film loading. Most of the time I have no problem loading film but today for the second time I inserted the film, made sure the holes connected to the sprockets, closed the camera, wound it on and released the shutter. Then I noticed as I was advancing the film the two red dots of the rewind button were not advancing. Even though I feel that the film itself is advancing. I rewound and removed the film reinserted and all works fine. I suspect that sometimes an element below the rewind button is not engaging with the film shaft. Have others experienced this and is there anything I should do which can avoid this ? Thanks Edited May 25, 2023 by Big Jim Wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted May 25, 2023 Share #1187 Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 33 minutes ago, Big Jim said: Hey, I’m hoping someone can provide some advice about Leica M2 film loading. Most of the time I have no problem loading film but today for the second time I inserted the film, made sure the holes connected to the sprockets, closed the camera, wound it on and released the shutter. Then I noticed as I was advancing the film the two red dots of the rewind button were not advancing. Even though I feel that the film itself is advancing. I rewound and removed the film reinserted and all works fine. I suspect that sometimes an element below the rewind button is not engaging with the film shaft. Have others experienced this and is there anything I should do which can avoid this ? Thanks When you slide the leader under the tab in the take up spool you should see an arrow indicating the film is securely in place. When you slide both the film cassette and the spool into the camera, be sure to check the film cassette is engaged to the rewind knob. A slight turn of the knob will let you know. 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! You didn’t mention if you have a button or lever rewind. Edited May 25, 2023 by madNbad 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! You didn’t mention if you have a button or lever rewind. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4779736'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted May 25, 2023 Share #1188 Posted May 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, Big Jim said: Hey, I’m hoping someone can provide some advice about Leica M2 film loading. Most of the time I have no problem loading film but today for the second time I inserted the film, made sure the holes connected to the sprockets, closed the camera, wound it on and released the shutter. Then I noticed as I was advancing the film the two red dots of the rewind button were not advancing. Even though I feel that the film itself is advancing. I rewound and removed the film reinserted and all works fine. I suspect that sometimes an element below the rewind button is not engaging with the film shaft. Have others experienced this and is there anything I should do which can avoid this ? Thanks The fact that the rewind button does not turn when you advance the film can come from a "loosely" bound film roll. Try lift up the rewind button and rewind gently till you feel some resistance . Push the button back . Then, the red dots should turn when you advance the film for the next shot. This happened to me with recanned cine film like Kodak Vision on different film Ms. Best JM 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Posted September 7, 2023 Share #1189 Posted September 7, 2023 I did it again 🫣 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 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=4852217'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #1190 Posted September 26, 2023 (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! An early M2 from the first batch of 1957 which I found already fitted with a M3 0,91 rf unit . Had the worn top cover changed for a new old stock one . Best JM Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! An early M2 from the first batch of 1957 which I found already fitted with a M3 0,91 rf unit . Had the worn top cover changed for a new old stock one . Best JM ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=4864721'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted September 26, 2023 Share #1191 Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, JMF 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! An early M2 from the first batch of 1957 which I found already fitted with a M3 0,91 rf unit . Had the worn top cover changed for a new old stock one . Best JM Thumbs up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2023 Share #1192 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, kivis said: Thumbs up? Yes, the thumbs up helps steady the camera . Edited September 26, 2023 by JMF Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted September 28, 2023 Share #1193 Posted September 28, 2023 As mentioned, probably one of the best Leicas, Film cameras and still cameras ever. Here with a 35mm FLE v1 and an AstrHori light meter 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! 9 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=4866222'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 23, 2024 Share #1194 Posted February 23, 2024 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 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=5054301'>More sharing options...
colonel Posted April 27, 2024 Share #1195 Posted April 27, 2024 (edited) Just can’t stay away from the M2. My new late model (1966). Also keeping to my rule of a new lens with every new body, an absolutely gorgeous Voigtlander 35mm f1.5 type ii in silver. Last but not least, my AstrHori light meter. 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 April 27, 2024 by colonel 7 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=5223891'>More sharing options...
Smudgerer Posted June 26, 2024 Share #1196 Posted June 26, 2024 On 2/23/2024 at 9:48 PM, JMF 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! Hello JMF.......Your Black M2 looks just like one I recently bought. Who did the paint job on yours? Nice........ As my normal lens is any 35mm of whatever flavour the M2 is my preferred body when the M2 / M3 choice comes up. How many OEM caps for the flash sync ports have you lost? I think I got to my third set before I found these: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/394174013656?var=662685311083 Their domed shape defies catching on clothing, cases or whatever else and disappearing. I spray painted mine to match the Black M2 body and they just stay on there without escaping. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted June 26, 2024 Share #1197 Posted June 26, 2024 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Smudgerer said: Hello JMF.......Your Black M2 looks just like one I recently bought. Who did the paint job on yours? Nice........ As my normal lens is any 35mm of whatever flavour the M2 is my preferred body when the M2 / M3 choice comes up. How many OEM caps for the flash sync ports have you lost? I think I got to my third set before I found these: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/394174013656?var=662685311083 Their domed shape defies catching on clothing, cases or whatever else and disappearing. I spray painted mine to match the Black M2 body and they just stay on there without escaping. Hello Smudgerer, thank you. My M2 is mostly made of original black parts . The painted parts are the rewind button parts, the shutter button , the ear lugs and the top cover screw. Shueido did paint these. As for the OEM caps , I rarely loose them! Show us your M2 then 🙂 Cheers, JM. Edited June 26, 2024 by JMF Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted June 26, 2024 Share #1198 Posted June 26, 2024 Best camera with best viewfinder Leica ever made, period! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudgerer Posted June 26, 2024 Share #1199 Posted June 26, 2024 1 minute ago, JMF said: Hello Smudgerer, thank you. My M2 is mostly made of original black parts . The painted parts are the rewind button parts, the shutter button and the top cover screw. Shueido did paint these. As for the OEM caps , I rarely loose them! Cheers, JM. Hello JMF, these Black M2's are truly beautiful, my other silver M2 isn't getting the attention it still deserves nowadays since the Black one arrived. Mine was repainted by Jacques Fontana, very nicely done............But it was in need of a VF CLA when I bought it so it's soon going away for that to be done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted June 26, 2024 Share #1200 Posted June 26, 2024 25 minutes ago, Smudgerer said: Hello JMF, these Black M2's are truly beautiful, my other silver M2 isn't getting the attention it still deserves nowadays since the Black one arrived. Mine was repainted by Jacques Fontana, very nicely done............But it was in need of a VF CLA when I bought it so it's soon going away for that to be done. Hello, may I ask to whom you're sending the M2 to have its VF clad? I still have other button M2s ... That one has a M3 RF unit : 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! Best, JM. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best, JM. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=5388141'>More sharing options...
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