JMF Posted September 26, 2024 Share #1221 Posted September 26, 2024 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, sandro said: Did you have the M3 rangefinder installed in that M2, or did you find it like that? And what a beautiful lens! Lex Hi Lex, I found it with the M3 RF unit installed. And it is from the first batch of 200 M2 cameras built in 1957. 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 26, 2024 by JMF 3 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=5630238'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 26, 2024 Posted September 26, 2024 Hi JMF, Take a look here I love my M2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
M9reno Posted September 26, 2024 Share #1222 Posted September 26, 2024 (edited) JMF, I assume that you have photoshopped away the SN? The actual top plate has one? Beautiful camera. Edit: never mind, I think I see the same camera (with the SN) further up this page. Edited September 26, 2024 by M9reno 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted September 26, 2024 Share #1223 Posted September 26, 2024 (edited) My M2 is one of a batch of 1000 assembled in Midland, Canada in 1960. Interesting to see that Leica Mayfair have one of this batch for sale in similar condition, and they describe it as 'very rare'. I know only sales speak, but adds to the already high appreciation of this M2. 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 26, 2024 by pedaes 5 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=5630318'>More sharing options...
yorda@ Posted September 26, 2024 Share #1224 Posted September 26, 2024 34 minutes ago, M9reno said: JMF, I assume that you have photoshopped away the SN? The actual top plate has one? Beautiful camera. Edit: never mind, I think I see the same camera (with the SN) further up this page. A S/n on Jm’s camera? Naaaah… 😆 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted September 26, 2024 Share #1225 Posted September 26, 2024 (edited) 10 hours ago, M9reno said: JMF, I assume that you have photoshopped away the SN? The actual top plate has one? Beautiful camera. Edit: never mind, I think I see the same camera (with the SN) further up this page. Thanks but this M2 top cover has no engraved sn ! Here is another button M2 (from 1958) without a sn and no photoshop was involved 🙂 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 26, 2024 by JMF 5 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=5631231'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted October 6, 2024 Share #1226 Posted October 6, 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! 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=5646058'>More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted October 6, 2024 Share #1227 Posted October 6, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Said it here before but will say it again: Leica got something right with the M2. Best viewfinder on any M camera period. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhilltony Posted October 9, 2024 Share #1228 Posted October 9, 2024 On 10/6/2024 at 8:46 PM, ktmrider2 said: Said it here before but will say it again: Leica got something right with the M2. Best viewfinder on any M camera period. Could be better if modern coating is applied to the glasses. Today I unintentionally found my M9-P viewfinder looks much dehazed than my M2 and M4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydet Posted October 14, 2024 Share #1229 Posted October 14, 2024 Somewhere I heard that it was common for PJs--perhaps in Vietnam--to carry extra take-up spools "pre-loaded" with film. I'm not sure this would make the film-loading process that much faster, but maybe I'm wrong. Was this a common practice for photojournalists carrying M3s and M2s? Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaoptik Posted October 18, 2024 Share #1230 Posted October 18, 2024 Look what I found! A beauty within, I love my M2 from 1960:) 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! 16 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=5660726'>More sharing options...
hydet Posted May 23 Share #1231 Posted May 23 Bucket-list "twofer": M2-R and black paint (repaint because I can't afford an original bp). 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 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=5805923'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted May 23 Share #1232 Posted May 23 (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! A 1958 M2 and a 1970 35mm Summilux . Edited May 23 by JMF 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A 1958 M2 and a 1970 35mm Summilux . ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=5805995'>More sharing options...
plexi Posted July 10 Share #1233 Posted July 10 I registered here 22 years ago, but it took me a little while to get my first M, but now we're finally here! Found a nice M2 locally at a decent price so I couldn't resist. Haven't finished the first roll of film through it yet, but will Saturday. Enjoy it very much! Put an LLL magnifier on 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! 9 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=5831537'>More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted July 15 Share #1234 Posted July 15 Oh, no, JMF and Hydet please stop showing these beautiful black chrome M2s as I might not be able to resist even though I have a chrome M2! I thought I wasn't so sure about the look of the white engravings on the black chrome M2 body (because I didn't like the white markings on my M7 body) but in your photos it does look very appealing. I suppose I could get my Chrome M2 repainted black chrome? Or just sell it and forget about an M2 and never visit this thread ever again so I'm not tempted to buy it again. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted July 16 Share #1235 Posted July 16 21 hours ago, lincoln_m said: Oh, no, JMF and Hydet please stop showing these beautiful black chrome M2s as I might not be able to resist even though I have a chrome M2! I thought I wasn't so sure about the look of the white engravings on the black chrome M2 body (because I didn't like the white markings on my M7 body) but in your photos it does look very appealing. I suppose I could get my Chrome M2 repainted black chrome? Or just sell it and forget about an M2 and never visit this thread ever again so I'm not tempted to buy it again. Cheers Or keep and enjoy your silver M2 as is ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted July 16 Share #1236 Posted July 16 Yes especially when it is in such good condition for a 60 year old! 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=5834390'>More sharing options...
Scrapbook Posted July 16 Share #1237 Posted July 16 (edited) Enjoying my new M2 Repaint.. Claus 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 July 16 by Scrapbook 5 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=5834418'>More sharing options...
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