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With the sale of my M7 the M5 is my primary film shooter right now. It's been rock solid... I really enjoy using it. Terrific body if you like shooting a 50mm. It's currently wearing a nice S-Mount Millemium Nikkor with Amadeo adapter.

 

Here it was at breakfast with me late last year.

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That´s my most recent M acquisition ... it only seems big if you get closer.:)

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Great advice!

 

The only slight problem with Leica cameras is that you always end up regretting, no matter what you do. But at the same time, how can I logically live and be happy with 15 Leica bodies in my home?

 

Still, I want one M5. No, sorry: I need one M5!

 

You must follow your heart. I've now sold my MP and M6 to leave me with my 2 M2s. Bliss.

Pete

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hello everyone,

 

i have just bought a Leica M5 from ebay, it is my first Leica camera in my life, still waiting for shipment, can't wait to receive it.

 

it is so good to have a group of ppl here that i can ask for information abt M5 :)

 

does anyone knows if below lens can be use on M5?

 

1. summaron 35/f3.5 (M3 version)

2. elmar 50/f2.8 (collapse)

3. Zeiss biogon ZM 35/f2

 

many thanks,

william

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does anyone knows if below lens can be use on M5?

 

1. summaron 35/f3.5 (M3 version)

2. elmar 50/f2.8 (collapse)

3. Zeiss biogon ZM 35/f2

According to the 1975 Leitz general catalogue, collapsible 50mm Elmars, Summicron, Summitar and Summar lenses; plus collapsible 90mm Elmar, must be limited in their collapsibility by fitting a 9.5mm wide strip of tape around the barrel to stop the collapsed lens fouling the meter arm. Also, the Summaron 3.5/35mm with detachable viewfinder must have the bayonet and finder machined to stop them fouling the body's cover plate. I'm sure some of the other members of this forum could provide more specific details of the work involved if required. Hope this helps. Rgds, David

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does anyone knows if below lens can be use on M5?

 

1. summaron 35/f3.5 (M3 version)

2. elmar 50/f2.8 (collapse)

3. Zeiss biogon ZM 35/f2

 

I am nervous even OWNING my 50mm Elmar at the same time as my M5... Excellent though it is I think it is better not to use it even uncollapsed. Pick up a Zeiss 50mm Planar perhaps?

 

The 35mm Biogon is of course fine to use.

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For your information, here's what an M5 looks like without it's clothes on. I've christened my M5, 'Harry.' :)

 

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What about "Dirty Harry" ?

 

Top and bottom appear to be perfect, BTW.

 

 

 

Best

GEORG

 

Lol.

 

Or Prince Harry?

 

He now has his clothes on and looks super sexy (the camera, not Prince Harry).

 

Thanks, his top and bottom are in good condition (the camera, not Prince Harry).

 

:)

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Just thought the M5 needs some lovin':D

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Form follow function --- this is what comes into my mind when I saw the M5.

Glad to see M5 users and lovers here :D

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got a chrome m5 and i love it, although i would consider a m3 to the mix though, m5 will become too rare to fix if anything happens to her...

 

congrats! the finest camera ever made. don't worry i'm sure there will always be a place to get the M5 serviced! :)

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