At that price make sure that it's not hot.
At 07:58 PM 7/29/2002 +0200, you wrote:
>Sorry, sounds too good to be true (unless you from a phorographer's wife who
>decided he's got too many cameras :) . I guess the lens alone (if it's in
>good condition) is worth that money (or more). If the lens is OK I'd go for
>it. As far as the camera is concerned - check if the shutter curtains have
>no pinholes in them, if the viewfinder is clear and bright, and the
>rangefinder patch even brighter than the rest of the viewfinder, and don't
>forget to check ALL speeds.
>
>Did you say $250? I guess that even if you add the cost of a CLA it's a good
>deal :) Just make sure there's nothing unrepairable.
>
>Good luck with your purchase.
>
>Lukasz
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
>Behalf Of Kristian Walsh
>Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 7:37 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: OT: Advice on used Leica M2?
>
>
>Hi,
>
>I know this is almost completely non-Pentax(*), but I know there are a
>few Leica M users lurking here, so here's the question:
>
>Is €250 (~$250) a good price for a working M2, or is it too good to be
>true? Cosmetically, the body is quite battered: the "leather" cover is a
>bit torn, the top plate is quite brassy, and there are several dents.
>The body comes with a 35/f2.5 Summaron lens, and the body serial number
>is around 106,900.
>
>I've popped the shutter and 1/4 and 1/1000, and seems to work. Anything
>else to look for?
>
>I don't want this to collect - I just like the idea of a compact, quiet,
>35mm camera that I could bring around with me.
>
>Website addresses also gratefully received.
>--
>Kristian
>
>(*) A desparate attempt to bring this post back on topic: has anyone
>ever seen the Pentax 43mm in M mount?
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