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? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
