$250 US with lens is a VERY good price for a used M2 - Even if it is a "user" system.
Check the Lens (of course) and ensure that there isn't any haze or fungus on any of the elements. Hold it up in the light and take a look at it closely to see if you can see any spots. You probably should get a CLA done (just because it's already SO inexpensive for the whole camera) - that should run you about $250 US (or less) - last time I checked, an M6 CLA up here in Canada was $400 CDN. Remember, no meter so have your hand meter handy... Now.. if this was the LUG... and you asked a question about a Pentax item.. you do realise what would happen don't you ? :-) But here we're far more tolerant (specially if the equipment is as well built as the M series are) :-) Cheers, Dave Original Message: ----------------- From: Kristian Walsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:37:09 +0100 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 . -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 .
