a couple of questions regarding Leica M accessories

[jaimiepeeters]

1. Which leather case would you suggest for a Leica M4-2?

2. Would you or would you not use a yellow filter for street photography?

3. If you would like to repair the wear of the black paint and leather, would you, can you or would you leave it as it is?

4. My shutterspeed dial is a bit heavy to twist, is there a way to make it a bit smoother?

 

[rlouzan]

1. A&A/Black label bag, Leicatime, Luxecase ...
2. UV
3. M4-2 black chrome - no
Leatherette - yes
4. Exactly the same as mine. Asc DAG or Sherry Krauter

Regards,
Robert

 

[jaimiepeeters]

1. A&A/Black label bag, Leicatime, Luxecase ...
2. UV
3. M4-2 black chrome - no
Leatherette - yes
4. Exactly the same as mine. Asc DAG or Sherry Krauter

Regards,
Robert

thanks Robert.

1. indeed found the artisan to be the loveliest.. seems the only smooth/soft leather one too.

2. so no yellow for contrast etc. I dont see many do it, but I did read up on it a minute ago and it sounded interesting.

3. so leave the black chrome a bit worn, even the back door? The leather of my m4-2 is in almost perfect condition except for 2 little cuts on the right side next to the screw.

4. too bad I live in Holland.. should look for somebody around here than.

 

[deerstalkr]

I use a B+W medium yellow filter for street photography. I have yet to try it without the filter.

 

[maddoc]

1. Which leather case would you suggest for a Leica M4-2?

2. Would you or would you not use a yellow filter for street photography?

3. If you would like to repair the wear of the black paint and leather, would you, can you or would you leave it as it is?

4. My shutterspeed dial is a bit heavy to twist, is there a way to make it a bit smoother?

1) My opinion only but I think that the tanning agent residues in leather cases do possibly harm to the vulcanite covering. Also, from my experience with the three M4-P and one M4-2, if small chips of vulcanite have started coming off, it is a question of time until larger flakes come off and the camera has to be recovered...

2) I often use yellow, orange or green filter for street photography when I want higher contrast. You might also consider a Skylight filter that has a similar but much weaker effect than a yellow-filter.

3) The M4-2 is black-chrome, nothing can be done about the wear ...

4) If it becomes really hard to turn I would consider a good service (expensive) and also would have the camera checked for other possible issues ...

 

[jaimiepeeters]

I use a B+W medium yellow filter for street photography. I have yet to try it without the filter.

im new to the concept yellow filter, could you show me a result?

 

[jaimiepeeters]

thanks for the heads up maddoc. Because I would consider a leather half case for protection of the camera and not for it's looks. I will look into this.

will also look into those filters.

have you recovered your M4?

 

[maddoc]

I have recovered my M4-P and M4-2 ....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116080

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80624

 

[jaimiepeeters]

I have recovered my M4-P and M4-2 ....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116080

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80624

looks really great maddoc!😎

 

[Richard G]

That M2 in my avatar is in the original M4-2 case I bought in the '80s. Vulcanite thrives on regular oiling from regular handling: that might be one of the many harms attending the use of cases. I have hardly used a case in twenty years. All my cameras look mint or mint minus. Main thing is not to drop them. I traded my M4-2 for an M6, confirmed in my decision by the slow muddy greying of the camera's finish. I miss that camera. It was lighter to carry than all the others and the only black one I've had.

 

[deerstalkr]

im new to the concept yellow filter, could you show me a result?

Unfortunately I don't have a negative scanner, these are photographs of the negatives; I apologise for how crude it is.

 

[rlouzan]

Hi,

1. I think the A&A case is made out of box calf leather.
2. Just try it, and see how you like it
3.You could contact RFF members Digitalintrigue or Nobbylon about it.
The back doore is expensive to paint.
4. Will Van Manen

 

[jaimiepeeters]

Will van Manen is too expensive and let's his wife fix some repairs.. (so I've heard).

 

[jordanstarr]

1. None - it adds unnecessary bulk. Unless it adds to your performance handling, I wouldn't waste the money.
2. No. You can adjust contrast with the developing stage and that way you wouldn't have to drop a stop or 2 to compensate for the filter, allowing you to shoot at a higher shutter speed.
3. I'd leave it. A rougher look will attract less attention from potential thieves if it looks rough and ironically it makes you look like a less serious photographer (even though the more wear on you camera would indicate you are MORE serious and using your camera much more often), which will draw a bit more attention away from you and what you're doing.
4. I'd leave it. Really, it's not going to hinder your performance and speed. A stiffer shutter dial is also unlikely to seize up in the future either.

...just go out and shoot! Don't worry about all this cosmetic stuff.

 

[Lax Jought]

The yellow filter thing is new to me too. Is it relevant only for B&W photography, I presume?