Let's see your Leica M

[kshapero]

Very Nice!!!

How are you finding the CV 35 1.4? I have read a lot of mixed reviews on the lens. I am looking for a fast 35 to complete my setup but have been somewhat put off my the reviews.

I have had my CV 35mm f1.4 for 12 years now. A solid performer. Love it.

 

[Cyriljay]

This is still my soul friend and companion. I got old iron up for about 30 years with this camera ( which came to me during 1998) But it never look old but I look old . I have done a series of photography dedicated to this M6.
It is published here on my Behance.com. Cyril Jayant on Behance

My first appearance into the Leica-camera Blog during 2013.

Cyril Jayant: Soothing the Soul through Photography - The Leica camera Blog

leica-camera.blog

 

[kshapero]

Just picked up new glasses for my M3. Very impressive lens. Can't wait to test!!!

Wow, so much Chrome!!

 

[kshapero]

 

[jonal928]

DSC_4378 S5 by Jeri Leibovits, on Flickr

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[Talus]

 

[JohnWolf]

I went to Tamarkin a couple weeks ago, committed to "just looking." They had several M2s and M3s, but I was smitten by this M2 with lever rewind and no self-timer. Never owned an M2 before and I'm already crazy about it.

I'm shooting a trial period for a One Camera, One Lens, One Year project, paired with this Summarit 50. I love the 50 framelines and it's the quietest, smoothest M I've owned.


New M2 | Pixel 3a by John Wolf, on Flickr

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I went to Tamarkin a couple weeks ago, committed to "just looking." They had several M2s and M3s, but I was smitten by this M2 with lever rewind and no self-timer. Never owned an M2 before and I'm already crazy about it.

I'm shooting a trial period for a One Camera, One Lens, One Year project, paired with this Summarit 50. I love the 50 framelines and it's the quietest, smoothest M I've owned.


New M2 | Pixel 3a by John Wolf, on Flickr

Congratulations John. The Leica M2 is IMO a masterpiece. It's the first model i ever owned & I have a soft spot for them. The one i regret selling is the original black paint M2 I bought in Paris in the late '90s for $700 Cdn...

 

[kshapero]

Congratulations John. The Leica M2 is IMO a masterpiece. It's the first model i ever owned & I have a soft spot for them. The one i regret selling is the original black paint M2 I bought in Paris in the late '90s for $700 Cdn...

ouch, been there.

 

[JohnWolf]

Congratulations John. The Leica M2 is IMO a masterpiece. It's the first model i ever owned & I have a soft spot for them. The one i regret selling is the original black paint M2 I bought in Paris in the late '90s for $700 Cdn...

Thank you. That would be regrettable, indeed. I've always owned black bodies, but this chrome is pretty sweet.

An anecdote from the M2 purchase: I had never loaded film using the M3/M2 system, so I bought a roll from the store and asked the salesman to show me how it's done. He loaded the film and I left, intending to shoot the roll that day to test the camera. I shot all afternoon, but when I hit 36 the counter kept going. I tried rewinding the film but no tension at all. I processed the film anyway, and sure enough, all blank. It was never fastened to the take-up spool.

Now that I've shot a few rolls this strikes me as odd, since this loading system seems particularly foolproof.

 

[raydm6]

Thank you. That would be regrettable, indeed. I've always owned black bodies, but this chrome is pretty sweet.

An anecdote from the M2 purchase: I had never loaded film using the M3/M2 system, so I bought a roll from the store and asked the salesman to show me how it's done. He loaded the film and I left, intending to shoot the roll that day to test the camera. I shot all afternoon, but when I hit 36 the counter kept going. I tried rewinding the film but no tension at all. I processed the film anyway, and sure enough, all blank. It was never fastened to the take-up spool.

Now that I've shot a few rolls this strikes me as odd, since this loading system seems particularly foolproof.

@JohnWolf, you may be aware what the red dots on the rewind knob are for (a visual cue for proper film take-up/advancement):






And, if you ever need to touch them up, here's a good RFF thread addressing that:

Restoring M2 Rewind Knob Red Dots?

Does anyone have a method of restoring the two red dots on the rewind knob? They were removed when Youxin serviced my M2. I always enjoyed that little design detail. Are the dots small red inserts? Photo for posterity's sake

rangefinderforum.com

 

[VTHokiEE]

Finally after lusting over Leica's for years I picked up an M3 and am re-igniting my passion for photography.

Now to figure out how to create more photographic opportunities.

 

[EddieJ]

My first M3. Yay!

Leica M3 1057 8## mid 1962 build + 50mm Summicron Rigid 21809## early 1966 build w/ E39 UVa & infinity locked removed.

Also, Leica E39 filters; light yellow, light green, orange & a bonus 39mm DAG Black Vented Hood too.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I have had my CV 35mm f1.4 for 12 years now. A solid performer. Love it.

I sure liked the images i got with mine. I agree....it's a solid performer. I've gone back to the 35mm f 2, & i still have a very big crush on the 35mm steel rim, although i've avoided springing for one!

 

[Michael Markey]

1969

 

[reuno]

Hi guys. New to me combo, and first digital M (240)

 

[Myrrys.eu]

Monochrom was with me today at work (like most days).

 

[kshapero]

Love all this gold

 

[kshapero]

It ain't film but it sure is nice.

 

[Ororaro]

No kidding!

Congratulations John. The Leica M2 is IMO a masterpiece. It's the first model i ever owned & I have a soft spot for them. The one i regret selling is the original black paint M2 I bought in Paris in the late '90s for $700 Cdn...