chuckroast
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Now that I think about it, I actually don't carry my cameras over my shoulder all that often (though I have, on occasion). They're usually around my neck. But, with the left end lugs, when I raise the camera into firing position, the strap doesn't interfere with film transport.
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That's correct, because you raise the right side of the camera as you bring it to your eye.
I frequently shoulder carry (when in towns & cities)......because the camera is discreetly hidden but accessible. I'm not primarily a street photog, so it doesn't matter much to me.
Shab
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Did I say how much I love the pictures I get from this camera??!!
Retro-Grouch
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That is the whole point, isn't it?Did I say how much I love the pictures I get from this camera??!!
James Evidon
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Nope. Bought it from Camera West CLA'd by DAG.
shawn
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When I sent my later serial # M5 to Sherry in September she mentioned she is now seeing the roller problems on later cameras too.
Love my M5 but it has a slight rangefinder problem (framelines are less visible on the right side) that can't be fixed due to no parts being available. Per DAG....
"the Strangely Made Leica M5 camera has an issue with their 2nd image where there's separation and the optics are no thicker than writing paper. I tried re-gluing them & they just cannot get any better & M5 parts are no longer available. The M5 is a Super Strangely made camera."
chuckroast
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Have you asked DAG about this?
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Chuck the way i read the post, the quote at the bottom of the page is what DAG said.....
hap
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I haven't run into the roller problem.....nor have I run into the dreaded almost impossible to find a light leak (apparently Zack's camera repair can figure it out)
However, I really don't hear anyone complaining about the meter. I"ve been advised to file a cheap adapter in order to allow the cover to be screwed in properly. Even with the filing had to use a slim 386 silver oxide battery to get anything to work. When activated the battery check the needle does not go all the way to the cut out. The metering system is an important reason to use an M5. I don't find it accurate or reliable compared to good meters.
However, I really don't hear anyone complaining about the meter. I"ve been advised to file a cheap adapter in order to allow the cover to be screwed in properly. Even with the filing had to use a slim 386 silver oxide battery to get anything to work. When activated the battery check the needle does not go all the way to the cut out. The metering system is an important reason to use an M5. I don't find it accurate or reliable compared to good meters.
shawn
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My meter is right on the money. The battery check is separate from the rest of the meter and is adjusted independently from the meter.
chuckroast
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Indeed. I misread the post.
Shab
Veteran
Exactly.
Shab
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M5 + VM 21mm 1.8
Shab
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The last one... 😅
M5 + VM 35mm 1.7 Ultron
M5 + VM 35mm 1.7 Ultron
The MP finder can be installed into the M5.
I have one.
Downside is its a lot of work and most techs don't know how -- or don't want to do it.
I have one.
Downside is its a lot of work and most techs don't know how -- or don't want to do it.
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& you get all those irritating extra viewfinder lines
having something like that done, you can have any framelines you like& you get all those irritating extra viewfinder lines
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Maybe, but when I spoke to Don Goldberg about my MP, he said he couldn't (or wouldn't ?) do it. So I sent him my BP M4 & he added the connections for the Leicavit....sold the MP
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BTW if anyone reading this thread gets struck by 5AS (M5 acquisition syndrome).... there's a chrome 3 lug, DAG serviced up on the Photrio site.
(not mine.....that one sold in '73 or so )
(not mine.....that one sold in '73 or so
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That looks like a deal considering DAG service.