lxmike
M2 fan.
I am in the market for a second rangefinder body to run b&W when l have colour loaded in my M2 and/or vice versa. I know they are different beasts but l have the chance of either a CL body or a Canon P. The lenses l have for the M2 are LTM thread with M adapters. Both cameras are in good nick, the money l have in my pocket, (birthday cash), is burning a hole, (GAS attack).
which would you choose
which would you chooseradi(c)al_cam
Well-known
That's easy!
My brain says «Canon P», my belly says «Leica CL».
My brain says «Canon P», my belly says «Leica CL».
superultramega
Established
The P is larger and better built. The CL may have a working meter. I prefer the handling of the P but if you would like a meter and don't mind the small size of the CL it may be nice to have a meter for color film. On the other hand if you are already good about using a handheld meter or guessing exposure go with the P.
lxmike
M2 fan.
That's easy!
My brain says «Canon P», my belly says «Leica CL».
many thanks, l feel the same way
lxmike
M2 fan.
many thanks for your wise and insightful words... l have a few things to mull over
BillBingham2
Registered User
That's easy!
My brain says «Canon P», my belly says «Leica CL».
+1
Plus, while your glass is all LTM, swapping lenses between LTM and M takes longer.
CL.
B2 (;->
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
None of the two, but second M two.
lxmike
M2 fan.
lxmike
M2 fan.
if only I had the money for a second M2
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
I don't think money is the problem. Waiting and saving is.
Seriously, don't waste it on CL or P. Wait, save and do what GW and HCB did, two of the same.
radi(c)al_cam
Well-known
Hm. Here in Austria the prices for a Leica CL (e.g., year: 1975, condition: A/B) and a Leica M2 chrome (2nd model, year: 1966, condition: B-, e.g.) are quite the same: EUR 550 for the CL, EUR 590 for the M2.
raid
Dad Photographer
I would use two M bodies if a back-up camera is needed.
On the other hand, I used to own two CL cameras, but I sold them. I still own three Canon P cameras. (chrome, black,olive green)
On the other hand, I used to own two CL cameras, but I sold them. I still own three Canon P cameras. (chrome, black,olive green)
lxmike
M2 fan.
three O's together l bet that would make a great picture
lxmike
M2 fan.
lxmike
M2 fan.
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
The Leica CL rewind knob is located on the camera bottom.
For this reason alone I would not consider purchasing one.
The viewfinder of the Canon P is barely usable with a 35mm focal length lens.
However it is otherwise an excellent camera.
Chris
For this reason alone I would not consider purchasing one.
The viewfinder of the Canon P is barely usable with a 35mm focal length lens.
However it is otherwise an excellent camera.
Chris
superultramega
Established
Canon P has 1:1 finder that works well for 50mm and less well with other focal lengths.
lxmike
M2 fan.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
You only rewind once per film and the position of the rewind knob means that you can feel it going round when you wind on which is very re-assuring to some; it's just a matter of holding it to find the rewind knob and once you get into the habit it's second nature.
Two M2's sounds a good idea, ditto two CL's. Best to have both metered or both un-metered IMO. And the CL's meter is particularly good.
Regards, David
PS As for the CL's meter failing, this is the internet and when one fails they all get condemned...