Leicas at a secondhand camera market

[nksyoon]

I was at a second-hand camera market in Wettingen, Switzerland today. Here's a photo of some Leicas. Don't know the details as I'm not a Leica expert.

Cheers,
Nick

 

[denishr]

I'd better not say anything about that photo.... (wiping the drool off the keyboard)....

Denis

 

[nksyoon]

Have a closer look...

 

[nksyoon]

Some lenses...

 

[denishr]

The prices are outrageous, though... 430 EUR for an Elmar 50/3.5, 450 EUR for Summitar 50/2!???

Thanks, but no thanks....

 

[nksyoon]

Swiss francs, about 1.55 to 1 Euro. So divide the prices by 1.55. Divide by 1.2 for US$.

Having said that, there are generally few second-hand bargains to be found in Switzerland.

 

[Skinny McGee]

They would put m in jail for camera molestation... If I even got near that table...


I can hear it now..........................." Sir , Sir, could you please stop doing that...........Sir?Sir?

 

[Nikon Bob]

Very nice selection of Leica gear and a good place not to go if you want to stay married.

Bob

 

[chug]

So many of them.. *drools*

I want one to call my very own!

 

[Stu :)]

It's getting in me...
...must fight it...
...I can name all the cameras on left hand side...
...must resist...

Quite sad isn't it?

Stu 🙂

 

[Todd.Hanz]

It's getting in me...
...must fight it...
...I can name all the cameras on left hand side...
...must resist...

Quite sad isn't it?

Stu 🙂

me too- M2, M3, MD-2, M5........it's an illness we have to live with 😉

Todd

 

[rover]

What a bunch off old junk. ;0

 

[Stu :)]

What a bunch off old junk. ;0

...So how's that plastic Leica going Rover?

😛

Stu 🙂

 

[peter_n]

Many of those cams have no body cover. Isn't that a Bad Thing?

 

[Biber]

Can anyone name all the cameras on the right hand side? 🙂

 

[SolaresLarrave]

There were two M3s, I saw one M2 and one M5. The ones on the right side were the II and III category, including a couple of Leica standards (sans rangefinder).

Do I pass?

Looking at photos like these ones (which prompt me to identify the gear) reminds me of Gandy's immortal line: "Knowledge of camera equipment is the sign of a misspent youth."

Ah... the wise man... 🙂

 

[JoeFriday]

you could probably trade all those in for a brand new Rebel

 

[mad_boy]

I've checked the numbers, and they are not missed (stolen).
For me that is the largest danger when buying on such a market.
First time it is send to leica (CLA, repair) you've lost it again.

Still wonder where someone gets so many beauties???

mad_boy

 

[Doug]

you could probably trade all those in for a brand new Rebel

I had to laugh out loud when I read your statement, as it fits your avatar photo so well! 😀

Still wonder where someone gets so many beauties???

Maybe an estate sale... or someone disposing of an old personal collection to buy a brand new Rebel? (still chuckling, sorry)

 

[Stephanie Brim]

That has to be the most beautiful thing I've seen in a very long time.