kiemchacsu
Well-known
My Leica M1... Note the cool serial number, the lack of a timer or preview lever. I sent it off for a CLA and added the Leica m6 Rubber Eyepiece on the back for my spectacles. I also added a Leica M3 Glass Pressure plate back door. The Griptack works great in all weather and the Silk Cord strap is extremely comfortable. I have little history on the camera, except that at some point in time, a Leica M4 viewfinder was installed. I also added a quick load kit. Functionally it's my dream camera, next to an MA perhaps. I only have the one lens, so it never comes off.
I understand that M1 has no rangefinder. Do you use scale-focusing with that beautiful 35/2 IV?
Jerevan
Recycled User
I understand that M1 has no rangefinder. Do you use scale-focusing with that beautiful 35/2 IV?
The text above says: " .... at some point in time, a Leica M4 viewfinder was installed."
So it is a M1-M4 actually.
leicamshooter
Established
Oh yes... the M4 viewfinder was installed at some point. The previous owner said it may have been Leica Argentina?
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran

although all my leicas are precious, i find that i use the m3s and m2 most.
something about the basic design that i find irresistible despite the lack of
framelines or dim viewfinder.
i pair certain lenses to certain bodies, as they are accurately aligned, or simply they look better.
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4
kiemchacsu
Well-known
although all my leicas are precious, i find that i use the m3s and m2 most.
something about the basic design that i find irresistible despite the lack of
framelines or dim viewfinder.
i pair certain lenses to certain bodies, as they are accurately aligned, or simply they look better.
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4
Ray,
How do you choose a camera for a shooting session? Depends on the mood may be?
If I were you, I wouldn't know. Really.
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
Trung Nguyen,
i rotate my camera usage
raytoei
i rotate my camera usage
raytoei
Montag006
Established
Nice M1/M4 LeicaMshooter
Nice M1/M4 LeicaMshooter
I can understand why it's your dream camera.
From the serial number to the being an M-1 with
an M-4 rangefinder.
Congrats on having a very Cool Custom M-1/M-4
David
Nice M1/M4 LeicaMshooter
My Leica M1... Note the cool serial number, the lack of a timer or preview lever. I sent it off for a CLA and added the Leica m6 Rubber Eyepiece on the back for my spectacles. I also added a Leica M3 Glass Pressure plate back door. The Griptack works great in all weather and the Silk Cord strap is extremely comfortable. I have little history on the camera, except that at some point in time, a Leica M4 viewfinder was installed. I also added a quick load kit. Functionally it's my dream camera, next to an MA perhaps. I only have the one lens, so it never comes off.
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I can understand why it's your dream camera.
From the serial number to the being an M-1 with
an M-4 rangefinder.
Congrats on having a very Cool Custom M-1/M-4
David
bence8810
Well-known
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4
Impressive Ray!
What's the 12th camera? I see 12 hanging on the photo...
Ben
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
Impressive Ray!
What's the 12th camera? I see 12 hanging on the photo...
Ben
the 12th camera is the big 50f1.2 on the big m5.
Yan Silis
Member

This true amazing feeling porn in touch ostrich Leica half-case made an artisan from Chile. Highly recommend to visit his account on Evil bay with nick Zobet. He is absolute open mind person with great communication and options for making your own style design. Just recieved the item day ago and really happy!
Baybers
Established
dave_
Established
Purchased earlier this year from the chap who bought body and lens new in 1957. Camera has just returned from two weeks in New York taking in the sights.
Great buy. Thats a beauty right there. Classic...
mdwsta4
Matty Westside
The usual travel companions

menos
Veteran
Iestrada
Well-known
Gas.
Gas.
This is the level of GAS that makes me look good and SANE in my wife's eyes. I'll be sure to show it to her.
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QUOTE=raytoei@gmail.com;2523964]
although all my leicas are precious, i find that i use the m3s and m2 most.
something about the basic design that i find irresistible despite the lack of
framelines or dim viewfinder.
i pair certain lenses to certain bodies, as they are accurately aligned, or simply they look better.
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4[/QUOTE]
Gas.
This is the level of GAS that makes me look good and SANE in my wife's eyes. I'll be sure to show it to her.
[
QUOTE=raytoei@gmail.com;2523964]

although all my leicas are precious, i find that i use the m3s and m2 most.
something about the basic design that i find irresistible despite the lack of
framelines or dim viewfinder.
i pair certain lenses to certain bodies, as they are accurately aligned, or simply they look better.
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4[/QUOTE]
dave_
Established
Lol
Lol
This made me and my wife laugh..
Lol
This made me and my wife laugh..
This is the level of GAS that makes me look good and SANE in my wife's eyes. I'll be sure to show it to her.
although all my leicas are precious, i find that i use the m3s and m2 most.
something about the basic design that i find irresistible despite the lack of
framelines or dim viewfinder.
i pair certain lenses to certain bodies, as they are accurately aligned, or simply they look better.
m3ds Summarit 50f1.5
m3ss Nikkor 501.4
m2 50f1.5 CZOpton Sonnar with Amedeo adapter
m4 Canon 50f1.5
m4-2 40mm m-Rokkor
m4-p 50f2 v.4
m5 Canon 50f1.2
m6 50f2 v.1
m6ttl 50f2 v.3
m7 50f1.5 Nokton
mp 50f1.4
jkjod
Well-known
The usual travel companions
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Saddleback Leather? I have the "classic briefcase" that was given as a gift to me from my parents when I graduated school. They didn't have the slim briefcase available at that time, which looks better for daily carry.
mdwsta4
Matty Westside
Yes it is. I have both the slim and the regular in chestnut. The regular was my normal weekend getaway bag and the slim briefcase my daily carry. Although lately I've been using Frost River's carry-on for a weekend bag and a Filson briefcase for daily carry. Guess it depends on my mood.
Saddleback Leather? I have the "classic briefcase" that was given as a gift to me from my parents when I graduated school. They didn't have the slim briefcase available at that time, which looks better for daily carry.
dsan
Newbie

back from Malcolm taylor after getting the viewfinder upgraded and cla'd. feels amazing
scottyperry
Newbie
Ha, yea man. Just seeing this.
Scotty! Funny seeing you on here too man. Enjoy your M240
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