Mudman
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Mirror looks good, as best I can tell; maybe a few dots. The focus patch has pretty good contrast in bright light.
It probably needs a good cleaning. I'm waiting on DAG to finish up my M3 with a dim mirror now.
Mirror looks good, as best I can tell; maybe a few dots. The focus patch has pretty good contrast in bright light.
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The glamour shot.
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The not-so-glamorous shot.
There are some who would say that you have that backwards. 😉
Congratulations on completing your quest successfully. Where did you end up purchasing the camera from?
Buy privately, or (good luck!!) at a market.
My M4 plus 35 and 50 summicrons, filters and other bits cost me A$500. Needed a $400 CLA due to having been unused for years.
It's my best buy.
Sherry has several sub $1k cameras listed (M1, M2, M3, M4's, M6). An M5 at $1,050.
https://www.sherrykrauter.com/store
Maybe check w/Youxin. He may be able to locate one for you.
http://yyecamera.com/buy-sell.html
Best auction I’ve seen so far ended today: $390 for a working M2 with a bad viewfinder and patched shutter curtain.
I paid $325 for a perfectly functioning CLE a few months ago off eBay.
Great deal on an awesome camera.
Shawn