M2 or M4-P

[Roger Hicks]

In my mind, it's pretty simple really. If 50 and 90 are important, the M2. If 28 is important, and occasionally a 75 (for heavy use the M4P is not great for 75), an early M4P.

Cheers,

Roland.

Dear Roland,

Exactly. Especially the bit highlighted. (And I have both bodies.)

Cheers,

R.

 

[Roger Hicks]

The m4p is more rugged than m2

In what way?

Motor drive? Yes, probably, but I suspect that's all.

I don't want to be awkward but I have both, and the M2s are 20 years older and no less reliable, and the M4-P cranked rewind once did require repair on the spot (with a Leatherman) whereas the M2 rewinds haven't.

Cheers,

R.

 

[fbf]

Roger,
I think both are very reliable since neither failed on me yet. However, the m4p feels more solid in my hand.

Chris

In what way?

Motor drive? Yes, probably, but I suspect that's all.

I don't want to be awkward but I have both, and the M2s are 20 years older and no less reliable, and the M4-P cranked rewind once did require repair on the spot (with a Leatherman) whereas the M2 rewinds haven't.

Cheers,

R.